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10 Best Independent Living Communities in East Fork, TN

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The cost of independent living in East Fork is about $3,554 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 136 options. Read 1737 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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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.
Hominy Valley Retirement Center is an assisted living community located in the beautiful and quiet community of Candler, North Carolina. Surrounded by breath taking views, this is the perfect place for you to call home. Candler is a peaceful mountain community that lies in between Canton and...
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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.
“Elegant Senior Living” is more than just a phrase; at The Flats of Norris it is a concept to a way of life that intertwines with every part of daily life for our residents, their families, and our staff. Elegant Senior Living is a process that enhances the physical, social, mental, and...
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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: 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: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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: 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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Burton Plaza Apartments, in Rogersville, Hawkins County, Tennessee, is a beautiful two story community for seniors (specifically, disabled or residents 62 years or older). It is seated in an historic area of Tennessee, so is perfect for the avid history buff. Burton Plaza, in Hopkins County, is...
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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
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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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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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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
River Bend Assisted Living focuses on compassion, community, and tailored care. We are here to give families peace of mind and help seniors feel their best.
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Cost of independent living in East Fork, TN

The average cost of senior living in East Fork is $3,554 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Blaine, TN with an average of $3,027 per month.

Independent living costs in East Fork, TN, vs. nearby cities

East Fork, TN
$3,554/mo

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

East Fork, TN
$3,554/mo
U.S. national average
$4,161/mo

Independent living costs in East Fork, TN, vs. other senior living options

$3,965/mo
Independent Living
$3,554/mo

Independent living costs in East Fork, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,256/mo
Studio
$4,646/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,923/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,182/mo

Senior living costs in East Fork 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: East Fork, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEast Fork, TNTennesseeU.S.
Independent Living$3,554/mo$3,789/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living$3,934/mo$4,273/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$3,965/mo$4,365/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living
East Fork, TN:$3,554/mo
Tennessee:$3,789/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
East Fork, TN:$3,934/mo
Tennessee:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
East Fork, TN:$3,965/mo
Tennessee:$4,365/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
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Independent living costs in East Fork, TN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in East Fork 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.
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Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
East Fork, TN$2,687/mo$2,535/mo+6.0%
Tennessee$2,903/mo$2,940/mo-1.3%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
East Fork, TN
2024 average cost:$2,687/mo
2023 average cost:$2,535/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
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 East Fork

Recent reviews for independent living in East Fork

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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Knoxville High Independent Living

4.7
The place is very clean, and very very beautiful. Everybody here is very nice. Once person after another takes care of each other. The people are very caring and make newcomers feel welcome. It's a great place to live. They have security guards, which makes me feel very safe. We have ...
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Autumn Care in Knoxville, TN

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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East Fork independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in East Fork independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in East Fork, 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 East Fork 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 East Fork partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
East Fork, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.9%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
29.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.5%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in East Fork 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 East Fork communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
East Fork, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
29.9%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in East Fork 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 East Fork offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
East Fork, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
38.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.2%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.2%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.9%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50.4%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.9%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.2%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.2%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
40.2%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
29.1%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.5%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.3%
46.4%
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Park Place of Fountain City, Knoxville Landing and Brookdale Sevierville are the top-rated independent living facilities near East Fork, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 136 independent living facilities near East Fork, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in East Fork, Tennessee are Park Place of Fountain City and StoryPoint Knoxville West. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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