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Memory care in Bristol, TN

1 memory care community with a state Alzheimer or dementia care license, certificate or special care unit.

Memory care community
1
in Bristol
Licensed capacity
99
across all 1
Memory care beds
25
in 1 community
Adults 65+
5,391
Census estimate for Bristol
Memory care beds per 1,000 adults 65+
4.6
city total vs. Census 65+ estimate
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Assisted LivingMemory Care

American House Bristol

Licensed· Tennessee HFC, license 119
826 Meadow View Rd, Bristol, TN 37620
Capacity99
Memory care25 beds
2.6 mi from city center
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Source: Tennessee HFC, Assisted Care Living Facility / Residential Home for the Aged bed reports (July 2026), as of Oct 17, 2026. Distance is measured from the center of Bristol (U.S. Census Bureau).

Nearby

Memory care communities near Bristol

Counting neighboring towns, there are 14 memory care communities within 25 miles of the center of Bristol, 13 more than in Bristol itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Bristol

See all 14 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Memory care in Bristol at a glance

Bristol has one memory care community in our directory, drawn from Tennessee HFC records.1

Licensing and oversight

How memory care is regulated in Tennessee

In Tennessee, the Tennessee Health Facilities Commission licenses assisted living and other residential care settings. Its public records are the source for the memory care listings on this page.1 Of the 1 memory care community listed in Bristol, 1 operate a state-licensed special care unit.1

Report a problem
Contact the Tennessee Health Facilities Commission about a licensed community, or the Tennessee long-term care ombudsman at (615) 253-54122.

Paying for care

Ways to pay for memory care in Tennessee

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
The Tennessee Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.3 Medicaid waivers pay for care services, not room and board.4 Tennessee Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care or for room and board. It still covers medically necessary care, such as doctor visits, hospital care, home health, hospice and prescriptions.5
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.6 The Tennessee Department of Veterans Services helps with claims (615-741-2345).7
Medicare counseling
Tennessee’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-877-801-0044.8

Local resources

Local help for families in Bristol

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Sullivan County9

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Sullivan County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    First Tennessee First TN Area Agency on Aging and Disability2

    (423) 979-2599

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities in Sullivan County.

    Website

  • Report abuse or neglect

    Tennessee Adult Protective Services

    888-277-8366

    Adult Protective Services takes reports about adults at risk.

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)8

    1-877-801-0044

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    Tennessee Department of Veterans Services7

    615-741-2345

    Website

  • Medicaid

    Tennessee Medicaid agency3

    Website

  • Dementia support

    Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline10

    1-800-272-3900

    Find the chapter that serves Tennessee.

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about memory care in Bristol

How many memory care communities are in Bristol, TN?

WeFoundCare lists 1 memory care community in Bristol, TN, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Bristol there are 14.

How many residents can memory care communities in Bristol serve?

1 of the 1 memory care communities report licensed capacity, for a combined 99 residents. The Census Bureau estimates 5,391 adults age 65 and older live in Bristol.

Do memory care communities in Bristol have a state dementia credential?

Every memory care listing on this page has a state record for dementia care: 1 operate a state-licensed special care unit.

Who licenses memory care in Tennessee?

The Tennessee Health Facilities Commission licenses memory care in Tennessee. You can check a community’s license in the agency’s public records.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in Bristol?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Sullivan County, call (423) 979-2599. To report suspected abuse or neglect, call Tennessee Adult Protective Services at 888-277-8366.

Are there memory care communities near Bristol?

Nearby cities with listings include Bristol (2, 5.2 mi), Elizabethton (1, 15.2 mi), Abingdon (2, 17.0 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing memory care

Other types of care

Other senior care in Bristol

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Listings come from Tennessee HFC (Assisted Care Living Facility / Residential Home for the Aged bed reports (July 2026)), Oct 17, 2026.1 A listing appears under the city on its license or certification address.
  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Bristol (Census place). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.11
  • Licensed capacity is the figure on the public record; 1 of 1 memory care communities report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Bristol (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. Tennessee Health Facilities Commission: Assisted Care Living Facility / Residential Home for the Aged bed reports (July 2026). tn.gov/hfc/publication-and-reports/licensure-reports.html Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  2. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  3. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. 42 CFR §441.310 via LII: Limits on FFP (room and board excluded from HCBS waiver). law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/42/441.310 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  5. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  6. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  7. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  8. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. Alzheimer’s Association: 24/7 Helpline. alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  11. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.