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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Bowen, TN

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The cost of independent living in Bowen is about $3,409 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 98 options. Read 1608 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 Shannondale Assisted Living
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.
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Beautiful facility with a band new exquisite wing adding 20 suites. Staff is wonderful, caring & attentive. I’ve had experience with other properties who look great in appearance and talk it up in the tour,...
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.
Autumn Care Assisted Living Autumn Care Assisted Living is an assisted living community taking care of seniors and is nestled among the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains in Knoxville, Tennessee. Our assisted living community has beautiful outdoor patio and garden areas that give our...
Photo of Prime West Knoxville
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.
Photo of MorningView Village
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.
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The staff truly care about the residents and they answer concerns quickly. Each resident is unique and they try to acknowledge issues with empathy and understanding. They have fun activities for the...
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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We've had a very good experience with Autumn Care, overall! The facility itself looks very nice, they do a great job of keeping it clean, and there's usually some sort of activity going on for the residents....
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.
Autumn Care Autumn Care is a family-owned assisted living community in scenic Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee. Our cozy, welcoming community is located in a quiet residential neighborhood surrounded by mature trees and lush green lawns. Knoxville offers the perfect mix of Southern hospitality,...
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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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Photo of Parkview Maryville
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.
Photo of Wellmont Madison House
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.
Photo of Shannondale of Maryville
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.
Shannondale of Maryville opened in March of 2002. We are a Membership Based Community offering Continuing Care to our residents. Our 34-acre campus offers 66 Independent Living Homes & Villas and 89 Retirement Center Apartments -Though each of our facilities is unique in character they are...

Cost of independent living in Bowen, TN

The average cost of senior living in Bowen is $3,409 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sneedville, TN with an average of $2,129 per month.

Independent living costs in Bowen, TN, vs. nearby cities

Bowen, TN
$3,409/mo
$3,056/mo

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

Bowen, TN
$3,409/mo
U.S. national average
$4,211/mo

Independent living costs in Bowen, TN, vs. other senior living options

$4,044/mo
Independent Living
$3,409/mo

Independent living costs in Bowen, TN, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,701/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,028/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,349/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,200/mo

Senior living costs in Bowen 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: Bowen, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBowen, TNTennesseeU.S.
Independent Living$3,409/mo$3,799/mo$4,211/mo
Assisted Living$4,044/mo$4,328/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$4,044/mo$4,422/mo$5,014/mo
Independent Living
Bowen, TN:$3,409/mo
Tennessee:$3,799/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
Assisted Living
Bowen, TN:$4,044/mo
Tennessee:$4,328/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Memory Care
Bowen, TN:$4,044/mo
Tennessee:$4,422/mo
U.S.:$5,014/mo
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Independent living costs in Bowen, TN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Bowen and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Bowen, TN

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Bowen have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

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Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Bowen, TN$2,692/mo$2,535/mo+6.2%
Tennessee$2,908/mo$2,960/mo-1.8%
National$3,259/mo$3,168/mo+2.9%
Bowen, TN
2024 average cost:$2,692/mo
2023 average cost:$2,535/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$2,908/mo
2023 average cost:$2,960/mo
Percent change:-1.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,259/mo
2023 average cost:$3,168/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Bowen

Recent reviews for independent living in Bowen

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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Autumn Care in Knoxville, TN

4.5
They are doing a great job. The only thing is the scheduled cleaning is once a week and I think they may need it a little more often. I have been overall very pleased with Autumn care and with Brenda the administrator, they helped make this as painless as possible. They eat well and enjoy the ...
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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
29.5%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.4%
34.8%
No sugar
No sugar
35.2%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.4%
33.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17%
10.8%
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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.
Bowen, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.5%
36.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
43.8%
Room service
Room service
34.1%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.6%
17.3%
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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.
Bowen, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
46.6%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33%
33.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.3%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.7%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.2%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.7%
43.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.8%
38.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.6%
42.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
47.7%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
36.4%
33.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.6%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.6%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Sevierville, Park Place of Fountain City and Knoxville Landing are the top-rated independent living facilities near Bowen, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 98 independent living facilities near Bowen, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Bowen, Tennessee are Brookdale Sevierville and StoryPoint Knoxville West. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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