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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Blue Mill, TN
The cost of independent living in Blue Mill is about $3,652 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 140 options. Read 986 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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My parents really love it here at these senior apartments. They are really enjoying their time here. The apartment is very well maintained. The grounds look beautiful. The staff is very polite and very...
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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.
The Great Laurels of Junaluska is an apartment community nestled in hte spectacular mountains of Western North Carolina.Our community features affordable one and two bedroom apartment homes. Our one bedroom apartments are reserved for persons 62 years of age or older. our two bedroom 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.
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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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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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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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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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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.
We offer spacious apartments, state of the art emergency call systems. We have a private dinning room where family and friends can have a private meal or party. We have a wonderful life enrichment program with arts, crafts, music, pet therapy, movies and shopping trips. We have a state of the art...
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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.
Hominy Valley Retirement Center is an assisted living community located in the beautiful and quiet community of Candler, North Carolina. Surrounded by breath taking views, this is the perfect place for you to call home. Candler is a peaceful mountain community that lies in between Canton and...
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Exceptional care. Staff go above and beyond, they are caring, hard working and compassionate.
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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.
Silver Bluff Village is an assisted living community nestled in the mountains of North Carolina, on the bank of the Pigeon River in Canton. This is a place where southern climate mixes with high altitude to create pleasant weather throughout the year. Our residents take advantage of this weather...
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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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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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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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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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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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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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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While my mother was here everything was actually excellent. I was very pleased with the staff, the nurses, and the food services. Since we had a specific budget this facility didn’t have a base fee then...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Situated on 9 beautiful acres of land in the heart of downtown, Regency Retirement Village offers all the warmth of small town living with access to all Morristown has to offer. The lovely community offers Independent Living and Assisted Living apartments, as well as The Renaissance...
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.
What We Do BestFamilies, residents, and staff members have told us there are three things that we do best. First, we establish life long relationships with families and residents. Second, we lift the burden of care giving from the shoulders of the family members making it possible for both the...
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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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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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We chose Signature Lifestyles because of the location as well as the value for the money. The room sizes here are really good, she just moved up a size from the studio. They have been good with communication...
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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.
Cost of independent living in Blue Mill, TN
The average cost of senior living in Blue Mill is $3,652 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rutledge, TN with an average of $2,583 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Blue Mill, TN vs. nearby cities
Blue Mill, TN
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Blue Mill, TN vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Blue Mill vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Blue Mill, TN by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Blue Mill
Recent reviews for independent living in Blue Mill
Pacifica Senior Living Heritage Hills in Hendersonville, NC
5.0
Heritage Hills is an extremely warm and inviting community with friendly and engaging residents. Many opportunities to find your individual nitch and feel embraced. A chef prepared daily meal is an additional bonus.
Charter Senior Living of Jefferson City
5.0
My loved one lives here and it's wonderful! So much better and more affordable than his last facility. The people here are wonderful. The nurses are so kind and helpful. They have a lot of activities and the residents are interactive. The staff encourages them to be. The memory care unit is a ...
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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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Warm and welcoming community atmosphere. Residents at Harmony at Reynolds Mountain and Mountain Brook Village Senior Living frequently mention the friendly and accommodating nature of their communities, with staff going above and beyond to create a welcoming environment. Harmony residents praise the friendly interactions with both ...
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Variety of resident-led activities. Reviews for Harmony at Reynolds Mountain highlight numerous resident-led activities, including pizza parties, Bible studies, poetry readings, meditation sessions, and more. Residents at Harmony are encouraged to organize and participate in activities catered to their interests.
On-site therapy services. Communities such as Brookdale Hendersonville East and Heritage Hills offer on-site therapy services, ensuring residents have easy access to necessary care. This added convenience contributes to peace of mind for both residents and their families.
Engaging outdoor spaces. Residents of Townview Johnson City and Ardenwoods appreciate the availability of outdoor spaces for activities and walks, with Brookdale Hendersonville East being praised for its clean and well-maintained grounds. These community features help promote an overall sense of well-being.
Affordable pricing. Some residents, like those at Pacifica Senior Living Heritage Hills, share positive experiences about the affordability of their communities, mentioning that the cost is a significant factor in their decision to move in. This pricing allows families to find the right living arrangement for the ...
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Access to on-site medical care. Everlan of Johnson City and Mountainbrook Assisted Living offer on-site medical care, providing residents with ease of access to necessary medical services. These communities ensure that residents receive care when needed without the added hassle of transportation.
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Blue Mill independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Blue Mill independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Blue Mill, 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 Blue Mill 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 Blue Mill 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
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Low / no sodium
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33.5%
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No sugar
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30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Blue Mill 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 Blue Mill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Blue Mill, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
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35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.7%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
23.2%
36%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Blue Mill 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 Blue Mill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
30.4%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.5%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.4%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.1%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.8%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.2%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
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Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
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37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.9%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
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46.2%
Dances
Dances
20.5%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Johnson City, Trinity Hills of Knoxville and Wellington Manor Assisted Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Blue Mill, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 140 independent living facilities near Blue Mill, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Blue Mill, Tennessee are Brookdale Johnson City and Brookdale Hendersonville East. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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