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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Bear Stand, TN
The cost of independent living in Bear Stand is about $3,890 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 21 options. Read 162 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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9.8
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41 reviews
Our mother lived at Brookdale Johnson City for 3 years until her passing in June, 2024. The staff provided caring support as her needs increased, and she was treated like family by her caregivers. We...
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.
Home Comfort, Community ConvenienceWhether are you just beginning to look for a community or you’ve already visited several, we think you will find that our charming assisted living and memory care community in Johnson City, Tennessee stands out from the rest. As soon as you set foot through the...
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9.4
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32 reviews
Loved the place from the first time we walked in. From the friendly management to staff. Everyone always has a smile on their face. Very clean place too. We’re so happy this is were we placed our uncle.
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.
Providing Assisted Living and Memory Care to the Johnson City area.
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9.2
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11 reviews
Other than the food, we have been incredibly pleased with everything. My favorite part is the staff. They are friendly and responsive. They have been very helpful through all of the ups and down. The...
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.
Princeton Transitional Care provides a new home for skilled-nursing care and adds 60 assisted living apartments, 47 short-term skilled-nursing and rehab private suites. This state-of-the-art community features a streetscape with a chapel and theatre, library and media center, Blue Ridge market,...
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9.2
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14 reviews
My mom moved into Christian Assisted Living in March 2024 after a very long search for a memory care. Mom is receiving excellent and loving care while we have continue relief that she is protected and...
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.
Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City is an assisted living and secure memory care community located on the south side of Johnson City, Tennessee. Christian Assisted Living consists of 18 secure memory care apartments and 51 assisted living apartments. Each apartment is ground level with a...
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9.0
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6 reviews
I cannot say enough good things about Townview. Everyone was so nice and welcoming right from the beginning. My mom has made so many friends and really enjoys all the activities. I wish we would have known...
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.
TownView Senior Living is an independent living community located in downtown Johnson City, at the foothills of the Appalachia Mountains. We are conveniently located within walking distance to parks, shops, restaurants, churches, farmers markets and festivals. We offer spacious apartments in a...
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8.8
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12 reviews
I 'm not sure about some of the things like cost (I think her insurance pays this. I am not sure how many activities she participates in. She seems to enjoy the meals. But she wants to go home. The...
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.
Dominion Senior Living is an assisted living community that is located in Johnson City, Washington County, Tennessee. Here you can sit outside and enjoy the beautiful scenery and views of the mountains. Dominion Senior Living is committed in helping our seniors with their spiritual, emotional,...
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8.5
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6 reviews
5 on all except the meals which are still very good but prob at a 4. There is a beautiful view of the mountains are a bonus as is its location, which is close to a number of restaurants and easy shopping...
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.
Created for adults 55+ who seek to get the most out of life, Everlan fuses luxury with thoughtful design.Enjoy beautiful aesthetics and premium amenities without the upkeep. From five-star cuisine to concierge and housekeeping services, we take care of the details, so you are free to do your...
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8.4
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18 reviews
They have great staff and God's answered our prayers for a temporary safe haven and place to heal for our loved one. We would recommend The Courtyards at Johnson City to other families who may need a place...
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 Courtyards at Johnson City Lakeview 1 offer senior living at its very best. Located in picturesque Johnson City Tennessee, The Courtyards is a great place to call home when your loved one can no longer live on his or her own. You can rest assured that your loved one is well cared for in...
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8.0
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4 reviews
I was searching with no luck and when I called[name removed] she said yes immediately. It was in ten minutes of where I live. I feel my loved one got adequate care. He can care for all his personal needs....
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 Heritage of Sugar Mountain is an assisted living community situated in the beautiful mountains of Newland, North Carolina. Not only do we provide our residents with a warm, caring environment, but we also have spectacular views of Sugar Mountain. Our safe, caring and nurturing environment is...
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8.2
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We lived at one time at a different independent living place which we did like move to abundant the apartments are large we have 1200sq feet bath and half washier and dryer full kitchen excellent place to...
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, 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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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.
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Tennessee, The Courtyards at Johnson City Lakeside 2 is that retirement home in the mountains that lots of people have waited for their whole life. This assisted living community offers safety and security in a mountain setting. A place where peace and...
Provides: Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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
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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.
Watauga Square ApartmentWatauga Square Apartment is a senior apartment complex located in Johnson City, Tennessee in Washington, Carter, and Sullivan counties. Johnson City is a town that loves adventure and as such offers a wide variety of outdoor recreational opportunities. From well-maintained...
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: 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, 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.
1. Great location, middle of Johnson City and close to VA & Hospital, Shopping,Restaurants2. Outstanding Activity Programs in and outside, very community involved3. Wonderful food, mostly cooked from scratch4. RN & LPN on Staff5. Beautiful Spa, Beauty/Barber Ship, Manicure & Pedicure...
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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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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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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Cost of independent living in Bear Stand, TN
The average cost of senior living in Bear Stand is $3,890 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mosheim, TN with an average of $3,401 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bear Stand, TN vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Bear Stand
Recent reviews for independent living in Bear Stand
The Courtyards at Johnson City - The Gardens
3.8
When it comes to the meals and dining, this area needs lots of work. There needs to be healthier, fresh food...more vegetables and fruits. And better quality meats. The activities has recently dramatically improved with the hiring of a really good activities director. Previously, there ...
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Princeton Transitional Care and Assisted Living in Johnson City, TN
4.0
I would recommend it. Of the facilities in our area, this one is the best value for the money. I picked it because it is a clean, updated facility, all on one level. They have suites with doors open to a courtyard. The staff is friendly and helpful. They allow residents to have meals in their ...
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Brookdale Bristol
5.0
Our experience with Brookdale Bristol was a very positive one! The facility is clean and well kept, and the people are very friendly. I saw a few communities in the area and Brookdale really impressed me with their activities program. They're definitely worth a look if you're looking into senior ...
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Bear Stand independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bear Stand independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bear Stand, 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 Bear Stand 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 Bear Stand partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bear Stand, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19%
32.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.5%
8.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Bear Stand 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 Bear Stand communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bear Stand, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
4.8%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.1%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bear Stand 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 Bear Stand offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bear Stand, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
38.1%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.1%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.9%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.4%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.4%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.6%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.5%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.6%
45.7%
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Brookdale Bristol, Brookdale Johnson City and American House Johnson City are the top-rated independent living facilities near Bear Stand, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 21 independent living facilities near Bear Stand, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Bear Stand, Tennessee is Brookdale Johnson City. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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