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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Stecoah, NC
The cost of independent living in Stecoah is about $2,951 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 31 options. Read 315 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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Everyone at park Place was so welcoming. They were helpful on the move in. The place is clean and homey. There are tons of things going on.. games, exercise, outside activities and activities for all ages.
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
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Great recommendation. Unfortunately, my Mom was only there for 5 days, so she did not really use food and activities. She was very well taken care of. Even though the facility is older, it is very clean and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
At Atria Weston Place, you'll find an elegant lifestyle with all the everyday comforts of home. Enjoy an array of special amenities like an ice cream parlor, community garden, library and other inviting common areas. Atria Weston Place is located near many fine restaurants, the West Town Mall and...
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14 reviews
My mother recently moved to Park Place and is settling in. The staff have gone out of their way to make her feel welcome and I appreciate her being somewhere close and with people she can interact with. It...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Park Place West Knoxville is an upscale independent living community in the vibrant and active West Knoxville area. We are a senior living community designed for those who wish to maintain independent lifestyles but may require some additional support. We are part of Five Star Senior Living; a...
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I live at Mountain Brook Senior Citizens apartments. What a beautiful place. Right on Pigeon River. 14 acres of wonderful trees! Spring time magnificent flowering trees and buzzing with birds of all kinds...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Mountain Brook Village is a charming independent senior living community settled on 14 acres along the Little Pigeon River in Sevierville, Tennessee. We are a family-owned business of 20 years with helpful, friendly staff who live on site. We aim to offer an affordable and comfortable retirement...
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19 reviews
The food was good but quality dropped with inflation. The activities are also great. I no longer live at Sherrill Hills because it is too expensive and corporate management has lost touch with the tenant. ...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Sherrill Hills Retirement Resort is Knoxville's Premier independent living community. Sherrill Hills Retirement Resort comprises 128 apartments for adults 55 and over — including studio apartments, one, two, and three bedroom suites and a variety of floor plans. Sherrill Hills...
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11 reviews
As far as areas to improve on, I would say there was some major misinformation with pricing- I was given one price/amount that I was told was the total to be written on the check, and on move-in day was told...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
The Neighborhood at Tellico Village is a charming senior living community located in Loudon, a bustling town in the Eastern part of the state, 33 miles southwest of Knoxville, in Loudon County. We offer 24-hour nursing available on-site, assisted living and memory / Alzheimer's care. Step inside...
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10 reviews
This is a smaller facility, with villas of about 14 individuals per villa, which provides for quicker friendships. My wife and I came here after being in a 300 person facility and we are very happy here.
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
This newly renovated senior living community offers Independent and Assisted Living options within 6 spaciously designed Villas for apartment-style living. At South Knoxville Senior Living, we redefine senior living. Our apartment-style Villas liberate residents from the burdens and expenses of...
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8.2
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97 reviews
The main reasons we chose Echo Ridge was because of the price, safety, and the fact that they will take them anywhere, anytime. I would tell others to make sure you don't tell the housekeeper you don't need...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Echo Ridge provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled in the scenic beauty of Knoxville's countryside, Echo Ridge offers quality, beauty and convenience in the heart of it all. We're very close to two major shopping destinations dining and first-class...
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8.0
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19 reviews
Overall, my loved one's experience at River Oaks Place Lenoir City was great. However, her initial evaluation could have been more in depth to catch poor cognitive status and inability to maintain safety of...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
River Oaks Place is an assisted living facility in Lenoir City, Tennessee. Located above the 'old' portion of Lenori City the facility enjoys gorgeous views of the nature and wildlife around it-in particular the Tellico Lake and Smoky Mountains. River Oaks Place offers a fantastic location for...
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I have visited this community over the past 4 years and I have not felt more welcome than I do now! The community smells clean and the residents are always smiling. Just go to their Facebook page and you...
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Shannondale of Maryville opened in March of 2002. We are a Membership Based Community offering Continuing Care to our residents. Our 34-acre campus offers 66 Independent Living Homes & Villas and 89 Retirement Center Apartments -Though each of our facilities is unique in character they are...
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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
If you are looking for the perfect place to retire for yourself or a family member, you’ve come to the right place. Our mission is to provide affordable housing for seniors, age 50 and up, in a Christian environment.Baptist Retirement Communities of Georgia provides below market independent...
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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
If you are looking for a retirement home for yourself or a family member, you’ve come to the right place. Our mission is to provide affordable housing for seniors, age 50 and up, in a Christian environment. Baptist Retirement Communities of Georgia provides below market independent living at our...
