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The cost of independent living in Hiwassee College is about $3,614 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 129 options. Read 1835 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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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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Our mom has lived at Shannondale Assisted Living for about 4 years. While her mind and body have declined during her 90 years, we find peace in the fact that she is so happy everyday. The staff at...
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.
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Beautiful facility with a band new exquisite wing adding 20 suites. Staff is wonderful, caring & attentive. I’ve had experience with other properties who look great in appearance and talk it up in the tour,...
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.
Autumn Care Assisted Living Autumn Care Assisted Living is an assisted living community taking care of seniors and is nestled among the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains in Knoxville, Tennessee. Our assisted living community has beautiful outdoor patio and garden areas that give our...
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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
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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 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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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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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
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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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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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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.
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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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.
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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.
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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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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My ratings are based on the pandemic. The doors are locked as is the office. You have to make an appointment to see the staff. The only staff member is a maintenance man that we are able to talk to. 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.
Secure independence and relaxation for your relative in beautiful North Cleveland Towers when you need a superior senior housing in Bradley County of Cleveland, Tennessee. Picturesquely located between the ridges and rolling hills of Tennessee, on a clear morning you may be able to catch a...
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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.
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: 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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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...

Cost of independent living in Hiwassee College, TN

The average cost of senior living in Hiwassee College is $3,614 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lenoir City, TN with an average of $3,437 per month.

Independent living costs in Hiwassee College, TN, vs. nearby cities

Hiwassee College, TN
$3,614/mo

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

Hiwassee College, TN
$3,614/mo
U.S. national average
$4,162/mo

Independent living costs in Hiwassee College, TN, vs. other senior living options

$4,084/mo
Independent Living
$3,614/mo

Independent living costs in Hiwassee College, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,166/mo
Studio
$4,526/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,724/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,595/mo

Senior living costs in Hiwassee College 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: Hiwassee College, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHiwassee College, TNTennesseeU.S.
Independent Living$3,614/mo$3,789/mo$4,162/mo
Assisted Living$3,990/mo$4,273/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$4,084/mo$4,365/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living
Hiwassee College, TN:$3,614/mo
Tennessee:$3,789/mo
U.S.:$4,162/mo
Assisted Living
Hiwassee College, TN:$3,990/mo
Tennessee:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Hiwassee College, TN:$4,084/mo
Tennessee:$4,365/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
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Independent living costs in Hiwassee College, TN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Hiwassee College 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.

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Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Hiwassee College, 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%
Hiwassee College, 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 Hiwassee College

Recent reviews for independent living in Hiwassee College

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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Garden Plaza Of Greenbriar Cove in Ooltewah, TN

5.0
They do everything well. We picked this community, because they have large rooms, it's clean, and friendly. The offer activiites, such as; exercise, lap pool, bingo and cards, cooking, woodworking, and cross stitch.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and helpful staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff across various communities, such as Viva Senior Living at Oak Ridge and Park Place of Fountain City, who go above and beyond to create a welcoming environment and ensure residents' needs are met.
Varied meal options. Reviews highlight the importance of meal quality and choice at several communities. At Sherrill Hills Retirement Resort, for instance, residents praise the excellent meals and dining experience, while at Park Place of Fountain City, residents appreciate the range of options provided.
Engaging activities. A number of reviews mention the diverse activities offered at communities, allowing residents to stay active and socialize with their peers, such as at Garden Plaza Of Greenbriar Cove, where residents engage in activities like exercise, arts and crafts, and woodworking.
Safe and clean facilities. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness and maintenance of the communities, with examples including Mountain Brook Village Senior Living, where the quiet and clean environment was a major factor in the resident's decision to move in, and Holiday Echo Ridge, which is in the process of rem ...
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Supportive community atmosphere. Several residents share their appreciation for the supportive and inclusive atmosphere at their communities. For example, at Park Place of Fountain City, residents feel like family and enjoy the sense of community, while Holiday Echo Ridge residents have formed strong bonds with both staff a ...
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Access to necessary care and support. Reviews reveal the importance of receiving the right level of care and assistance, with communities like The Garden Plaza at Cleveland providing excellent care to meet residents' unique needs, and Mountain Brook Village Senior Living offering the transition from independent living to assiste ...
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Hiwassee College independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hiwassee College independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hiwassee College, 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 Hiwassee College 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 Hiwassee College partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hiwassee College, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
34.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Hiwassee College 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 Hiwassee College communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hiwassee College, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
33%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hiwassee College 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 Hiwassee College offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hiwassee College, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
45.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.9%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.4%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.3%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
46.4%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
35.7%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.2%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.2%
46.4%
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