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The cost of independent living in Sewanee is about $3,258 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 87 options. Read 951 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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Our loved one has not been there long, but our family is having a much better experience at Regency. Everything is going great so far, we were upfront with them about our loved ones health issues, and they...
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.
Regency Retirement Village is a part of the city of Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama and provides residents with an assisted living community that is prepared to offer them the memory care that they need. This community is a great place to call home. Huntsville has much to offer to its guests...
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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.
At The Apartments at Russel Erskine, we combine the splendor and hospitality of the old grand hotels with the modern conveniences you have grown to expect in an apartment community. Originally built in the early 1930's as Huntsville's premiere downtown hotel, the Russel Erskine building has been...
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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.
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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Cost of independent living in Sewanee, TN

The average cost of senior living in Sewanee is $3,258 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Hope, TN with an average of $2,728 per month.

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

Sewanee, TN
$3,258/mo
$3,240/mo
$3,381/mo

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

Sewanee, TN
$3,258/mo
U.S. national average
$4,160/mo

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

$3,787/mo
Independent Living
$3,258/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,026/mo
Studio
$4,214/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,727/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,867/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,200/mo

Senior living costs in Sewanee 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: Sewanee, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSewanee, TNTennesseeU.S.
Independent Living$3,258/mo$3,785/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living$3,758/mo$4,271/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$3,787/mo$4,363/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Sewanee, TN:$3,258/mo
Tennessee:$3,785/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Sewanee, TN:$3,758/mo
Tennessee:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Sewanee, TN:$3,787/mo
Tennessee:$4,363/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
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Independent living costs in Sewanee, TN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Sewanee 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.

Sewanee, TNTN stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Sewanee, TN

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Sewanee 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
Sewanee, TN$2,589/mo$2,793/mo-7.3%
Tennessee$2,903/mo$2,940/mo-1.3%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Sewanee, TN
2024 average cost:$2,589/mo
2023 average cost:$2,793/mo
Percent change:-7.3%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$2,903/mo
2023 average cost:$2,940/mo
Percent change:-1.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Sewanee

Recent reviews for independent living in Sewanee

Morning Pointe of Chattanooga at Shallowford

5.0
I absolutely love it and my Dad seems to like it. I love the staff and they have been great for my Dad. He has adjusted extremely well. He feels like this is his home. He is really happy with the food there.

Rosewood Manor in Scottsboro, AL

5.0
They have an activity room with puzzles and things like that but then they also had entertainment come in as well it seemed like every day. For the price it is a very nice facility. Everyone knows each other and watches out for each other. Any residents who wanted to help with cooking or ...
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Ascension Living Alexian Village - Tennessee (Assisted Living) in Signal Mountain, TN

5.0
I was extremely pleased with Ascension. The establishment, as well as the patients, were always very clean. I never detected any smells or odors -- and I have a keen sense of smell! They were communicative, helpful, and caring from my first visit until my Mom's death. My mom suffered from ...
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Sewanee independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sewanee independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sewanee, 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 Sewanee 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 Sewanee partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sewanee, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
28.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.2%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Sewanee 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 Sewanee communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sewanee, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.9%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sewanee 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 Sewanee offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sewanee, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
37%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.9%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.5%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.4%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
38.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
19.8%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.3%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Gardens of Hazel Green, StoryPoint Chattanooga and Brookdale Hixson are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sewanee, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 87 independent living facilities near Sewanee, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Sewanee, Tennessee are Gardens of Hazel Green and StoryPoint Chattanooga. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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