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located on twenty three acres of natural beauty, Chestnut Hill of Highlands offers a truly unique retirement community. Surrounded by beautiful mountain vistas, Chestnut Hill offers independent cottage living, independent lodge apartments, and beautiful assisted living suites expressly...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
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.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
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Our mom has lived at Shannondale Assisted Living for about 4 years. While her mind and body have declined during her 90 years, we find peace in the fact that she is so happy everyday. The staff at...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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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What I like about Renaissance Terrace is it's relatively small, so the residents get a lot of individualized attention. It's also a non-profit, so they're driven by their mission statement as opposed to a...
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.
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
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The community is very neat and clean. They go above and beyond to help the residence when they can. The staff is friendly and caring and they have lots of activities going on. I would recommend this...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
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.
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Exceptional care. Staff go above and beyond, they are caring, hard working and compassionate.
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.
Silver Bluff Village is an assisted living community nestled in the mountains of North Carolina, on the bank of the Pigeon River in Canton. This is a place where southern climate mixes with high altitude to create pleasant weather throughout the year. Our residents take advantage of this weather...
Cost of independent living in Stecoah, NC
The average cost of senior living in Stecoah is $2,951 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Andrews, NC with an average of $2,688 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Stecoah, NC vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Stecoah, NC vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Stecoah
Recent reviews for independent living in Stecoah
Brasstown Manor in Hiawassee, GA
5.0
I have visited this community many times while visiting my friends. I love the option of starting on their Independent Living and when/if I need more assistance, I can move down to their Assisted Living. The staff has always been professional and pleasant. My friends love where they live and I ...
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Mountain Brook Village Senior Living in Sevierville, TN
4.8
Location is everything!
Mountain Brook Village is a very friendly, beautiful and safe place by the river!
Apartments are comfortable, kitchen's could use some updates, no dish washer, no disposal, just a single sink.
I highly recommend Mountain Brook Village to others!
River Oaks Place - Lenoir City
5.0
This is a good place to live. They take good care of you – always have meals on time clean and well decorated, the room cleaning and laundry service is good. Some meals could be better but is generally ok.
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Staff's kindness and care. Numerous reviews mention the friendliness and caring nature of the staff, creating a warm and welcoming environment for residents. For example, at Park Place of Fountain City, staff are described as 'making everyone feel like family' and going the extra mile to ensure residents' needs are met. ...
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Active social activities. Reviews highlight the importance of social activities in keeping residents engaged and active. At Park Place of Fountain City, residents enjoy a variety of offerings like bingo, movies, crafts, shuffleboard, pool, chess, mahjong, and more. At Sherrill Hills Retirement Resort, weekly Sunday b ...
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Effective communication with families. Clear and consistent communication between families and staff is crucial for reassurance and peace of mind. At Holiday Echo Ridge, some families express gratitude for updates on their loved ones, while at Park Place of Fountain City, staff make an effort to include residents in decision-maki ...
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Delicious meals and dining experiences. Quality meals are often a top priority for residents and their families, with many reviews praising the taste and presentation of meals. For instance, at Sherrill Hills Retirement Resort, Sunday brunches are a highlight, and Park Place of West Knoxville mentions that meals are an important s ...
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Individualized care and attention. Personalized care and accommodations are essential for catering to residents' unique needs. At Holiday Echo Ridge, staff members take the time to get to know their residents and respond to their preferences, while at Mountain Brook Village Senior Living, the facility offers assistance with d ...
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Periodic improvements and renovations. Updating interiors and maintaining facilities is important to keep residents comfortable and happy. At Mountain Brook Village Senior Living, residents appreciate the clean and well-maintained living spaces. At Sherrill Hills Retirement Resort, renovations are planned for the entire complex, ...
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Stecoah independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Stecoah independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Stecoah, 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 Stecoah 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 Stecoah partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Stecoah, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.4%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19.2%
33.6%
No sugar
No sugar
19.2%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.2%
32.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.8%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Stecoah 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 Stecoah communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Stecoah, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.9%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.8%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
26.9%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Stecoah 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 Stecoah offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Stecoah, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
42.3%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.5%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.8%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.2%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.2%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.5%
37.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.5%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.2%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
46.2%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
30.8%
32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.5%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.3%
45.8%
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Park Place of Fountain City, Atria Weston Place and Park Place of West Knoxville are the top-rated independent living facilities near Stecoah, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
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