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The cost of independent living in Lafayette is about $3,500 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 100 options. Read 1720 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 Azalea Trace Assisted Living
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My loved one doesn't like the food the community provides. The little I know about the community it is fine. The communication with the staff has been fine as well. All the residents have had their...
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.
While the cost of Assisted Living can vary dramatically Azalea Trace is reasonably priced. Despite our low cost we pride ourselves on the exceptional service that we offer. We are a small community, normally between 30-35 people. Probably larger than your immediate family but smaller than most...
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Our loved one was only there for about a wee but it met all of our expectations. We really liked the community and so did our loved one, she adjusted very well. It was less expensive then other communities...
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.
Grace Manor Assisted Living is a warm and inviting community conveniently located between I-65 and I-24 near the historic towns of Madison, Goodlettsville, and White's Creek, Tennessee.Grace Manor offers a wonderful alternative for seniors who can no longer live on their own, but do not need...
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Our parents have resided in a very nice apartment at Azelea Court Assisted Living for six months. They are very happy there which results in their five children's happiness as well. The facility is always...
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.
When the demands of living in your home require more than you're willing and able to give on your own, you'll find a welcome home with us here at Azalea Court.Azalea Court and the Arbors at Azalea Court are located in the heart of Smyrna, TN and have been serving seniors for the past 12 years. We...
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Everything is going great so far. It's clean and the staff is friendly. The food is good, I don't have any complaints so far. It's working out well, and I would rate them very highly.
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.
When the demands of living in your home require more than you’re willing and able to give on your own, you’ll find a welcome home here at Springfield Heights.Springfield Heights is located on South Main Street directly behind the YMCA in beautiful Springfield, TN. Springfield is a beautiful and...
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I am very pleased with the care this community has provided my mother, they have been very sensitive to her needs and have helped her adjust very nicely into her new apartment. I really enjoy the fact that...
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.
When you visit Park View Meadows, you'll find a warm, friendly community where folks can thrive and connect. It's a place full of friendly local faces where you and your loved one will feel right at home, whether that's in our inviting community spaces or homey studio apartments and one bedroom...
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My mom was there for an 8 day stay while I went on vacation. I toured the Kemptons and interacted with the staff for 2 weeks before mom began her stay. I couldn't ask for more better care from the staff....
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.
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Staff is friendly and helpful. The environment is nice and newly renovated. They're having trouble maintaining staff especially in the kitchen and food service areas so, my dad is frustrated with that not...
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.
At Park Place Retirement Community we are concerned with the area of appropriate housing. At present, we offer apartments for persons who are still capable of independent active lifestyles as well as those who need assistance with the activities of daily living.In working with families making...
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Wonderful apartment complex where everyone gets along well. Elevators, laundry room, & Trash chutes on every floor. Shopping mall with Many Restaurants close by. If your a Senior, Disabled, this is the place...
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.
    Hickory Hollow Towers is conveniently located near I-24 off the Bell Road exit next to Hickory Hollow Mall. We offer spacious 1 bedroom apartments with basic utilities furnished.      Our apartment homes feature wall-to-wall carpet, central heat &...
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I would recommend Chippington Towers I for individuals that can care for themselves. They are not equipped as an Assisted Living Facility. My brother enjoys living there. He says that the staff is excellent....
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.
Chippington Towers is a senior housing located in the quiet, laid-back city of Madison, Davidson County, TN. Thanks to its prime location not far from Nashville, residents have a great many options in terms of things to do and place to go. There are plenty of nearby eateries, shopping...
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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: 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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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: 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.
Photo of The Waters of Gallatin
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Nursing homes are many things to many people. Whatever your needs, our goal is to provide compassionate nursing care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. Individualized attention begins as soon as you are admitted, and our skilled nurses meet with you regularly to discuss...
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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
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 Quality Center for Rehab and Healing
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Photo of Lebanon Square
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, 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.
Hearthside at Castle Heights is a locally owned and operated, non-profit Christian Retirement Community. The facility is overseen by a volunteer Board of Directors, all of whom live in Wilson County. The facility opened in November, 1994, and added 16 units and an activity room in 2000. Our...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.

Cost of independent living in Lafayette, TN

The average cost of senior living in Lafayette is $3,500 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cookeville, TN with an average of $2,160 per month.

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

Lafayette, TN
$3,410/mo

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

Lafayette, TN
$3,410/mo
U.S. national average
$4,048/mo

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

$3,589/mo
Independent Living
$3,410/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,990/mo
Studio
$4,495/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,421/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,912/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,350/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Lafayette over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Lafayette

Recent reviews for independent living in Lafayette

Charter Senior Living of Hermitage

5.0
They are caring and very involved and my dad's care. Always accessible. [name removed] and [name removed] were so welcoming. I would highly recommend charter and a place for mom!!

Grace Manor Assisted Living Community in Nashville, TN

4.0
I have to say my favorite thing about this community is how well maintained and kept clean it is. Every time I go to visit it is completely spotless with a fresh smell throughout the building. My mom has had no complaints about the food and has really enjoyed participating in the many activities ...
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Charter Senior Living of Bowling Green

5.0
[name removed] really lives it at Charter. She has lots of Friends and this is her first time living on her own. She is thriving. [name removed] can't stand or walk without a walker. She has fall a few times and they have a necklace to wear with a button that calls the staff. All have been so ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and helpful staff. Several reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities. For instance, at Rutland Place, residents express appreciation for the friendly and caring nature of the staff, who are always willing to assist with any questions or needs. At Red Cedar Glen, staff m ...
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Variety of activities. Reviews frequently mention the diverse range of activities offered at communities, including movie nights, museum outings, gardening classes, and more. Residents of Holiday Windlands South, for example, enjoy the opportunities to engage in social events and stay active. At The Bridge at Hicko ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. Cleanliness and upkeep are consistently mentioned as important factors in residents' satisfaction with their communities. At Rutland Place, the staff ensures that the facility is always clean and well-maintained, giving residents peace of mind. At Holiday Windlands South, the rooms are kept ...
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Affordable pricing. Several residents speak highly of the reasonable pricing at their communities, such as The Bridge at Hickory Woods and The McKendree Senior Living, allowing them to feel that they are getting good value for their money. Some communities, like Red Cedar Glen, offer flexible living arrangeme ...
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Engaging social environment. Many reviews mention the strong sense of community and the engaging social environment at their communities. At Rutland Place, residents describe the atmosphere as 'big family', where everyone knows each other and looks out for one another. At Holiday Windlands South, residents enjoy making ...
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Flexible living arrangements. Some residents appreciate the flexibility of their living arrangements, which allow them to receive care and support as needed while maintaining independence. For instance, at Red Cedar Glen, friends are able to bring in additional help for daily living needs, and Red Cedar Glen staff accommod ...
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Lafayette independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lafayette independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lafayette, 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 Lafayette 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 Lafayette partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lafayette, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33%
20.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
31%
30.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32%
33.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16%
8.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Lafayette 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 Lafayette communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lafayette, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27%
36%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38%
43%
Room service
Room service
27%
36.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
17.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lafayette 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 Lafayette offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lafayette, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
44%
44.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27%
28%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32%
32.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39%
42.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27%
37.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34%
41.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
41%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
27%
32.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46%
46%
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Rutland Place, Morningside of Springfield and Vitality Living Hendersonville are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lafayette, Tennessee. See full list of communities.

There are 100 independent living facilities near Lafayette, Tennessee. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Lafayette, Tennessee are Rutland Place, Vitality Living Hendersonville and Holiday Windlands South. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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