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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Barr, TN

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The average monthly cost of Independent Living in Tennessee is $3,063, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Barr area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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Dunlap is a wonderful place to house your loved ones! It's affordable, clean, the staff is very attentive. I think the person with the negative comment in Oct. 2014 had some personal issues that didn't...
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.
The William H Dunlap Center serves the greater Mid-South area by providing quality assisted care in a family like setting to individuals and couples in a loving Christian environment at an affordable cost so that they may live comfortable and dignified lives during their retirement years. Dunlap...
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
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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.
Situated in the quiet town of Monette, Craighead County, AR, Christopher Homes offers a safe, comfortable apartment for income qualified seniors. There is no question that many locations in Arkansas still embody the spirit of the 'Old South' and Monette is no exception. Wilderness abounds,...
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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.
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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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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: 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
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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.
Christopher Homes of Paragould are located in the friendly city of Paragould, Arkansas. Paragould is a small city located just 88 miles from Memphis, Tennessee. Christopher Homes of Paragould offer affordable housing options for aging seniors. Families with aging loved ones can be confident that...
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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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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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.
The Chateau on the Ridge assisted living community is located in beautiful Paragould, AR. This area is known for its small town charm and great amenities. There are several places to shop and eat around the Paragould area. For the nature lovers out there, Paragould, AR has a number of hiking...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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I am happy with the care that my mom is getting here . My mom is really the food and the variety. She is really liking the activities and the therapy. She is always active. The entire community 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.
At Cades Center Assisted Living, we provide residents with full-time quality living in a warm and welcoming home that offers private and communal spaces. Our resident care is of the highest caliber with licensed healthcare assistants, daily activities, balanced meals, and a positive environment...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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 Mom passed away on 30 August 2019, but I can say her stay at Shelby Gardens though short was very nice. The staff were very helpful and nice. Though limited by her health she enjoyed her stay. I know my...
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.
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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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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Barr, TN

The average cost of senior living in Tennessee is $3,063 per month as compared to $3,520 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Tennessee vs. national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeTennesseeU.S.Cost difference
Independent Living$3,063/mo$3,520/mo13.0% below national median
Assisted Living$5,215/mo$5,830/mo10.5% below national median
Memory Care$5,992/mo$6,999/mo14.4% below national median
Independent Living
Tennessee:$3,063/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:13.0% below national median
Assisted Living
Tennessee:$5,215/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:10.5% below national median
Memory Care
Tennessee:$5,992/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:14.4% below national median
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What families are saying about independent living in Barr

Recent reviews for independent living in Barr

Cordova

5.0
Shelby Gardens might not be the newest, fanciest assisted living facility, but it does have the best staff. In fact, they just won a bunch of awards! The staff really care for my mom and look out for her best interests - and she’s not always the easiest to get along with. Shelby Gardens has ...
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Dunlap Village Apartments in Brighton, TN

5.0
There's nothing wrong with Dunlap, everything was fine, not according to my mom but she's not in her right mind and I went there all the time. It is an older facility but for the price, three meals a day and for 24 hour care you can't beat that.

StoryPoint Cordova

4.0
The food is good here but there is limited selection for meals and the service in the dining room is quite slow. This may be due to fewer staff since occupancy is only about 50% in independent living.

Barr independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Barr independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Barr, 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 Barr 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 Barr partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Barr, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.6%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.9%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
26.1%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.7%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.7%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Barr 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 Barr communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Barr, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10.9%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.1%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
17.4%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.7%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Barr 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 Barr offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Barr, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
28.3%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.9%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.4%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.3%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.4%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.2%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.1%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
28.3%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
13%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.7%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.1%
47.6%
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