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The cost of independent living in Brookside Mill is about $3,704 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 134 options. Read 1220 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 Dad was 87 years old when he moved into the Darby House after my Mom passed away. He loved living there. He found the staff very friendly and helpful and enjoyed having some independence, although he...
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.
Darby House is located in Jefferson City, Tennessee - a lovely community centered around the scenic campus of Carson-Newman College. Situated near the center of town with its shopping malls, supermarkets, churches and its access to Carson-Newman Campus; Darby House is especially convenient for...
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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.
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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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...
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.
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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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: 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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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, 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.
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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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.
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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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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Exceptional care. Staff go above and beyond, they are caring, hard working and compassionate.
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.
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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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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Brookside Mill, TN

The average cost of senior living in Brookside Mill is $3,704 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sneedville, TN with an average of $2,129 per month.

Independent living costs in Brookside Mill, TN, vs. nearby cities

Brookside Mill, TN
$3,704/mo
$3,581/mo

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

Brookside Mill, TN
$3,704/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Brookside Mill, TN, vs. other senior living options

$4,376/mo
Independent Living
$3,704/mo

Independent living costs in Brookside Mill, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,348/mo
Studio
$4,756/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,018/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,943/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,478/mo

Senior living costs in Brookside Mill 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: Brookside Mill, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBrookside Mill, TNTennesseeU.S.
Independent Living$3,704/mo$3,781/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$4,359/mo$4,267/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,376/mo$4,358/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Brookside Mill, TN:$3,704/mo
Tennessee:$3,781/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Brookside Mill, TN:$4,359/mo
Tennessee:$4,267/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Brookside Mill, TN:$4,376/mo
Tennessee:$4,358/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Brookside Mill, TN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Brookside Mill 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 Brookside Mill, TN

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Brookside Mill 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.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Brookside Mill, TN$2,322/mo$2,059/mo+12.8%
Tennessee$2,940/mo$2,871/mo+2.4%
National$3,191/mo$3,044/mo+4.8%
Brookside Mill, TN
2024 average cost:$2,322/mo
2023 average cost:$2,059/mo
Percent change:+12.8%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$2,940/mo
2023 average cost:$2,871/mo
Percent change:+2.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,191/mo
2023 average cost:$3,044/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in Brookside Mill

Recent reviews for independent living in Brookside Mill

The Blake at Kingsport

5.0
The staff is very helpful and friendly. They are very good about communicating with the family about your loved one, and you can call and ask about them any time. The move-in process is smooth, but be ready to produce documents like Medicaid info, living will, driver's license, etc. The meals ...
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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 helpful staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities, such as Mountain Brook Village and Park Place of Fountain City. Residents and their families express appreciation for the caring nature of the staff members, who go above and beyond to make everyone feel at ...
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Variety of activities to suit residents' interests. Reviews highlight the diverse range of activities offered at several communities, like Harmony and Park Place of Fountain City. Residents engage in activities tailored to their interests, such as book clubs, movies, and exercise classes, ensuring an enjoyable and stimulating lifestyle.
Well-maintained and clean living spaces. Several reviews mention the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, including Mountain Brook Village and Ardenwoods. Apartments and common areas are kept in excellent condition, providing residents with a comfortable and pleasant living environment.
Access to nearby amenities and services. Communities like Park Place of Fountain City and Harmony provide easy access to important amenities and services, such as shopping, medical care, and home maintenance. Residents can enjoy the convenience of having essential services within reach.
Delicious meals and dining experiences. Reviews consistently praise the quality and variety of meals offered at communities, including Park Place of Fountain City and Harmony. Chefs cater to individual dietary needs and preferences, creating enjoyable and satisfying dining experiences for residents.
Supportive community atmosphere. Several reviews mention the sense of community and support at various communities, such as Harmony and Abundant Christian Living Community. Residents find comfort in knowing that they are surrounded by friends and caring staff, creating a warm and welcoming living environment.
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Brookside Mill independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Brookside Mill independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Brookside 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 Brookside 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 Brookside 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
20.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.5%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
31.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.5%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Brookside 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 Brookside Mill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Brookside Mill, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
31.8%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.2%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Brookside 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 Brookside Mill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Brookside Mill, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
38.2%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.1%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.1%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.9%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.5%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.8%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
40.9%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
28.2%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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