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The cost of independent living in Stella is about $3,837 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 6 options. Read 222 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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The Lodge is very clean and friendly. The staff helped my family with moving things into the room and helped momma meet other ladies that resided there. The food looked delicious and everyone was smiling 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.
At Limestone Lodge, we provide a combination of traditional assisted living and specialty care assisted living for individuals in the beginning stages of memory loss and those with end stages of Alzheimer's disease. Our home-like environment allows residents with similar challenges and needs to...
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9.9
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5 star
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Food is excellent. Staff are friendly, kind and go above and beyond to take care of their residence and work with the residence caretakers. Various fun activities are provided for residence daily with...
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.
Welcome to Limestone Manor Assisted Living, a place for seniors to take part, a place to belong. We offer the personal attention and home-like environment your loved one deserves. Conveniently located off Highway 31, our assisted living community has 24 private apartments, spacious family-style...
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26 reviews
9.2
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15%
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The staff has been great. I have not seen a single negative thing from the staff. They have always been patient, gentle, attentive, and very competent. My mom doesn't participate in the activities so I can't...
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.
Because home is so important to all of us, the Cottage not only has wonderful cozy common areas where new and old friends can enjoy being together, but it offers different sizes and styles of room, and service programs tailored to perfectly suit the needs of each resident. Whether your loved one...
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8.0
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12 reviews
8.0
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My mom lived there for a handful of months. She had an issue with overpowering air fresheners that aggravated her COPD and that was never resolved. During her stay the facility also lost their cook and the...
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.
Imagine living life in Athens at The Goldton at Athens, an upbeat and vibrant Alabama retirement community. We are close to all the places you may need or wish to visit, such as supermarkets, parks, worship venues, doctors' offices, and local restaurants. When you join our community as an...
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The community of people, my dad has made a friend and that makes me happy. I would recommend them, but I will say, just like most community environments it's important that a family member makes sure that...
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.
    Historical, Assisted Living at it's best!  The Hewitt House where all your dreams of a relaxing, comfortable retirement lifestyle can come true.  Built in 1830 the Hewitt House has been home to many people through the years.       Since 1983 we...
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 Stella, TN

The average cost of senior living in Stella is $3,837 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Elkton, TN with an average of $3,564 per month.

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

Stella, TN
$3,837/mo
$3,564/mo

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

Stella, TN
$3,837/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

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

$3,912/mo
Independent Living
$3,837/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,290/mo
Studio
$3,933/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,745/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,695/mo

Senior living costs in Stella 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: Stella, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeStella, TNTennesseeU.S.
Independent Living$3,837/mo$3,781/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$3,912/mo$4,267/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$3,912/mo$4,358/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Stella, TN:$3,837/mo
Tennessee:$3,781/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Stella, TN:$3,912/mo
Tennessee:$4,267/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Stella, TN:$3,912/mo
Tennessee:$4,358/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Stella

Recent reviews for independent living in Stella

Country Cottage - Lawrenceburg

4.9
In addition to being a beautiful place, the staff is awesome, so caring, kind and gentle, geniunely invested in providing the best for their charges. Mom is very happy and well attended. Thanks to Wendy and her team!

Limestone Lodge in Athens, AL

5.0
I really like the small environment that the Lodge offers. The residents seem very happy and catered to. The staff is very friendly and outgoing. The Lodge was clean and smelled good as well. Overall I am thrilled that my Great Aunt is there.

Limestone Manor in Athens, AL

5.0
Very friendly and caring staff . Always going above & beyond to make sure residents feel like they are at home and comfortable. Facility is very well managed and clean . Appreciate all the staff for what they do here at the manor.

Stella independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Stella independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Stella, 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 Stella 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 Stella partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Stella, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
66.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
66.7%
30.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Stella 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 Stella communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Stella, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Stella 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 Stella offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Stella, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
83.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
83.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
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
33.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Limestone Lodge, Limestone Manor and Country Cottage - Lawrenceburg are the top-rated independent living facilities near Stella, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 6 independent living facilities near Stella, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Stella, Tennessee are Limestone Lodge and Limestone Manor. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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