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Memory care in Johnson City, TN

5 memory care communities with a state Alzheimer or dementia care license, certificate or special care unit.

Memory care communities
5
in Johnson City
Licensed capacity
370
across all 5
Memory care beds
175
in 5 communities
Within 25 miles
14
of the center of Johnson City
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Assisted LivingMemory Care

Brookdale Johnson City

Licensed· Tennessee HFC, license 154
2003 Waters Edge Dr, Johnson City, TN 37604
Capacity60
Memory care23 beds
1.3 mi from city center
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Assisted LivingMemory Care

Storypoint Johnson City

Licensed· Tennessee HFC, license 402
2412 Knob Creek Rd, Johnson City, TN 37604
Capacity68
Memory care17 beds
1.4 mi from city center
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Assisted LivingMemory Care

American House Johnson City

Licensed· Tennessee HFC, license 125
406 E Mountain View Rd, Johnson City, TN 37601
Capacity80
Memory care12 beds
2.1 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 Johnson City (U.S. Census Bureau).

Nearby

Memory care communities near Johnson City

Counting neighboring towns, there are 14 memory care communities within 25 miles of the center of Johnson City, 9 more than in Johnson City itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Johnson City

See all 14 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Memory care in Johnson City at a glance

Johnson City has 5 memory care communities in our directory, drawn from Tennessee HFC records. They are spread over 2 ZIP codes, with the largest group (3) in 37604. 4 of the 5 that report their size have more than 60 residents.1

By ZIP code

  • 376043
  • 376012
Memory care communities in Johnson City by the ZIP code on their license or certification record.1

By licensed capacity

  • 16 residents or fewer0
  • 17 to 60 residents1
  • More than 60 residents4
Size is the licensed capacity on the public record.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 5 memory care communities listed in Johnson City, 5 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 Johnson City

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

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Washington County9

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Washington 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 Washington 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 Johnson City

How many memory care communities are in Johnson City, TN?

WeFoundCare lists 5 memory care communities in Johnson City, TN, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Johnson City there are 14.

How many residents can memory care communities in Johnson City serve?

5 of the 5 memory care communities report licensed capacity, for a combined 370 residents.

Do memory care communities in Johnson City have a state dementia credential?

Every memory care listing on this page has a state record for dementia care: 5 operate a state-licensed special care unit.

Which Johnson City ZIP codes have the most memory care communities?

37604 (3), 37601 (2). In all, 2 ZIP codes in Johnson City have at least one.

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 Johnson City?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Washington 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 Johnson City?

Nearby cities with listings include Elizabethton (1, 7.6 mi), Erwin (1, 13.5 mi), Kingsport (6, 15.6 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing memory care

Other types of care

Other senior care in Johnson City

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.
  • Licensed capacity is the figure on the public record; 5 of 5 memory care communities report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Johnson City (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.