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The cost of independent living in Ducktown is about $3,736 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 100 options. Read 1039 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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Photo of Assisted Living at Standifer Place
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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.
At Standifer Place, the abilities and individual requirements of each resident are assessed prior to admission. The goal is to provide each resident with the assistance necessary to remain safe and healthy while encouraging independence and activity. Residents get personalized care at an...
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Overall it's very good. The cost is fine. I think the aides and the medical people could have a lot of improvement. I think they have some really good people, and then they have some who are not as good. ...
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.
Martin Boyd Christian Home was founded in 1984 by the local Churches of Christ. The original facility opened with 9 residents and 10 employees and has grown to house over 100 residents with a staff of over 50. The facility has grown to include 3 levels of care ranging from assisted care to...
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 Hickory Valley Retirement Ctr
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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They did an excellent job at Tanglewood Community! It is a very nice place, and they take great care of the residents here. I like that they do not segregate the memory care patients, and allow everyone to...
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.
Tanglewood provides Assisted Living, Respite, and Adult Day Care services. The atmosphere at Tanglewood is rich in daily activities, with restaurant-style dining, lavishly decorated interiors with large common areas and smaller quant and intimate setting nooks. Our residents are viewed as guest...
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
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 The Rosewood at Fort Oglethorpe
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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
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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This was a wonderful place for my dad. He loved it. I a. So grateful to the people there. They took very good care of him. This place was a blessing to us. So sad it is not available to others.
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.
Prestige Assisted Living has 72 facilities located in the states of Alaska, Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Nevada and Washington. We are highly known for our high values of respect, integrity, commitment, and trust. We offers services for independent care, assistant living,...
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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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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: 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.
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 NHC Health Care Chattanooga/ Parkwood Retirement Apartments
Provides: Nursing Homes, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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.

Cost of independent living in Ducktown, TN

The average cost of senior living in Ducktown is $3,736 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lakesite, TN with an average of $3,309 per month.

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

Ducktown, TN
$3,736/mo
$4,618/mo

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

Ducktown, TN
$3,736/mo
U.S. national average
$4,181/mo

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

$4,101/mo
Independent Living
$3,736/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,650/mo
Studio
$4,550/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,070/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,339/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,200/mo

Senior living costs in Ducktown 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: Ducktown, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDucktown, TNTennesseeU.S.
Independent Living$3,736/mo$3,801/mo$4,181/mo
Assisted Living$3,919/mo$4,292/mo$4,723/mo
Memory Care$4,101/mo$4,385/mo$4,979/mo
Independent Living
Ducktown, TN:$3,736/mo
Tennessee:$3,801/mo
U.S.:$4,181/mo
Assisted Living
Ducktown, TN:$3,919/mo
Tennessee:$4,292/mo
U.S.:$4,723/mo
Memory Care
Ducktown, TN:$4,101/mo
Tennessee:$4,385/mo
U.S.:$4,979/mo
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Independent living costs in Ducktown, TN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Ducktown 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
Ducktown, TN$2,812/mo$2,890/mo-2.7%
Tennessee$2,913/mo$2,955/mo-1.4%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Ducktown, TN
2024 average cost:$2,812/mo
2023 average cost:$2,890/mo
Percent change:-2.7%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$2,913/mo
2023 average cost:$2,955/mo
Percent change:-1.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Ducktown

Recent reviews for independent living in Ducktown

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.

Ducktown independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ducktown independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ducktown, 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 Ducktown 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 Ducktown partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ducktown, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.6%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
39.3%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.1%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.2%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Ducktown 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 Ducktown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ducktown, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
33.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.5%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ducktown 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 Ducktown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ducktown, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
48.3%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.5%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.7%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.2%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.1%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.1%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.8%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.7%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.8%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
43.8%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
29.2%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.2%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.9%
46.5%
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The Fountains of Calhoun, Dalton Square and The Crossings at Tellico Village are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ducktown, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
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