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The cost of independent living in Forbus is about $2,641 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 22 options. Read 99 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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We chose Highlands Square because of the cleanliness, everything appeared to be in good working order, appropriate staffing activities and protocols. Overall it is a very nice facility for a loved one.
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.
At Highlands Place, our senior living community, we get to know our residents on an individual level so we can offer them personalized services. Our residents engage in a variety of stimulating activities, such as exercise classes, gospel singing, arts and crafts, card and board games, tai chi,...
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9.0
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The facility was kept extra clean, and the decor and design of the facility provided a very comfortable home-like feel. All the staff were kind and friendly. We do wish they allowed cameras in the room to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Located in Crossville (a suburb of Knoxville), Tennessee, Dominion Senior Living community provides specialized memory care for residents with memory loss, dementia, or Alzheimer's disease. Our Woodlawn Road location in Cumberland County is close enough to State Route 127 that friends and family...
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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...
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.
Fairfield Glade Assisted Living Fairfield Glade Assisted Living is located in a peaceful neighborhood in the city of Crossville, TN. This assisted living community provides its residents with the opportunity to check out all that Crossville has to offer. Those who are visiting residents of this...
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They were excellent. We couldn't get over how friendly they were. Each of the staff actually came in to introduce themselves to us. From the nurses, to the food service people, to housekeeping, everybody...
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.
Located in the heart of Putnam County, Morningside of Cookeville has provided assisted living since 1998. We recognize that a person's optimum health and well being are the result of caring for the whole person - physically, emotionally, spiritually, intellectually and socially.  Morningside...
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This is a small close knit community. Everyone here is just so nice and they treat you like family. It is warm and inviting when you walk in and it feels like home. They genuinely care about the residents at...
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.
If you agree that being active and independent are vital to a healthy and productive life, then we invite you to join our family at Cedar Hills. Located in the rolling hills of Cookeville, TN, Cedar Hills is a place where residents enjoy all the amenities of home — comfort, companionship,...
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The value for the money is great, I think it is a steal for what is provided. The facility has a bright and upbeat atmosphere which is what stuck out most to us during the tour. The best thing about this...
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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The community is very accommodating with my loved one and getting them situated into the community. The communication is very good with the family and the staff. They recently switched directors and it is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
OverviewBluegrass Senior Living aims to empower residents with the right amount of support, free from the concerns of home upkeep and chores. Instead, residents can enjoy the social benefits of community living with the benefit of top-notch amenities and programs to ensure their future happiness...
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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.
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.
Albany Commons is located in the beautiful Westerville, Ohio area, just outside of the Hoover Reservoir and Blendon Woods Metropolitan Park. Many of our senior citizens are given opportunities to visit these places, as they have become very popular sites in the past. Our community has become a...
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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: 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.
Located in the Monticello Community Center in Monticello, Minnesota, you will find the Monticello Senior Center. It is a community focal point that provides services that cater to older adults and their families. The center offers a multitude of programs to area residents. We strive to provide a...
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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.
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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.
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
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.
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.
Cumberland Ridge Assisted Living has served the beautiful Cumberland Plateau since 1997. Located in Crossville, Tennessee – home of the Cumberland County Playhouse, numerous wineries, ten golf courses and outlet shopping; Cumberland Ridge is a quality facility for those who would like to enjoy...
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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.
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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.
Photo of Elizabeth Fletcher House
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 Memory Assisted Living At Uplands Village
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.
Edmonton Senior is looking for fun loving seniors to join their community.  If this sounds like you, don't wait another minute to call and find out more about what we have to offer you.  With affordable rates, this is an opportunity you should let pass you by.

Cost of independent living in Forbus, TN

The average cost of senior living in Forbus is $2,641 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Livingston, TN with an average of $1,758 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Forbus, TN vs. nearby cities

Forbus, TN
$2,641/mo
$2,507/mo
$3,165/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Forbus, TN vs. the state and national average

Forbus, TN
$2,641/mo
U.S. national average
$4,033/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Forbus vs. other types of senior living

$3,798/mo
Independent Living
$2,641/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Forbus, TN by room type

Semi-Private
$3,551/mo
Studio
$4,647/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,104/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Forbus

Recent reviews for independent living in Forbus

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.

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.

Forbus independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Forbus independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Forbus, 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 Forbus 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 Forbus partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Forbus, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.1%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.2%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
18.2%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.7%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.5%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Forbus 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 Forbus communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Forbus, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.6%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
13.6%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
13.6%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.6%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Forbus 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 Forbus offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Forbus, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
18.2%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.6%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.6%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.3%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
22.7%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.4%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.2%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.6%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.6%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.2%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
18.2%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
13.6%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.1%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.7%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Highlands Square, Dominion Senior Living Crossville and Fairfield Glade Assisted Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Forbus, Tennessee. See full list of communities.

There are 22 independent living facilities near Forbus, Tennessee. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Forbus, Tennessee is Highlands Square. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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