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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Oswego, TN
The cost of independent living in Oswego is about $3,149 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 78 options. Read 1160 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
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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....
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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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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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...
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: 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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Our mom has lived at Shannondale Assisted Living for about 4 years. While her mind and body have declined during her 90 years, we find peace in the fact that she is so happy everyday. The staff at...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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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The community is very neat and clean. They go above and beyond to help the residence when they can. The staff is friendly and caring and they have lots of activities going on. I would recommend this...
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: 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.
Located in the Monticello Community Center in Monticello, Minnesota, you will find the Monticello Senior Center. It is a community focal point that provides services that cater to older adults and their families. The center offers a multitude of programs to area residents. We strive to provide a...
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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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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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We've had a very good experience with Autumn Care, overall! The facility itself looks very nice, they do a great job of keeping it clean, and there's usually some sort of activity going on for the residents....
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.
Autumn Care Autumn Care is a family-owned assisted living community in scenic Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee. Our cozy, welcoming community is located in a quiet residential neighborhood surrounded by mature trees and lush green lawns. Knoxville offers the perfect mix of Southern hospitality,...
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: 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, 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.
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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My Dad was 87 years old when he moved into the Darby House after my Mom passed away. He loved living there. He found the staff very friendly and helpful and enjoyed having some independence, although he...
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.
Darby House is located in Jefferson City, Tennessee - a lovely community centered around the scenic campus of Carson-Newman College. Situated near the center of town with its shopping malls, supermarkets, churches and its access to Carson-Newman Campus; Darby House is especially convenient for...
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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We chose Signature Lifestyles because of the location as well as the value for the money. The room sizes here are really good, she just moved up a size from the studio. They have been good with communication...
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.
Cost of independent living in Oswego, TN
The average cost of senior living in Oswego is $3,149 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cumberland Gap, TN with an average of $2,567 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Oswego, TN vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Oswego, TN by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Oswego
Recent reviews for independent living in Oswego
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.
The Pointe at Lifespring in Knoxville, TN
5.0
The Pointe has been a wonderful place for my parents!
The staff don't turn over often and are very kind and loving with the residents. They truly care and keep us informed of anything going on.
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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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Friendly and caring staff. Several reviews highlight the kindness and attentiveness of staff members towards residents at various communities. For instance, at Viva Senior Living at Oak Ridge, the staff's friendliness and helpfulness stand out, while at Park Place of West Knoxville, the staff goes the extra mile to ge ...
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Varied activities for residents. Communities offer various activities tailored to residents' interests, such as games, crafts, movies, shuffleboard, bingo, and even physical therapy sessions. At Park Place of Fountain City, residents partake in a weekly brunch with their families, while Sherrill Hills Retirement Resorts res ...
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Delicious meals and dining experiences. Many reviews express satisfaction with the quality of meals served at their communities. At Park Place of Fountain City, residents particularly enjoy the meals and dining experience, while at Park Place of West Knoxville, the food, though acceptable, is not the highlight. At Holiday Echo Ri ...
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Quiet and comfortable living spaces. Residents often appreciate the peaceful atmosphere in their communities, as mentioned at Park Place of West Knoxville, where the community feels like a family. At Holiday Echo Ridge, residents express relief knowing that their loved ones are in quiet, comfortable living spaces.
Accessible transportation and facilities. Communities provide transportation services, such as shuttle rides to grocery stores and medical appointments. At Holiday Echo Ridge, residents enjoy having easy access to facilities. At Park Place of Fountain City, the proximity of the facility to shopping and medical services is a signific ...
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Communication and empathy from staff. Staff members' open communication and empathy towards residents is noted in several reviews. At Park Place of Fountain City, staff members care for residents like family, making important adjustments and showing genuine concern for their well-being. At Sherrill Hills Retirement Resort, the s ...
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Oswego independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Oswego independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Oswego, 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 Oswego 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 Oswego partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.8%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.2%
33.6%
No sugar
No sugar
28.2%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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32.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Oswego 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 Oswego communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
31%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.8%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
28.2%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Oswego 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 Oswego offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
42.3%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.2%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.4%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.1%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.4%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.5%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.4%
37.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.8%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
39.4%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
32.4%
32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.3%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
StoryPoint Knoxville West, Park Place of Fountain City and The Pointe at Lifespring are the top-rated independent living facilities near Oswego, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 78 independent living facilities near Oswego, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Oswego, Tennessee are StoryPoint Knoxville West and Highlands Square. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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