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The cost of independent living in Hendon is about $3,681 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 21 options. Read 345 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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I believe the staff took good care of my husband (who was sometimes difficult to handle). The staff was always pleasant and welcoming when I was there. Many of them expressed to me that they enjoyed working...
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Chattanooga! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we strive to make...
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33 Floor plans available
9.4
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I recently visited my aunt at the community and she was happy with the food her apartment and the activities. She has made friends and enjoys socializing. She said the staff and nice and cater to her needs.
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.
Find a Redefined IndependenceSenior living often gets bogged down with the stress and isolation that can come with living at home. But it doesn’t have to. As a resident at our warm, welcoming community, you can trade all of that for a life filled with interesting things to do and interesting...
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33 Floor plans available
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[name removed] loves the food. She has put on 18 lbs. When it comes to the value for cost, this one is hard to say. We were at Hickory Valley just last week because she is going to run out of money in the...
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 Food was very good Dad was well cared for and the Staff took good care of him. I would recommend this place to others who may be searching for a place for their loved one.
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.
Located on 10 acres at the base of Signal Mountain, the five-story, senior living community accommodates 119 assisted living, memory care apartments with studio, one- and two-bedroom options, as well as independent living. Residents can enjoy the convenience of having a beauty salon, an exercise...
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The food is sub par. Repetitive, and not very well seasoned. Occasionally good, but sometimes very bad. Very disappointing because one of the reasons my daughter chose Everlan for me was that she was told...
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.
Created for adults 55+ who seek to get the most out of life, Everlan fuses luxury with thoughtful design. Enjoy beautiful aesthetics and premium amenities without the upkeep. From five-star cuisine to concierge and housekeeping services, we take care of the details, so you are free to do your...
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Very attentive staff. The recreational and social activities are varied and quite inclusive. My 94yr old mother is enjoying her stay. Mom's apartment was a renovated unit, and easy to keep up.
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.
Charter Senior Living of Chattanooga's personalized approach to Independent Living, Assisted Living and Short-Term Stays offers comfort for those seeking the best in senior care. Learn how to get started on your journey to exceptional senior living and why choosing Charter makes all the difference.
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We chose Acension Living Alexian Village because of the cleanliness of the facility as well as the warm and comfortable décor. This is the first place I've put my mom that has given me complete peace of...
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.
Alexian Village of Milwaukee is sponsored by the Alexian Brothers, an 800 year old Catholic religious order committed to quality and compassionate care for seniors. Situated on 60 acres in Milwaukee’s Historic Granville neighborhood, Alexian Village boasts of apartments of all sizes ranging from...
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The staff is very willing to help you with whatever you need. I would recommend Small Town Senior Living to others looking for retirement living.
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.
We are an Independent Living Community with 58 apartments located in Dayton, TN. When you choose Small Town Senior Living, it will start feeling a lot like taking an extended vacation. Here, you can sit back and relax knowing that everything you need will be taken care of. The property has been...
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Having been a part of the decision for moving my Mother from a different senior living facility I can not even begin to put enough stars in the rating I now have for Dominion. It is wonderful in every way!
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.
Dominion Senior Living is an assisted living community nestled in Hixson, a small suburb in the northern portion of Chatanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee. Our community's Northpoint Boulevard location makes is easy for loved ones to visit our residents, and the dense foilage and trees planted...
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I chose this facility for my Mother because she would be within ten minutes of my house. The staff is very nice here and they take great care of my mom. Everything is going good and they do offer a various...
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.
Conveniently located next to Hixson High School and just down the road from Northgate Mall, Morning Pointe of Hixson is a single level state-of-the-art assisted living community situated on twenty acres offering 53 spacious apartments with multiple floor plan choices. The facility also offers an...
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[name removed], [name removed] and the entire staff are very professional and extremely helpful. They always answer my calls and help with any request I have. I feel very comfortable knowing my mom is...
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.
Regency House is Hixson's most affordable Assisted Living community! We specialize in maintaining the dignity and independence of our residents. Our well trained and caring staff is here 24 hours a day giving you peace of mind that your loved one is well cared for. Licensed nurses are here onsite...
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There is mass or communion service every day. People are really friendly. The food is good and there is a nice variety. Nice activities
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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My loved likes the food. They have a lot of activites. The value for the money, compared to other places is fair. We picked this community, because the commute is fairly close, and we received good feedback....
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.
Welcome to Valley View Located in the heart of the beautiful Sequatchie Valley, Valley View is the only licensed assisted living community in four counties surrounding and including the community of Whitwell, TN. Nestled between stunning Tennessee mountains, our senior residence provides a...
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Everyone is really nice , I just like a stricter schedule. Like bath day, cleaning day and hair cut day on the same day every week not just when they have time. Just like everywhere else they have people...
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.
Enter the Courtyard at Deer Ridge where it is our mission to enhance the quality of life for senior adults. A family owned and operated establishment, it is our goal to provide a comfortable, beautiful and secure atmosphere with caring, personalized assistance. Situated on the 25 private acres of...
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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: 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: 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
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: 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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Hendon, TN

