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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Okolona, TN

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The cost of independent living in Okolona is about $2,695 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 93 options.

Read 839 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Johnson City, Kingsport and Bristol.

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Provides: Assisted 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.
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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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.
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.
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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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 Okolona, TN

The average cost of senior living in Okolona is $2,695 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Unicoi, TN with an average of $2,695 per month.

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

Okolona, TN
$2,695/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$5,667/mo
Independent Living
$2,695/mo

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

Studio
$2,569/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,257/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,156/mo

Senior living costs in Okolona 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: Okolona, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOkolona, TNTennesseeU.S.
Independent Living$2,695/mo$3,063/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,932/mo$5,215/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,667/mo$5,992/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Okolona, TN:$2,695/mo
Tennessee:$3,063/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Okolona, TN:$4,932/mo
Tennessee:$5,215/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Okolona, TN:$5,667/mo
Tennessee:$5,992/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Okolona, TN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Okolona 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.

Okolona, TNTN stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Okolona, TN

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Okolona 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 average 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
Okolona, TN$2,983/mo$2,876/mo+3.7%
Tennessee$2,921/mo$2,804/mo+4.2%
National$3,276/mo$3,080/mo+6.4%
Okolona, TN
2024 average cost:$2,983/mo
2023 average cost:$2,876/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$2,921/mo
2023 average cost:$2,804/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,276/mo
2023 average cost:$3,080/mo
Percent change:+6.4%
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What families are saying about independent living in Okolona

Recent reviews for independent living in Okolona

The Blake at Kingsport

5.0
The staff is very helpful and friendly. They are very good about communicating with the family about your loved one, and you can call and ask about them any time. The move-in process is smooth, but be ready to produce documents like Medicaid info, living will, driver's license, etc. The meals ...
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Commonwealth Senior Living at Abingdon

5.0
5 on everything. Facility was exceptional in every way. Our first impression of the community is that it was sparkling clean! I actually talked to the lady that did the cleaning. She took pride in her work. Also observed other staff interaction with patients and it was always pleasant and ...
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Marjorie McCune Memorial Center in Black Mountain, NC

4.0
My brother did not have a good experience in his stay at this community. They had him in one room when he moved in and then they changed his room the next day. When I inquired as to why they said they try to have them with a roommate they are compatible with. When they moved him into the new ...
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Okolona independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Okolona independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Okolona, 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 Okolona 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 Okolona partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Okolona, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.2%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
25.8%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.5%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.8%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Okolona 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 Okolona communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Okolona, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10.8%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
25.8%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.4%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Okolona 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 Okolona offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Okolona, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.6%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.7%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.9%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.2%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.6%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.3%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
31.2%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
23.7%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.1%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.2%
47.6%
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American House Johnson City, The Courtyards Senior Living at Johnson City and Princeton Transitional Care and Assisted Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Okolona, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
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