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The cost of independent living in Slick Rock is about $3,996 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 8 options. Read 174 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 Groves at Oak Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care
99 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.2
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79 reviews
9.2
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79 reviews
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My loved one made steady improvement during a stay at The Grove of Oak Ridge. With the help of physical therapy, he was able to return home after a short stay.
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 The Groves at Oak RidgeIf you’re ready to spend each day doing what you want and leave housekeeping, laundry and daily chores to someone else, then you’ve come to the right place. At The Groves at Oak Ridge, we offer assisted living and memory care. You can live a life of leisure and...
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Photo of Viva Senior Living at Oak Ridge
1313 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.9
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39 reviews
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Considering NUMEROUS factors & ratings / personally talking with staff members ( very pleasant staff ) / admin organization / and privately talking with individuals that are residents--- / cleanliness/...
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.
Viva Senior Living at Oak Ridge is located in Oak Ridge, TN, just a short drive from Knoxville, acity known for its large arts community, dozens of festivals, and rich historical sites. We’re also 65 milesfrom Gatlinburg, the gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains. We’ll take care of the...
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33 Floor plans available
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Yes I would recommend. They need more outdoor time just strong outside world be so beneficial. This place along with most right now is very short staffed and work their employees to much with had resulted...
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.
Alexander Guest House is an assisted living community in Oak Ridge, Anderson County, Tennessee that's specifically designed for senior adults. It's located a few minutes away from Knoxville, a town that exhibits calmness with many retired persons being attracted to the affordable and active...
Photo of The Glen at Oak Ridge
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Overall the caregivers are kind and compassionate. Evening/night shifts are often more rushed - caregivers having many patients to shower for example. Nurses are excellent and have responded to [name...
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.
The Glen at Oak Ridge offers assisted living, and memory care in a country club setting. The Glen at Oak Ridge is just outside of Knoxville, making it an ideal place to enjoy the peaceful suburbs while having access to the outdoor activities and cultural attractions of the city. With stately...
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The staff truly care about the residents and they answer concerns quickly. Each resident is unique and they try to acknowledge issues with empathy and understanding. They have fun activities for the...
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: 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.
Photo of The Flats of Norris
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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.
“Elegant Senior Living” is more than just a phrase; at The Flats of Norris it is a concept to a way of life that intertwines with every part of daily life for our residents, their families, and our staff. Elegant Senior Living is a process that enhances the physical, social, mental, and...
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Cost of independent living in Slick Rock, TN

The average cost of senior living in Slick Rock is $3,996 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Allardt, TN with an average of $3,085 per month.

Independent living costs in Slick Rock, TN, vs. nearby cities

Slick Rock, TN
$3,996/mo
$3,242/mo

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

Slick Rock, TN
$3,996/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Slick Rock, TN, vs. other senior living options

$4,004/mo
Independent Living
$3,996/mo

Independent living costs in Slick Rock, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,825/mo
Studio
$3,844/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,001/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,250/mo

Senior living costs in Slick Rock 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: Slick Rock, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSlick Rock, TNTennesseeU.S.
Independent Living$3,996/mo$3,781/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$4,004/mo$4,267/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,004/mo$4,358/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Slick Rock, TN:$3,996/mo
Tennessee:$3,781/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Slick Rock, TN:$4,004/mo
Tennessee:$4,267/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Slick Rock, TN:$4,004/mo
Tennessee:$4,358/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Slick Rock, TN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Slick Rock 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
Slick Rock, TN$3,167/mo$2,842/mo+11.4%
Tennessee$2,951/mo$2,842/mo+3.9%
National$3,158/mo$3,004/mo+5.1%
Slick Rock, TN
2024 average cost:$3,167/mo
2023 average cost:$2,842/mo
Percent change:+11.4%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$2,951/mo
2023 average cost:$2,842/mo
Percent change:+3.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,158/mo
2023 average cost:$3,004/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
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What families are saying about independent living in Slick Rock

Recent reviews for independent living in Slick Rock

Viva Senior Living at Oak Ridge

4.7
Staff is extremely friendly and helpful. For those who do not drive they have transportation, free of charge to grocery stores, medical appointments ETC. I would recommend Commonwealth at Oak Ridge to others.

The Groves at Oak Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care

4.0
Visit, tour rooms, talk to staff, visit dining room. I would definitely recommend The Groves. Staff are friendly and very caring.

The Glen at Oak Ridge

4.9
I would recommend the community to others for their loved ones. The community seem to care about the residents as an individual and not just a monetary figure. One of the staff members worked with us and went above and beyond to get my loved one into the community and worked with hospice well. ...
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Slick Rock independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Slick Rock independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Slick Rock, 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 Slick Rock 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 Slick Rock 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
50%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Slick Rock 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 Slick Rock communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Slick Rock, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Slick Rock 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 Slick Rock offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Slick Rock, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.5%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.5%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.4%
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