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7 Best Independent Living Communities in Buncombe, TN
The cost of independent living in Buncombe is about $4,133 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 7 options. Read 84 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.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Johnson City, Kingsport and Bristol.
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22 Floor plans available
9.9
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35 reviews
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.
Customized Care PlansMoving into an independent and assisted living community may not be a simple decision, but when you meet our friendly team here in Bristol, Virginia, you may find yourself quickly falling in love with the idea. Nestled on a scenic hill overlooking the city, you can admire...
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9.8
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41 reviews
Our mother lived at Brookdale Johnson City for 3 years until her passing in June, 2024. The staff provided caring support as her needs increased, and she was treated like family by her caregivers. We...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
Home Comfort, Community ConvenienceWhether are you just beginning to look for a community or you’ve already visited several, we think you will find that our charming assisted living and memory care community in Johnson City, Tennessee stands out from the rest. As soon as you set foot through the...
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9.0
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20 reviews
We are using American House Bristol for Memory Care for our loved one, so activities are not that important. The facility is under staffed, especially on the MC side. House keeping on the assisted living...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
Providing Assisted Living and Memory Care to the Bristol area.
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8.4
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12 reviews
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...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
Just off Fort Henry Drive and nestled on a hillside, The Blake at Kingsport offers resort-style hospitality and retirement service embracing the spirit of the Tennessee lifestyle with outstanding architecture, food, social life and cultural experiences. Surrounded by abundant opportunities for...
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7.5
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14 reviews
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.
Dominion Senior Living is an assisted living community located in Bristol, Sullivan County, Tennessee conveniently off Volunteer Parkway and is easily accessible to counties in Tennessee and North Carolina, alike. Though we are simple to locate, our campus maintains the feel of being nestled away...
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: 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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I like knowing that my mom is happy at this caring community. We like that she is living. in a clean community. The meals are amazing and a great variety for her to choose from. The suite she has and she...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
Oakmont at Gordon Park is a dream of three local life long friends, J.J. Gillenwater, Blair Jones and Jeff Tickle who were each born and raised in Bristol. While searching for options for their own families these three gentleman saw the need for a new community with a new vision of enriched...
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Cost of independent living in Buncombe, TN
The average cost of senior living in Buncombe is $4,133 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sneedville, TN with an average of $2,086 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Buncombe
Recent reviews for independent living in Buncombe
Everlan of Johnson City
5.0
Everlan of Johnson City is a wonderful place. The moment you walk in, you feel a sense of relief. It is a fairly new building that is only about 2 years old. They bent over backwards to help us get my sister in law in here. She just LOVES it. She said she feels like she is on a permanent cruise ...
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Princeton Transitional Care and Assisted Living in Johnson City, TN
4.0
I would recommend it. Of the facilities in our area, this one is the best value for the money. I picked it because it is a clean, updated facility, all on one level. They have suites with doors open to a courtyard. The staff is friendly and helpful. They allow residents to have meals in their ...
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The Village At Allandale in Kingsport, TN
4.6
Staff have always treated her with respect and kindness. They are all very responsive to my questions and calls when checking in on her. They keep me well informed of changes with her medication, doctor visits or if she has an accident.
Mom complains some but she eats it. I think it more ...
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Buncombe independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buncombe independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buncombe, 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 Buncombe 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 Buncombe partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Buncombe, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42.9%
19.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.1%
33%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
30.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
32.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.6%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Buncombe 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 Buncombe communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Buncombe, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.9%
35.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.1%
42%
Room service
Room service
57.1%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
16.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buncombe 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 Buncombe offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Buncombe, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
57.1%
43.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
57.1%
27.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.9%
31.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.4%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.4%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.4%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.1%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
71.4%
40.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71.4%
46.1%
Live performances
Live performances
71.4%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
57.1%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.9%
38.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
71.4%
45.6%
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Brookdale Bristol, Brookdale Johnson City and Brookdale Colonial Heights are the top-rated independent living facilities near Buncombe, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
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