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10 Best Independent Living Communities in White County, TN

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The cost of independent living in White County is about $3,046 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 37 options. Read 143 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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Photo of Fairfield Glade Assisted Living
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I liked the fact that it was "cozy". If one is expecting one of the really nice resort- like places, this isn't for them. However if they want some place where you get to know everyone there then this fits...
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.
Fairfield Glade Assisted Living Fairfield Glade Assisted Living is located in a peaceful neighborhood in the city of Crossville, TN. This assisted living community provides its residents with the opportunity to check out all that Crossville has to offer. Those who are visiting residents of this...
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I will update give a 4 A place for mom was wonderful and so helpful. Bellwood was nice, has several times when my moms room a board was raised to up to [fee removed] on top of the choices benefit . Although...
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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They were kind and responsive to questions, and had good attitudes. They could improve by a little more attentiveness to new residents who are having problems adjusting. Our mother fell getting out of bed...
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.
Located in Crossville (a suburb of Knoxville), Tennessee, Dominion Senior Living community provides specialized memory care for residents with memory loss, dementia, or Alzheimer's disease. Our Woodlawn Road location in Cumberland County is close enough to State Route 127 that friends and family...
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The Pavilion is a nice and clean facility with friendly personnel. They took real good care of my loved one and were friendly to her. They were always checking on her to make sure she was okay.
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.
The Carthage Pavilion Assisted Living opened our community in September of 2015. Our staff have a combined of 25 plus years in senior living experience. We are locally owned and operated. We are conveniently located only 6 miles from I-40 East in-between Lebanon and Cookeville, TN. Our property...
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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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I would recommend you go visit and it's a good place for your loved one. The community and staff are inviting. They keep the residents busy, and sometimes my loved one leaves me to go do activities during...
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.
When you visit Riverview Terrace, you'll find a warm, friendly community where folks can thrive and connect. It's a place full of friendly local faces where you and your loved one will feel right at home, whether that's in our inviting community spaces or homey studio apartments and 1-bedroom...
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The staff is very willing to help you with whatever you need. I would recommend Small Town Senior Living to others looking for retirement living.
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.
We are an Independent Living Community with 58 apartments located in Dayton, TN. When you choose Small Town Senior Living, it will start feeling a lot like taking an extended vacation. Here, you can sit back and relax knowing that everything you need will be taken care of. The property has been...
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My daddy resided at Autumn Oaks on two different occasions. He was loved dearly and cared for in such a nice way. Even with the restrictions of COVID the staff made every effort to keep things flowing as...
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.
When the demands of living in your home require more than you’re willing and able to give on your own, you’ll find a welcome home here at Autumn Oaks.Autumn Oaks has been serving seniors and their families in the Manchester area since 1999. Our residents enjoy peace of mind knowing that our...
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Just ask questions an make sure u are clear on what u want an need. Atmosphere an homey feeling and staff, stuck out over other places.
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.
You want the best for your loved one and so do we. That's why we make your loved one our top priority. We provide a home-like atmosphere and offer a vibrant social calendar. Our team of committed professionals is devoted to keeping your loved one engaged and maximizing the health and well-being...
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Photo of Stonecrest Assisted Living Facility
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It is a good place with very good people. It's just very expensive for anyone on a limited income. I wished they would have had more opportunities to get out or get supplies. However, I was very thankful to...
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.
Photo of Small Town Senior Living and The Courtyard
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Everyone is really nice , I just like a stricter schedule. Like bath day, cleaning day and hair cut day on the same day every week not just when they have time. Just like everywhere else they have people...
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.
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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Photo of Memory Assisted Living At Uplands Village
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.
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: 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.
Photo of Uplands Retirement Village
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: 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, 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.
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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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.
McMinnville Boarding Home for the Elderly is an assisted living community offering modern, beautiful property with ample onsite amenities to our senior residents in McMinnville, Tennessee. We're also only a few minutes away from Dottie West Park, various restaurants, and numerous local amenities,...
Photo of The Webb House Retirement Center
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.
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, 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.
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: 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.

Cost of independent living in White County, TN

The average cost of senior living in White County is $3,046 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Livingston, TN with an average of $1,893 per month.

Independent living costs in White County, TN, vs. nearby counties

White County, TN
$3,046/mo
$2,539/mo
$2,539/mo

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

White County, TN
$3,046/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in White County, TN, vs. other senior living options

$3,628/mo
Independent Living
$3,046/mo

Independent living costs in White County, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,898/mo
Studio
$4,232/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,176/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,138/mo

Senior living costs in White County 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: White County, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWhite County, TNTennesseeU.S.
Independent Living$3,046/mo$3,781/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$3,628/mo$4,267/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$3,628/mo$4,358/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
White County, TN:$3,046/mo
Tennessee:$3,781/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
White County, TN:$3,628/mo
Tennessee:$4,267/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
White County, TN:$3,628/mo
Tennessee:$4,358/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in White County

Recent reviews for independent living in White County

Small Town Senior Living and The Courtyard in Dayton, TN

5.0
The staff is very caring and check on residents during the day. The apartment is very practical, but simple. It was easy for one person to live comfortably and safely. Would recommend to others in need of assistance with independent lifestyle.

Fairfield Glade Assisted Living in Crossville, TN

4.1
If a friend asked me I'd say it's a lovely, very homey community with friendly residents and staff. As far as additional comments, I'd say that being a smaller facility makes it more closely knit. Everyone knows everyone and the staff is very caring. As a smaller facility, they are able to ...
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Cedar Hills Senior Living in Cookeville, TN

5.0
When we had my loved one living here it worked out well, for her. We did not experience problems.

White County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in White County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in White County, 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 White County 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 White County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
White County, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20.6%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
20.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.9%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in White County 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 White County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
White County, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
8.8%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.8%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in White County 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 White County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
White County, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
20.6%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
5.9%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.7%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29.4%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
26.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
32.4%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.8%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.8%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
20.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
5.9%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.9%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.5%
46.4%
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Fairfield Glade Assisted Living, Bellwood Assisted Living and Dominion Senior Living Crossville are the top-rated independent living facilities near White County, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
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