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The cost of independent living in Norris is about $3,356 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 15 options. Read 140 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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Back in April we started looking for a place for my Mom. She had been living on her own almost three years after my Dad passed away. Some health issues made us realize that living alone wasn’t the best...
Provides: Independent Living
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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
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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.
Windsor Ridge is designed to provide a warm and supportive environment for senior residents of all levels of physical mobility, as well as those facing the challenges of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.Enjoy restaurant-style dining in your suite, or if you prefer, be social with our...
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Mom loves being here. They have great staff that takes care of all mom’s needs. She has become happier since moving there as they have activities daily that she enjoys. She has also made new friends that...
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.
The Courtyards Senior Living at Knoxville is a small, family - style community. We have 16 private rooms. We do accept couples. We have a large sunroom surrounded by three walls of windows, an enclosed yard and a vegetable garden. Our home is set in a residential community and is surrounded by...
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I have already recommended the Beehive to several people and will continue to do that. All of the staff were delightful to work with. . The staff was great. Value for cost was great. Meals were home cooked...
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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Our family absolutely loves the Meadow View Senior Living Community, the staff who helped move our loved one is and help transition we have been able to get to know them on a personal level. Our loved ones...
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.
Home away from home...that's what residents will find at Meadow View Senior Living Community. In the heart of beautiful East Tennessee, our facility will provide a first class worry-free lifestyle for our residents, along with a caring, supportive staff. Residents will be free to choose to...
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It is a better fit for folks that do not need higher end care needs. Room size were good. Layout was good it in on one level. It is a lot of walking for someone not so mobile. The food is kind of bland. They...
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.
Conveniently located at 7700 Dannaher Drive near North Knoxville Medical Center at Emory Road and Interstate 75, Morning Pointe of Powell is a 55,000 square foot single-level, state-of-the-art assisted living community on ten acres offering 53 spacious apartments with multiple floor plan choices....
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What a warm and welcoming community. Smells good walking in and residents are happy and the managers are extremely professional and friendly. Great communication and always something holding on. Wellington...
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.
Wellington Manor Knoxville is located in northern Knox County. An inviting, homespun community, much like the surrounding countryside, Wellington Manor Knoxville is home to warm hearts and panoramic views of Black Oak Ridge. We offer accommodations for those who may require assistance in their...
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
“Elegant Senior Living” is more than just a phrase; at The Flats of Norris it is a concept to a way of life that intertwines with every part of daily life for our residents, their families, and our staff. Elegant Senior Living is a process that enhances the physical, social, mental, and...
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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.
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.
Charles Seivers Tower is a lovely and convenient senior apartment located in the lovely and beautiful Clinton, Anderson County, Tennessee. Clinton is an independent city but is included in Knoxville Metropolitan Area for statistical purposes. It is a recreation minded community with parks,...
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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.
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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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.
Parkview is an independent living community designed to meet the needs of a wide range of seniors. Our states of the art communications system along with other personal services help residents maintain their independence and dignity much longer. We are located in historic Fountain City in a...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Norris, TN

The average cost of senior living in Norris is $3,356 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Blaine, TN with an average of $3,027 per month.

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

Norris, TN
$3,356/mo
$3,337/mo
$3,337/mo

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

Norris, TN
$3,356/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

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

$3,945/mo
Independent Living
$3,356/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,862/mo
Studio
$4,173/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,898/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,525/mo

Senior living costs in Norris 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: Norris, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNorris, TNTennesseeU.S.
Independent Living$3,356/mo$3,781/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$3,904/mo$4,267/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$3,945/mo$4,358/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Norris, TN:$3,356/mo
Tennessee:$3,781/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Norris, TN:$3,904/mo
Tennessee:$4,267/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Norris, TN:$3,945/mo
Tennessee:$4,358/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Norris, TN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Norris 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
Norris, TN$2,784/mo$2,570/mo+8.3%
Tennessee$2,613/mo$2,587/mo+1.0%
National$2,798/mo$2,786/mo+0.4%
Norris, TN
2024 average cost:$2,784/mo
2023 average cost:$2,570/mo
Percent change:+8.3%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$2,613/mo
2023 average cost:$2,587/mo
Percent change:+1.0%
National
2024 average cost:$2,798/mo
2023 average cost:$2,786/mo
Percent change:+0.4%
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What families are saying about independent living in Norris

Recent reviews for independent living in Norris

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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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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Heritage Assisted Living Fountain City Knoxville TN

5.0
Overall it has been a very positive experience for my Mom at Heritage Assisted Living Fountain City. The facility is reasonably clean and the staff is very friendly. I believe the care has and continues to be as well as could be received in any assisted living facility. The meals are provided ...
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Norris independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Norris independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Norris, 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 Norris 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 Norris partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Norris, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
21.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.1%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Norris 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 Norris communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Norris, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
21.4%
37%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Norris 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 Norris offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Norris, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
35.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.9%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.4%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
35.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
21.4%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.1%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Park Place of Fountain City, Windsor Ridge and The Courtyards Senior Living at Knoxville are the top-rated independent living facilities near Norris, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 15 independent living facilities near Norris, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Norris, Tennessee are Park Place of Fountain City and StoryPoint Knoxville West. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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