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The cost of independent living in La Follette is about $3,416 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 96 options. Read 1557 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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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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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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Absolutely wonderful! All staff is loving, caring and giving! Great place to work – visit – live! Great home for “community living” I love it here!!
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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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
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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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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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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, 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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This was a wonderful place for my dad. He loved it. I a. So grateful to the people there. They took very good care of him. This place was a blessing to us. So sad it is not available to others.
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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.
Prestige Assisted Living has 72 facilities located in the states of Alaska, Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Nevada and Washington. We are highly known for our high values of respect, integrity, commitment, and trust. We offers services for independent care, assistant living,...
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This place is amazing!! There is probably a lot of fancier facilities but the staff here make up for that. They treat every resident like they are family. Its like one big famiky here, I've only been here a...
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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.
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While my mother was here everything was actually excellent. I was very pleased with the staff, the nurses, and the food services. Since we had a specific budget this facility didn’t have a base fee then...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Situated on 9 beautiful acres of land in the heart of downtown, Regency Retirement Village offers all the warmth of small town living with access to all Morristown has to offer. The lovely community offers Independent Living and Assisted Living apartments, as well as The Renaissance...

Cost of independent living in La Follette, TN

The average cost of senior living in La Follette is $3,416 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cumberland Gap, TN with an average of $2,557 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in La Follette, TN vs. nearby cities

La Follette, TN
$3,416/mo
$3,412/mo
$3,335/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in La Follette, TN vs. the state and national average

La Follette, TN
$3,416/mo
U.S. national average
$4,048/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in La Follette vs. other types of senior living

$3,889/mo
Independent Living
$3,416/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in La Follette, TN by room type

Semi-Private
$3,848/mo
Studio
$4,551/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,671/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,080/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in La Follette over time

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What families are saying about independent living in La Follette

Recent reviews for independent living in La Follette

River Oaks Place - Loudon

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

The Pointe at Lifespring in Knoxville, TN

5.0
The Pointe has been a wonderful place for my parents! The staff don't turn over often and are very kind and loving with the residents. They truly care and keep us informed of anything going on. [name removed] (front desk) is wonderful. [name removed] (director) also great. [name removed] (PT) ...
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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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and helpful staff. Several reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of staff members across different communities. At Viva Senior Living at Oak Ridge, residents praise the staff for their friendliness and willingness to help, especially with transportation to appointments and grocery stores. At Park Place ...
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Improving food options. While some reviews mention concerns about food quality, others highlight that food has improved in recent months. At Park Place of Fountain City, residents enjoy the new chef and improved meal options, while Mountain Brook Village Senior Living residents look forward to Sunday brunches. Comm ...
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Engaging activities. Engaging activities are a popular feature mentioned in reviews for several communities. Residents at Holiday Echo Ridge participate in a variety of activities like bingo, movies, and crafting, while Park Place of West Knoxville residents enjoy shuffleboard, pool, and chess. Activities help r ...
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Thoughtful housekeeping. Housekeeping services receive positive reviews for their attentiveness and thoroughness. Residents at Mountain Brook Village Senior Living mention the weekly or bi-weekly light cleanings as a lifesaver, while Park Place of Fountain City residents appreciate the cleanliness and maintenance of ...
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Access to health care services. Access to health care services is a significant concern for many seniors and their families. Several communities, such as Holiday Echo Ridge, Sherrill Hills Retirement Resort, and Park Place of Fountain City, offer on-site physical therapy and have staff who help coordinate transportation ...
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Communication with families. Clear and effective communication between families and staff is a crucial aspect of senior living communities. Families at Park Place of Fountain City and Park Place of West Knoxville appreciate the ease of staying informed about their loved ones' care and activities.
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La Follette independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in La Follette independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in La Follette, 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 La Follette 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 La Follette 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
36.4%
20.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
38.6%
30.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.9%
33.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in La Follette 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 La Follette communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
30.7%
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.8%
43%
Room service
Room service
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36.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in La Follette 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 La Follette offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
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44.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
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28%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.6%
32.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.8%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
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48.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.6%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.9%
42.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.8%
37.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.3%
41.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.1%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
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46.5%
Dances
Dances
38.6%
32.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.4%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Sycamore Trace, StoryPoint Knoxville West and Park Place of Fountain City are the top-rated independent living facilities near La Follette, Tennessee. See full list of communities.

There are 96 independent living facilities near La Follette, Tennessee. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in La Follette, Tennessee are Sycamore Trace and StoryPoint Knoxville West. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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