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The cost of independent living in Defeated is about $3,566 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 114 options. Read 2159 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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I would recommend you go visit and it's a good place for your loved one. The community and staff are inviting. They keep the residents busy, and sometimes my loved one leaves me to go do activities during...
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.
When you visit Riverview Terrace, you'll find a warm, friendly community where folks can thrive and connect. It's a place full of friendly local faces where you and your loved one will feel right at home, whether that's in our inviting community spaces or homey studio apartments and 1-bedroom...
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We chose Chippington Towers because of the price. The apartment sizes here are definitely enough space for one person, he also has his own balcony. I would recommend them to others looking.
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 Chippington properties are located in Madison TN near Briley Parkway and the new Opry Mall. As affordable Housing for Seniors, your rent is based on income and utilities are included.We have a dedicated Management team, Maintenance staff and Activities Director. We are very proud of...
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My loved one was only here for a brief stay while he recovered from a fall. Overall I thought they did a good job with his care.The facility was clean, and the seemed friendly and caring.
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.
At Hickory Gardens, assisted living by Americare in Madison, 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 Hickory Gardens, you'll find a warm, friendly community where folks can thrive and connect....
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My loved one doesn't like the food the community provides. The little I know about the community it is fine. The communication with the staff has been fine as well. All the residents have had their...
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.
While the cost of Assisted Living can vary dramatically Azalea Trace is reasonably priced. Despite our low cost we pride ourselves on the exceptional service that we offer. We are a small community, normally between 30-35 people. Probably larger than your immediate family but smaller than most...
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Honestly, ALL 5! I am so glad my uncle is there! He is very very happy, and, I'm very pleased with all of the above. Very very clean The management has turned over a couple of times, but, I'm not sure...
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.
The Sycamores Terrace Retirement Community has provided exceptional care and service to Nashville seniors for more than 40 years. Now under new ownership and a new name, Sycamores Terrace Senior Apartments will continue to offer extraordinary service while providing a unique affordable housing...
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Our loved one was only there for about a wee but it met all of our expectations. We really liked the community and so did our loved one, she adjusted very well. It was less expensive then other communities...
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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.
Grace Manor Assisted Living is a warm and inviting community conveniently located between I-65 and I-24 near the historic towns of Madison, Goodlettsville, and White's Creek, Tennessee.Grace Manor offers a wonderful alternative for seniors who can no longer live on their own, but do not need...
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We really didn't get to experience the food or activities, but everything else was definitely a 5! What we like the most about the community is how attentive the staff were. They TRULY worked hard to feed...
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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Wonderful apartment complex where everyone gets along well. Elevators, laundry room, & Trash chutes on every floor. Shopping mall with Many Restaurants close by. If your a Senior, Disabled, this is the place...
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.
    Hickory Hollow Towers is conveniently located near I-24 off the Bell Road exit next to Hickory Hollow Mall. We offer spacious 1 bedroom apartments with basic utilities furnished.      Our apartment homes feature wall-to-wall carpet, central heat &...
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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, Independent 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.
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
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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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, Independent 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.
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.
Hearthside at Castle Heights is a locally owned and operated, non-profit Christian Retirement Community. The facility is overseen by a volunteer Board of Directors, all of whom live in Wilson County. The facility opened in November, 1994, and added 16 units and an activity room in 2000. Our...
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: 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: 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
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, 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.
Nursing homes are many things to many people. Whatever your needs, our goal is to provide compassionate nursing care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. Individualized attention begins as soon as you are admitted, and our skilled nurses meet with you regularly to discuss...
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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.
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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
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
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.
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 Defeated, TN

The average cost of senior living in Defeated is $3,566 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Livingston, TN with an average of $1,893 per month.

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

Defeated, TN
$3,566/mo
$3,678/mo

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

Defeated, TN
$3,566/mo
U.S. national average
$4,160/mo

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

$3,891/mo
Independent Living
$3,566/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,497/mo
Studio
$4,746/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,964/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,297/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,175/mo

Senior living costs in Defeated 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: Defeated, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDefeated, TNTennesseeU.S.
Independent Living$3,566/mo$3,785/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living$3,891/mo$4,271/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$3,891/mo$4,363/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Defeated, TN:$3,566/mo
Tennessee:$3,785/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Defeated, TN:$3,891/mo
Tennessee:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Defeated, TN:$3,891/mo
Tennessee:$4,363/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
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Independent living costs in Defeated, TN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Defeated 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
Defeated, 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%
Defeated, 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 Defeated

Recent reviews for independent living in Defeated

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. Several reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities, such as Rutland Place Senior Living, where residents and their families appreciate the personalized care and support they receive. Staff members go above and beyond to make everyone feel welcome, like f ...
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Cleanliness and maintenance. Reviews consistently highlight the importance of cleanliness and maintenance in creating a comfortable living environment. At Traditions of Mill Creek, for example, residents praise the immaculate condition of the facility and the responsiveness of the maintenance team to requests. Some commun ...
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Variety of activities and social opportunities. Activities and social opportunities are an essential part of senior living, and communities like Rutland Place Senior Living and The Bridge at Hickory Woods offer a wide range of options to keep residents engaged and active. From religious services and games to outings and hobbies, there's s ...
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Location and accessibility. Many residents appreciate the convenience of being close to essential services and amenities, such as grocery stores, hospitals, and pharmacies. Communities like The McKendree Senior Living and Clarendale at Indian Lake are located in desirable areas with easy access to these services, makin ...
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Reasonable pricing and transparency. Cost is a significant factor for many families when choosing a senior living community. At Harmony at Victory Station, for example, residents are pleased with the value they receive for the price they pay. Clear communication about costs and any potential increases is crucial, as some communit ...
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Pet-friendly policies. For seniors who wish to bring their beloved pets with them, having a pet-friendly community is essential. Communities like The McKendree Senior Living and Traditions of Mill Creek welcome pets, ensuring residents can maintain the companionship and comfort of their furry friends while enjoyin ...
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Defeated independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Defeated independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Defeated, 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 Defeated 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 Defeated 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
32.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.6%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
26.9%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Defeated 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 Defeated communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
27.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
28.8%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Defeated 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 Defeated offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
41.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.7%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.1%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.9%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.7%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
40.4%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
27.9%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.3%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Pavilion Senior Living at Carthage, Rutland Place Senior Living and Vitality Living Hendersonville are the top-rated independent living facilities near Defeated, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 114 independent living facilities near Defeated, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Defeated, Tennessee is Traditions of Mill Creek. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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