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The cost of independent living in Kayjay is about $2,933 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 37 options. Read 270 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Charles Seivers Tower is a lovely and convenient senior apartment located in the lovely and beautiful Clinton, Anderson County, Tennessee. Clinton is an independent city but is included in Knoxville Metropolitan Area for statistical purposes. It is a recreation minded community with parks,...
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We chose Signature Lifestyles because of the location as well as the value for the money. The room sizes here are really good, she just moved up a size from the studio. They have been good with communication...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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My Dad was 87 years old when he moved into the Darby House after my Mom passed away. He loved living there. He found the staff very friendly and helpful and enjoyed having some independence, although he...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Darby House is located in Jefferson City, Tennessee - a lovely community centered around the scenic campus of Carson-Newman College. Situated near the center of town with its shopping malls, supermarkets, churches and its access to Carson-Newman Campus; Darby House is especially convenient for...
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While my mother was here everything was actually excellent. I was very pleased with the staff, the nurses, and the food services. Since we had a specific budget this facility didn’t have a base fee then...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Situated on 9 beautiful acres of land in the heart of downtown, Regency Retirement Village offers all the warmth of small town living with access to all Morristown has to offer. The lovely community offers Independent Living and Assisted Living apartments, as well as The Renaissance...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Parkview is an independent living community designed to meet the needs of a wide range of seniors. Our states of the art communications system along with other personal services help residents maintain their independence and dignity much longer. We are located in historic Fountain City in a...
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Cost of independent living in Kayjay, KY

The average cost of senior living in Kayjay is $2,933 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Buckhorn, KY with an average of $141 per month.

Independent living costs in Kayjay, KY, vs. nearby cities

Kayjay, KY
$2,933/mo
$2,448/mo

Independent living costs in Kayjay, KY, vs. state and national averages

Kayjay, KY
$2,933/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Kayjay, KY, vs. other senior living options

$3,888/mo
Independent Living
$2,933/mo

Independent living costs in Kayjay, KY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,668/mo
Studio
$4,413/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,807/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,081/mo

Senior living costs in Kayjay vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Kayjay, KY
Column state: Kentucky
Column national: U.S.
Community typeKayjay, KYKentuckyU.S.
Independent Living$2,933/mo$3,290/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$3,888/mo$4,364/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$3,888/mo$4,388/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Kayjay, KY:$2,933/mo
Kentucky:$3,290/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Kayjay, KY:$3,888/mo
Kentucky:$4,364/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Kayjay, KY:$3,888/mo
Kentucky:$4,388/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Kayjay

Recent reviews for independent living in Kayjay

Bluegrass Senior Living in Somerset, KY

5.0
We love it. My loved one is happy here, and has more friends now than before. The staff are wonderful to work with, friendly, helpful, and accommodating with the family and residents. The staff are willing to assist my loved one with their food choices.

Charter Senior Living of Jefferson City

5.0
My loved one lives here and it's wonderful! So much better and more affordable than his last facility. The people here are wonderful. The nurses are so kind and helpful. They have a lot of activities and the residents are interactive. The staff encourages them to be. The memory care unit is a ...
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Heritage Assisted Living Fountain City Knoxville TN

5.0
Overall it has been a very positive experience for my Mom at Heritage Assisted Living Fountain City. The facility is reasonably clean and the staff is very friendly. I believe the care has and continues to be as well as could be received in any assisted living facility. The meals are provided ...
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Kayjay independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kayjay independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kayjay, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Kayjay independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Kayjay partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kayjay, KYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.1%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
28.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.4%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Kayjay independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Kayjay communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kayjay, KYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
21.9%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.4%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kayjay independent 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 independent living communities in Kayjay offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kayjay, KYNational
Activity director
Activity director
28.1%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.8%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.6%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.6%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.1%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.6%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.8%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.8%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
28.1%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
18.8%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.8%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
46.4%
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