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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Douglas Estates, TN

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The cost of independent living in Douglas Estates is about $2,810 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 102 options.

Read 1812 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Sevierville, Gatlinburg and Morristown.

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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
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Cost of independent living in Douglas Estates, TN

The average cost of senior living in Douglas Estates is $2,810 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sevierville, TN with an average of $2,322 per month.

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

Douglas Estates, TN
$2,810/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$5,405/mo
Independent Living
$2,810/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,787/mo
Studio
$2,708/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,302/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,399/mo

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$2,810/mo$3,063/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,045/mo$5,215/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,405/mo$5,992/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Douglas Estates, TN:$2,810/mo
Tennessee:$3,063/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Douglas Estates, TN:$4,045/mo
Tennessee:$5,215/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Douglas Estates, TN:$5,405/mo
Tennessee:$5,992/mo
U.S.:$6,999/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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Autumn Care West Knoxville

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 Fountain City Knoxville TN

5.0
Overall it has been a very positive experience for my Mom at Heritage Assisted Living Fountain City. The facility is reasonably clean and the staff is very friendly. I believe the care has and continues to be as well as could be received in any assisted living facility. The meals are provided ...
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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
29.4%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.3%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.3%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.6%
11.7%
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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
28.4%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.3%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.8%
17.8%
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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
44.1%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.4%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.4%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.1%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.1%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.4%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.3%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.1%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
45.1%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.6%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.1%
47.6%
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