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The cost of independent living in Elk Valley is about $3,346 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 94 options. Read 1494 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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66 Floor plans available
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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Absolutely wonderful! All staff is loving, caring and giving! Great place to work – visit – live! Great home for “community living” I love it here!!
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.
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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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
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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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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This place is amazing!! There is probably a lot of fancier facilities but the staff here make up for that. They treat every resident like they are family. Its like one big famiky here, I've only been here a...
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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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...
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: 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.
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Cost of independent living in Elk Valley, TN

The average cost of senior living in Elk Valley is $3,346 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cumberland Gap, TN with an average of $2,611 per month.

Independent living costs in Elk Valley, TN, vs. nearby cities

Elk Valley, TN
$3,346/mo
$3,284/mo

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

Elk Valley, TN
$3,346/mo
U.S. national average
$4,175/mo

Independent living costs in Elk Valley, TN, vs. other senior living options

$3,922/mo
Independent Living
$3,346/mo

Independent living costs in Elk Valley, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,862/mo
Studio
$4,270/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,489/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,107/mo

Senior living costs in Elk Valley 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: Elk Valley, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeElk Valley, TNTennesseeU.S.
Independent Living$3,346/mo$3,802/mo$4,175/mo
Assisted Living$3,890/mo$4,293/mo$4,718/mo
Memory Care$3,922/mo$4,386/mo$4,972/mo
Independent Living
Elk Valley, TN:$3,346/mo
Tennessee:$3,802/mo
U.S.:$4,175/mo
Assisted Living
Elk Valley, TN:$3,890/mo
Tennessee:$4,293/mo
U.S.:$4,718/mo
Memory Care
Elk Valley, TN:$3,922/mo
Tennessee:$4,386/mo
U.S.:$4,972/mo
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Independent living costs in Elk Valley, TN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Elk Valley 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.

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Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Elk Valley, TN$2,818/mo$2,663/mo+5.8%
Tennessee$2,913/mo$2,955/mo-1.4%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Elk Valley, TN
2024 average cost:$2,818/mo
2023 average cost:$2,663/mo
Percent change:+5.8%
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 Elk Valley

Recent reviews for independent living in Elk Valley

Bluegrass Senior Living in Somerset, KY

5.0
We love it. My loved one is happy here, and has more friends now than before. The staff are wonderful to work with, friendly, helpful, and accommodating with the family and residents. The staff are willing to assist my loved one with their food choices.

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and helpful staff. Several reviews mention the kindness and dedication of the staff at various communities. At Viva Senior Living at Oak Ridge, they ensure residents have transportation to grocery stores and medical appointments. At Park Place of West Knoxville, staff members go above and beyond to accommodate ...
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Variety of activities. Residents enjoy the wide range of activities offered at different communities. At Park Place of Fountain City, they have numerous choices for participants, including games, crafts, and therapy sessions. At Sherrill Hills Retirement Resort, the availability of using properties in other locati ...
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Sense of community and inclusion. Reviews highlight the welcoming and inclusive atmosphere at several communities. At Park Place of Fountain City, residents feel like family and no one is left alone. At Sherrill Hills Retirement Resort, staff and residents surround a grieving resident with love and support. And at Park Plac ...
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Effective therapy and care. Some residents express their satisfaction with the therapy and care they receive at the communities. At Sherrill Hills Retirement Resort, the physical therapy department is effective and hardworking. At Holiday Echo Ridge, the staff works diligently to make residents' experiences good. And a ...
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Transportation services. Transportation services are mentioned as a valuable amenity at several communities. At Viva Senior Living at Oak Ridge, residents have free transportation to grocery stores and medical appointments. At Park Place of West Knoxville, they have a driver who takes them to and from doctors appoin ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. Numerous reviews mention the cleanliness and upkeep of the facilities at different communities. At Park Place of Fountain City, both the apartments and the public spaces are kept clean and cared for by a maintenance crew. At Park Place of West Knoxville, despite the occasional slow service i ...
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Elk Valley independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elk Valley independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elk Valley, 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 Elk Valley 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 Elk Valley 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
25.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.6%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
29.4%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.9%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.6%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Elk Valley 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 Elk Valley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elk Valley, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.6%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
29.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.6%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elk Valley 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 Elk Valley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elk Valley, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.8%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.9%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.4%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50.6%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.8%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.9%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.8%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.4%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
41.2%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
34.1%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.6%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.5%
46.5%
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Sycamore Trace, Knoxville Landing and Park Place of Fountain City are the top-rated independent living facilities near Elk Valley, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 94 independent living facilities near Elk Valley, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Elk Valley, Tennessee are Sycamore Trace, 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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