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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Charleys Branch, TN

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The cost of independent living in Charleys Branch is about $3,468 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 11 options. Read 200 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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Photo of The Groves at Oak Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care
99 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.2
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My loved one made steady improvement during a stay at The Grove of Oak Ridge. With the help of physical therapy, he was able to return home after a short stay.
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.
Welcome to The Groves at Oak RidgeIf you’re ready to spend each day doing what you want and leave housekeeping, laundry and daily chores to someone else, then you’ve come to the right place. At The Groves at Oak Ridge, we offer assisted living and memory care. You can live a life of leisure and...
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Photo of Viva Senior Living at Oak Ridge
1313 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.9
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39 reviews
8.9
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39 reviews
5 star
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Considering NUMEROUS factors & ratings / personally talking with staff members ( very pleasant staff ) / admin organization / and privately talking with individuals that are residents--- / cleanliness/...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Viva Senior Living at Oak Ridge is located in Oak Ridge, TN, just a short drive from Knoxville, acity known for its large arts community, dozens of festivals, and rich historical sites. We’re also 65 milesfrom Gatlinburg, the gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains. We’ll take care of the...
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Photo of The Courtyards Senior Living at Oak Ridge
33 Photos available
8.6
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21 reviews
8.6
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21 reviews
5 star
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The facility is a smaller community which makes it easier for residents to know each other better. The CNAs are able to assist the residents better. The campus is beautiful.
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.
The Courtyards Senior Living at Oak Ridge is an assisted living community located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, in Roane County and home to over 30,000 people. Part of the Knoxville area, residents will enjoy country living with a mix of city life. Residents can go on day trips together, do their...
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Photo of Alexander Guest House
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33 Floor plans available
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Yes I would recommend. They need more outdoor time just strong outside world be so beneficial. This place along with most right now is very short staffed and work their employees to much with had resulted...
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.
Alexander Guest House is an assisted living community in Oak Ridge, Anderson County, Tennessee that's specifically designed for senior adults. It's located a few minutes away from Knoxville, a town that exhibits calmness with many retired persons being attracted to the affordable and active...
Photo of The Glen at Oak Ridge
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Overall the caregivers are kind and compassionate. Evening/night shifts are often more rushed - caregivers having many patients to shower for example. Nurses are excellent and have responded to [name...
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.
The Glen at Oak Ridge offers assisted living, and memory care in a country club setting. The Glen at Oak Ridge is just outside of Knoxville, making it an ideal place to enjoy the peaceful suburbs while having access to the outdoor activities and cultural attractions of the city. With stately...
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Photo of Meadow View Senior Living Community
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Our family absolutely loves the Meadow View Senior Living Community, the staff who helped move our loved one is and help transition we have been able to get to know them on a personal level. Our loved ones...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Home away from home...that's what residents will find at Meadow View Senior Living Community. In the heart of beautiful East Tennessee, our facility will provide a first class worry-free lifestyle for our residents, along with a caring, supportive staff. Residents will be free to choose to...
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The staff truly care about the residents and they answer concerns quickly. Each resident is unique and they try to acknowledge issues with empathy and understanding. They have fun activities for the...
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: 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.
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.
Charles Seivers Tower is a lovely and convenient senior apartment located in the lovely and beautiful Clinton, Anderson County, Tennessee. Clinton is an independent city but is included in Knoxville Metropolitan Area for statistical purposes. It is a recreation minded community with parks,...
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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Photo of The Flats of Norris
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
“Elegant Senior Living” is more than just a phrase; at The Flats of Norris it is a concept to a way of life that intertwines with every part of daily life for our residents, their families, and our staff. Elegant Senior Living is a process that enhances the physical, social, mental, and...

Cost of independent living in Charleys Branch, TN

The average cost of senior living in Charleys Branch is $3,468 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Plainview, TN with an average of $3,063 per month.

Independent living costs in Charleys Branch, TN, vs. nearby cities

Charleys Branch, TN
$3,468/mo
$3,337/mo
$3,337/mo

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

Charleys Branch, TN
$3,468/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Charleys Branch, TN, vs. other senior living options

$3,823/mo
Independent Living
$3,468/mo

Independent living costs in Charleys Branch, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,807/mo
Studio
$4,053/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,001/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,250/mo

Senior living costs in Charleys Branch 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: Charleys Branch, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCharleys Branch, TNTennesseeU.S.
Independent Living$3,468/mo$3,781/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$3,776/mo$4,267/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$3,823/mo$4,358/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Charleys Branch, TN:$3,468/mo
Tennessee:$3,781/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Charleys Branch, TN:$3,776/mo
Tennessee:$4,267/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Charleys Branch, TN:$3,823/mo
Tennessee:$4,358/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Charleys Branch, TN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Charleys Branch 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
Charleys Branch, TN$3,167/mo$2,842/mo+11.4%
Tennessee$2,951/mo$2,842/mo+3.9%
National$3,158/mo$3,004/mo+5.1%
Charleys Branch, TN
2024 average cost:$3,167/mo
2023 average cost:$2,842/mo
Percent change:+11.4%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$2,951/mo
2023 average cost:$2,842/mo
Percent change:+3.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,158/mo
2023 average cost:$3,004/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
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What families are saying about independent living in Charleys Branch

Recent reviews for independent living in Charleys Branch

Autumn Care in Knoxville, TN

4.5
They are doing a great job. The only thing is the scheduled cleaning is once a week and I think they may need it a little more often. I have been overall very pleased with Autumn care and with Brenda the administrator, they helped make this as painless as possible. They eat well and enjoy the ...
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Heritage Assisted Living West Knoxville TN

4.7
Heritage Assisted Living feels more like a family environment. The lady [name removed] who initially took us on the tour did a really good job and was very informative. The staff members are very involved with the residents and the care services are excellent. When we do come to visit it seems ...
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Sherrill Hills Retirement Resort in Knoxville, TN

4.3
The food was good but quality dropped with inflation. The activities are also great. I no longer live at Sherrill Hills because it is too expensive and corporate management has lost touch with the tenant. I would only recommend this facility to seniors with deep pockets. I hope that by the ...
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Charleys Branch independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Charleys Branch independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Charleys Branch, 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 Charleys Branch 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 Charleys Branch partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Charleys Branch, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.4%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Charleys Branch 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 Charleys Branch communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Charleys Branch, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
36.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Charleys Branch 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 Charleys Branch offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Charleys Branch, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
54.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
54.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.4%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.5%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.6%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.3%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.5%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
54.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
36.4%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.1%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.5%
46.4%
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