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The cost of independent living in Knox County is about $3,578 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 46 options. Read 982 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 The Courtyards at Knoxville - The Meadows
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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: 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 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: 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.
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: 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: 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.
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...
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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.
Photo of Heritage Assisted Living Papermill Knoxville TN
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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.
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: 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
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: 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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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.
Photo of Shannondale Assisted Living
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
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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.
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The community is very neat and clean. They go above and beyond to help the residence when they can. The staff is friendly and caring and they have lots of activities going on. I would recommend this...
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.

Cost of independent living in Knox County, TN

The average cost of senior living in Knox County is $3,578 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Blaine, TN with an average of $3,027 per month.

Independent living costs in Knox County, TN, vs. nearby counties

Knox County, TN
$3,578/mo
$3,578/mo
$3,588/mo

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

Knox County, TN
$3,578/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Knox County, TN, vs. other senior living options

$4,062/mo
Independent Living
$3,578/mo

Independent living costs in Knox County, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,891/mo
Studio
$4,322/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,518/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,370/mo

Senior living costs in Knox County 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: Knox County, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeKnox County, TNTennesseeU.S.
Independent Living$3,578/mo$3,781/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$4,029/mo$4,267/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,062/mo$4,358/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Knox County, TN:$3,578/mo
Tennessee:$3,781/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Knox County, TN:$4,029/mo
Tennessee:$4,267/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Knox County, TN:$4,062/mo
Tennessee:$4,358/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Knox County, TN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Knox County 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
Knox County, TN$2,609/mo$2,575/mo+1.3%
Tennessee$2,903/mo$2,940/mo-1.3%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Knox County, TN
2024 average cost:$2,609/mo
2023 average cost:$2,575/mo
Percent change:+1.3%
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 Knox County

Recent reviews for independent living in Knox County

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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Heritage Assisted Living Fountain City Knoxville TN

5.0
Overall it has been a very positive experience for my Mom at Heritage Assisted Living Fountain City. The facility is reasonably clean and the staff is very friendly. I believe the care has and continues to be as well as could be received in any assisted living facility. The meals are provided ...
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Knox County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Knox County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Knox County, 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 Knox County 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 Knox County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Knox County, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
32.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
35%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.5%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Knox County 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 Knox County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Knox County, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
32.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.5%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Knox County 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 Knox County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
47.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.5%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.5%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
47.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.4%
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