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NHC Healthcare, Johnson City
Scout 90Johnson City, TN · 167 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Johnson City's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,290–$10,370/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Johnson City, Tennessee
Every licensed senior community in the Johnson City, TN area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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Cost of senior care in Johnson City
Local Johnson City-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Johnson City prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$5,130/mo median
typical range $4,100–$6,410
Memory Care
$5,650/mo median
typical range $4,520–$7,060
Skilled Nursing
$9,080/mo median
typical range $8,290–$10,370
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$5,130/mo median
typical range $2,470–$6,220
Residential Care Home
$4,620/mo median
typical range $3,700–$5,780
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Johnson City using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Johnson City.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
All 17 communities in Johnson City, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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Johnson City, TN · 47 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Johnson City's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,290–$10,370/mo
View full evaluation →3
Hermitage Health Center
Scout 89Elizabethton, TN · 70 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Elizabethton's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,290–$10,370/mo
View full evaluation →4
Ivy Hall Nursing Home
Scout 87Elizabethton, TN · 101 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Elizabethton's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,290–$10,370/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled Nursing
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The Waters of Roan Highlands,llc
Scout 85Roan Mountain, TN · 80 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Roan Mountain's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,290–$10,370/mo
View full evaluation →6
Johnson City, TN · 103 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
One of Johnson City's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,290–$10,370/mo
View full evaluation →7
Elizabethton, TN · 94 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Elizabethton's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,290–$10,370/mo
View full evaluation →8
Center on Aging and Health
Scout 80Erwin, TN · 120 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Erwin.
Est. $8,290–$10,370/mo
View full evaluation →9
Erwin, TN · 50 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Erwin.
Est. $8,290–$10,370/mo
View full evaluation →10
Hillview Health Center
Scout 75Elizabethton, TN · 76 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Elizabethton.
Est. $8,290–$10,370/mo
View full evaluation →11
Life Care Center of Elizabethton
Scout 69Elizabethton, TN · 158 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Elizabethton.
Est. $8,290–$10,370/mo
View full evaluation →12
Four Oaks Health Care Center
Scout 68Jonesborough, TN · 84 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Jonesborough.
Est. $8,290–$10,370/mo
View full evaluation →13
Johnson City, TN · 109 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Johnson City.
Est. $8,290–$10,370/mo
View full evaluation →14
Johnson City, TN · 84 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Johnson City.
Est. $8,290–$10,370/mo
View full evaluation →15
Erwin Health Care Center
Scout 46Erwin, TN · 125 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Erwin.
Est. $8,290–$10,370/mo
View full evaluation →16
The Waters of Johnson City, LLC
Scout 45Johnson City, TN · 84 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Johnson City.
Est. $8,290–$10,370/mo
View full evaluation →17
Life Care Center of Gray
Scout 41Gray, TN · 133 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,290–$10,370/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Johnson City, TN?
In the Johnson City, TN area, assisted living typically runs $4,100–$6,410/month (median $5,130), memory care $4,520–$7,060/month (median $5,650), and skilled nursing $8,290–$10,370/month (median $9,080) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
What are the best senior living communities in Johnson City, TN?
Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in Johnson City, TN right now are NHC Healthcare, Johnson City, Princeton Transitional Care & Assisted Living, Hermitage Health Center. The full ranked list of 17 communities is on this page.
How are the 17 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
Is Haven really free for families?
Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.