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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Gatlinburg, TN

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The cost of independent living in Gatlinburg is about $3,461 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 130 options. Read 1682 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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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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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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Freedom Senior Living is 5 stars all the way around, the staff members treat the residents like family, they genuinely care about each and everyone of them. They go above and beyond to make them feel...
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.
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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.
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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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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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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
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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.
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...
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We chose Signature Lifestyles because of the location as well as the value for the money. The room sizes here are really good, she just moved up a size from the studio. They have been good with communication...
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: 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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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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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.
Morningside Gardens is a senior housing community that is located in the large city of Knoxville, Knox County, TN. The community is located in a great location; in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains and along the banks of the Tennessee River. It is also nearby Morningside Park and the Dr....
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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 Knox County, Summit Towers are the famous towers in Knoxville, Tennessee and it is ready to become your new home. With amazing lifestyle amenities, this senior housing community for fifty-five and older is ready to welcome you. The neighborhood is friendly and peaceful with a gorgeous...
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What I like about Renaissance Terrace is it's relatively small, so the residents get a lot of individualized attention. It's also a non-profit, so they're driven by their mission statement as opposed to a...
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.
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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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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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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My parents really love it here at these senior apartments. They are really enjoying their time here. The apartment is very well maintained. The grounds look beautiful. The staff is very polite and very...
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.
The Great Laurels of Junaluska is an apartment community nestled in hte spectacular mountains of Western North Carolina.Our community features affordable one and two bedroom apartment homes. Our one bedroom apartments are reserved for persons 62 years of age or older. our two bedroom apartments...
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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.
Heritage Assisted Living is an assisted living community that provides care for seniors who are looking to live in Knoxville, TN. This community is located in a great city that provides residents and visitors with great views of natural beauty. This city offers many entertainment options,...
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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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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.
Parkview is an independent living community designed to meet the needs of a wide range of seniors. Our states of the art communications system along with other personal services help residents maintain their independence and dignity much longer. We are located in historic Fountain City in a...
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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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.

Cost of independent living in Gatlinburg, TN

The average cost of senior living in Gatlinburg is $3,461 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Blaine, TN with an average of $3,027 per month.

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

Gatlinburg, TN
$3,461/mo

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

Gatlinburg, TN
$3,461/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

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

$3,839/mo
Independent Living
$3,461/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,193/mo
Studio
$4,440/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,673/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,651/mo

Senior living costs in Gatlinburg 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: Gatlinburg, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGatlinburg, TNTennesseeU.S.
Independent Living$3,461/mo$3,781/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$3,811/mo$4,267/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$3,839/mo$4,358/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Gatlinburg, TN:$3,461/mo
Tennessee:$3,781/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Gatlinburg, TN:$3,811/mo
Tennessee:$4,267/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Gatlinburg, TN:$3,839/mo
Tennessee:$4,358/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Gatlinburg, TN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Gatlinburg 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
Gatlinburg, TN$2,687/mo$2,568/mo+4.6%
Tennessee$2,903/mo$2,940/mo-1.3%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Gatlinburg, TN
2024 average cost:$2,687/mo
2023 average cost:$2,568/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
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 Gatlinburg

Recent reviews for independent living in Gatlinburg

River Oaks Place - Loudon

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

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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Gatlinburg independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gatlinburg independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gatlinburg, 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 Gatlinburg 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 Gatlinburg 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
27%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.4%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
31.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.6%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Gatlinburg 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 Gatlinburg communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gatlinburg, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
29.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.6%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gatlinburg 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 Gatlinburg offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
39.6%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.7%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.5%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.2%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.4%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.1%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
42.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
31.5%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.7%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.4%
46.4%
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Park Place of Fountain City, Knoxville Landing and Brookdale Sevierville are the top-rated independent living facilities near Gatlinburg, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 130 independent living facilities near Gatlinburg, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Gatlinburg, 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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