Assisted Living in Sweetwater, Tennessee

There are 20 assisted living facilities serving Sweetwater, Tennessee. This includes 2 facilities in Sweetwater and 18 nearby. The median daily cost of assisted living in Tennessee is around $116, with costs running between $43 and $187 daily. On a monthly basis, this equates to a median cost of $3,465, with costs ranging from around $1,300 up to $5,600. The median annual cost is $41,580, which is less than the US average of $42,000.

SeniorScore™ for Sweetwater, Tennessee

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SeniorScore™ Overview

Sweetwater scores lower than the Tennessee average of 72.
Sweetwater scores lower than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
There are 2 hospitals within close range of the city (Sweetwater Hospital Association and Fort Sanders Loudon Med Center).
There are 16 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Wood Village, Sweetwater Living, and Sweetwater Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
There is a high number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
There is an average number of fire stations serving the city.
The average life expectancy is 76.3, compared to the national average of 78.6.
There are 29 pharmacies within close range of the city.
The area has a very high property crime rate.
The area has a high violent crime rate.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (29% of residents).
There are 26 golf courses in or around the city, including Springbrook Golf & Country Club, Riverview Golf Course, and Toqua Golf Club.
There are 3 parks near the city center, including Sweetwater / I-75 / Exit 62 KOA, Express RV Park, and Over-Niter RV Park.
There are 15 churches in or near the city, including Paint Rock Baptist Church, Reed Springs Baptist Church, and First Baptist Church.
There are 3 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
There are 20 grocery stores within the city.
There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
There are no gyms or health clubs in or near the city.

Finances

The property taxes average 1.20% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 0.48% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
The city sales taxes averages 9.13%, which is significantly higher than the national average of 6.97%.
Tennessee has an average state income tax of 0.00%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
The city's mean household income is $45,979, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $35,104, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $18,927, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
Assisted living costs average $38,700 per year, which are low compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $72,088 per year, which are low compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $10,400 per year, which are very low compared to national numbers.
Home healthcare costs average $42,328 annually, which are low compared to national costs.
The unemployment rate is about 12.98%, which is very high compared to national averages.
The overall cost of living is very low compared to national averages.
3% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.

General Quality of Life

Sweetwater receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
Sweetwater has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers.
This city has average air quality.
Sweetwater has a sparse population density of 147.3 people per square mile.
Residents of Sweetwater have a short daily commute time.
Sweetwater has an average public school quality ranking.
The city has an average public school safety rating.
This city has a very low graduation rate of 71.26%.

Located within Monroe County, Sweetwater is a small city in the State of Tennessee. The surrounding area contains 1,296,807 inhabitants, but there are 14,979 living in the city itself. Around 29% of the local populace are 55 and over.

Sweetwater has a medium SeniorScore™ of 65. The city has a median per capita income of $19,000 and a median household income is $35,000 (the Tennessee state average is $39,000). The current unemployment rate is roughly 12.98% and the mean home price is $159,000, which is less than the Tennessee average of $163,500.

Sweetwater has mild average temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers. The area gets very heavy amounts of rainfall each year. In comparison to other cities, Sweetwater has a higher than average rate of crime and average air quality.

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Top Assisted Living Facilities in Sweetwater, Tennessee

Wood Village

520 Old Highway 68

Sweetwater, TN 37874

1-855-222-1541

5 Reviews

Located at 520 Old Highway 68 in Sweetwater, Tennessee, Wood Village is an 89 room senior housing facility. With an average family income of $35,910, the facility is in a generally middle class area. It has an average ...

Assisted Living in Sweetwater, Tennessee

SeniorScore™ for Sweetwater, Tennessee

SeniorScore™ Overview

Health & Safety

Recreation & Leisure

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Top Assisted Living Facilities in Sweetwater, Tennessee

Wood Village

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Chelsea Senior Community

The Lantern at Morning Pointe

Jamestowne Assisted Living

Brookdale Kingstone

Baptist Health Care Center

Spring City Care and Rehabilitation Center

NHC Farragut