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The average monthly cost of Independent Living in Tennessee is $3,063, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Tom Town area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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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.
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, 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.
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
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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
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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: 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.
UNDER CONSTRUCTION, AVAILABLE 5/1/2020. These are 12+ month leases, and age restricted at 55 years of age or greater. If you're a very active senior who is...* Just looking for a place for a year, while you explore Western North Carolina while you shop for a house?* Seeking to downsize, simplify...
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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.
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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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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.
Watauga Square ApartmentWatauga Square Apartment is a senior apartment complex located in Johnson City, Tennessee in Washington, Carter, and Sullivan counties. Johnson City is a town that loves adventure and as such offers a wide variety of outdoor recreational opportunities. From well-maintained...
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Provides: Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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.

Cost of independent living in Tom Town, TN

The average cost of senior living in Tennessee is $3,063 per month as compared to $3,520 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Tennessee vs. national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
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Community typeTennesseeU.S.Cost difference
Independent Living$3,063/mo$3,520/mo13.0% below national median
Assisted Living$5,215/mo$5,830/mo10.5% below national median
Memory Care$5,992/mo$6,999/mo14.4% below national median
Independent Living
Tennessee:$3,063/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:13.0% below national median
Assisted Living
Tennessee:$5,215/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:10.5% below national median
Memory Care
Tennessee:$5,992/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:14.4% below national median
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What families are saying about independent living in Tom Town

Recent reviews for independent living in Tom Town

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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Marjorie McCune Memorial Center in Black Mountain, NC

4.0
My brother did not have a good experience in his stay at this community. They had him in one room when he moved in and then they changed his room the next day. When I inquired as to why they said they try to have them with a roommate they are compatible with. When they moved him into the new ...
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Freedom Senior Living in Sevierville, TN

5.0
My loved one adjusted very well. The community has been very well. The community as a whole has been good and is enjoyed by my loved one. The communication has been great, they are responsive to email and phone calls. The food smells and looks good the times I visit.

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Engaging and varied activity offerings. Residents at various communities express appreciation for the diverse and plentiful activities available to them. At Harmony at Reynolds Mountain, residents enjoy a wide array of activities, including book groups, movie nights, exercise classes, and more. At Harmony at Reynolds Mountain, Sun ...
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Friendly and helpful staff members. Several reviews mention the warm and welcoming nature of staff members at different communities. At Heritage Hills Senior Living, the staff is described as wonderful and the overall atmosphere is very peaceful and friendly. Residents of Abundant Christian Living Community note that the main ...
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Beautifully maintained grounds and facilities. The appearance of the communities is a common theme among positive reviews. At Mountain Brook Village Senior Living, Mountain Brook Village is described as beautiful and well maintained. Residents of Brookdale Hendersonville East appreciate the cleanliness and upkeep of Brookdale Hendersonvi ...
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Accessible location with convenient services. Many reviews mention the convenience of their community's location, including proximity to medical facilities and easy access to amenities. At Harmony at Reynolds Mountain, residents appreciate the availability of a weekly mystery ride around the county, taking them to various errands and appo ...
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Affordable pricing and value for money. Several reviews mention that the communities offer good value for the cost. At Abundant Christian Living Community, residents chose Abundant Christian Living Community due to the total services they offered for the price. At Heritage Hills Senior Living, Heritage Hills is considered a lovely ...
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Excellent food and dining experiences. The culinary offerings are a significant factor for many residents. At Harmony at Reynolds Mountain, the food is described as good, while at Brookdale Hendersonville East, the food is generally praised, but some residents note that it can be cold or not as advertised. At Mountain Brook Vill ...
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Tom Town independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Tom Town independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Tom Town, 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 Tom Town 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 Tom Town partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Tom Town, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.6%
21.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.7%
35.6%
No sugar
No sugar
25.6%
31.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.4%
34.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.2%
11.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Tom Town 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 Tom Town communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Tom Town, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.6%
37.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.8%
44.7%
Room service
Room service
26.7%
38%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.4%
17.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Tom Town 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 Tom Town offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Tom Town, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.1%
29.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
34%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.8%
50%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.4%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.8%
39.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.8%
42.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.4%
48.2%
Live performances
Live performances
35.6%
47.9%
Dances
Dances
23.3%
34.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.8%
40.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.4%
47.5%
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