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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Drake Forest, TN
The cost of independent living in Drake Forest is about $3,255 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 37 options. Read 473 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.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Chattanooga, Cleveland and Ooltewah.
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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: 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.
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.
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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My mom use to volunteer here so she knew that this was going to be the right place for herself. They have been fabulous with my mom, they helped us arrange for her hospice care and all the staff treat her...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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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....
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.
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
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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
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.
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.
Cost of independent living in Drake Forest, TN
The average cost of senior living in Drake Forest is $3,255 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Hope, TN with an average of $2,639 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Drake Forest, TN vs. nearby cities
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What families are saying about independent living in Drake Forest
Recent reviews for independent living in Drake Forest
Charter of Cleveland
4.0
My Mom is settled and content. It was a big adjustment, but now she enjoys the friendship's that she is making. She brags about the care that the girls in house-keeping give her and the assistant's that tend to her daily needs. So I say over all we made a good choice. The daily care from ...
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Ascension Living Alexian Village - Tennessee (Independent Living) in Signal Mountain, TN
4.6
I have lived here for 11 years and am very happy with my choice. My children do not have to find a nursing home for me when I need one. I have already made that choice myself. When I need to go to a place to live with a higher level of care, that is available without a major move. Maintenance of ...
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American House Hamilton Place in Chattanooga, TN
3.6
We have been impressed by the care of the staff. They really just "love my mother" and let her know! The place is small enough that one does not feel as if one is in an institution. Any time there is a concern, we can call or stop by and talk to admin., who are very quick to address the issue. ...
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Drake Forest independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Drake Forest independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Drake Forest, 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 Drake Forest 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 Drake Forest 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
29.7%
19.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.8%
33.1%
No sugar
No sugar
32.4%
30.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.7%
32.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.4%
7.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Drake Forest 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 Drake Forest communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Drake Forest, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27%
35.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.9%
42.2%
Room service
Room service
27%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.5%
16.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Drake Forest 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 Drake Forest offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
43.2%
43.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.6%
27.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.3%
31.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.2%
47.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.9%
48.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.6%
53.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.9%
41.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27%
36.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.4%
40.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.2%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
43.2%
45.8%
Dances
Dances
21.6%
31.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.7%
39%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.2%
45.7%
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StoryPoint Chattanooga, Creekside at Shallowford and Brookdale Hixson are the top-rated independent living facilities near Drake Forest, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
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