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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Bessie, TN
The cost of independent living in Bessie is about $2,625 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 41 options. Read 22 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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I'm so glad my sister was able to find a place where she could be happy and satisfied. After a stroke, she she was unable to live alone. She was surprised, bewildered, and anxious about the future. 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.
Located in the heart of beautiful western Kentucky, Morningside of Mayfield provides a home-like atmosphere and family feel. We understand the uniqueness of each resident and promote continued independence through individualized service plans which address the physical, spiritual,...
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My mom has been at this facility now for about 3 months. She was really struggling with her mobility when she first arrived. Currently, she and her friends walk the property about 4 times per day, and no...
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.
Independent LivingExperience carefree living here in the country. The cottages is our community neighbors. Here, you plot out your own course through the day - whether it includes entertaining family, enjoying yourself with a night on the town or simply doing laundry in your own private cottage....
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We had a good experience with Magnolia Place. It is a smaller facility and there were 2 caregivers there 24/7 . We had hospice come in at the end and medicare covered everything.
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.
Magnolia Place Assisted Living is a locally owned non-profit organization specializing in the housing and care of senior adults. We provide assistance with the activities of daily living including dressing and undressing, bathing, grooming plus many other activities. Our all...
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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.
The Arbors at Westridge Place is an assisted living and memory care community located in Sikestown, a city in Scott county. While Sikestown is a bit isolated from any larger cities, it still offers an excellent selection of amenities and services. For example, seniors can receive amazing medical...
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My mother is at Labonne and she is doing so well. Staff is kind and caring. We always get a call from the nurse with any med changes or any new concerns. My family feels like my mom is in a safe place.
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.
La Bonne Maison offers person-centered assisted living in Sikeston, MO. Our assisted living community provides a combination of gracious accommodations, supportive services, and health care. We meet the needs of seniors who may need a little help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing,...
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My mom tried to leave twice so they didn't feel safe with that, but we were very happy with that place. Who knows what's going through someones mind when they're in that stage of dementia, her home was not...
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.
When you visit Greenbrier Meadows, you'll find a warm, friendly community where folks can thrive and connect. It's a place full of friendly local faces where you and your loved one will feel right at home, whether that's in our inviting community spaces or homey studio apartments. Our care...
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My mom moved into St Francis Park two months ago and loves it! The staff is wonderful and makes everyone feel at home. Everything is taken care of for her. She doesn't have to worry about her medicine,...
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.
When the demands of living in your home require more than you’re willing and able to give on your own, you’ll find a welcome home here at St. Francis Park.St. Francis Park is located on St. Francis Street in Kennett, MO. Kennett is a warm, friendly community within driving distance of two major...
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: 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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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
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.
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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.
At The Etheridge House, assisted living by Americare in Union City, TN, our focus is on you. Our person-centered approach to care puts residents and their families at the heart of everything we do.When you visit The Etheridge House, you'll find a warm, friendly community where folks can thrive...
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
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
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
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
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: 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.
Henley Park Apartments is nestled in the quite small community of Clinton, Kentucky and is North of Jackson and Memphis, Tennessee. The high quality housing facility was newly constructed in 1997 and has 44 one bedroom spacious apartments available to call home. We are known for offering 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.
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.
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Mother moved in a little over a week ago and so far we have been pleased. The food is very good and the companions (attendants) are very caring. A little more communication from the management would be...
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.
Canterbury PlaceCanterbury Place is a great assisted living community available to seniors in Dyersburg, TN. This assisted living community is beautiful and caring, and it is located in a great city. Dyersburg offers many parks and recreation centers that are great places to visit and to spend...
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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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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.
Crossroads Court is a 55+ Senior Community.We have 1 bedroom and studio sizes apartments that are based on income. We have a Service Coordinator on-site to help residents with setting appointments, setting up transportation to and from appointments and home maker services and many other services....
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.
Cost of independent living in Bessie, TN
The average cost of senior living in Bessie is $2,625 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ridgely, TN with an average of $2,260 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bessie, TN vs. nearby cities
Bessie, TN
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bessie, TN vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bessie vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Bessie, TN by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Bessie
Recent reviews for independent living in Bessie
The Bungalows at Mayfield
4.6
It's been good so far my mom is doing good there. They keep her fed and gives her activities to do there is always something going on there.
Country Place in Scott City, MO
4.2
Overall we have had a good experience with Country Place, and I would recommend it to to other families. Great staff, comfortable home, although uninspired meals.
Bessie independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bessie independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bessie, 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 Bessie 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 Bessie partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bessie, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.2%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.6%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
21.6%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10.8%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Bessie 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 Bessie communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bessie, TNNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.9%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
8.1%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bessie 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 Bessie offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bessie, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
8.1%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
5.4%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.8%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21.6%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
24.3%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.6%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
5.4%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
5.4%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.9%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
21.6%
46.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.4%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
13.5%
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The Bungalows at Mayfield, Country Place and Magnolia Place Assisted Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Bessie, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
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