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The cost of independent living in New River is about $3,309 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 101 options. Read 1549 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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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: 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.
Heritage Assisted Living is an assisted living community that provides care for seniors who are looking to live in Knoxville, TN. This community is located in a great city that provides residents and visitors with great views of natural beauty. This city offers many entertainment options,...
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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
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: 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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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What I like about Renaissance Terrace is it's relatively small, so the residents get a lot of individualized attention. It's also a non-profit, so they're driven by their mission statement as opposed to a...
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.
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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.
Located in Knox County, Summit Towers are the famous towers in Knoxville, Tennessee and it is ready to become your new home. With amazing lifestyle amenities, this senior housing community for fifty-five and older is ready to welcome you. The neighborhood is friendly and peaceful with a gorgeous...
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This was a wonderful place for my dad. He loved it. I a. So grateful to the people there. They took very good care of him. This place was a blessing to us. So sad it is not available 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.
Prestige Assisted Living has 72 facilities located in the states of Alaska, Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Nevada and Washington. We are highly known for our high values of respect, integrity, commitment, and trust. We offers services for independent care, assistant living,...
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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.
Morningside Gardens is a senior housing community that is located in the large city of Knoxville, Knox County, TN. The community is located in a great location; in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains and along the banks of the Tennessee River. It is also nearby Morningside Park and the Dr....
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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: 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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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 Memory Assisted Living At Uplands Village
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: 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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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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.

Cost of independent living in New River, TN

The average cost of senior living in New River is $3,309 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Byrdstown, TN with an average of $2,640 per month.

Independent living costs in New River, TN, vs. nearby cities

New River, TN
$3,309/mo
$3,254/mo

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

New River, TN
$3,309/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in New River, TN, vs. other senior living options

$3,844/mo
Independent Living
$3,309/mo

Independent living costs in New River, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,843/mo
Studio
$4,328/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,350/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,964/mo

Senior living costs in New River 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: New River, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNew River, TNTennesseeU.S.
Independent Living$3,309/mo$3,781/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$3,816/mo$4,267/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$3,844/mo$4,358/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
New River, TN:$3,309/mo
Tennessee:$3,781/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
New River, TN:$3,816/mo
Tennessee:$4,267/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
New River, TN:$3,844/mo
Tennessee:$4,358/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in New River, TN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in New River 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
New River, TN$2,818/mo$2,663/mo+5.8%
Tennessee$2,903/mo$2,940/mo-1.3%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
New River, TN
2024 average cost:$2,818/mo
2023 average cost:$2,663/mo
Percent change:+5.8%
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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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about independent living in New River

Recent reviews for independent living in New River

River Oaks Place - Loudon

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

Bluegrass Senior Living in Somerset, KY

5.0
We love it. My loved one is happy here, and has more friends now than before. The staff are wonderful to work with, friendly, helpful, and accommodating with the family and residents. The staff are willing to assist my loved one with their food choices.

Knoxville High Independent Living

4.7
The place is very clean, and very very beautiful. Everybody here is very nice. Once person after another takes care of each other. The people are very caring and make newcomers feel welcome. It's a great place to live. They have security guards, which makes me feel very safe. We have ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and caring staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of staff members towards residents at various communities, such as Viva Senior Living at Oak Ridge, Park Place of Fountain City, and Holiday Echo Ridge, helping ensure their needs are met and making them feel at home.
Wide range of activities. Several reviews from communities like Sherrill Hills Retirement Resort, Park Place of Fountain City, and Holiday Echo Ridge praise the diverse selection of activities, including social events, games, and outings, which keep residents engaged and active.
Thoughtfully designed living spaces. Reviews highlight the cleanliness and thoughtful design of living spaces at communities such as Park Place of Fountain City, Park Place of West Knoxville, and Holiday Echo Ridge, with some offering private rooms, spacious closets, and kitchenettes.
Comfortable dining experiences. Nutritious meals and pleasant dining experiences are a common theme in reviews from various communities, like Park Place of Fountain City, Sherrill Hills Retirement Resort, and Park Place of West Knoxville, ensuring residents enjoy their meals and look forward to them.
Supportive community atmosphere. Reviews from numerous communities, including Viva Senior Living at Oak Ridge, Park Place of Fountain City, and Holiday Echo Ridge, express the sense of camaraderie and support among residents, fostering a warm and inviting environment.
Accessible and convenient services. Reviews from communities like Sherrill Hills Retirement Resort, Park Place of Fountain City, and Holiday Echo Ridge mention the convenience of having on-site services, such as housekeeping, maintenance, and transportation, available to residents.
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New River independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in New River independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in New River, 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 New River 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 New River partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
New River, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.4%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
29.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.8%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in New River 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 New River communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
New River, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
27.2%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.5%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in New River 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 New River offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
New River, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
39.1%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.6%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.7%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.8%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
41.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
33.7%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.5%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.4%
46.4%
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