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The cost of independent living in Douglas Estates is about $3,408 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 10 options. Read 114 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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33 Floor plans available
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My mom resided at Brookdale on the assisted living side for over five years and then in memory care for close to two years. My mom recently passed and the care and compassion the staff showed to her and my...
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.
Something for EveryoneWith custom care plans, beautiful accommodations, a fun-filled events calendar and a care team on campus 24 hours a day, seven days a week to make sure your every need is met, our assisted living and memory care community gives you all the freedom and independence you crave....
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8.0
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I took my loved one here from another facility and it is a very good place. The workers are great and the place is very clean. I would highly recommend Charter.
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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My mom went from resident, through hospice at Wellington. Through the entire healthcare system including three area hospitals, and three rehab skilled nursing facilities, Wellington provided not only the...
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.
Wellington Manor Assisted Living is an exceptional assisted living and intimate-area memory care community in Newport, Tennessee. Nestled in the mountains of East Tennessee on the Pigeon River, Newport is a vibrant city with stunning scenic views, a historic downtown area and an abundance of...
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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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We chose Signature Lifestyles because of the location as well as the value for the money. The room sizes here are really good, she just moved up a size from the studio. They have been good with communication...
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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My Dad was 87 years old when he moved into the Darby House after my Mom passed away. He loved living there. He found the staff very friendly and helpful and enjoyed having some independence, although he...
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.
Darby House is located in Jefferson City, Tennessee - a lovely community centered around the scenic campus of Carson-Newman College. Situated near the center of town with its shopping malls, supermarkets, churches and its access to Carson-Newman Campus; Darby House is especially convenient for...
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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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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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Cost of independent living in Douglas Estates, TN

The average cost of senior living in Douglas Estates is $3,408 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Blaine, TN with an average of $2,952 per month.

Independent living costs in Douglas Estates, TN, vs. nearby cities

Douglas Estates, TN
$3,408/mo
$3,580/mo
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Independent living costs in Douglas Estates, TN, vs. state and national averages

Douglas Estates, TN
$3,408/mo
U.S. national average
$4,211/mo

Independent living costs in Douglas Estates, TN, vs. other senior living options

$3,958/mo
Independent Living
$3,408/mo

Independent living costs in Douglas Estates, TN, by floor plan type

Senior living costs in Douglas Estates 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: Douglas Estates, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDouglas Estates, TNTennesseeU.S.
Independent Living$3,408/mo$3,799/mo$4,211/mo
Assisted Living$3,958/mo$4,327/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$3,958/mo$4,422/mo$5,013/mo
Independent Living
Douglas Estates, TN:$3,408/mo
Tennessee:$3,799/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
Assisted Living
Douglas Estates, TN:$3,958/mo
Tennessee:$4,327/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Memory Care
Douglas Estates, TN:$3,958/mo
Tennessee:$4,422/mo
U.S.:$5,013/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Douglas Estates

Recent reviews for independent living in Douglas Estates

Charter Senior Living of Jefferson City

5.0
My loved one lives here and it's wonderful! So much better and more affordable than his last facility. The people here are wonderful. The nurses are so kind and helpful. They have a lot of activities and the residents are interactive. The staff encourages them to be. The memory care unit is a ...
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Freedom Senior Living in Sevierville, TN

5.0
My loved one adjusted very well. The community has been very well. The community as a whole has been good and is enjoyed by my loved one. The communication has been great, they are responsive to email and phone calls. The food smells and looks good the times I visit.

Wellington Manor Assisted Living in Newport, TN

5.0
The staff are fantastic! Loving, caring, answering questions about anything that I may not understand! Very friendly anytime I have been there to visit my aunt! Have only great things to say about this facility! They all do a top notch job! Grateful my aunt is there!

Douglas Estates independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Douglas Estates independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Douglas Estates, 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 Douglas Estates 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 Douglas Estates partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Douglas Estates, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.4%
34.8%
No sugar
No sugar
44.4%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.4%
33.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.2%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Douglas Estates 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 Douglas Estates communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Douglas Estates, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
36.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
11.1%
43.8%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
37.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Douglas Estates 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 Douglas Estates offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Douglas Estates, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
44.4%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.1%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.6%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.4%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.6%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
43.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.1%
38.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
42.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.4%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
33.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Sevierville, Charter Senior Living of Jefferson City and Wellington Manor Assisted Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Douglas Estates, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 10 independent living facilities near Douglas Estates, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Douglas Estates, Tennessee is Brookdale Sevierville. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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