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The cost of independent living in Milldale is about $4,083 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 175 options. Read 3423 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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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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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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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
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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...
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
If you are looking for affordable personalized care in a peaceful and welcoming environment, make Edmonson Center your next home. Edmonson Center is a Genesis senior living community located in downtown Brownsville, we are minutes away from Mammoth Cave National Park, the world's longest known...
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Cost of independent living in Milldale, TN

The average cost of senior living in Milldale is $4,083 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Clarksville, TN with an average of $2,874 per month.

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

Milldale, TN
$4,083/mo
$3,723/mo

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

Milldale, TN
$4,083/mo
U.S. national average
$4,175/mo

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

$4,397/mo
Independent Living
$4,083/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,815/mo
Studio
$5,175/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,219/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,965/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,175/mo

Senior living costs in Milldale 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: Milldale, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMilldale, TNTennesseeU.S.
Independent Living$4,083/mo$3,802/mo$4,175/mo
Assisted Living$4,397/mo$4,293/mo$4,718/mo
Memory Care$4,397/mo$4,386/mo$4,972/mo
Independent Living
Milldale, TN:$4,083/mo
Tennessee:$3,802/mo
U.S.:$4,175/mo
Assisted Living
Milldale, TN:$4,397/mo
Tennessee:$4,293/mo
U.S.:$4,718/mo
Memory Care
Milldale, TN:$4,397/mo
Tennessee:$4,386/mo
U.S.:$4,972/mo
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Independent living costs in Milldale, TN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Milldale 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Milldale, TN$2,968/mo$2,878/mo+3.1%
Tennessee$2,913/mo$2,955/mo-1.4%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Milldale, TN
2024 average cost:$2,968/mo
2023 average cost:$2,878/mo
Percent change:+3.1%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$2,913/mo
2023 average cost:$2,955/mo
Percent change:-1.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Milldale

Recent reviews for independent living in Milldale

Maple Cottage Assisted Living Transitions in Portland, TN

4.4
Overall we have been very pleased with our experience. We like that it's a smaller facility (20 residents), easier to talk with staff. However, there has been quite a bit of turnover in the year we have been with them. We have had three "in-charge " people in a year and the position is currently ...
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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.

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Supportive and attentive staff. Residents and families consistently praise the care and attention given by the staff at various communities. For example, at Clarendale at Bellevue Place, the director goes above and beyond to make residents feel at home and supported, while at Brookdale Franklin (Independent Living), staff ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. Residents appreciate the cleanliness and upkeep of their communities, with some mentioning specific areas like bathrooms and common areas that are regularly updated and maintained. Reviews for Manor at Steeplechase highlight the beauty of the landscaping and gardens, while Fieldstone Place r ...
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Engaging social activities. Activities are a key aspect of many residents' experiences, with opportunities to socialize and stay active varying from hobby groups to outings and events. At Rutland Place Senior Living, residents enjoy weekly activities and social gatherings, while Somerby Franklin offers a range of optio ...
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Flexible and accommodating living arrangements. Families and residents appreciate the flexibility and accommodations offered by communities to meet individual needs. For example, at Clarendale at Bellevue Place, residents can make changes to their care arrangements as their needs change, while at Manor at Steeplechase, the one-building de ...
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Welcoming and inclusive community atmosphere. Many reviews mention the sense of community and inclusion at their loved ones' communities, with residents making friends and feeling at home. For instance, Brookdale Franklin (Independent Living) is described as having a warm and welcoming atmosphere where residents feel heard and valued, whi ...
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Varied and nutritious meal options. Quality food is a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their communities. At Rutland Place Senior Living, the food is excellent and varied, while AVIVA Maybelle Carter residents appreciate the menu options and the flexibility to order off the menu if desired. Some communities ...
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Milldale independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Milldale independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Milldale, 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 Milldale 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 Milldale 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
34.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.9%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
34.6%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.7%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.5%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Milldale 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 Milldale communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Milldale, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
34.6%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.6%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Milldale 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 Milldale offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Milldale, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
49.1%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.9%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.2%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.7%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.1%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.8%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.1%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.6%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
48.4%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
34%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.7%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50.3%
46.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Morningside of Springfield, The Bungalows at Bowling Green and Rutland Place Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Milldale, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 175 independent living facilities near Milldale, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Milldale, Tennessee are Fieldstone Place, Morningside of Springfield and Traditions of Mill Creek. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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