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The cost of independent living in Friendsville is about $3,508 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 17 options. Read 152 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 Brookdale Sandy Springs
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44 Floor plans available
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My mom and dad recently moved into Brookdale at Sandy Springs. They were not intending to move but life required the change. To say that my mom and dad are happy is an understatement. They have so many...
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.
Home Sweet HomeCommunity events and programs are an integral part of life here at our assisted living and memory care community in the beautiful town of Maryville, Tennessee. Surrounded by beautiful common rooms and spacious accommodations, you can savor everything life has to offer while we...
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The staff is so caring and responsive and yes we would absolutely recommend Park Place of West Knoxville to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
Park Place West Knoxville is an upscale independent living community in the vibrant and active West Knoxville area. We are a senior living community designed for those who wish to maintain independent lifestyles but may require some additional support. We are part of Five Star Senior Living; a...
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5+. Clover Hill was a prayer answered after dealing with [community name removed] . Skip, administrator and his personnel go above and beyond for the resident care. My mother and all the residents are...
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.
Clover Hill Senior Living | Maryville is a state-of-the-art 26,000 square-foot assisted living community. We also offer Alzheimer and dementia care in a secure environment. Nestled in a private, pastoral setting, the surroundings echo the natural beauty of Blount County. The land surrounding the...
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My mother has lived at Northshore Heights for one year and four months now, and I could not feel more comfortable with her care. NSH is not only a beautiful facility, but the heart of its staff fills up the...
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.
Northshore Heights is the first development of its kind in West Knoxville. It includes 68 suites and apartments available for assisted living, plus an additional dedicated wing for residents needing specialized care for memory loss. The complex is located on seven park-like acres off Northshore...
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55 Floor plans available
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Overall, my loved one's experience at River Oaks Place Lenoir City was great. However, her initial evaluation could have been more in depth to catch poor cognitive status and inability to maintain safety of...
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.
River Oaks Place is an assisted living facility in Lenoir City, Tennessee. Located above the 'old' portion of Lenori City the facility enjoys gorgeous views of the nature and wildlife around it-in particular the Tellico Lake and Smoky Mountains. River Oaks Place offers a fantastic location for...
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I would rate all those categories a 5. Liberty is a great place. We are very pleased with the care Mom receives there. We chose this facility because of the friendly staff, it is kept very clean and mom...
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.
We are a 28 bed home for the aged located in downtown Maryville, TN. We offer semi-private and private rooms and currently have beds available in both. We specialize in helping veterans and widows of veterans get additional benefits by working directly with local Veteran Service Officers. We have...
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My loved one is currently a resident at Morning Pointe of Lenoir City and everything has been awesome for her at this facility so far! The food, staff and activities have been great and my loved one seems...
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.
Conveniently located next to The Lantern Alzheimer's Center of Excellence at Morning Pointe of Lenoir City and the Fort Loudoun Medical Center at the intersection of Town Creek Road East and U.S. Highway 321 in Lenoir Citiy, Tennessee, Morning Pointe of Lenoir City is a a single-level,...
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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: Independent Living
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.
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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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Photo of Parkview Maryville
Provides: Independent Living
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.
Photo of The Villages of Farragut
Provides: Independent Living
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.
Photo of Maryville Towers
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 Shannondale of Maryville
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Shannondale of Maryville opened in March of 2002. We are a Membership Based Community offering Continuing Care to our residents. Our 34-acre campus offers 66 Independent Living Homes & Villas and 89 Retirement Center Apartments -Though each of our facilities is unique in character they are...
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We've had a very good experience with Autumn Care, overall! The facility itself looks very nice, they do a great job of keeping it clean, and there's usually some sort of activity going on for the residents....
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.
Autumn Care Autumn Care is a family-owned assisted living community in scenic Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee. Our cozy, welcoming community is located in a quiet residential neighborhood surrounded by mature trees and lush green lawns. Knoxville offers the perfect mix of Southern hospitality,...

Cost of independent living in Friendsville, TN

The average cost of senior living in Friendsville is $3,508 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Oliver Springs, TN with an average of $3,224 per month.

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

Friendsville, TN
$3,508/mo
$3,656/mo

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

Friendsville, TN
$3,508/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

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

$3,942/mo
Independent Living
$3,508/mo

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

Semi-Private
$7,435/mo
Studio
$5,713/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,013/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,500/mo

Senior living costs in Friendsville 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: Friendsville, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFriendsville, TNTennesseeU.S.
Independent Living$3,508/mo$3,781/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$3,882/mo$4,267/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$3,942/mo$4,358/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Friendsville, TN:$3,508/mo
Tennessee:$3,781/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Friendsville, TN:$3,882/mo
Tennessee:$4,267/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Friendsville, TN:$3,942/mo
Tennessee:$4,358/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Friendsville, TN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Friendsville 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
Friendsville, TN$2,774/mo$2,442/mo+13.6%
Tennessee$2,594/mo$2,587/mo+0.3%
National$2,806/mo$2,786/mo+0.7%
Friendsville, TN
2024 average cost:$2,774/mo
2023 average cost:$2,442/mo
Percent change:+13.6%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$2,594/mo
2023 average cost:$2,587/mo
Percent change:+0.3%
National
2024 average cost:$2,806/mo
2023 average cost:$2,786/mo
Percent change:+0.7%
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What families are saying about independent living in Friendsville

Recent reviews for independent living in Friendsville

River Oaks Place - Loudon

5.0
I've enjoyed all the times I've been here.

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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Friendsville independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Friendsville independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Friendsville, 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 Friendsville 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 Friendsville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Friendsville, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.3%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Friendsville 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 Friendsville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Friendsville, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
37%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Friendsville 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 Friendsville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Friendsville, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.7%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
53.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
46.7%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
46.7%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.7%
46.4%
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Brookdale Sandy Springs, Park Place of West Knoxville and Clover Hill Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Friendsville, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 17 independent living facilities near Friendsville, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Friendsville, 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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