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The cost of independent living in Bowen is about $3,378 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 87 options. Read 1419 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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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.
Burton Plaza Apartments, in Rogersville, Hawkins County, Tennessee, is a beautiful two story community for seniors (specifically, disabled or residents 62 years or older). It is seated in an historic area of Tennessee, so is perfect for the avid history buff. Burton Plaza, in Hopkins County, is...
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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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Freedom Senior Living is 5 stars all the way around, the staff members treat the residents like family, they genuinely care about each and everyone of them. They go above and beyond to make them feel...
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: 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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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.
Parkview is an independent living community designed to meet the needs of a wide range of seniors. Our states of the art communications system along with other personal services help residents maintain their independence and dignity much longer. We are located in historic Fountain City in a...
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: 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.
Morningside Gardens is a senior housing community that is located in the large city of Knoxville, Knox County, TN. The community is located in a great location; in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains and along the banks of the Tennessee River. It is also nearby Morningside Park and the Dr....
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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.
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What I like about Renaissance Terrace is it's relatively small, so the residents get a lot of individualized attention. It's also a non-profit, so they're driven by their mission statement as opposed to a...
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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located in Knox County, Summit Towers are the famous towers in Knoxville, Tennessee and it is ready to become your new home. With amazing lifestyle amenities, this senior housing community for fifty-five and older is ready to welcome you. The neighborhood is friendly and peaceful with a gorgeous...
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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.
“Elegant Senior Living” is more than just a phrase; at The Flats of Norris it is a concept to a way of life that intertwines with every part of daily life for our residents, their families, and our staff. Elegant Senior Living is a process that enhances the physical, social, mental, and...
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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: 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.
Eastbrook Station II is located in Harlan Kentucky and continues to be an assisted living facility who caters to senior citizens who are in need of round the clock care. If you are a loved one looking for a safe, inviting and professional facility to take care of your family member's needs,...
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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.
Heritage Assisted Living is an assisted living community that provides care for seniors who are looking to live in Knoxville, TN. This community is located in a great city that provides residents and visitors with great views of natural beauty. This city offers many entertainment options,...
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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: 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.
Charles Seivers Tower is a lovely and convenient senior apartment located in the lovely and beautiful Clinton, Anderson County, Tennessee. Clinton is an independent city but is included in Knoxville Metropolitan Area for statistical purposes. It is a recreation minded community with parks,...
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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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Our mom has lived at Shannondale Assisted Living for about 4 years. While her mind and body have declined during her 90 years, we find peace in the fact that she is so happy everyday. The staff at...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
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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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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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The community is very neat and clean. They go above and beyond to help the residence when they can. The staff is friendly and caring and they have lots of activities going on. I would recommend this...
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: 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 Bowen, TN

The average cost of senior living in Bowen is $3,378 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sneedville, TN with an average of $2,090 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bowen, TN vs. nearby cities

Bowen, TN
$3,378/mo
$3,017/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bowen, TN vs. the state and national average

Bowen, TN
$3,378/mo
U.S. national average
$4,052/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bowen vs. other types of senior living

$3,943/mo
Independent Living
$3,378/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Bowen, TN by room type

Semi-Private
$3,762/mo
Studio
$4,551/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,462/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,290/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,756/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Bowen over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Bowen

Recent reviews for independent living in Bowen

The Pointe at Lifespring in Knoxville, TN

5.0
The Pointe has been a wonderful place for my parents! The staff don't turn over often and are very kind and loving with the residents. They truly care and keep us informed of anything going on. [name removed] (front desk) is wonderful. [name removed] (director) also great. [name removed] (PT) ...
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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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Knoxville High Independent Living

4.7
The place is very clean, and very very beautiful. Everybody here is very nice. Once person after another takes care of each other. The people are very caring and make newcomers feel welcome. It's a great place to live. They have security guards, which makes me feel very safe. We have ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and caring staff. Several reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of staff members at different communities. For instance, at Viva Senior Living at Oak Ridge, residents appreciate the helpfulness and friendliness of the staff, who offer transportation and assistance with errands. At Park Place of Founta ...
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Varied meals and dining options. Community reviews highlight the importance of meal quality and diversity. At Mountain Brook Village Senior Living, residents enjoy the availability of three meals a day and various options for food choices. However, at Holiday Echo Ridge, residents express disappointment with the food, despi ...
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Well-maintained facilities and cleanliness. Many residents mention the cleanliness and upkeep of the facilities at their communities. For example, at Mountain Brook Village Senior Living, the community is described as clean and feels like a family, while at Holiday Echo Ridge, the facilities are old but undergoing renovation. Some com ...
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Engaging social activities. Offering an array of activities for residents is a common theme in positive reviews. Residents at Park Place of West Knoxville enjoy participating in games like bingo, movies, crafts, shuffleboard, and pool. At Sherrill Hills Retirement Resort, activities include physical therapy and opportu ...
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Effective communication between families and staff. Clear and consistent communication between families and staff is essential for peace of mind. At Park Place of Fountain City, the staff keeps families informed and addresses concerns promptly. However, at Holiday Echo Ridge, some families have had difficulty receiving refunds when issues ari ...
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Access to health care services and support. Residents value proximity to health care services and assistance with appointments. At Mountain Brook Village Senior Living, a driver takes residents to and from appointments. At Sherrill Hills Retirement Resort, physical therapy is available on-site. Some communities, like Park Place of Fo ...
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Bowen independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bowen independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bowen, 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 Bowen 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 Bowen 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
35.8%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.3%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
39.5%
30.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.5%
33.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Bowen 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 Bowen communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
30.9%
36%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42%
43%
Room service
Room service
35.8%
36.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bowen 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 Bowen offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
51.9%
44.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.6%
28%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37%
32.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50.6%
48.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
67.9%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.9%
42.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.8%
37.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.2%
41.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.9%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
50.6%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
37%
32.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.2%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
49.4%
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StoryPoint Knoxville West, Park Place of Fountain City and The Pointe at Lifespring are the top-rated independent living facilities near Bowen, Tennessee. See full list of communities.

There are 87 independent living facilities near Bowen, Tennessee. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Bowen, Tennessee are StoryPoint Knoxville West and Park Place of Fountain City. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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