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The cost of independent living in Vancel Mill is about $3,092 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 90 options. Read 1421 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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Charles Seivers Tower is a lovely and convenient senior apartment located in the lovely and beautiful Clinton, Anderson County, Tennessee. Clinton is an independent city but is included in Knoxville Metropolitan Area for statistical purposes. It is a recreation minded community with parks,...
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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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What I like about Renaissance Terrace is it's relatively small, so the residents get a lot of individualized attention. It's also a non-profit, so they're driven by their mission statement as opposed to a...
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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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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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
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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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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 Knox County, Summit Towers are the famous towers in Knoxville, Tennessee and it is ready to become your new home. With amazing lifestyle amenities, this senior housing community for fifty-five and older is ready to welcome you. The neighborhood is friendly and peaceful with a gorgeous...
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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: 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.
Heritage Assisted Living is an assisted living community that provides care for seniors who are looking to live in Knoxville, TN. This community is located in a great city that provides residents and visitors with great views of natural beauty. This city offers many entertainment options,...
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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.
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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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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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Our mom has lived at Shannondale Assisted Living for about 4 years. While her mind and body have declined during her 90 years, we find peace in the fact that she is so happy everyday. The staff at...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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: 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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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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Beautiful facility with a band new exquisite wing adding 20 suites. Staff is wonderful, caring & attentive. I’ve had experience with other properties who look great in appearance and talk it up in the tour,...
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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.
Autumn Care Assisted Living Autumn Care Assisted Living is an assisted living community taking care of seniors and is nestled among the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains in Knoxville, Tennessee. Our assisted living community has beautiful outdoor patio and garden areas that give our...
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.
Beechwood Apartments is a 55 and over, low-income senior housing community located in the small city of Hyden, Leslie County, KY. The community is located close to the Middle Fork River and the Kentucky River. It is also located directly across from a hospital. The views that the river offer make...
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The community is very neat and clean. They go above and beyond to help the residence when they can. The staff is friendly and caring and they have lots of activities going on. I would recommend this...
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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: 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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Vancel Mill, TN

The average cost of senior living in Vancel Mill is $3,092 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sneedville, TN with an average of $2,129 per month.

Independent living costs in Vancel Mill, TN, vs. nearby cities

Vancel Mill, TN
$3,092/mo
$2,642/mo

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

Vancel Mill, TN
$3,092/mo
U.S. national average
$4,160/mo

Independent living costs in Vancel Mill, TN, vs. other senior living options

$3,872/mo
Independent Living
$3,092/mo

Independent living costs in Vancel Mill, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,977/mo
Studio
$4,341/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,503/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,771/mo

Senior living costs in Vancel Mill vs. state and national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Vancel Mill, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeVancel Mill, TNTennesseeU.S.
Independent Living$3,092/mo$3,785/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living$3,872/mo$4,271/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$3,872/mo$4,363/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Vancel Mill, TN:$3,092/mo
Tennessee:$3,785/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Vancel Mill, TN:$3,872/mo
Tennessee:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Vancel Mill, TN:$3,872/mo
Tennessee:$4,363/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
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Independent living costs in Vancel Mill, TN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Vancel Mill 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.

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Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Vancel Mill, TN$2,669/mo$2,547/mo+4.8%
Tennessee$2,903/mo$2,940/mo-1.3%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Vancel Mill, TN
2024 average cost:$2,669/mo
2023 average cost:$2,547/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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 Vancel Mill

Recent reviews for independent living in Vancel Mill

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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Heritage Assisted Living Fountain City Knoxville TN

5.0
Overall it has been a very positive experience for my Mom at Heritage Assisted Living Fountain City. The facility is reasonably clean and the staff is very friendly. I believe the care has and continues to be as well as could be received in any assisted living facility. The meals are provided ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and helpful staff. Several reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities, such as Viva Senior Living at Oak Ridge and Park Place of Fountain City, who go above and beyond to make residents feel welcome and ensure their needs are met.
Reasonable monthly rent cost. Some reviews highlight the affordability of certain communities, such as Mountain Brook Village Senior Living, which offers competitive pricing despite maintaining clean and well-maintained facilities.
Quality meals and dining experiences. Reviews consistently praise the food quality and variety at communities like Sherrill Hills Retirement Resort and Park Place of Fountain City, where the chef caters to individual preferences and dietary restrictions.
Engaging activities and social opportunities. Communities like Mountain Brook Village Senior Living and Holiday Echo Ridge offer diverse activities, from movies and games to social outings, keeping residents engaged and active.
Comfortable and roomy apartments. Reviews from Mountain Brook Village Senior Living and Sherrill Hills Retirement Resort note the spaciousness and comfort of their apartments, providing residents with a sense of independence and privacy.
Friendly and inclusive community atmosphere. Many reviews, including those from Park Place of Fountain City and Holiday Echo Ridge, mention the welcoming and inclusive nature of their communities, fostering social connections among residents.
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Vancel Mill independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Vancel Mill independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Vancel Mill, 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 Vancel Mill 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 Vancel Mill 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
27.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.6%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
31.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.9%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Vancel Mill 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 Vancel Mill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
29.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
30.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Vancel Mill 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 Vancel Mill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
43%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.6%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.4%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.1%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.4%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.6%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.7%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
43%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
31.6%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.5%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43%
46.4%
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Park Place of Fountain City, Knoxville Landing and Windsor Ridge are the top-rated independent living facilities near Vancel Mill, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 90 independent living facilities near Vancel Mill, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Vancel Mill, Tennessee are Park Place of Fountain City and StoryPoint Knoxville West. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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