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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Independence, TN
Assisted living costs in Independence average about $3,488 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 24 communities in Independence. Our detailed directory has 88 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.
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9.0
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36 reviews
The facility was kept extra clean, and the decor and design of the facility provided a very comfortable home-like feel. All the staff were kind and friendly. We do wish they allowed cameras in the room to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Located in Crossville (a suburb of Knoxville), Tennessee, Dominion Senior Living community provides specialized memory care for residents with memory loss, dementia, or Alzheimer's disease. Our Woodlawn Road location in Cumberland County is close enough to State Route 127 that friends and family...
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12 reviews
The staff is great. When I moved my brother there were a lot of administrative duties I took on like transferring prescriptions from White House to Gibbs in Lebanon, which took several back and forth calls...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
We are located in a small town, just northeast of Nashville with a beautiful view of the gentle rolling hills and country side.Our assisted living center is a new facility which opened January 10, 2007. We are the first assisted living center in our town. We have 24 apartments and...
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5 reviews
If a friend asked me I'd say it's a lovely, very homey community with friendly residents and staff. As far as additional comments, I'd say that being a smaller facility makes it more closely knit. Everyone...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Fairfield Glade Assisted Living Fairfield Glade Assisted Living is located in a peaceful neighborhood in the city of Crossville, TN. This assisted living community provides its residents with the opportunity to check out all that Crossville has to offer. Those who are visiting residents of this...
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14 reviews
The Pavilion is a nice and clean facility with friendly personnel. They took real good care of my loved one and were friendly to her. They were always checking on her to make sure she was okay.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Carthage Pavilion Assisted Living opened our community in September of 2015. Our staff have a combined of 25 plus years in senior living experience. We are locally owned and operated. We are conveniently located only 6 miles from I-40 East in-between Lebanon and Cookeville, TN. Our property...
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They were excellent. We couldn't get over how friendly they were. Each of the staff actually came in to introduce themselves to us. From the nurses, to the food service people, to housekeeping, everybody...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Located in the heart of Putnam County, Morningside of Cookeville has provided assisted living since 1998. We recognize that a person's optimum health and well being are the result of caring for the whole person - physically, emotionally, spiritually, intellectually and socially. Morningside...
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This is a small close knit community. Everyone here is just so nice and they treat you like family. It is warm and inviting when you walk in and it feels like home. They genuinely care about the residents at...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
If you agree that being active and independent are vital to a healthy and productive life, then we invite you to join our family at Cedar Hills. Located in the rolling hills of Cookeville, TN, Cedar Hills is a place where residents enjoy all the amenities of home — comfort, companionship,...
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It is a good place with very good people. It's just very expensive for anyone on a limited income. I wished they would have had more opportunities to get out or get supplies. However, I was very thankful to...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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The staff are excellent. They take pride in their work, and take care of residents as if they were their family. Mom receives great care at her home away from home. Food is great, personal care of mom is...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Hometown Manor has been serving residents in this community for over 15 years. At Hometown Manor, we strive to serve as a model of quality assisted living care offering affordable living in a home-like environment. We offer a small setting that features family-style dining and engaging common...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Cumberland Ridge Assisted Living has served the beautiful Cumberland Plateau since 1997. Located in Crossville, Tennessee – home of the Cumberland County Playhouse, numerous wineries, ten golf courses and outlet shopping; Cumberland Ridge is a quality facility for those who would like to enjoy...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Cost of assisted living in Independence, TN
The average cost of senior living in Independence is $3,488 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Red Boiling Springs, TN with an average of $3,200 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Independence, TN vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Independence, TN vs. the state and national average
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Independence, TN
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What families are saying about assisted living in Independence
Recent reviews for assisted living in Independence
Cedar Hills Senior Living in Cookeville, TN
5.0
When we had my loved one living here it worked out well, for her. We did not experience problems.
Morningside of Cookeville
4.7
Everything is just fine at Morningside of Cookeville. The meals are very good. We have been very pleased with this facility. They do have plenty of activities that are offered though the resident does not participate in them. It has been a good experience so far.
Hometown Manor Assisted Living Community of Glasgow
5.0
The staff and caregivers do a wonderful job caring for my mother in law. They are always responsive to our questions and concerns. Hometown Manor has set our minds and hearts at ease when we needed a home for our loved one. Could not ask for a better place to get excellent care!
Independence assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Independence assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Independence, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Independence assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Independence that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Independence, TNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
38.1%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
19%
33.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.2%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
42.9%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.8%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.2%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.9%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
38.1%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Independence assisted living
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Independence Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Independence, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
51.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.3%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
14.3%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
4.8%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Independence assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Independence partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Independence, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19%
26.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19%
40.1%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.8%
14.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Independence assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Independence communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Independence, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.5%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.3%
41.9%
Room service
Room service
4.8%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.5%
17.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Independence assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Independence offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Independence, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
19%
45.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.5%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
30%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.1%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.1%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.8%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
34.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.3%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
19%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
9.5%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
4.8%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Independence
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Tennessee assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Independence protect seniors.
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Dominion Senior Living Crossville, Trousdale Senior Living Center and Fairfield Glade Assisted Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Independence, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
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