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The cost of independent living in Metal Ford is about $4,415 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 56 options. Read 804 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 Morning Pointe of Franklin (TN)
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They deliver exactly what they promise you. They ago above and beyond what they are asked. I would definitely recommend Morning Pointe of Franklin, it is a true home.
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.
Morning Pointe of Franklin, TN Assisted Living Community and The Lantern Alzheimer's Memory Care Program OPENING LATE 2015- NEW FRANKLIN, TN SENIOR LIVING CAMPUS 120 New Assisted Living Living and Alzheimer's Memory Care Apartments Morning Pointe is a senior living retirement community that...
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The community is beautiful and well maintained. The staff has made my loved ones feel like they are family. The staff knows everyone's name and uses it so they feel like that is there home. I am very...
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.
Keestone Senior Community is an assisted living residence located in Florence, the county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama. There are many local community events to enjoy ranging from the summer Renaissance fair to many historic landmarks. Our amazing weather encourages an active lifestyle, or...
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They treated my mom like she was a member of the family, they were so kind and they communicated well with the family especially during the pandemic. I would definitely recommend this community to others.
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.
Pricing includes all. Assist with bathing, meals, snacks, activities, medication administration. Full time licensed Nurse. 24 hr staffing. Assistance with ADLs.
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My mother is in long-term care at NHC Cool Springs. She moved there last September when [facility name removed] could no longer support her. They are fantastic. Staff is very attentive and caring! In...
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.
NHC Place Cool Springs is located in Franklin, TN and provides an assisted living facility, memory care facility, rehabilitation and a specialized healthcare facility. National Healthcare Corporation was founded in 1971 by Dr. Carl E Adams who is a physician and community leader in Murfreesboro,...
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.
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.
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, 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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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, 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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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, 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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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: 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: 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: 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.
Photo of Belvedere Commons of Franklin
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Employees do their jobs well and are very caring. Our needs are met and enjoy the opportunities with others daily. I enjoy living here very much.
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.
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 Fountains of Franklin
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.
Photo of Avenida Cool Springs
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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.
Our beautiful new community is now open! We can't wait to show you what everyone is talking about. Visit us today and join the first group of lucky residents who are now calling Avenida Cool Springs their home.Located in the heart of Franklin, Tennessee, at the former WAKM radio site, we do...

Cost of independent living in Metal Ford, TN

The average cost of senior living in Metal Ford is $4,415 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Decaturville, TN with an average of $3,426 per month.

Independent living costs in Metal Ford, TN, vs. nearby cities

Metal Ford, TN
$4,415/mo
$3,799/mo
$4,189/mo

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

Metal Ford, TN
$4,415/mo
U.S. national average
$4,161/mo

Independent living costs in Metal Ford, TN, vs. other senior living options

$4,527/mo
Independent Living
$4,415/mo

Independent living costs in Metal Ford, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,025/mo
Studio
$4,569/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,707/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,623/mo

Senior living costs in Metal Ford 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: Metal Ford, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMetal Ford, TNTennesseeU.S.
Independent Living$4,415/mo$3,789/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living$4,477/mo$4,273/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$4,527/mo$4,365/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living
Metal Ford, TN:$4,415/mo
Tennessee:$3,789/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Metal Ford, TN:$4,477/mo
Tennessee:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Metal Ford, TN:$4,527/mo
Tennessee:$4,365/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
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Independent living costs in Metal Ford, TN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Metal Ford 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
Metal Ford, TN$3,740/mo$3,532/mo+5.9%
Tennessee$2,903/mo$2,940/mo-1.3%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Metal Ford, TN
2024 average cost:$3,740/mo
2023 average cost:$3,532/mo
Percent change:+5.9%
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 Metal Ford

Recent reviews for independent living in Metal Ford

Southern Care Inc in Franklin, TN

4.3
Southern Care is a great facility. The staff is very friendly and attentive. I would recommend them to a friend. They are cost-effective. My sister likes the food. They have a big porch with rockers in the front and other space in the back. The room sizes are of a good size.

The Bridge at Columbia

3.8
They are better than average. Some staff are excellent others not. They are dealing with the current societal challenges of finding and retaining good employees with good attitudes who truly care. Disclaimer: This is 2nd hand info since my dad has been with mom at meals for 6+ months... #1 ...
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Belvedere Commons of Franklin

5.0
This year our father was diagnosed with dementia. It became necessary to find a skilled nursing facility that catered to the needs of his diagnosis. During this process, our father was moved from facility to facility. Naturally, this displacement worsened his condition and the symptoms ...
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Metal Ford independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Metal Ford independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Metal Ford, 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 Metal Ford 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 Metal Ford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Metal Ford, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.7%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
30.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.2%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Metal Ford 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 Metal Ford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Metal Ford, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
26.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.2%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Metal Ford 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 Metal Ford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Metal Ford, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
36.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.9%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.7%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.5%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.7%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.8%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
36.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.4%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.7%
46.4%
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