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The cost of independent living in Carthage is about $3,705 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 120 options. Read 2315 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.
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I have recommended Stones River Manor highly. My stepfather was there. I was very happy with them. I looked at a lot of places and Stones River Manor was the best fit. They were very cost-effective. They had...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
A truly unique faith-based community for senior living, Stones River Manor, in Murfreesboro, offers full-service senior care in a Christian atmosphere for those with financial concerns. Our not-for-profit facility is one of a kind in the county and funded by area Churches for Christ. Newly...
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
AdamsPlace Retirement Community is a continuing care retirement community located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, just 30 minutes from the Nashville airport.  Our beautifully-landscaped 22 acre campus features garden style apartment with patios and balconies for Independent Living, private...
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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.
Photo of Scottsville Manor
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, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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
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.
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Photo of Sunshine Square
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Sunshine Square is an independent living facility designed for active seniors who want to enjoy a lifestyle free from the responsibility of home maintenance. The Square offers a secure Christian environment and a range of social, educational and leisure activities. It is located in the...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of McMinnville Boarding Home for the Elderly
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.
McMinnville Boarding Home for the Elderly is an assisted living community offering modern, beautiful property with ample onsite amenities to our senior residents in McMinnville, Tennessee. We're also only a few minutes away from Dottie West Park, various restaurants, and numerous local amenities,...
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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.
Affordable 1 bedroom apartments to rent to families where the head of household is 62 years or older. Rent is based on 30% of the household's adjusted income. Extremely Low income category preference.
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I was at a loss as to where to place my 61yr old husband. The dr suggested Lakeshore Heartland and I knew it was the right placement for him when I walked through the door. I had such a strong feeling of...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Heartland Senior Community is an assisted living residence located in the vibrant and exciting Nashville, Tennessee. You will be able to enjoy the calm and serenity of retirement living while being only a short van or car ride away from all that Nashville has to offer. The well-kept grounds and...
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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
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of The Webb House Retirement Center
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.
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I would recommend Chippington Towers I for individuals that can care for themselves. They are not equipped as an Assisted Living Facility. My brother enjoys living there. He says that the staff is excellent....
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.
Chippington Towers is a senior housing located in the quiet, laid-back city of Madison, Davidson County, TN. Thanks to its prime location not far from Nashville, residents have a great many options in terms of things to do and place to go. There are plenty of nearby eateries, shopping...
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It is a very great place to live. It's affordable. It's clean. We love the apartments. My loved one likes everybody. Really the only room for improvement is the front desk could be a little bit easier...
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.
Nashville Christian Towers is a 175 unit community dedicated to providing senior adults a secure residence in a Christian environment. A place of residence for adults who are at least 62 years of age and live on a fixed income. Each member of our community is capable of providing for their daily...
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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The staff is great and easy to communicate with. I enjoy that he is able to make his own meals and we can join him for meals. The Dandridge Tower offers activities for the residents to enjoy. The community...
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.
Dandridge Tower is a community apartment complex for seniors, located in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee. Nashville is most famous for its music. Nashville is an extremely attractive city, with many things to do and see. Tennessee boasts a warm climate, which attracts many visitors....
Photo of Memory Assisted Living At Uplands Village
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.
Photo of Radnor Towers
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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.
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I'am enjoying my time here at this community. It is a very nice community with kind people. The community is very well maintained. I have no problems, or concerns about this community. I'am very pleased with...
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.
Trevecca Towers is located in Nashville, Davidson County, TN. It is a place for the 55 and older crowd. The campus is gorgeous and relaxing. Each one of the senior apartments has a bedroom, bathroom, living room and bathroom. Located nearby is the Trevecca Nazarene University and many residents...

Cost of independent living in Carthage, TN

The average cost of senior living in Carthage is $3,705 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Livingston, TN with an average of $1,893 per month.

