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The cost of independent living in Oak City is about $3,456 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 23 options. Read 292 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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My mom resided at Brookdale on the assisted living side for over five years and then in memory care for close to two years. My mom recently passed and the care and compassion the staff showed to her and my...
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.
Something for EveryoneWith custom care plans, beautiful accommodations, a fun-filled events calendar and a care team on campus 24 hours a day, seven days a week to make sure your every need is met, our assisted living and memory care community gives you all the freedom and independence you crave....
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We had to move our MIL to memory care with hospice care. Prior to that the assisted living staff dis a great job in checking on her, referring her to the ER as needed, and communicated regularly. Even better...
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.
Trinity Hills of Knoxville provides you with the very best in achieving an independent lifestyle through a warm and friendly community. Situated in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains in East Knoxville, Tennessee. Our community offers assisted living and memory care. We’re located within...
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Every one is so nice from staff to residents. When we saw the place we were in love and knew it was the right place for us. They don't have meals or a lot of activities but that's fine with us. Grounds and...
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.
Mountain Brook Village is a charming independent senior living community settled on 14 acres along the Little Pigeon River in Sevierville, Tennessee. We are a family-owned business of 20 years with helpful, friendly staff who live on site. We aim to offer an affordable and comfortable retirement...
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The Executive Director, [name removed] is great. Also the PT staff, [name removed] and [name removed]. The nursing staff, especially [name removed], are positive, helpful, and patient. My mom is in memory...
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.
Nestled on a picturesque country ridge in northeast Knoxville, Tennessee, The Pointe at Lifespring offers our residents and their families the utmost in vibrant and comfortable living. Our neighborhood offers you or your loved ones a beautiful blend of privacy, safety, security and community to...
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37 reviews
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The facility is beautiful, rooms look like nice hotel suites with pretty bed linens, pillows, upholstered comfortable chair, dresser, tv, and coffee bar. Staff is friendly and nurses station is visible in a...
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.
Life at South High Senior Living starts with a vibrant, welcoming and warm environment that is coupled with excepLife at South High Senior Living starts with a vibrant, welcoming and warm environment that is coupled with exceptional, personalized and supportive care here in South Knoxville,...
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Overall it's good. Just a few things needs improving. More sweeping, faster response when she pushes the button, better food, but no serious complaints overall.
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.
This newly renovated senior living community offers Independent and Assisted Living options within 6 spaciously designed Villas for apartment-style living. At South Knoxville Senior Living, we redefine senior living. Our apartment-style Villas liberate residents from the burdens and expenses of...
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First and foremost I want to thank the Best Staff ever for taking care of my Mom till she took her last breath. If you’re looking for a place where your family member will be taken care of and loved on this...
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.
At Heritage Assisted Living in Knoxville Tennessee we pride ourselves in maintaining a charming outdoor common area and gardens where you and your visitors are encouraged to enjoy the very best of the four seasons here in beautiful Eastern Tennessee. Our well-kept campus is convenient to both...
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We chose Oakwood Senior Living because out of all of the facilities we saw, we were the most impressed with this facility. It is an old school that was converted into an assisted living facility. They charge...
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.
Oakwood Senior Living located in Knoxville, Tennessee provides seniors with the memory care that they need in a great location. This assisted living community offers seniors a great place to call home. Knoxville offers much to do and see. Guests of our residents will enjoy spending time at the...
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Freedom Senior Living is 5 stars all the way around, the staff members treat the residents like family, they genuinely care about each and everyone of them. They go above and beyond to make them feel...
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.
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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.
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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.
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: 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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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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Oak City, TN

The average cost of senior living in Oak City is $3,456 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Blaine, TN with an average of $2,952 per month.

Independent living costs in Oak City, TN, vs. nearby cities

Oak City, TN
$3,456/mo

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

Oak City, TN
$3,456/mo
U.S. national average
$4,211/mo

Independent living costs in Oak City, TN, vs. other senior living options

$3,988/mo
Independent Living
$3,456/mo

Independent living costs in Oak City, TN, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,200/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,348/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,595/mo

Senior living costs in Oak City 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: Oak City, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOak City, TNTennesseeU.S.
Independent Living$3,456/mo$3,799/mo$4,211/mo
Assisted Living$3,941/mo$4,327/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$3,988/mo$4,422/mo$5,013/mo
Independent Living
Oak City, TN:$3,456/mo
Tennessee:$3,799/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
Assisted Living
Oak City, TN:$3,941/mo
Tennessee:$4,327/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Memory Care
Oak City, TN:$3,988/mo
Tennessee:$4,422/mo
U.S.:$5,013/mo
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Independent living costs in Oak City, TN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Oak City 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
Oak City, TN$1,736/mo$1,181/mo+47.0%
Tennessee$2,960/mo$2,895/mo+2.2%
National$3,168/mo$3,033/mo+4.5%
Oak City, TN
2024 average cost:$1,736/mo
2023 average cost:$1,181/mo
Percent change:+47.0%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$2,960/mo
2023 average cost:$2,895/mo
Percent change:+2.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,168/mo
2023 average cost:$3,033/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
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What families are saying about independent living in Oak City

Recent reviews for independent living in Oak City

Charter Senior Living of Jefferson City

5.0
My loved one lives here and it's wonderful! So much better and more affordable than his last facility. The people here are wonderful. The nurses are so kind and helpful. They have a lot of activities and the residents are interactive. The staff encourages them to be. The memory care unit is a ...
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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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Oak City independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Oak City independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Oak City, 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 Oak City 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 Oak City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Oak City, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.3%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.2%
34.8%
No sugar
No sugar
41.2%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.2%
33.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.5%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Oak City 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 Oak City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Oak City, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.2%
36.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.3%
43.8%
Room service
Room service
35.3%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.6%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Oak City 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 Oak City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
47.1%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.4%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.4%
33.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.2%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.9%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.9%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.9%
43.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.2%
38.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.2%
42.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.9%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
52.9%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
41.2%
33.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.8%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.9%
46.8%
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Brookdale Sevierville, Trinity Hills of Knoxville and Mountain Brook Village Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Oak City, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 23 independent living facilities near Oak City, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Oak City, Tennessee are Brookdale Sevierville and StoryPoint Knoxville West. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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