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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Mount Ararat, TN

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The average monthly cost of Independent Living in Tennessee is $3,088, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Mount Ararat area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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Photo of Somerfield at The Heritage at Brentwood
55 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
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.
Somerfield at The Heritage at Brentwood is managed by Life Care Services®, An LCS® Company. Life Care Services ranked highest in customer satisfaction in the J.D. Power 2019 Senior Living Study and achieved the highest score in all seven study factors: resident services and activities; community...
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.
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I'am enjoying my time here at this community. It is a very nice community with kind people. The community is very well maintained. I have no problems, or concerns about this community. I'am very pleased with...
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.
Trevecca Towers is located in Nashville, Davidson County, TN. It is a place for the 55 and older crowd. The campus is gorgeous and relaxing. Each one of the senior apartments has a bedroom, bathroom, living room and bathroom. Located nearby is the Trevecca Nazarene University and many residents...
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The Trevecca Towers has been great. It is very clean. Everyone is friendly and welcoming. The value is great as well. They have many activities such as Bingo and movie night. My loved one is very happy here....
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.
Trevecca Towers II is a senior housing community located in the lively city of Nashville, Davidson County, TN. Nashville, which is known as Music City, is the capital of Tennessee and is located on the Cumberland River. It boasts a vibrant cultural life, and is home to popular destinations such...
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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...
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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In the Summer of 2015, my Father passed away after 3 months of hospitalization. He was my Mother's true love, soulmate and caregiver as he was 86 and she was 92. At the time, Mother had Neuropathy in her...
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.
The emphasis at Southerland Place is on independence and freedom of choice in an elegant atmosphere of subtle taste and charm.Our personal care residence is a place you can call home....with complete confidence that your medical and personal assistance needs will be met, and that your dignity...
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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.
Discover the comfort, convenience, and companionship of apartment living for seniors 55+ at Argyle Avenue. This community is centrally located near regional attractions including the Davidson County Library, Veterans' Medical Center and Vanderbilt University Hospital. Shopping, dining and worship...
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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
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.
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
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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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,...

Cost of independent living in Mount Ararat, TN

The average cost of senior living in Tennessee is $3,088 per month as compared to $3,532 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Tennessee vs. 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 state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeTennesseeU.S.Cost difference
Independent Living$3,088/mo$3,532/mo12.6% below national median
Assisted Living$5,333/mo$5,909/mo9.7% below national median
Memory Care$6,016/mo$7,121/mo15.5% below national median
Independent Living
Tennessee:$3,088/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Cost difference:12.6% below national median
Assisted Living
Tennessee:$5,333/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Cost difference:9.7% below national median
Memory Care
Tennessee:$6,016/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Cost difference:15.5% below national median
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What families are saying about independent living in Mount Ararat

Recent reviews for independent living in Mount Ararat

Dandridge Tower in Nashville, TN

4.0
In general things seem to be going well for my loved on at Dandridge Tower. It's a nice enough looking place, but what really sets it apart is the people. Everyone is so friendly, and so welcoming! It's really a tight knit community. My loved one can be a bit of a shut-in, but she's always got ...
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Trevecca Towers I + East in Nashville, TN

4.3
I had been looking for a place for my Aunt for several months. I visited and called several other facilities. My Aunt's opinion of the place was very important to me. She liked several, but she did not qualify because of her income.[Removed] of a Place for Mom was very helpful with guiding us ...
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Cedar Hills Senior Living in Cookeville, TN

5.0
When we had my loved one living here it worked out well, for her. We did not experience problems.

Mount Ararat independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mount Ararat independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mount Ararat, 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 Mount Ararat 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 Mount Ararat partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mount Ararat, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.9%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
32.1%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.8%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.3%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Mount Ararat 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 Mount Ararat communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mount Ararat, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.5%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.5%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
32.1%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mount Ararat 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 Mount Ararat offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mount Ararat, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.8%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.9%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.7%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.4%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.6%
43.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.6%
48.4%
Live performances
Live performances
43.8%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
34.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.8%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.6%
47.7%
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The McKendree Senior Living, Rutland Place Senior Living and Clarendale at Indian Lake are the top-rated independent living facilities near Mount Ararat, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 112 independent living facilities near Mount Ararat, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Mount Ararat, Tennessee is Vitality Living Hendersonville. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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