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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Athens, TN
The cost of independent living in Athens is about $3,439 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 143 options. Read 1879 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: 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: 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.
Wellington Place of Cleveland is Cleveland’s First and Finest Assisted Living! Wellington Place of Cleveland would like to cordially invite you to consider making our community and family a part of yours. We invite you to come inspect and decide that there is NO BETTER PLACE to live with safety,...
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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My ratings are based on the pandemic. The doors are locked as is the office. You have to make an appointment to see the staff. The only staff member is a maintenance man that we are able to talk to. The...
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.
Secure independence and relaxation for your relative in beautiful North Cleveland Towers when you need a superior senior housing in Bradley County of Cleveland, Tennessee. Picturesquely located between the ridges and rolling hills of Tennessee, on a clear morning you may be able to catch a...
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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This place is amazing!! There is probably a lot of fancier facilities but the staff here make up for that. They treat every resident like they are family. Its like one big famiky here, I've only been here a...
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.
Wellington Place of Kingston is known for its caring staff and homey environment. When you visit WP of Kingston you see for yourself the home like atmosphere. Dining itself is an experience every resident enjoys with down home cooking and plenty of socializing. Residents look forward to the...
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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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Absolutely wonderful! All staff is loving, caring and giving! Great place to work – visit – live! Great home for “community living” I love it here!!
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: 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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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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, 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: 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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We've had a very good experience with Autumn Care, overall! The facility itself looks very nice, they do a great job of keeping it clean, and there's usually some sort of activity going on for the residents....
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.
Autumn Care Autumn Care is a family-owned assisted living community in scenic Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee. Our cozy, welcoming community is located in a quiet residential neighborhood surrounded by mature trees and lush green lawns. Knoxville offers the perfect mix of Southern hospitality,...
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, 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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Really appreciate the great care my mother receives here. She is happy and has made friends. It's a real relief to know that the staff is very caring and aware of what is happening with the residents.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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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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.
The Health Center at Standifer Place is a unique, comprehensive facility. From Independent Living, to Assisted Living, to compassionate Hospice care, HCSP provides options for successive stages of life and changing levels of ability. Residents have convenient access to services on the journey...
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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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.
Cost of independent living in Athens, TN
The average cost of senior living in Athens is $3,439 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Graysville, TN with an average of $3,253 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Athens, TN vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Athens, TN vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Athens vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Athens, TN by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Athens
Recent reviews for independent living in Athens
Charter of Cleveland
4.0
My Mom is settled and content. It was a big adjustment, but now she enjoys the friendship's that she is making. She brags about the care that the girls in house-keeping give her and the assistant's that tend to her daily needs. So I say over all we made a good choice. The daily care from ...
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Ascension Living Alexian Village - Tennessee (Independent Living) in Signal Mountain, TN
4.6
I have lived here for 11 years and am very happy with my choice. My children do not have to find a nursing home for me when I need one. I have already made that choice myself. When I need to go to a place to live with a higher level of care, that is available without a major move. Maintenance of ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Mixed experiences with food quality and variety. Residents and families have expressed both positive and negative feedback about the food quality and selection at various senior living communities. At Holiday Echo Ridge, some residents mentioned the food is 'okay' but lacks consistency, while others praised the meals at The Garden Plaza at ...
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Consistent communication with families and residents. Several reviews mention the importance of clear and consistent communication between families and senior living community staff. Residents and their loved ones value regular updates on care, activities, and any changes to their living situation, as seen at Creekside at Shallowford and Park Pl ...
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Flexible activity offerings. Engaging activities catered to residents' interests have been highlighted in several senior living community reviews. Residents enjoy participating in a range of activities, from social events and crafts to exercise classes and outings, as noted in reviews for Garden Plaza Of Greenbriar Cove, ...
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Friendly and caring staff. Many reviews praise the compassionate and friendly nature of staff members at senior living communities. Residents and families appreciate the personalized attention and genuine care provided by staff, as seen in reviews for Park Place of West Knoxville, The Garden Plaza at Cleveland, and S ...
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Well-kept facilities with consideration for safety. Cleanliness and maintenance are essential aspects of senior living communities, as noted in reviews for Signal Mountain Senior Living, Garden Plaza Of Greenbriar Cove, and Creekside at Shallowford. Residents and families value the attention given to facilities, including regular upkeep, s ...
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Adaptability and flexibility for unique situations. Senior living communities must cater to a diverse range of needs and circumstances. Some reviews highlight the importance of adaptability and flexibility, as experienced by residents and families at Park Place of West Knoxville, Small Town Senior Living, and Holiday Echo Ridge. This includ ...
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Athens independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Athens independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Athens, 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 Athens 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 Athens partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.6%
19.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.8%
33.1%
No sugar
No sugar
34.6%
30.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.3%
32.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.8%
7.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Athens 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 Athens communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Athens, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24.3%
35.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.7%
42.2%
Room service
Room service
30.1%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.4%
16.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Athens 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 Athens offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Athens, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
44.1%
43.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.3%
27.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.6%
31.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.6%
47.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.1%
48.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.5%
53.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.1%
41.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.8%
36.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36%
40.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.9%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
41.9%
45.8%
Dances
Dances
28.7%
31.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.2%
39%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.9%
45.7%
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