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The cost of independent living in Ayers is about $3,027 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 68 options. Read 693 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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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: 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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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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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...
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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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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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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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.
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Cost of independent living in Ayers, KY

The average cost of senior living in Ayers is $3,027 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Manchester, KY with an average of $236 per month.

Independent living costs in Ayers, KY, vs. nearby cities

Ayers, KY
$3,027/mo
$330/mo

Independent living costs in Ayers, KY, vs. state and national averages

Ayers, KY
$3,027/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Ayers, KY, vs. other senior living options

$3,861/mo
Independent Living
$3,027/mo

Independent living costs in Ayers, KY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,762/mo
Studio
$4,365/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,472/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,400/mo

Senior living costs in Ayers vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
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Column destination: Ayers, KY
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Community typeAyers, KYKentuckyU.S.
Independent Living$3,027/mo$3,292/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$3,815/mo$4,367/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$3,861/mo$4,391/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Ayers, KY:$3,027/mo
Kentucky:$3,292/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Ayers, KY:$3,815/mo
Kentucky:$4,367/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Ayers, KY:$3,861/mo
Kentucky:$4,391/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Ayers

Recent reviews for independent living in Ayers

Bluegrass Senior Living in Somerset, KY

5.0
We love it. My loved one is happy here, and has more friends now than before. The staff are wonderful to work with, friendly, helpful, and accommodating with the family and residents. The staff are willing to assist my loved one with their food choices.

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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Ayers independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ayers independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ayers, 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 Ayers 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 Ayers partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ayers, KYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.7%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
22%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.8%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Ayers 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 Ayers communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ayers, KYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
22%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.9%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ayers 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 Ayers offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ayers, KYNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.9%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.8%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.8%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.6%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.1%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.4%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.8%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
33.9%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
27.1%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.5%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.6%
46.4%
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Park Place of Fountain City, Highlands Square and Knoxville Landing are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ayers, Kentucky. See full list of communities.
There are 68 independent living facilities near Ayers, Kentucky. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Ayers, Kentucky is Park Place of Fountain City. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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