There are 20 nursing homes serving Jefferson City, Tennessee. This includes 2 in Jefferson City and 18 nearby. The daily costs for nursing home care in Tennessee range from $145 up to $279, with an average cost running approximately $185. The monthly expense averages around $5,550 and ranges between $4,350 and $8,370. Annually, the median cost is about $67,525, which is less than the national average of $77,380.
The cost of nursing home care in Jefferson City typically ranges from as little as $173 per day all the way up to $202 per day. The average cost is $193 per day, or around $70,445 yearly.
Located within Jefferson County, Jefferson City is a small city in the State of Tennessee. It is included in the Morristown metro statistical area. The surrounding statistical area contains 110,854 residents, but there are 12,931 residing in the city. The 55+ community constitutes 26% of the total population.
Jefferson City has an average SeniorScore™ of 63. The city has a mean per capita income of $19,000 and a mean household income is $34,000 (the Tennessee state average is $39,000). The current unemployment rate is roughly 13.1% and the average housing price is $214,500, which is higher than the Tennessee average of $163,500.
Jefferson City has mild mean temperatures, with tolerable winters and temperate summers. The area receives high amounts of precipitation annually. In comparison to other cities in the United States, Jefferson City has subpar air quality and a high crime rate.