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The cost of independent living in Shore Acres is about $3,320 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 14 options. Read 111 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 The Garden Plaza at Cleveland
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88 Floor plans available
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Garden Plaza Cleveland gets a rating of five, activities and personnel are top drawer, excellent. Cleaning is great. Facility is great.. Physical Therapy and speech therapy are great. Menu is good, but not...
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.
Photo of Charter of Cleveland
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9.0
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5 on all categories. We couldn't be more pleased! The caregivers are so sweet and considerate, there are a multitude of activities (though my MIL doesn't participate in many yet), & many activities involve...
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.
Located near Interstate 75, Morningside of Cleveland is a community of neighbors, each with a lifetime of experiences to share. It is more than a place to live it is a place for living! We offer all the comforts of home combined with individualized assistance. Our Healthy Generation philosophy is...
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44 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
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The lady who runs the place by the name of Savannah is wonderful. I was able to find a very large apartment for my grandparents. Everyone is very kind there and my grandparents really like the food so far....
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.
All the Comforts of HomeIs there anything more frustrating than canceling on your friends because the sink is leaking or declining a social invitation because the laundry is piling up? When you decide to move into our assisted living community, you never have to worry about missing out on fun...
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The admin staff has been supportive and helpful. There is a good deal of turnover in nursing and kitchen staff. The food is plentiful and suits the tastes of most people. Mom's studio is just the right size...
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 Avail Senior Living. Avail's doors opened, in BEAUTIFUL Cleveland, TN, July 9th, 2021 with our Executive Director and Owner, Christopher Beckstrand. Beckstrand's passion shines through every inch of Avail and you be sure to feel it when you come to visit.Only 0.3 miles from the...
Photo of Garden Plaza  Of Greenbriar Cove
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33 Floor plans available
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The landscaping of grounds is beautiful. Staff is super. Residents interact well with each other and seem very happy there. Countless activities! Apartment sizes are very good. And they have nice porches...
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.
Garden Plaza of Greenbriar Cove sets the standard for independent living. The 17-acre campus features walking paths, four lakes and natural landscaping.Courtyards invite residents to enjoy the scenery of their home, and outdoor stone fireplaces offer a cozy setting during cool evenings.At Garden...
Photo of Small Town Senior Living
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The staff is very willing to help you with whatever you need. I would recommend Small Town Senior Living to others looking for retirement living.
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.
We are an Independent Living Community with 58 apartments located in Dayton, TN. When you choose Small Town Senior Living, it will start feeling a lot like taking an extended vacation. Here, you can sit back and relax knowing that everything you need will be taken care of. The property has been...
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Having been a part of the decision for moving my Mother from a different senior living facility I can not even begin to put enough stars in the rating I now have for Dominion. It is wonderful in every way!
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.
Dominion Senior Living is an assisted living community nestled in Hixson, a small suburb in the northern portion of Chatanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee. Our community's Northpoint Boulevard location makes is easy for loved ones to visit our residents, and the dense foilage and trees planted...
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I chose this facility for my Mother because she would be within ten minutes of my house. The staff is very nice here and they take great care of my mom. Everything is going good and they do offer a various...
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.
Conveniently located next to Hixson High School and just down the road from Northgate Mall, Morning Pointe of Hixson is a single level state-of-the-art assisted living community situated on twenty acres offering 53 spacious apartments with multiple floor plan choices. The facility also offers an...
Photo of Small Town Senior Living and The Courtyard
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Everyone is really nice , I just like a stricter schedule. Like bath day, cleaning day and hair cut day on the same day every week not just when they have time. Just like everywhere else they have people...
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.
Enter the Courtyard at Deer Ridge where it is our mission to enhance the quality of life for senior adults. A family owned and operated establishment, it is our goal to provide a comfortable, beautiful and secure atmosphere with caring, personalized assistance. Situated on the 25 private acres of...
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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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Photo of Legacy Village of Cleveland
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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Shore Acres, TN

The average cost of senior living in Shore Acres is $3,320 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dunlap, TN with an average of $2,959 per month.

Independent living costs in Shore Acres, TN, vs. nearby cities

Shore Acres, TN
$3,320/mo

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

Shore Acres, TN
$3,320/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Shore Acres, TN, vs. other senior living options

$4,134/mo
Independent Living
$3,320/mo

Independent living costs in Shore Acres, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,250/mo
Studio
$3,241/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,188/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,235/mo

Senior living costs in Shore Acres 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: Shore Acres, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShore Acres, TNTennesseeU.S.
Independent Living$3,320/mo$3,781/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$4,034/mo$4,267/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,134/mo$4,358/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Shore Acres, TN:$3,320/mo
Tennessee:$3,781/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Shore Acres, TN:$4,034/mo
Tennessee:$4,267/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Shore Acres, TN:$4,134/mo
Tennessee:$4,358/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Shore Acres

Recent reviews for independent living in Shore Acres

Small Town Senior Living and The Courtyard in Dayton, TN

5.0
The staff is very caring and check on residents during the day. The apartment is very practical, but simple. It was easy for one person to live comfortably and safely. Would recommend to others in need of assistance with independent lifestyle.

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.

Garden Plaza Of Greenbriar Cove in Ooltewah, TN

5.0
They do everything well. We picked this community, because they have large rooms, it's clean, and friendly. The offer activiites, such as; exercise, lap pool, bingo and cards, cooking, woodworking, and cross stitch.

Shore Acres independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shore Acres independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shore Acres, 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 Shore Acres 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 Shore Acres 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
46.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.8%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
53.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.7%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Shore Acres 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 Shore Acres communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shore Acres, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
46.2%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.7%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shore Acres 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 Shore Acres offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shore Acres, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
61.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
46.2%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.2%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.5%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.8%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.8%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.5%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.2%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
38.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
15.4%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.8%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.8%
46.4%
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The Garden Plaza at Cleveland, Charter of Cleveland and Brookdale Cleveland are the top-rated independent living facilities near Shore Acres, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 14 independent living facilities near Shore Acres, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Shore Acres, Tennessee is StoryPoint Chattanooga. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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