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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Wasp, TN
The cost of independent living in Wasp is about $3,944 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 18 options. Read 144 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.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Weaverville, Greeneville and Maggie Valley.
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9.6
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51 reviews
I am truly impressed with the staff as they have all been very sweet and understanding with us and my Mother. They have went above and beyond when an issue has risen or if we simply have questions. Before we...
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.
Wellington Manor Assisted Living is an exceptional assisted living and intimate-area memory care community in Newport, Tennessee. Nestled in the mountains of East Tennessee on the Pigeon River, Newport is a vibrant city with stunning scenic views, a historic downtown area and an abundance of...
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9.5
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21 reviews
My loved one was a resident at Mars Hill Manor. We loved the staff. They were very friendly and were great about taking my Mom to meals and tried to get her to go to activities. We wished we had moved her...
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.
Mars Hill Manor is a special place, unlike any other community option in WNC. Located just 15 minutes from Asheville, the town of Mars Hill offers beautiful mountain views and charm only a college town can offer. With 56 apartments, our community sets a higher standard for spacious, residential...
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8.9
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56 reviews
I liked the place and would have kept her there but she said she didn't like it. There were always activities and she did a lot of walking to stay active. I only worried about her getting enough to drink...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Welcome to Harmony at Reynolds MountainIndependent Living | Assisted Living | Secured Assisted LivingIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Asheville, North Carolina, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security,...
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8.0
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1 review
My Mom has been a resident for 2 years now and she loves it here. She loves interacting with the other residents and has several good friends here. She is a different person now than when she first came...
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.
Conveniently located off of Tusculum Boulevard on Mt. Bethel Road not far from Laughlin Hospital, Morning Pointe of Greeneville is a state-of-the-art assisted living community offering 44 spacious apartments with multiple floor plan choices. Providing Care, Preserving Dignity At Morning Pointe...
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8.0
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13 reviews
My loved one feels comfortable and safe. The staff is wonderful and caring. They are extremely helpful to my loved one. The activities and meals are well thought out. The facility is clean and welcoming.
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.
A Life Worth LivingNo one should force you to choose between quality care and independence, especially when you can savor both here at our assisted living and memory care community. As soon as you walk through the front doors, you will notice there’s something different about this place. Maybe...
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
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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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My parents really love it here at these senior apartments. They are really enjoying their time here. The apartment is very well maintained. The grounds look beautiful. The staff is very polite and very...
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.
The Great Laurels of Junaluska is an apartment community nestled in hte spectacular mountains of Western North Carolina.Our community features affordable one and two bedroom apartment homes. Our one bedroom apartments are reserved for persons 62 years of age or older. our two bedroom apartments...
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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
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.
Hominy Valley Retirement Center is an assisted living community located in the beautiful and quiet community of Candler, North Carolina. Surrounded by breath taking views, this is the perfect place for you to call home. Candler is a peaceful mountain community that lies in between Canton and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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Cost of independent living in Wasp, TN
The average cost of senior living in Wasp is $3,944 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rutledge, TN with an average of $3,017 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Wasp, TN vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Wasp
Recent reviews for independent living in Wasp
Mars Hill Manor
4.6
Mom has really enjoyed being at MarsHill Manor and the staff is very friendly. The staff that they have are great but not enough staff to care for the residents they have. Mom talks about the food and how good it is.
Harmony at Reynolds Mountain in Asheville, NC
5.0
My view was a big reason for moving to Harmony. My living room and balcony look out at the Asheville mountains. No matter the season, the view brings joy and peace. There are numerous activities. I can choose to participate in those that I enjoy, including book groups, discussions on current ...
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Wellington Manor Assisted Living in Newport, TN
5.0
Absolutely wonderful place to live! The staff are wonderful the residents are absolutely amazing I would definitely recommend this facility to anyone! The activities look so fun & the residents are always doing something fun!
Wasp independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wasp independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wasp, 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 Wasp 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 Wasp partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wasp, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.8%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.8%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
30.8%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.1%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
30.8%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Wasp 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 Wasp communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wasp, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.4%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.8%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
30.8%
36.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wasp 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 Wasp offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wasp, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
30.8%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.1%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.4%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.8%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.8%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.2%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.8%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.4%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.1%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.8%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
30.8%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
15.4%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.4%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.8%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Wellington Manor Assisted Living, Mars Hill Manor and Harmony at Reynolds Mountain are the top-rated independent living facilities near Wasp, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 18 independent living facilities near Wasp, Tennessee. See the full list.
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Independent Living in Cities Near Wasp
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