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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Clearwater, TN

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The cost of independent living in Clearwater is about $3,591 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 134 options. Read 2198 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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Beautiful facility with a band new exquisite wing adding 20 suites. Staff is wonderful, caring & attentive. I’ve had experience with other properties who look great in appearance and talk it up in the tour,...
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.
Autumn Care Assisted Living Autumn Care Assisted Living is an assisted living community taking care of seniors and is nestled among the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains in Knoxville, Tennessee. Our assisted living community has beautiful outdoor patio and garden areas that give our...
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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.
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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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The community is very neat and clean. They go above and beyond to help the residence when they can. The staff is friendly and caring and they have lots of activities going on. I would recommend this...
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: 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, 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.
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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: 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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Our mom has lived at Shannondale Assisted Living for about 4 years. While her mind and body have declined during her 90 years, we find peace in the fact that she is so happy everyday. The staff at...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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.
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Photo of Continental Condominums
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 Atria Lakebrook Place
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.
Photo of NHC Health Care Chattanooga/ Parkwood Retirement Apartments
Provides: Nursing Homes, Senior Apartments
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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.
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, Senior Apartments
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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.
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 Blue Ridge Village
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.
Photo of Orchard Knob Apartments
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.
Photo of Heritage Assisted Living Papermill Knoxville TN
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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.
Heritage Assisted Living is an assisted living community that provides care for seniors who are looking to live in Knoxville, TN. This community is located in a great city that provides residents and visitors with great views of natural beauty. This city offers many entertainment options,...
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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.
Davis Retirement Home in Chattanooga, TN is the ideal place to rest and relax but also a great place to have some fun. Located right in the middle of Chattanooga, this assisted living community offers plenty of great experiences right within walking distance including a discotheque, park and zoo....
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My mom, as well as my sister & I, were extremely happy with Southern Heritage. They had new activities planned daily & were good about encouraging Mom to participate. The staff was always available to...
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.
Southern Heritage Assisted offers a great home for seniors who are looking to receive care and assistance in the city of East Ridge, TN. This assisted living community is located near great locations such as a 300 acre botanical garden and the Chattanooga Regional History Museum. Those visiting...
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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 St Barnabas Apartments
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.
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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.
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Yesterday, my family celebrated the beautiful life of my Aunt [Removed]. Today, we give God thanks for the wonderful team at Blue Ridge Assisted Living & Memory Care. I am thankful to have seen their...
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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Clearwater, TN

The average cost of senior living in Clearwater is $3,591 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Graysville, TN with an average of $3,371 per month.

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

Clearwater, TN
$3,591/mo
$3,620/mo
$3,609/mo

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

Clearwater, TN
$3,591/mo
U.S. national average
$4,161/mo

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

$4,061/mo
Independent Living
$3,591/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,930/mo
Studio
$4,405/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,735/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,184/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,200/mo

Senior living costs in Clearwater 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: Clearwater, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeClearwater, TNTennesseeU.S.
Independent Living$3,591/mo$3,789/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living$3,943/mo$4,273/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$4,061/mo$4,365/mo$4,956/mo
Independent Living
Clearwater, TN:$3,591/mo
Tennessee:$3,789/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Clearwater, TN:$3,943/mo
Tennessee:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Clearwater, TN:$4,061/mo
Tennessee:$4,365/mo
U.S.:$4,956/mo
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Independent living costs in Clearwater, TN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Clearwater 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
Clearwater, TN$2,708/mo$2,743/mo-1.3%
Tennessee$2,903/mo$2,940/mo-1.3%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Clearwater, TN
2024 average cost:$2,708/mo
2023 average cost:$2,743/mo
Percent change:-1.3%
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 Clearwater

Recent reviews for independent living in Clearwater

River Oaks Place - Loudon

5.0
I've enjoyed all the times I've been here.

Morning Pointe of Chattanooga at Shallowford

5.0
I absolutely love it and my Dad seems to like it. I love the staff and they have been great for my Dad. He has adjusted extremely well. He feels like this is his home. He is really happy with the food there.

Garden Plaza Of Greenbriar Cove in Ooltewah, TN

5.0
They do everything well. We picked this community, because they have large rooms, it's clean, and friendly. The offer activiites, such as; exercise, lap pool, bingo and cards, cooking, woodworking, and cross stitch.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and helpful staff. Several reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff in various communities. At Small Town Senior Living, the staff is described as 'willing to help at any time.' In another review for Park Place of West Knoxville, the staff is praised for their 'friendliness and excellent com ...
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Varied activities for residents. Residents find joy in the range of activities offered at different communities. For example, at The Garden Plaza at Cleveland, residents participate in 'crafts, shuffleboard, pool, chess, mahjong, and more.' At Park Place of West Knoxville, residents enjoy 'bingo, movies, and lap pool exerci ...
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Cleanliness and upkeep of facilities. Cleanliness is a common theme among reviews for various communities. At Small Town Senior Living, the area is described as 'clean inside and out.' Reviews for Sherrill Hills Retirement Resort praise the community's 'availability of using properties in other locations' and 'attention to detai ...
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Friendly and welcoming community atmosphere. Reviews often mention the warm and welcoming atmosphere at different communities. At The Garden Plaza at Cleveland, everyone is described as 'friendly and helpful.' At Ashwood Square Retirement Community, residents and visitors alike are greeted with 'flowers everywhere' and a 'beautiful wat ...
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Delicious and accommodating meals. Meals are a significant factor in residents' satisfaction with their living experience at various communities. At Sherrill Hills Retirement Resort, the food is 'excellent' and 'Sunday Brunch especially' is a favorite. At Hillside Garden II, residents have the opportunity to 'choose whatever ...
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Supportive and accommodating staff for special needs. Several reviews mention the extraordinary efforts made by staff to support and accommodate residents with special needs. At Creekside at Shallowford, the staff 'succeeded above expectations' when a resident experienced a medical emergency. At Holiday Echo Ridge, the staff are 'very caring' a ...
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Clearwater independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Clearwater independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Clearwater, 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 Clearwater 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 Clearwater 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
32.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.6%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
35.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Clearwater 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 Clearwater communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Clearwater, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
33.1%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.1%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Clearwater 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 Clearwater offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Clearwater, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
47.2%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.8%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.6%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.6%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.1%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.7%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
46.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
33.9%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.6%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.2%
46.4%
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TerraBella Athens, Sycamore Trace and Knoxville Landing are the top-rated independent living facilities near Clearwater, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 134 independent living facilities near Clearwater, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Clearwater, Tennessee are Sycamore Trace, StoryPoint Knoxville West and StoryPoint Chattanooga. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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