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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Little Emory, TN

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The cost of independent living in Little Emory is about $3,424 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 12 options. Read 294 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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Visiting my mother and knowing she so well cared for and happy keeps me at ease. This place is well maintained with a very courteous staff! They always go above and beyond. I’m thankful to know I don’t have...
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.
Sycamore Trace is an exclusive assisted living community for seniors located in Kingston, Tennessee. Sycamore Trace is home to inviting waterways, a robust Recreational life and breathtaking vistas. Nestled on hill just a few short steps down a walking path to the lakeside parks … Residents can...
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My loved one made steady improvement during a stay at The Grove of Oak Ridge. With the help of physical therapy, he was able to return home after a short stay.
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.
Welcome to The Groves at Oak RidgeIf you’re ready to spend each day doing what you want and leave housekeeping, laundry and daily chores to someone else, then you’ve come to the right place. At The Groves at Oak Ridge, we offer assisted living and memory care. You can live a life of leisure and...
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Considering NUMEROUS factors & ratings / personally talking with staff members ( very pleasant staff ) / admin organization / and privately talking with individuals that are residents--- / cleanliness/...
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.
Viva Senior Living at Oak Ridge is located in Oak Ridge, TN, just a short drive from Knoxville, acity known for its large arts community, dozens of festivals, and rich historical sites. We’re also 65 milesfrom Gatlinburg, the gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains. We’ll take care of the...
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It's a very friendly and clean atmosphere. They make sure everybody is well taken care of. The staff is extremely sweet, and they're very well informed of everything that's going on. They take care of the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Enjoy activities in our lovely sun room M-F, leaving the weekend open for family and friend visits and on-site church services on Sunday. Themed activities done occasionally on Saturday so family and friends can participate.Home cooked meals prepared by those who enjoy cooking.Help yourself to...
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Yes I would recommend. They need more outdoor time just strong outside world be so beneficial. This place along with most right now is very short staffed and work their employees to much with had resulted...
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.
Alexander Guest House is an assisted living community in Oak Ridge, Anderson County, Tennessee that's specifically designed for senior adults. It's located a few minutes away from Knoxville, a town that exhibits calmness with many retired persons being attracted to the affordable and active...
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Overall the caregivers are kind and compassionate. Evening/night shifts are often more rushed - caregivers having many patients to shower for example. Nurses are excellent and have responded to [name...
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.
The Glen at Oak Ridge offers assisted living, and memory care in a country club setting. The Glen at Oak Ridge is just outside of Knoxville, making it an ideal place to enjoy the peaceful suburbs while having access to the outdoor activities and cultural attractions of the city. With stately...
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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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66 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.
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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.
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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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...
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
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.

Cost of independent living in Little Emory, TN

The average cost of senior living in Little Emory is $3,424 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Oliver Springs, TN with an average of $3,224 per month.

Independent living costs in Little Emory, TN, vs. nearby cities

Little Emory, TN
$3,424/mo
$3,674/mo
$3,524/mo

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

Little Emory, TN
$3,424/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Little Emory, TN, vs. other senior living options

$3,770/mo
Independent Living
$3,424/mo

Independent living costs in Little Emory, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,825/mo
Studio
$3,851/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,920/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,773/mo

Senior living costs in Little Emory 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: Little Emory, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLittle Emory, TNTennesseeU.S.
Independent Living$3,424/mo$3,781/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$3,667/mo$4,267/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$3,770/mo$4,358/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Little Emory, TN:$3,424/mo
Tennessee:$3,781/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Little Emory, TN:$3,667/mo
Tennessee:$4,267/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Little Emory, TN:$3,770/mo
Tennessee:$4,358/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Little Emory, TN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Little Emory 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
Little Emory, TN$3,167/mo$2,842/mo+11.4%
Tennessee$2,951/mo$2,842/mo+3.9%
National$3,158/mo$3,004/mo+5.1%
Little Emory, TN
2024 average cost:$3,167/mo
2023 average cost:$2,842/mo
Percent change:+11.4%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$2,951/mo
2023 average cost:$2,842/mo
Percent change:+3.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,158/mo
2023 average cost:$3,004/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
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What families are saying about independent living in Little Emory

Recent reviews for independent living in Little Emory

River Oaks Place - Loudon

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

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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Fairfield Glade Assisted Living in Crossville, TN

4.1
If a friend asked me I'd say it's a lovely, very homey community with friendly residents and staff. As far as additional comments, I'd say that being a smaller facility makes it more closely knit. Everyone knows everyone and the staff is very caring. As a smaller facility, they are able to ...
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Little Emory independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Little Emory independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Little Emory, 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 Little Emory 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 Little Emory 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
50%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.7%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
41.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Little Emory 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 Little Emory communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
41.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Little Emory 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 Little Emory offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.7%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.7%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
41.7%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sycamore Trace, The Groves at Oak Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care and Viva Senior Living at Oak Ridge are the top-rated independent living facilities near Little Emory, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 12 independent living facilities near Little Emory, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Little Emory, Tennessee is Sycamore Trace. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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