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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Fentress County, TN

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The cost of independent living in Fentress County is about $3,015 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 41 options. Read 375 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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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.
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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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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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
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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.
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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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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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: 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.
Charles Seivers Tower is a lovely and convenient senior apartment located in the lovely and beautiful Clinton, Anderson County, Tennessee. Clinton is an independent city but is included in Knoxville Metropolitan Area for statistical purposes. It is a recreation minded community with parks,...
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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...

Cost of independent living in Fentress County, TN

The average cost of senior living in Fentress County is $3,015 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Livingston, TN with an average of $1,893 per month.

Independent living costs in Fentress County, TN, vs. nearby counties

Fentress County, TN
$3,015/mo
$3,085/mo
$3,271/mo

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

Fentress County, TN
$3,015/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Fentress County, TN, vs. other senior living options

$3,996/mo
Independent Living
$3,015/mo

Independent living costs in Fentress County, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,004/mo
Studio
$4,492/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,155/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,773/mo

Senior living costs in Fentress County 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: Fentress County, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFentress County, TNTennesseeU.S.
Independent Living$3,015/mo$3,781/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$3,996/mo$4,267/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$3,996/mo$4,358/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Fentress County, TN:$3,015/mo
Tennessee:$3,781/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Fentress County, TN:$3,996/mo
Tennessee:$4,267/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Fentress County, TN:$3,996/mo
Tennessee:$4,358/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Fentress County, TN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Fentress County 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Fentress County, TN$3,167/mo$2,842/mo+11.4%
Tennessee$2,951/mo$2,842/mo+3.9%
National$3,158/mo$3,004/mo+5.1%
Fentress County, TN
2024 average cost:$3,167/mo
2023 average cost:$2,842/mo
Percent change:+11.4%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$2,951/mo
2023 average cost:$2,842/mo
Percent change:+3.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,158/mo
2023 average cost:$3,004/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
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What families are saying about independent living in Fentress County

Recent reviews for independent living in Fentress County

Fairfield Glade Assisted Living in Crossville, TN

4.1
If a friend asked me I'd say it's a lovely, very homey community with friendly residents and staff. As far as additional comments, I'd say that being a smaller facility makes it more closely knit. Everyone knows everyone and the staff is very caring. As a smaller facility, they are able to ...
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Cedar Hills Senior Living in Cookeville, TN

5.0
When we had my loved one living here it worked out well, for her. We did not experience problems.

Morningside of Cookeville

4.7
Everything is just fine at Morningside of Cookeville. The meals are very good. We have been very pleased with this facility. They do have plenty of activities that are offered though the resident does not participate in them. It has been a good experience so far.

Fentress County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fentress County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fentress County, 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 Fentress County 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 Fentress County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fentress County, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.4%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
18.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.3%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Fentress County 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 Fentress County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fentress County, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
18.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.8%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fentress County 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 Fentress County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
23.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.1%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.4%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.2%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
26.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.7%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.4%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.7%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
23.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
18.4%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.5%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.3%
46.4%
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Sycamore Trace, The Groves at Oak Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care and Viva Senior Living at Oak Ridge are the top-rated independent living facilities near Fentress County, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 41 independent living facilities near Fentress County, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Fentress County, Tennessee is Sycamore Trace. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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