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The cost of independent living in Rarity Bay is about $3,550 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 114 options. Read 1681 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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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.
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This place is amazing!! There is probably a lot of fancier facilities but the staff here make up for that. They treat every resident like they are family. Its like one big famiky here, I've only been here a...
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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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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
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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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...
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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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: 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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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My ratings are based on the pandemic. The doors are locked as is the office. You have to make an appointment to see the staff. The only staff member is a maintenance man that we are able to talk to. The...
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.
Secure independence and relaxation for your relative in beautiful North Cleveland Towers when you need a superior senior housing in Bradley County of Cleveland, Tennessee. Picturesquely located between the ridges and rolling hills of Tennessee, on a clear morning you may be able to catch a...
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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.
Cost of independent living in Rarity Bay, TN
The average cost of senior living in Rarity Bay is $3,550 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Oliver Springs, TN with an average of $3,119 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Rarity Bay, TN vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Rarity Bay, TN vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Rarity Bay vs. other types of senior living
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What families are saying about independent living in Rarity Bay
Recent reviews for independent living in Rarity Bay
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.
[name removed] (front desk) is wonderful. [name removed] (director) also great. [name removed] (PT) ...
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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 helpful staff. Several reviews from Viva Senior Living at Oak Ridge, Park Place of Fountain City, and Small Town Senior Living mention the kindness and attentiveness of staff members towards residents. They go above and beyond to help with everyday needs and ensure a welcoming environment.
Variety of activities. Reviews for Park Place of Fountain City, The Garden Plaza at Cleveland, and Mountain Brook Village Senior Living highlight the wide range of activities offered to residents, including exercise programs, crafts, games, and social events.
Cleanliness and maintenance. The cleanliness and upkeep of the communities is a common theme in reviews from Mountain Brook Village Senior Living, Holiday Echo Ridge, and Garden Plaza Of Greenbriar Cove. Residents appreciate the well-maintained grounds and regularly cleaned living spaces.
Flexible dining options. At Viva Senior Living at Oak Ridge, Sherrill Hills Retirement Resort, and Park Place of Fountain City, residents mention the convenience of various dining options, whether it's in-room delivery or communal dining areas, to accommodate individual preferences.
Engaging social environment. Reviews from Park Place of Fountain City, Holiday Echo Ridge, and Sherrill Hills Retirement Resort emphasize the importance of a socially engaging atmosphere, with residents making friends and forming strong bonds within their communities.
Accessible transportation. Traveling to medical appointments and running errands is easier for residents of Holiday Echo Ridge, Mountain Brook Village Senior Living, and Sherrill Hills Retirement Resort, with transportation services provided by the communities.
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Rarity Bay independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rarity Bay independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rarity Bay, 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 Rarity Bay 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 Rarity Bay 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
36.3%
20.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.2%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
40.2%
30.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.2%
33.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.7%
8.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Rarity Bay 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 Rarity Bay communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
31.4%
36%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.2%
43%
Room service
Room service
36.3%
36.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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17.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rarity Bay 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 Rarity Bay offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
51%
44.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.4%
28%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.2%
32.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.9%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.7%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
42.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.2%
37.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.1%
41.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
49%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
37.3%
32.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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46%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sycamore Trace, StoryPoint Knoxville West and Park Place of Fountain City are the top-rated independent living facilities near Rarity Bay, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 114 independent living facilities near Rarity Bay, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Rarity Bay, Tennessee are Sycamore Trace and StoryPoint Knoxville West. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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