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The cost of independent living in Stinking Creek is about $3,368 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 94 options. Read 1541 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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My Dad was 87 years old when he moved into the Darby House after my Mom passed away. He loved living there. He found the staff very friendly and helpful and enjoyed having some independence, although he...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Darby House is located in Jefferson City, Tennessee - a lovely community centered around the scenic campus of Carson-Newman College. Situated near the center of town with its shopping malls, supermarkets, churches and its access to Carson-Newman Campus; Darby House is especially convenient for...
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We chose Signature Lifestyles because of the location as well as the value for the money. The room sizes here are really good, she just moved up a size from the studio. They have been good with communication...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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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.
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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.
Located in the Monticello Community Center in Monticello, Minnesota, you will find the Monticello Senior Center. It is a community focal point that provides services that cater to older adults and their families. The center offers a multitude of programs to area residents. We strive to provide a...
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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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Absolutely wonderful! All staff is loving, caring and giving! Great place to work – visit – live! Great home for “community living” I love it here!!
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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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: 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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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: 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.
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Cost of independent living in Stinking Creek, TN

The average cost of senior living in Stinking Creek is $3,368 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cumberland Gap, TN with an average of $2,606 per month.

Independent living costs in Stinking Creek, TN, vs. nearby cities

Stinking Creek, TN
$3,368/mo
$3,314/mo

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

Stinking Creek, TN
$3,368/mo
U.S. national average
$4,211/mo

Independent living costs in Stinking Creek, TN, vs. other senior living options

$3,927/mo
Independent Living
$3,368/mo

Independent living costs in Stinking Creek, TN, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,709/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,316/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,006/mo

Senior living costs in Stinking Creek 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: Stinking Creek, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeStinking Creek, TNTennesseeU.S.
Independent Living$3,368/mo$3,799/mo$4,211/mo
Assisted Living$3,897/mo$4,328/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$3,927/mo$4,422/mo$5,014/mo
Independent Living
Stinking Creek, TN:$3,368/mo
Tennessee:$3,799/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
Assisted Living
Stinking Creek, TN:$3,897/mo
Tennessee:$4,328/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Memory Care
Stinking Creek, TN:$3,927/mo
Tennessee:$4,422/mo
U.S.:$5,014/mo
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Independent living costs in Stinking Creek, TN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Stinking Creek 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Stinking Creek, TN$2,818/mo$2,663/mo+5.8%
Tennessee$2,908/mo$2,960/mo-1.8%
National$3,259/mo$3,168/mo+2.9%
Stinking Creek, TN
2024 average cost:$2,818/mo
2023 average cost:$2,663/mo
Percent change:+5.8%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$2,908/mo
2023 average cost:$2,960/mo
Percent change:-1.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,259/mo
2023 average cost:$3,168/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Stinking Creek

Recent reviews for independent living in Stinking Creek

Bluegrass Senior Living in Somerset, KY

5.0
We love it. My loved one is happy here, and has more friends now than before. The staff are wonderful to work with, friendly, helpful, and accommodating with the family and residents. The staff are willing to assist my loved one with their food choices.

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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Knoxville High Independent Living

4.7
The place is very clean, and very very beautiful. Everybody here is very nice. Once person after another takes care of each other. The people are very caring and make newcomers feel welcome. It's a great place to live. They have security guards, which makes me feel very safe. We have ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and accommodating staff. Several reviews from Park Place of Fountain City, Viva Senior Living at Oak Ridge, and Park Place of West Knoxville communities mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff towards residents, offering assistance and making them feel at home. Staff members go the extra mile to get to ...
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Variety of activities for socializing. Activities are a crucial aspect of many senior living communities. At Park Place of Fountain City, Sherrill Hills Retirement Resort, and Holiday Echo Ridge, residents have access to a wide range of activities, including bingo, movies, crafts, shuffleboard, and more, fostering social connec ...
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Delicious meals and dining experiences. Food is an essential component of daily life in senior living communities. Many reviews from Park Place of Fountain City, Sherrill Hills Retirement Resort, and Holiday Echo Ridge highlight the importance of satisfying meals. Chefs cater to individual preferences and dietary restrictions, e ...
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Properly maintained facilities and cleanliness. Cleanliness and maintenance are key considerations for seniors in living communities. Reviews from Holiday Echo Ridge, Park Place of West Knoxville, and Park Place of Fountain City praise the care taken to keep facilities, including apartments and common areas, clean and well-maintained.
Flexible transportation services. Transportation is essential to many residents in senior living communities, enabling them to access essential services. Reviews from Viva Senior Living at Oak Ridge, Park Place of Fountain City, and Park Place of West Knoxville suggest that transportation services are reliable and responsi ...
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Communication between residents and staff. Clear and effective communication is vital for maintaining positive relationships between residents and staff in senior living communities. Reviews from Park Place of Fountain City, Sherrill Hills Retirement Resort, and Holiday Echo Ridge mention that staff members keep residents and their ...
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Stinking Creek independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Stinking Creek independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Stinking Creek, 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 Stinking Creek 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 Stinking Creek 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
25.9%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.8%
34.8%
No sugar
No sugar
30.6%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.1%
33.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.4%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Stinking Creek 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 Stinking Creek communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
31.8%
36.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.5%
43.8%
Room service
Room service
31.8%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.5%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Stinking Creek 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 Stinking Creek offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
41.2%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.6%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.9%
33.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.2%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.5%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.9%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
43.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.1%
38.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.8%
42.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
42.4%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
35.3%
33.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.8%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.5%
46.8%
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Sycamore Trace, Park Place of Fountain City and Highlands Square are the top-rated independent living facilities near Stinking Creek, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 94 independent living facilities near Stinking Creek, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Stinking Creek, Tennessee are Sycamore Trace, Highlands Square and StoryPoint Knoxville West. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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