The average cost of senior living in Hendon is $3,681 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Spencer, TN with an average of $2,958 per month.

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

Hendon, TN
$3,681/mo
$2,959/mo

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

Hendon, TN
$3,681/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

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

$4,300/mo
Independent Living
$3,681/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,000/mo
Studio
$3,540/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,949/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,279/mo

Senior living costs in Hendon 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: Hendon, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHendon, TNTennesseeU.S.
Independent Living$3,681/mo$3,781/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$4,300/mo$4,267/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,300/mo$4,358/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Hendon, TN:$3,681/mo
Tennessee:$3,781/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Hendon, TN:$4,300/mo
Tennessee:$4,267/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Hendon, TN:$4,300/mo
Tennessee:$4,358/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Hendon, TN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Hendon 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
Hendon, TN$2,195/mo$2,143/mo+2.4%
Tennessee$2,842/mo$2,651/mo+7.2%
National$3,004/mo$2,857/mo+5.1%
Hendon, TN
2024 average cost:$2,195/mo
2023 average cost:$2,143/mo
Percent change:+2.4%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$2,842/mo
2023 average cost:$2,651/mo
Percent change:+7.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,004/mo
2023 average cost:$2,857/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
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What families are saying about independent living in Hendon

Recent reviews for independent living in Hendon

Small Town Senior Living and The Courtyard in Dayton, TN

5.0
The staff is very caring and check on residents during the day. The apartment is very practical, but simple. It was easy for one person to live comfortably and safely. Would recommend to others in need of assistance with independent lifestyle.

Ascension Living Alexian Village - Tennessee (Assisted Living) in Signal Mountain, TN

5.0
I was extremely pleased with Ascension. The establishment, as well as the patients, were always very clean. I never detected any smells or odors -- and I have a keen sense of smell! They were communicative, helpful, and caring from my first visit until my Mom's death. My mom suffered from ...
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The Bridge at Ooltewah

5.0
I live with my mom at The Bridge at Ooltewah. mom has lived here since [date removed]. we love being part of the community there. there is never a dull moment and it is a loving and caring community. there are lots of things to do and much musical entertainment and the food is good.

Hendon independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hendon independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hendon, 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 Hendon 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 Hendon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hendon, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.9%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
38.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.8%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Hendon 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 Hendon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hendon, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
38.1%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.5%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hendon 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 Hendon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hendon, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
57.1%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.4%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.4%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
47.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
23.8%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.8%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.6%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

StoryPoint Chattanooga, Brookdale Hixson and The Bridge at Ooltewah are the top-rated independent living facilities near Hendon, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 21 independent living facilities near Hendon, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Hendon, Tennessee is StoryPoint Chattanooga. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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