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The cost of independent living in Raven Branch is about $3,515 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 123 options. Read 1036 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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Photo of Family Ministries Retirement and Assisted Living
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We chose Family Ministries because we saw an ad on the TV and thought we would try it and see what was offered and it turned out to be a very good experience. They were very informative and good with...
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.
Family Ministries Retirement & Assisted Living is a beautiful, newly-renovated community giving you a fresher, cleaner atmosphere in which to thrive. Beautifully designed accommodations set the bar high for distinctive senior living at The Reed Center in Limestone, Tennessee, but it’s our...
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I would recommend it for a family style type of living. I liked it because it was small and similar to how my mom's personality is. I really like the staff
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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The overall experience, the cleanliness, the friendliness of the staff, quality of care, meals and dining and activities have all been a great experience. We would recommend this community to other families...
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.
Come and enjoy the “Freedom” ofassisted living!Located in the heart of “The ValleyBeautiful,” Governor’s Bend is a 52-suiteretirement and assisted living facility.We realize the need for quality of lifeservices in a comfortable environment.That is why we offer full service livingwhere residents...
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Well so far it is going well. We are trying to get settled in, and are feeling a bit under the weather, but we don't have any complaints so far.
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.
Fletcher Park Inn (FPI), offers seniors a 500 acre retirement haven nestled in the tranquil and pristine splendor of the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. This primely located Christian Retirement Community offers affordable, spacious apartments (700-1,000 sq. ft.), villa...
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We chose Oakwood Senior Living because out of all of the facilities we saw, we were the most impressed with this facility. It is an old school that was converted into an assisted living facility. They charge...
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.
Oakwood Senior Living located in Knoxville, Tennessee provides seniors with the memory care that they need in a great location. This assisted living community offers seniors a great place to call home. Knoxville offers much to do and see. Guests of our residents will enjoy spending time at the...
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Our loved one is settling in and acclimating to her recent move to the Franklin House. We love the location and its close proximity to our home. Franklin House is a beautiful place. It is very homey and...
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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Franklin House offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Franklin House, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when...
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This is a nice community. We like the care that my brother is getting here from the great staff. The community and well monitored. My brother is happy with the meals that are served. They do have some...
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.
Dogwood Retirement is an affordable independent living community located in Hendersonville, NC. We provide three meals a day, housekeeping and laundry service. Come by and see us and find out how your retirement can be affordable and comfortable.
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I would rate all those categories a 5. Liberty is a great place. We are very pleased with the care Mom receives there. We chose this facility because of the friendly staff, it is kept very clean and mom...
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.
We are a 28 bed home for the aged located in downtown Maryville, TN. We offer semi-private and private rooms and currently have beds available in both. We specialize in helping veterans and widows of veterans get additional benefits by working directly with local Veteran Service Officers. We have...
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My mom went from resident, through hospice at Wellington. Through the entire healthcare system including three area hospitals, and three rehab skilled nursing facilities, Wellington provided not only the...
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.
Wellington Manor Assisted Living is an exceptional assisted living and intimate-area memory care community in Newport, Tennessee. Nestled in the mountains of East Tennessee on the Pigeon River, Newport is a vibrant city with stunning scenic views, a historic downtown area and an abundance of...
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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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Photo of Wilham Ridge Assisted Living
8.5
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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.
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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.
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My parents really love it here at these senior apartments. They are really enjoying their time here. The apartment is very well maintained. The grounds look beautiful. The staff is very polite and very...
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.
The Great Laurels of Junaluska is an apartment community nestled in hte spectacular mountains of Western North Carolina.Our community features affordable one and two bedroom apartment homes. Our one bedroom apartments are reserved for persons 62 years of age or older. our two bedroom apartments...
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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.
Photo of Spicewood Cottages Elms
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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, 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
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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Raven Branch, TN

The average cost of senior living in Raven Branch is $3,515 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Blaine, TN with an average of $3,027 per month.

Independent living costs in Raven Branch, TN, vs. nearby cities

Raven Branch, TN
$3,515/mo
$3,581/mo

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

Raven Branch, TN
$3,515/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Raven Branch, TN, vs. other senior living options

$4,157/mo
Independent Living
$3,515/mo

Independent living costs in Raven Branch, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,371/mo
Studio
$4,777/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,684/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,102/mo

Senior living costs in Raven Branch 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: Raven Branch, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRaven Branch, TNTennesseeU.S.
Independent Living$3,515/mo$3,781/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$4,141/mo$4,267/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,157/mo$4,358/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Raven Branch, TN:$3,515/mo
Tennessee:$3,781/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Raven Branch, TN:$4,141/mo
Tennessee:$4,267/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Raven Branch, TN:$4,157/mo
Tennessee:$4,358/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Raven Branch, TN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Raven Branch 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
Raven Branch, TN$2,208/mo$2,036/mo+8.4%
Tennessee$2,940/mo$2,871/mo+2.4%
National$3,191/mo$3,044/mo+4.8%
Raven Branch, TN
2024 average cost:$2,208/mo
2023 average cost:$2,036/mo
Percent change:+8.4%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$2,940/mo
2023 average cost:$2,871/mo
Percent change:+2.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,191/mo
2023 average cost:$3,044/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in Raven Branch

Recent reviews for independent living in Raven Branch

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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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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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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Welcoming and friendly staff. Residents and families praise the kindness and helpfulness of the staff at various communities. For example, at Park Place of Fountain City, reviewers mention the warm greetings and inclusive atmosphere provided by staff members. At Harmony at Reynolds Mountain, a new resident was won over b ...
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Variety of activities for residents. Reviews highlight the importance of a diverse range of activities for residents' well-being. At Harmony at Reynolds Mountain, residents enjoy activities like book groups, classes, and weekly mystery rides. At Heritage Hills Senior Living, residents appreciate the availability of chef-prepare ...
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Well-maintained facilities and apartments. Families value clean and well-kept facilities and apartments, ensuring a comfortable living environment for seniors. At Mountain Brook Village Senior Living, one resident praises the overall maintenance and cleanliness of the community. At Bella Vista, another resident expresses satisfaction ...
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Active social environment. Engaging social activities foster a sense of community among residents. At Park Place of Fountain City, residents look forward to socializing and making friends. At Harmony at Reynolds Mountain, residents enjoy participating in activities together and bonding over shared interests.
Access to on-site health care services. Having access to health care services on-site allows seniors to receive the care they need while maintaining their independence. At Heritage Hills Senior Living, residents appreciate the availability of physical and occupational therapy services. At Mountain Brook Village Senior Living, the ...
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Flexible and accommodating staff. Thoughtful adjustments and accommodations by staff make a significant difference in residents' experiences. At Park Place of Fountain City, the staff went above and beyond to reduce rent for a resident during a difficult time. At Ardenwoods, staff were accommodating during the search and sel ...
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Raven Branch independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Raven Branch independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Raven Branch, 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 Raven Branch 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 Raven Branch partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Raven Branch, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.7%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
26.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.9%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Raven Branch 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 Raven Branch communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Raven Branch, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
24.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Raven Branch 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 Raven Branch offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Raven Branch, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
35.1%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.2%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.4%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.6%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.6%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.1%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.5%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.8%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.2%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
36.2%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
21.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.3%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.1%
46.4%
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