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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Bitter End, TN

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The cost of independent living in Bitter End is about $4,105 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 14 options. Read 67 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 Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City
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Mom continually tells us how good the staff is to her. Always asking her if there is anything she needs. We would highly recommend them to anyone looking.
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.
Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City is an assisted living and secure memory care community located on the south side of Johnson City, Tennessee. Christian Assisted Living consists of 18 secure memory care apartments and 51 assisted living apartments. Each apartment is ground level with a...
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I cannot say enough good things about Townview. Everyone was so nice and welcoming right from the beginning. My mom has made so many friends and really enjoys all the activities. I wish we would have known...
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.
TownView Senior Living is an independent living community located in downtown Johnson City, at the foothills of the Appalachia Mountains. We are conveniently located within walking distance to parks, shops, restaurants, churches, farmers markets and festivals. We offer spacious apartments in a...
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Photo of Princeton Transitional Care and Assisted Living
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Other than the food, we have been incredibly pleased with everything. My favorite part is the staff. They are friendly and responsive. They have been very helpful through all of the ups and down. The...
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.
Princeton Transitional Care provides a new home for skilled-nursing care and adds 60 assisted living apartments, 47 short-term skilled-nursing and rehab private suites. This state-of-the-art community features a streetscape with a chapel and theatre, library and media center, Blue Ridge market,...
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Photo of The Courtyards Senior Living at Johnson City
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I liked the place and the staff, they were very good to my husband. The place was clean and the staff was so friendly, they all loved my husband, they had a lot of activities that kept him busy. They also...
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.
The Courtyards Senior Living at Johnson City offer senior living at its very best. Located in picturesque Johnson City Tennessee, The Courtyards Senior Living at Johnson City is a great place to call home when your loved one can no longer live on his or her own. You can rest assured that your...
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I was searching with no luck and when I called[name removed] she said yes immediately. It was in ten minutes of where I live. I feel my loved one got adequate care. He can care for all his personal needs....
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.
The Heritage of Sugar Mountain is an assisted living community situated in the beautiful mountains of Newland, North Carolina. Not only do we provide our residents with a warm, caring environment, but we also have spectacular views of Sugar Mountain. Our safe, caring and nurturing environment is...
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They had a good staff of doctors, nurses, mental health care, etc. providers that came to the facility on a regular basis. Personal needs were taken care of - hygiene, clothes, room.
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 The Courtyards at Johnson City - The Orchards
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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.
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: Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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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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.
Watauga Square ApartmentWatauga Square Apartment is a senior apartment complex located in Johnson City, Tennessee in Washington, Carter, and Sullivan counties. Johnson City is a town that loves adventure and as such offers a wide variety of outdoor recreational opportunities. From well-maintained...
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Photo of The Courtyards at Johnson City - The Meadows
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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.
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Tennessee, The Courtyards at Johnson City Lakeside 2 is that retirement home in the mountains that lots of people have waited for their whole life. This assisted living community offers safety and security in a mountain setting. A place where peace and...
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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 Sunnycrest Apartments
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.

Cost of independent living in Bitter End, TN

The average cost of senior living in Bitter End is $4,105 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Farmer Mill, TN with an average of $3,828 per month.

Independent living costs in Bitter End, TN, vs. nearby cities

Bitter End, TN
$4,105/mo
$4,417/mo

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

Bitter End, TN
$4,105/mo
U.S. national average
$4,160/mo

Independent living costs in Bitter End, TN, vs. other senior living options

$4,589/mo
Independent Living
$4,105/mo

Independent living costs in Bitter End, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,789/mo
Studio
$4,085/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,658/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,300/mo

Senior living costs in Bitter End 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: Bitter End, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBitter End, TNTennesseeU.S.
Independent Living$4,105/mo$3,780/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living$4,589/mo$4,266/mo$4,712/mo
Memory Care$4,589/mo$4,358/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Bitter End, TN:$4,105/mo
Tennessee:$3,780/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Bitter End, TN:$4,589/mo
Tennessee:$4,266/mo
U.S.:$4,712/mo
Memory Care
Bitter End, TN:$4,589/mo
Tennessee:$4,358/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Bitter End, TN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Bitter End 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
Bitter End, TN$2,824/mo$2,000/mo+41.2%
Tennessee$2,587/mo$2,488/mo+4.0%
National$2,786/mo$2,742/mo+1.6%
Bitter End, TN
2024 average cost:$2,824/mo
2023 average cost:$2,000/mo
Percent change:+41.2%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$2,587/mo
2023 average cost:$2,488/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
National
2024 average cost:$2,786/mo
2023 average cost:$2,742/mo
Percent change:+1.6%
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What families are saying about independent living in Bitter End

Recent reviews for independent living in Bitter End

Princeton Transitional Care and Assisted Living in Johnson City, TN

4.0
I would recommend it. Of the facilities in our area, this one is the best value for the money. I picked it because it is a clean, updated facility, all on one level. They have suites with doors open to a courtyard. The staff is friendly and helpful. They allow residents to have meals in their ...
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Brookdale Johnson City

5.0
Our mother lived at Brookdale Johnson City for 3 years until her passing in June, 2024. The staff provided caring support as her needs increased, and she was treated like family by her caregivers. We appreciated the open lines of communication we had with the Executive Director, nursing staff, ...
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Dominion Senior Living of Johnson City

5.0
The staff members are very friendly and overall we are very pleased. We would absolutely recommend Dominion Senior Living to other families based on the experience we have had so far

Bitter End independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bitter End independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bitter End, 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 Bitter End 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 Bitter End 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
15.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.8%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
38.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.4%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.1%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Bitter End 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 Bitter End communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bitter End, TNNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.8%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
30.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.4%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bitter End 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 Bitter End offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
46.2%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.5%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.5%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.2%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.5%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.2%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.8%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.5%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.8%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
38.5%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
15.4%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.7%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.8%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City, Townview Johnson City and Princeton Transitional Care and Assisted Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Bitter End, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 14 independent living facilities near Bitter End, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Bitter End, Tennessee is American House Johnson City. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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