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

Carthage, TN
$3,705/mo

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

Carthage, TN
$3,705/mo
U.S. national average
$4,162/mo

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

$3,891/mo
Independent Living
$3,705/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,698/mo
Studio
$4,964/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,160/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,690/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,175/mo

Senior living costs in Carthage 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: Carthage, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCarthage, TNTennesseeU.S.
Independent Living$3,705/mo$3,791/mo$4,162/mo
Assisted Living$3,891/mo$4,281/mo$4,706/mo
Memory Care$3,891/mo$4,373/mo$4,956/mo
Independent Living
Carthage, TN:$3,705/mo
Tennessee:$3,791/mo
U.S.:$4,162/mo
Assisted Living
Carthage, TN:$3,891/mo
Tennessee:$4,281/mo
U.S.:$4,706/mo
Memory Care
Carthage, TN:$3,891/mo
Tennessee:$4,373/mo
U.S.:$4,956/mo
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Independent living costs in Carthage, TN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Carthage 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
Carthage, TN$2,749/mo$2,599/mo+5.8%
Tennessee$2,903/mo$2,940/mo-1.3%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Carthage, TN
2024 average cost:$2,749/mo
2023 average cost:$2,599/mo
Percent change:+5.8%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$2,903/mo
2023 average cost:$2,940/mo
Percent change:-1.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Carthage

Recent reviews for independent living in Carthage

Maple Cottage Assisted Living Transitions in Portland, TN

4.4
Overall we have been very pleased with our experience. We like that it's a smaller facility (20 residents), easier to talk with staff. However, there has been quite a bit of turnover in the year we have been with them. We have had three "in-charge " people in a year and the position is currently ...
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Grace Manor Assisted Living Community in Nashville, TN

4.0
I have to say my favorite thing about this community is how well maintained and kept clean it is. Every time I go to visit it is completely spotless with a fresh smell throughout the building. My mom has had no complaints about the food and has really enjoyed participating in the many activities ...
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Dandridge Tower in Nashville, TN

4.0
In general things seem to be going well for my loved on at Dandridge Tower. It's a nice enough looking place, but what really sets it apart is the people. Everyone is so friendly, and so welcoming! It's really a tight knit community. My loved one can be a bit of a shut-in, but she's always got ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and helpful staff. Throughout the reviews, residents and their families express appreciation for the kind and caring nature of the staff at various communities. For example, at Red Cedar Glen, the team goes above and beyond to assist residents and their families, such as bringing meals to apartments when they ar ...
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Variety of activities for all interests. Residents enjoy the wide range of specialized activities offered in communities. At Traditions of Mill Creek, the residents participate in tons of activities, including games, devotions, and outings to different places, ensuring there is always something for everyone.
Comfortable and clean living spaces. Reviews often praise the cleanliness and comfort of the living spaces in communities. For example, at Rutland Place Senior Living, the apartments are described as 'cozy and welcoming', and the facilities are always neat and beautiful, giving residents a sense of pride and comfort.
Access to necessary amenities and services. Many residents and their families comment on the convenience of having amenities and services readily available at their communities. For example, at Windlands South, the location is 'perfectly located', with nearby shops, grocery stores, gas stations, and even a dry cleaner, making daily erra ...
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Supportive and communicative staff. Reviews highlight the importance of clear and effective communication between communities and families, ensuring everyone is informed and care needs are being met. At Harmony at Victory Station, for example, the staff calls families regularly to update them on their loved ones' progress and we ...
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Attentive and accommodating teams for individual needs. Several reviews mention the accommodating nature of caregivers and teams in communities, making adjustments to better meet residents' needs. For example, at Red Cedar Glen, the staff bends over backwards to help a resident with daily living needs and even brings meals to her apartment when she ...
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Carthage independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Carthage independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Carthage, 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 Carthage 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 Carthage partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Carthage, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.3%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
30%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.6%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Carthage 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 Carthage communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Carthage, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.1%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
30.9%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Carthage 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 Carthage offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Carthage, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
44.5%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.5%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.9%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.9%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.9%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.4%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.5%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
43.6%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
30%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.4%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.5%
46.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Pavilion Senior Living at Carthage, Rutland Place Senior Living and Legacy Village of Hendersonville are the top-rated independent living facilities near Carthage, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 120 independent living facilities near Carthage, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Carthage, Tennessee is Traditions of Mill Creek. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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