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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Camp Tom Howard, TN

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The cost of independent living in Camp Tom Howard is about $4,424 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 77 options. Read 633 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.
Watauga Square ApartmentWatauga Square Apartment is a senior apartment complex located in Johnson City, Tennessee in Washington, Carter, and Sullivan counties. Johnson City is a town that loves adventure and as such offers a wide variety of outdoor recreational opportunities. From well-maintained...
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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: 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.
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: 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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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.
The Maple Oak Apartments is a senior housing community located in the center of Kingsport, Tennessee in Sullivan, Hawkins and Washington counties. Sports fans enjoy the close proximity to Hunter Wright Stadium. Enjoy a bright spring or summer day watching the Kingsport Mets play. The beautifully...
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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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: 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
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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
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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.
Yancey House is an assisted living and memory care community located in Burnsville, NC. Burnsville is nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina & rests in the shadow of Mount Mitchell which has the highest peak east of the Mississippi River. It is known as 'The Heart of the Blue...
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, 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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Camp Tom Howard, TN

The average cost of senior living in Camp Tom Howard is $4,424 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Surgoinsville, TN with an average of $3,830 per month.

Independent living costs in Camp Tom Howard, TN, vs. nearby cities

Camp Tom Howard, TN
$4,424/mo
$4,370/mo

Independent living costs in Camp Tom Howard, TN, vs. state and national averages

Camp Tom Howard, TN
$4,424/mo
U.S. national average
$4,211/mo

Independent living costs in Camp Tom Howard, TN, vs. other senior living options

$4,782/mo
Independent Living
$4,424/mo

Independent living costs in Camp Tom Howard, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,000/mo
Studio
$2,845/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,597/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,026/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,700/mo

Senior living costs in Camp Tom Howard 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: Camp Tom Howard, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCamp Tom Howard, TNTennesseeU.S.
Independent Living$4,424/mo$3,799/mo$4,211/mo
Assisted Living$4,782/mo$4,328/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$4,782/mo$4,422/mo$5,014/mo
Independent Living
Camp Tom Howard, TN:$4,424/mo
Tennessee:$3,799/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
Assisted Living
Camp Tom Howard, TN:$4,782/mo
Tennessee:$4,328/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Memory Care
Camp Tom Howard, TN:$4,782/mo
Tennessee:$4,422/mo
U.S.:$5,014/mo
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Independent living costs in Camp Tom Howard, TN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Camp Tom Howard 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
Camp Tom Howard, TN$2,560/mo$2,210/mo+15.8%
Tennessee$2,960/mo$2,883/mo+2.7%
National$3,168/mo$3,007/mo+5.4%
Camp Tom Howard, TN
2024 average cost:$2,560/mo
2023 average cost:$2,210/mo
Percent change:+15.8%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$2,960/mo
2023 average cost:$2,883/mo
Percent change:+2.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,168/mo
2023 average cost:$3,007/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
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What families are saying about independent living in Camp Tom Howard

Recent reviews for independent living in Camp Tom Howard

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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Brookdale Lenoir

4.5
From the moment my mother moved in, the staff has gone above and beyond to make her feel comfortable and ease her anxiety from moving from her home after my father died. I am so grateful. Thank you so much!

Commonwealth Senior Living at Abingdon

5.0
5 on everything. Facility was exceptional in every way. Our first impression of the community is that it was sparkling clean! I actually talked to the lady that did the cleaning. She took pride in her work. Also observed other staff interaction with patients and it was always pleasant and ...
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Camp Tom Howard independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Camp Tom Howard independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Camp Tom Howard, 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 Camp Tom Howard 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 Camp Tom Howard 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
23.2%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.7%
34.8%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29%
33.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.4%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Camp Tom Howard 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 Camp Tom Howard communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
10.1%
36.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.8%
43.8%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.7%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Camp Tom Howard 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 Camp Tom Howard offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
40.6%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.9%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29%
33.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.4%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.5%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.3%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.6%
43.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29%
38.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.1%
42.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
42%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
33.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.4%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42%
46.8%
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