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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Pennington Chapel, TN

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The cost of independent living in Pennington Chapel is about $3,632 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 22 options. Read 261 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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All a 5. We are so happy with Trinity Hills of Knoxville. What we like the most about the community is cleanliness of the facility and of all 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.
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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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
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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.
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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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
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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.
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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I would recommend it. It's a great facility. The employees love my father despite him being a difficult resident. They have really gotten to know him and treat him like family truly. I walk in the door and...
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.
Built on a hilltop with the Great Smokey Mountains, Cherokee Lake and Douglas Lake as a scenic backdrop, TerraBella Morristown is the perfect choice for you or your loved one who appreciates both the small-town hospitality and the beauty our area is known for. Minutes from historic downtown...
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I took my loved one here from another facility and it is a very good place. The workers are great and the place is very clean. I would highly recommend Charter.
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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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
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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.
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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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
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.
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...
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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
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: 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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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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While my mother was here everything was actually excellent. I was very pleased with the staff, the nurses, and the food services. Since we had a specific budget this facility didn’t have a base fee then...
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.
Situated on 9 beautiful acres of land in the heart of downtown, Regency Retirement Village offers all the warmth of small town living with access to all Morristown has to offer. The lovely community offers Independent Living and Assisted Living apartments, as well as The Renaissance...
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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.
“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...

Cost of independent living in Pennington Chapel, TN

The average cost of senior living in Pennington Chapel is $3,632 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cumberland Gap, TN with an average of $2,597 per month.

Independent living costs in Pennington Chapel, TN, vs. nearby cities

Pennington Chapel, TN
$3,632/mo
$3,477/mo

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

Pennington Chapel, TN
$3,632/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Pennington Chapel, TN, vs. other senior living options

$3,796/mo
Independent Living
$3,632/mo

Independent living costs in Pennington Chapel, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,155/mo
Studio
$4,538/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,810/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,830/mo

Senior living costs in Pennington Chapel 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: Pennington Chapel, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typePennington Chapel, TNTennesseeU.S.
Independent Living$3,632/mo$3,781/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$3,796/mo$4,267/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$3,796/mo$4,358/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Pennington Chapel, TN:$3,632/mo
Tennessee:$3,781/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Pennington Chapel, TN:$3,796/mo
Tennessee:$4,267/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Pennington Chapel, TN:$3,796/mo
Tennessee:$4,358/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Pennington Chapel, TN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Pennington Chapel 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
Pennington Chapel, 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%
Pennington Chapel, 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 Pennington Chapel

Recent reviews for independent living in Pennington Chapel

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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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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Morning Pointe of Powell

3.9
The facilities are beautiful and the activities provided for the residents are top notch. The facility is always clean; however, there is to be weekly cleaning of the resident's apartments which include the bathroom, dusting, and vacuuming, unfortunately I have only experienced the floor being ...
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Pennington Chapel independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pennington Chapel independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pennington Chapel, 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 Pennington Chapel 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 Pennington Chapel 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
37.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.8%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Pennington Chapel 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 Pennington Chapel communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pennington Chapel, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pennington Chapel 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 Pennington Chapel offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.8%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
31.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.3%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.8%
46.4%
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