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The cost of independent living in Tellico Plains is about $3,617 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 123 options. Read 1603 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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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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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
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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: 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.
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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: 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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Cost of independent living in Tellico Plains, TN

The average cost of senior living in Tellico Plains is $3,617 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lenoir City, TN with an average of $3,437 per month.

Independent living costs in Tellico Plains, TN, vs. nearby cities

Tellico Plains, TN
$3,617/mo
$3,683/mo

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

Tellico Plains, TN
$3,617/mo
U.S. national average
$4,162/mo

Independent living costs in Tellico Plains, TN, vs. other senior living options

$4,041/mo
Independent Living
$3,617/mo

Independent living costs in Tellico Plains, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,149/mo
Studio
$4,384/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,838/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,449/mo

Senior living costs in Tellico Plains 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: Tellico Plains, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeTellico Plains, TNTennesseeU.S.
Independent Living$3,617/mo$3,789/mo$4,162/mo
Assisted Living$3,730/mo$4,273/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$4,041/mo$4,365/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living
Tellico Plains, TN:$3,617/mo
Tennessee:$3,789/mo
U.S.:$4,162/mo
Assisted Living
Tellico Plains, TN:$3,730/mo
Tennessee:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Tellico Plains, TN:$4,041/mo
Tennessee:$4,365/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
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Independent living costs in Tellico Plains, TN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Tellico Plains 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
Tellico Plains, TN$2,828/mo$2,726/mo+3.7%
Tennessee$2,903/mo$2,940/mo-1.3%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Tellico Plains, TN
2024 average cost:$2,828/mo
2023 average cost:$2,726/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$2,903/mo
2023 average cost:$2,940/mo
Percent change:-1.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Tellico Plains

Recent reviews for independent living in Tellico Plains

River Oaks Place - Loudon

5.0
I've enjoyed all the times I've been here.

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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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.

Tellico Plains independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Tellico Plains independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Tellico Plains, 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 Tellico Plains 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 Tellico Plains partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Tellico Plains, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
32.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.2%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Tellico Plains 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 Tellico Plains communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Tellico Plains, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
32.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Tellico Plains 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 Tellico Plains offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Tellico Plains, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
45.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.1%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.6%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.7%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
34.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.1%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.4%
46.4%
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