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The cost of independent living in Westel is about $3,540 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 119 options. Read 1694 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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This is a small close knit community. Everyone here is just so nice and they treat you like family. It is warm and inviting when you walk in and it feels like home. They genuinely care about the residents at...
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.
If you agree that being active and independent are vital to a healthy and productive life, then we invite you to join our family at Cedar Hills. Located in the rolling hills of Cookeville, TN, Cedar Hills is a place where residents enjoy all the amenities of home — comfort, companionship,...
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They were excellent. We couldn't get over how friendly they were. Each of the staff actually came in to introduce themselves to us. From the nurses, to the food service people, to housekeeping, everybody...
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.
Located in the heart of Putnam County, Morningside of Cookeville has provided assisted living since 1998. We recognize that a person's optimum health and well being are the result of caring for the whole person - physically, emotionally, spiritually, intellectually and socially.  Morningside...
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We chose Oakwood Senior Living because out of all of the facilities we saw, we were the most impressed with this facility. It is an old school that was converted into an assisted living facility. They charge...
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.
Oakwood Senior Living located in Knoxville, Tennessee provides seniors with the memory care that they need in a great location. This assisted living community offers seniors a great place to call home. Knoxville offers much to do and see. Guests of our residents will enjoy spending time at the...
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I like the place every one is very nice and my aunt loves the place. I would recommend this community to others who are searching for a place.
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.
Enter the Courtyard at Deer Ridge where it is our mission to enhance the quality of life for senior adults. A family owned and operated establishment, it is our goal to provide a comfortable, beautiful and secure atmosphere with caring, personalized assistance. Situated on the 25 private acres of...
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What a warm and welcoming community. Smells good walking in and residents are happy and the managers are extremely professional and friendly. Great communication and always something holding on. Wellington...
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.
Wellington Manor Knoxville is located in northern Knox County. An inviting, homespun community, much like the surrounding countryside, Wellington Manor Knoxville is home to warm hearts and panoramic views of Black Oak Ridge. We offer accommodations for those who may require assistance in their...
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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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This place is amazing!! There is probably a lot of fancier facilities but the staff here make up for that. They treat every resident like they are family. Its like one big famiky here, I've only been here a...
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, 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.
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.
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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
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: 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.
Cumberland Ridge Assisted Living has served the beautiful Cumberland Plateau since 1997. Located in Crossville, Tennessee – home of the Cumberland County Playhouse, numerous wineries, ten golf courses and outlet shopping; Cumberland Ridge is a quality facility for those who would like to enjoy...
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This was a wonderful place for my dad. He loved it. I a. So grateful to the people there. They took very good care of him. This place was a blessing to us. So sad it is not available to others.
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.
Prestige Assisted Living has 72 facilities located in the states of Alaska, Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Nevada and Washington. We are highly known for our high values of respect, integrity, commitment, and trust. We offers services for independent care, assistant living,...
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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, 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.
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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.
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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, 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: 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: 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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The staff truly care about the residents and they answer concerns quickly. Each resident is unique and they try to acknowledge issues with empathy and understanding. They have fun activities for the...
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
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.
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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
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.
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We've had a very good experience with Autumn Care, overall! The facility itself looks very nice, they do a great job of keeping it clean, and there's usually some sort of activity going on for the residents....
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.
Autumn Care Autumn Care is a family-owned assisted living community in scenic Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee. Our cozy, welcoming community is located in a quiet residential neighborhood surrounded by mature trees and lush green lawns. Knoxville offers the perfect mix of Southern hospitality,...

Cost of independent living in Westel, TN

The average cost of senior living in Westel is $3,540 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pleasant Hill, TN with an average of $3,136 per month.

Independent living costs in Westel, TN, vs. nearby cities

Westel, TN
$3,540/mo
$3,593/mo

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

Westel, TN
$3,540/mo
U.S. national average
$4,161/mo

Independent living costs in Westel, TN, vs. other senior living options

$4,027/mo
Independent Living
$3,540/mo

Independent living costs in Westel, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,154/mo
Studio
$4,434/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,695/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,448/mo

Senior living costs in Westel 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: Westel, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWestel, TNTennesseeU.S.
Independent Living$3,540/mo$3,789/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living$3,961/mo$4,273/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$4,027/mo$4,365/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living
Westel, TN:$3,540/mo
Tennessee:$3,789/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Westel, TN:$3,961/mo
Tennessee:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Westel, TN:$4,027/mo
Tennessee:$4,365/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
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Independent living costs in Westel, TN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Westel 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
Westel, TN$2,818/mo$2,696/mo+4.5%
Tennessee$2,903/mo$2,940/mo-1.3%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Westel, TN
2024 average cost:$2,818/mo
2023 average cost:$2,696/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
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 Westel

Recent reviews for independent living in Westel

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.

Westel independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Westel independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Westel, 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 Westel 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 Westel partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Westel, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.8%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.9%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Westel 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 Westel communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Westel, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
32.1%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.4%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Westel 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 Westel offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Westel, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
44%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.2%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.7%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.5%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.6%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
44%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
33%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.9%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.8%
46.4%
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Sycamore Trace, Park Place of Fountain City and Knoxville Landing are the top-rated independent living facilities near Westel, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 119 independent living facilities near Westel, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Westel, Tennessee are Sycamore Trace, 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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