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The cost of independent living in Shooks Gap is about $3,257 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 12 options. Read 121 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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We are very happy with South High Senior Living! Staff is great and the facility is very clean and comfortable. The food could be better.
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.
Life at South High Senior Living starts with a vibrant, welcoming and warm environment that is coupled with excepLife at South High Senior Living starts with a vibrant, welcoming and warm environment that is coupled with exceptional, personalized and supportive care here in South Knoxville,...
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This is a smaller facility, with villas of about 14 individuals per villa, which provides for quicker friendships. My wife and I came here after being in a 300 person facility and we are very happy here.
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.
This newly renovated senior living community offers Independent and Assisted Living options within 6 spaciously designed Villas for apartment-style living. At South Knoxville Senior Living, we redefine senior living. Our apartment-style Villas liberate residents from the burdens and expenses of...
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Good experience. Small facility. Kind and caring staff. My Family member was able to be discharged after properly therapeutic on meds. Home with assistance for now.
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Knoxville West! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we strive to make...
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Everyone at park Place was so welcoming. They were helpful on the move in. The place is clean and homey. There are tons of things going on.. games, exercise, outside activities and activities for all ages.
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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My mother is currently a resident at Trinity Hills of Knoxville and she loves being there. The facility is very family like. The staff is excellent. The place is spotless and it is very friendly. I would...
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.
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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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: 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: 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....
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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
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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Cost of independent living in Shooks Gap, TN

The average cost of senior living in Shooks Gap is $3,257 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Blaine, TN with an average of $2,834 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Shooks Gap, TN vs. nearby cities

Shooks Gap, TN
$3,257/mo
$3,454/mo
$3,410/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Shooks Gap, TN vs. the state and national average

Shooks Gap, TN
$3,257/mo
U.S. national average
$4,149/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Shooks Gap vs. other types of senior living

$3,799/mo
Independent Living
$3,257/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Shooks Gap, TN by room type

Semi-Private
$3,400/mo
Studio
$4,380/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,575/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,995/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Shooks Gap over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Shooks Gap

Recent reviews for independent living in Shooks Gap

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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The Pinnacle On Schaeffer in Knoxville, TN

5.0
This was an excellent place for my loved one. My loved one was not able to stay long due to having to go to back to the hospital. We had a limited experience but why he was there he liked the community. The staff were very caring and took care of all needs.

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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Shooks Gap independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shooks Gap independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shooks Gap, 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 Shooks Gap 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 Shooks Gap partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shooks Gap, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
32.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Shooks Gap 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 Shooks Gap communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shooks Gap, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
50%
36%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
16.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shooks Gap 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 Shooks Gap offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shooks Gap, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
62.5%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.5%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.5%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
62.5%
42%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
62.5%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.5%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
62.5%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.5%
45.7%
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StoryPoint Knoxville West, Park Place of Fountain City and Trinity Hills of Knoxville are the top-rated independent living facilities near Shooks Gap, Tennessee. See full list of communities.

There are 12 independent living facilities near Shooks Gap, Tennessee. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Shooks Gap, Tennessee is StoryPoint Knoxville West. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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