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The cost of independent living in Cates is about $3,858 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 7 options. Read 1 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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We had a good experience with Magnolia Place. It is a smaller facility and there were 2 caregivers there 24/7 . We had hospice come in at the end and medicare covered everything.
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.
Magnolia Place Assisted Living is a locally owned non-profit organization specializing  in the housing and care of senior adults. We provide assistance with the activities of daily living including dressing and undressing, bathing, grooming plus many other activities. Our all...
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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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 Arbors At Etheridge House
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
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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
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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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Cost of independent living in Cates, TN

The average cost of senior living in Cates is $3,858 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Troy, TN with an average of $2,718 per month.

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

Cates, TN
$3,858/mo
$3,325/mo

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

Cates, TN
$3,858/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

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

$3,858/mo
Independent Living
$3,858/mo

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

Senior living costs in Cates 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: Cates, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCates, TNTennesseeU.S.
Independent Living$3,858/mo$3,781/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$3,858/mo$4,267/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$3,858/mo$4,358/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Cates, TN:$3,858/mo
Tennessee:$3,781/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Cates, TN:$3,858/mo
Tennessee:$4,267/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Cates, TN:$3,858/mo
Tennessee:$4,358/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Cates independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cates independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cates, 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 Cates 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 Cates partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cates, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
30.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Cates 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 Cates communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cates, TNNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
43.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cates 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 Cates offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cates, TNNational
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
14.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
48.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
42.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
46.8%
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Magnolia Place Assisted Living, Colonial House Apartments and Prairie Grove Apartments are the top-rated independent living facilities near Cates, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 7 independent living facilities near Cates, Tennessee. See the full list.
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