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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Rather, TN

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The cost of independent living in Rather is about $3,771 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 123 options. Read 1796 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.
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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
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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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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.
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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.
Wesley Highland Place Is a small assisted living facility. Each room opens up to the common area where the residents receive their meals and socialize. The facility has a home like atmosphere making it a warm and inviting place to live. Wesley Highland Place offers an intimate community with...
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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.
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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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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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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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.
Photo of Westminster Village
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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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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Affordable Senior Care is working really well. We are really pleased with the staff and everything that's going on. The nurse checks her. They are giving her baths. The food looks real good. The staff is...
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.
Affordable Senior Care is an assisted living and memory care community that hosts senior residents in the city of Southaven, DeSoto County, Mississippi. There are many artistic structures ideal for a perfect visit during an afternoon stroll in the city. This region has excellent weather...
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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, 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.
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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 the musical capital of the country, Memphis Towers in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee is a low income senior housing community. Monthly rent is based on income for the 296 one-room apartments, allowing all senior applicants a chance to live as independently as they physically can....
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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.
Metro Community Care Homes Assisted living is good living at Metro Care Homes in Memphis Tennessee. We are conveniently located in the heart of bustling Memphis where the best in dining, shopping and culture can be shared by you and your friends and family. Our beautiful grounds offer ample...
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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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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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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.
Cades Center Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in Jackson, Tennessee. Our modern location sits in a private, park-like setting and provides you with a home-like feel. You'll find that our location is perfectly suited for those who want to be near medical facilities,...
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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.
When you have made the decision that assisted living is the best choice for you or someone you love, you'll find a welcome home at Southern Oaks. All the help you need is right here, but you may not notice it right away. That's part of the charm. We believe in being felt more than being seen, and...
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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 Rather, TN

The average cost of senior living in Rather is $3,771 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hornsby, TN with an average of $2,663 per month.

Independent living costs in Rather, TN, vs. nearby cities

Rather, TN
$3,771/mo
$3,934/mo
$4,810/mo

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

Rather, TN
$3,771/mo
U.S. national average
$4,211/mo

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

$4,702/mo
Independent Living
$3,771/mo

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

Studio
$3,326/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,714/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,780/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,840/mo

Senior living costs in Rather 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: Rather, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRather, TNTennesseeU.S.
Independent Living$3,771/mo$3,799/mo$4,211/mo
Assisted Living$4,378/mo$4,328/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$4,702/mo$4,422/mo$5,014/mo
Independent Living
Rather, TN:$3,771/mo
Tennessee:$3,799/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
Assisted Living
Rather, TN:$4,378/mo
Tennessee:$4,328/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Memory Care
Rather, TN:$4,702/mo
Tennessee:$4,422/mo
U.S.:$5,014/mo
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Independent living costs in Rather, TN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Rather 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.
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Rather, TN$3,462/mo$3,693/mo-6.3%
Tennessee$2,908/mo$2,960/mo-1.8%
National$3,259/mo$3,168/mo+2.9%
Rather, TN
2024 average cost:$3,462/mo
2023 average cost:$3,693/mo
Percent change:-6.3%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$2,908/mo
2023 average cost:$2,960/mo
Percent change:-1.8%
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2024 average cost:$3,259/mo
2023 average cost:$3,168/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Rather

Recent reviews for independent living in Rather

Magnolia Place New Albany

4.6
The staff at Magnolia Place was outstanding! The compassion, friendliness, and level of care they provided my sister was out of this world! Simply incredible. Sadly, my sister passed away...Through all of that, too, the help and care the staff gave us was such a tremendous blessing. There are no ...
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Cordova

5.0
Shelby Gardens might not be the newest, fanciest assisted living facility, but it does have the best staff. In fact, they just won a bunch of awards! The staff really care for my mom and look out for her best interests - and she’s not always the easiest to get along with. Shelby Gardens has ...
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The Village at Germantown a CCRC

4.8
I was happy with the care that my husband received here at this community. It is very clean and taken care of. The staff was very attentive and friendly. He was pleased with the variety of meals. They did offer activities for him to participate. I would highly recommend the care and value here ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Welcoming and friendly staff and residents. Numerous reviews mention the warm and friendly nature of the staff and residents at StoryPoint Collierville. Residents and their families express appreciation for the kindness and attentiveness of the community's personnel, making new friends and feeling at home.
Variety of activities. Many reviews highlight the diverse range of activities offered at StoryPoint Collierville, catering to various interests and encouraging socialization. Activities include games, movie nights, singing, gardening classes, and museum outings.
Clean and attractive facilities. Throughout the reviews, the cleanliness and attractiveness of the facilities at StoryPoint Collierville stand out. Residents praise the well-maintained common areas, including the dining room and recreational spaces, as well as their own private apartments.
Helpful and accommodating staff. Several reviews note the willingness of staff at StoryPoint Collierville to go above and beyond in accommodating residents' needs. Stories of quick problem-solving and individualized care demonstrate the community's commitment to its residents.
Delicious and accommodating meals. A common theme in the reviews for StoryPoint Collierville is the quality and variety of meals offered. The chef caters to individual preferences and dietary restrictions, ensuring that residents enjoy their dining experiences.
Sense of community and belonging. Numerous reviews mention the strong sense of community and belonging felt at StoryPoint Collierville, with residents praising the welcoming atmosphere and friendships formed among residents and staff.
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Rather independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rather independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rather, 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 Rather 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 Rather 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
27.5%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.7%
34.8%
No sugar
No sugar
33.9%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.3%
33.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Rather 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 Rather communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rather, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19.3%
36.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.9%
43.8%
Room service
Room service
27.5%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rather 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 Rather offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rather, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
37.6%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.8%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.4%
33.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.1%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.8%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.5%
43.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.3%
38.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.4%
42.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
39.4%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
28.4%
33.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.9%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.5%
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StoryPoint Collierville, Robinwood Retirement Resort and StoryPoint Germantown are the top-rated independent living facilities near Rather, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 123 independent living facilities near Rather, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Rather, Tennessee are StoryPoint Collierville, Robinwood Retirement Resort and StoryPoint Germantown. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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