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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Buchanan, TN

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The cost of independent living in Buchanan is about $3,132 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 48 options.

Read 192 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Murray, Paris and Dover.

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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
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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.
Photo of Barkley Plantation
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
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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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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.
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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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My loved one was previously a resident at River's Bend Retirement Community and overall his experience at this facility was good. The cleanliness and friendliness were good. The care services were okay....
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
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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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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: 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.
Henley Park Apartments is nestled in the quite small community of Clinton, Kentucky and is North of Jackson and Memphis, Tennessee. The high quality housing facility was newly constructed in 1997 and has 44 one bedroom spacious apartments available to call home. We are known for offering the...
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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.
At The Etheridge House, assisted living by Americare in Union City, TN, our focus is on you. Our person-centered approach to care puts residents and their families at the heart of everything we do.When you visit The Etheridge House, you'll find a warm, friendly community where folks can thrive...
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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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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.
When you visit Dogwood Pointe, you'll find a warm, friendly community where folks can thrive and connect. It's a place full of friendly local faces where you and your loved one will feel right at home, whether that's in our inviting community spaces or homey studio apartments. Our care partners...
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I am really happy with the care thqt my father is receiving here with great. Thestaff is friendly and caring. I like knowing that he is in a clean community. He seems happy with the food and variety. They do...
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.
This fine, new facility offers the very best in Senior Living. Our caring and supportive staff provides assistance to our residents as needed, while allowing them the privacy they desire. Residents can retire from the stresses of life - bills, cooking, cleaning, repairs, and upkeep and look...
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: 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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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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Sharing attributes of W B SANDERS: 1) Community Areas. For example: TV and nice furnishing to sit on and enjoy watching TV alone or with others. 2) Security. Which I found to be quite ...
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.

Cost of independent living in Buchanan, TN

The average cost of senior living in Buchanan is $3,132 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dover, TN with an average of $2,561 per month.

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

Buchanan, TN
$3,132/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$5,969/mo
Independent Living
$3,132/mo

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

Studio
$2,846/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,582/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,518/mo

Senior living costs in Buchanan 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: Buchanan, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBuchanan, TNTennesseeU.S.
Independent Living$3,132/mo$3,063/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,652/mo$5,215/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,969/mo$5,992/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Buchanan, TN:$3,132/mo
Tennessee:$3,063/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Buchanan, TN:$4,652/mo
Tennessee:$5,215/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Buchanan, TN:$5,969/mo
Tennessee:$5,992/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Buchanan

Recent reviews for independent living in Buchanan

The Bungalows at Mayfield

4.6
It's been good so far my mom is doing good there. They keep her fed and gives her activities to do there is always something going on there.

Arcadia Senior Living Clarksville

4.3
We chose Arcadia because she was able to transition to assisted living easily and the overall aesthetics of the facility, it was very pretty. It was also convenient to family members. The food was really good but recently in the last 2 weeks she has been complaining about it, I am not sure if ...
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The Neighborhood at Hopkinsville

4.3
The facility is nice for the money. The office needs updating on its paper work. Tried to get some information from them to help with our VA pension and never could get any help.

Buchanan independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buchanan independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buchanan, 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 Buchanan 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 Buchanan partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Buchanan, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.8%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
18.8%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10.4%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.1%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Buchanan 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 Buchanan communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Buchanan, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.3%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.2%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
18.8%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.3%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buchanan 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 Buchanan offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Buchanan, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
22.9%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.6%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.8%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.4%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.8%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
35.4%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
18.8%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.3%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
47.6%
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Brookdale Murray, Holiday Lone Oak and Christian Care Communities Garden Homes are the top-rated independent living facilities near Buchanan, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 48 independent living facilities near Buchanan, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Buchanan, Tennessee are Brookdale Murray and Holiday Lone Oak. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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