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The cost of independent living in Big Creek is about $4,158 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 9 options. Read 122 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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Photo of The Crossings at Tellico Village
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9.5
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The key to our opinion of The Neighborhood is its staff. The director of the memory care unit [name removed] an incredible job. She organizes multiple activities both for physical and mental stimulation. She...
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.
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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9.3
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44 reviews
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They had excellent reviews and the location was a perfect fit. I remember [name removed] stopped and interacted with the residents while she was taking us on a tour, and it was clear that the residents were...
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.
With the serenity of the Great Smoky Mountains nearby and southern hospitality abound, TerraBella Athens is an ideal location for those looking for quality assistance with their daily routine, while still remaining close to nature. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each...
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Photo of Dominion Senior Living of Athens
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44 Floor plans available
7.7
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Its reputation, the initial walk-thru convinced me that the staff is was capable and caring. The facilities are so clean. The Activities Director is energetic and caring. I would highly recommend Dominion to...
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.
A state-of-the-art, brand new community! Dominion Senior Living of Athens offers assisted living services and memory care to seniors living in Athens, Tennessee. Our community is located on a 10-acre property including a scenic pond, walking path and sensory gardens – which all encourage resident...
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I would highly recommend this community. It has been a great difference compared to the other community that my loved one came from. This is a great organization.
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.
Conveniently located not far from downtown Athens, near Athens Regional Hospital and doctor's offices, Morning Pointe of Athens is a single level, state-of-the-art, assisted living community offering 44 spacious apartments with multiple floor plan choices. Providing Care, Preserving Dignity At...
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33 Floor plans available
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It's a very caring environment. The facility is clean. It's probably the first type of facility like this that I have encountered that does not have an odor. They offer quite a few activities throughout...
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.
Lakewood Place is the newest senior adult community in Loudon. With 34 spacious assisted living suites. A wellness center; activities center including a billiards room and ice cream parlor; and on-site physical therapy which helps our residents maintain their independence and health. The...
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This is a great community for my husband. He is doing very well here. He really likes that staff that is always attentive to his needs. The meals here are really good. He is happy to be able to participate...
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.
Caring for an older relative suffering from dementia is not an easy task. Turn to a place that has a vast amount of experience dealing with this debilitating disease. Turn to River Oaks Place in Loudon, Tennessee. Your relative will be cared for in comfortable and secure surroundings. River Oaks...
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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.
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This was a wonderful place for my dad. He loved it. I a. So grateful to the people there. They took very good care of him. This place was a blessing to us. So sad it is not available to others.
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.
Prestige Assisted Living has 72 facilities located in the states of Alaska, Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Nevada and Washington. We are highly known for our high values of respect, integrity, commitment, and trust. We offers services for independent care, assistant living,...
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Cost of independent living in Big Creek, TN

The average cost of senior living in Big Creek is $4,158 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lenoir City, TN with an average of $3,437 per month.

Independent living costs in Big Creek, TN, vs. nearby cities

Big Creek, TN
$4,158/mo

Independent living costs in Big Creek, TN, vs. state and national averages

Big Creek, TN
$4,158/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Big Creek, TN, vs. other senior living options

$4,348/mo
Independent Living
$4,158/mo

Independent living costs in Big Creek, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,466/mo
Studio
$5,253/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,825/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,514/mo

Senior living costs in Big Creek vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Big Creek, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBig Creek, TNTennesseeU.S.
Independent Living$4,158/mo$3,781/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$3,926/mo$4,267/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,348/mo$4,358/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Big Creek, TN:$4,158/mo
Tennessee:$3,781/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Big Creek, TN:$3,926/mo
Tennessee:$4,267/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Big Creek, TN:$4,348/mo
Tennessee:$4,358/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Big Creek

Recent reviews for independent living in Big Creek

River Oaks Place - Loudon

5.0
I've enjoyed all the times I've been here.

Prestige Assisted Living in Loudon, TN

5.0
Our experience with Prestige Assisted Living has been a good one, overall. My loved one has some special needs and they've been very accommodating and able to handle everything we've asked of them, it's just a nice place in general, and I would recommend it to others looking into care in the ...
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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.

Big Creek independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Big Creek independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Big Creek, 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 Big Creek 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 Big Creek partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Big Creek, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
62.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
75%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
62.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
75%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Big Creek 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 Big Creek communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Big Creek, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
50%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
50%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Big Creek 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 Big Creek offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Big Creek, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
75%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
75%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.5%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
75%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
75%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
62.5%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
62.5%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
75%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
75%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
75%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
75%
46.4%
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