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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Leighton, TN

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The cost of independent living in Leighton is about $3,750 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 11 options. Read 57 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 Jackson Meadow
5757 Photos available
2323 Floor plans available
8.8
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29 reviews
8.8
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29 reviews
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A good value for the money. Meals are good and plenty of food. Staff is friendly. I would recommend this community to others who are currently searching for a place.
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.
Jackson Meadow is situated centrally with access to the best the city has to offer, Jackson Meadow is proud to be a part of our great community. We're within a five-mile radius of two medical centers, terrific shopping, dining and charming local attractions.
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55 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.6
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15 reviews
8.6
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Loved that it was a small facility! My Dad was the only male in memory care until his last week. That made it hard. The nurse and director were great. The office manager and the memory care director both...
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.
At Charter Senior Living of Jackson, we offer the warmth of home, exceptional services and truly inspiring support. Whether it is assistance with personal care such as dressing, bathing or medication oversight or ensuring each resident enjoys an active, fun-filled day, we help residents gain a...
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8.0
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I can't say enough about the great care my husband has received at Sugar Creek. The staff provide great care with a genuine dose of love. Service & cake with love is what they provide for resident.
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.
Home away from home . . . that's what residents will find at Sugar Creek Senior Living Community. Located in the heart of beautiful Brownsville, Tennessee, our facility offers assisted living with comfort, companionship and, of course, all the amenities of home. Here we cater to each resident so...
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During this Covid season our visits with my Mom, mostly took place through a window in her bedroom or a window in the front lobby. My Mom suffered from dementia and any kind of change was difficult for her...
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.
Alexandria Place, assisted living by Americare, is located right here in Jackson, Tennessee. We offer a gracious lifestyle to area seniors seeking care outside the home. Our quiet setting is just minutes away from health care and shopping. Need an occasional helping hand? Don't want to live...
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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
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.
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 St Mary Manor
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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 Cades Center Assisted Living
11 Photo available
22 Floor plans available
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.
Cades Center Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in Jackson, Tennessee. Our modern location sits in a private, park-like setting and provides you with a home-like feel. You'll find that our location is perfectly suited for those who want to be near medical facilities,...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Leighton, TN

The average cost of senior living in Leighton is $3,750 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hornsby, TN with an average of $2,663 per month.

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

Leighton, TN
$3,750/mo
$3,592/mo

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

Leighton, TN
$3,750/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

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

$3,882/mo
Independent Living
$3,750/mo

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

Studio
$3,573/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,577/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,502/mo

Senior living costs in Leighton 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: Leighton, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLeighton, TNTennesseeU.S.
Independent Living$3,750/mo$3,781/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$3,882/mo$4,267/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$3,882/mo$4,358/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Leighton, TN:$3,750/mo
Tennessee:$3,781/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Leighton, TN:$3,882/mo
Tennessee:$4,267/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Leighton, TN:$3,882/mo
Tennessee:$4,358/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Leighton, TN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Leighton 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.

Leighton, TNTN stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Leighton, TN

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Leighton 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
Leighton, TN$2,432/mo$2,478/mo-1.9%
Tennessee$2,886/mo$2,795/mo+3.3%
National$3,058/mo$2,927/mo+4.5%
Leighton, TN
2024 average cost:$2,432/mo
2023 average cost:$2,478/mo
Percent change:-1.9%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$2,886/mo
2023 average cost:$2,795/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,058/mo
2023 average cost:$2,927/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Leighton

Recent reviews for independent living in Leighton

Regency Retirement Village - Jackson

5.0
My parents are doing so well here in the memory care. The staff makes sure that they take part in the activities, and join them in the dining room and my parents like the food. They have a very nice room together and I know that my parents are safe and that the memory care is well secured. My ...
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Brookdale Jackson Oaks

4.6
We weren’t sure at first what to expect, but they have gone above and beyond. If we had a concern, they were right there to help. We really appreciate the dining room as she doesn’t have to shop, cook, or cleanup. They do laundry and light housekeeping which is all she needs. Mom loves it there. ...
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Charter Senior Living of Jackson

4.6
We were attracted because of the staff, and genuine leadership. Also, the design was right. Small bedrooms that opened in to a good common area. No halls or corners to get lost in. Good activities and outdoor access. No screaming alarms.

Leighton independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Leighton independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Leighton, 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 Leighton 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 Leighton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Leighton, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
18.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.1%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Leighton 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 Leighton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Leighton, TNNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.3%
43.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Leighton 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 Leighton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Leighton, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
45.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.5%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.5%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.4%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.1%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.2%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
36.4%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
18.2%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.1%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.4%
46.4%
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