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Assisted Living in Oak Ridge by the Numbers
Patriot Angels Assisted Living Partners in Oak Ridge
This Oak Ridge community provides daily personal care and works with Patriot Angels to help veteran families with the Aid & Attendance claim.
Paying for Assisted Living in Oak Ridge
No separate Oak Ridge figure is published, so the best benchmark is the Tennessee median of $5,845 a month (CareScout 2025), $355 under the U.S. median of $6,200. Rates at each Oak Ridge community vary with the apartment and the care level in the service plan.
| Benchmark | Per month | Left after up to $3,845 |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee assisted living median | $5,845 | $2,000 |
| U.S. assisted living median | $6,200 | $2,355 |
| Tennessee in-home care | $5,911 | $2,066 |
Check Aid & Attendance Eligibility in Oak Ridge
Assisted living is paid care, which is what Aid & Attendance is for. A Oak Ridge veteran or surviving spouse who needs help with daily activities may qualify for up to $3,845 a month.
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How Many Veterans Live in Oak Ridge
About 2,486 veterans live in Oak Ridge, and 964 of them are 65 or older. Across Anderson County, there are 5,608 veterans, 2,779 of them 65 or older. Figures come from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
What Oak Ridge Families Should Ask Before Choosing
Staffing at night
Ask Oak Ridge communities how many caregivers are on duty overnight and how fast they answer a call button.
Medical appointments
Ask whether the community’s transportation covers doctor visits from Oak Ridge and how far it goes.
Check the state record
Look up any Oak Ridge community’s inspection history with HFC before you sign.
Assisted Living in Cities Near Oak Ridge
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Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Oak Ridge Assisted Living Questions
Can a Oak Ridge veteran use Aid & Attendance for assisted living?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse in Oak Ridge who needs help with daily activities can receive up to $3,845 a month toward the community’s bill.
What does assisted living cost in Oak Ridge?
No Oak Ridge-only figure is published. The Tennessee median is $5,845 a month (CareScout 2025).
How many assisted living partners are in Oak Ridge?
Just one, in Oak Ridge, plus 51 across Tennessee.
Does a Oak Ridge community have to accept VA benefits?
No. Aid & Attendance is paid to the veteran or surviving spouse, so it can go toward the bill at any private Oak Ridge community.
More Care Options in Oak Ridge
Memory care in Tennessee
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In-home care in Tennessee
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Independent living in Tennessee
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Related Patriot Angels guides
GuideHow to Talk to Your Parent About Assisted LivingComing soon
GuideHow to Pay for Assisted LivingComing soon
GuideDoes Medicaid Pay for Assisted Living and Memory Care?Coming soonLooking beyond Oak Ridge? See Assisted Living in Tennessee or the national guide.