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The cost of independent living in Bluff City is about $4,145 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 14 options. Read 109 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 Brookdale Bristol
1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.9
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28 reviews
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The facility is wonderful. Be sure to communicate with the nursing staff. They are very knowledgeable and responsive. The socialization programs are very good and keep the residents involved. The therapy...
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.
Customized Care PlansMoving into an independent and assisted living community may not be a simple decision, but when you meet our friendly team here in Bristol, Virginia, you may find yourself quickly falling in love with the idea. Nestled on a scenic hill overlooking the city, you can admire...
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1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.8
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9.8
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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...
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.
Home Comfort, Community ConvenienceWhether are you just beginning to look for a community or you’ve already visited several, we think you will find that our charming assisted living and memory care community in Johnson City, Tennessee stands out from the rest. As soon as you set foot through the...
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9.3
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28 reviews
9.3
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28 reviews
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My ex- husband ( father of my children) is living at American House. He is so unbelievably happy. I am beyond grateful that my kids aren’t worried about their father now that he is living at American...
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.
Providing Assisted Living and Memory Care to the Johnson City area.
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9.0
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9.0
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We are using American House Bristol for Memory Care for our loved one, so activities are not that important. The facility is under staffed, especially on the MC side. House keeping on the assisted living...
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.
Providing Assisted Living and Memory Care to the Bristol area.
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Photo of Princeton Transitional Care and Assisted Living
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9.0
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9.0
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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
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.
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 at Johnson City - The Gardens
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8.6
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16 reviews
8.6
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When it comes to the meals and dining, this area needs lots of work. There needs to be healthier, fresh food...more vegetables and fruits. And better quality meats. The activities has recently...
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 at Johnson City Lakeview 1 offer senior living at its very best. Located in picturesque Johnson City Tennessee, The Courtyards 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 loved one is well cared for in...
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33 Floor plans available
8.0
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My mother is currently a resident at Everlan of Johnson City. Everything has been great for her at this facility! The staff is great. The food is good. The cleanliness and friendliness are great, as well as...
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.
Created for adults 55+ who seek to get the most out of life, Everlan fuses luxury with thoughtful design.Enjoy beautiful aesthetics and premium amenities without the upkeep. From five-star cuisine to concierge and housekeeping services, we take care of the details, so you are free to do your...
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44 Floor plans available
6.8
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6.8
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Dominion Senior Living of Bristol is a very clean, convenient facility. They seem to be short staffed as most, if not all, other LTC facilities are these days. However, the staff that is there seem to really...
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.
Dominion Senior Living is an assisted living community located in Bristol, Sullivan County, Tennessee conveniently off Volunteer Parkway and is easily accessible to counties in Tennessee and North Carolina, alike. Though we are simple to locate, our campus maintains the feel of being nestled away...
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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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I am currently a resident at Abundant Christian Living Community. The people (patients & staff) here are very nice. It's like a family here and everyone is welcome and considered part of the family. I would...
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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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, 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.
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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.
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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Bluff City, TN

The average cost of senior living in Bluff City is $4,145 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rogersville, TN with an average of $3,341 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bluff City, TN vs. nearby cities

Bluff City, TN
$4,145/mo
$4,046/mo
$4,143/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bluff City, TN vs. the state and national average

Bluff City, TN
$4,145/mo
U.S. national average
$4,000/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bluff City vs. other types of senior living

$4,604/mo
Independent Living
$4,145/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Bluff City, TN by room type

Semi-Private
$3,750/mo
Studio
$4,427/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,743/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,355/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,850/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Bluff City over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Bluff City

Recent reviews for independent living in Bluff City

Dominion Senior Living Bristol

5.0
5 on everything. What we like the most about the Dominion Senior Living Bristol community are the people. The people are fantastic their activities are great keeps my mom engaged the food is top notch they treat them with dignity and respect

Everlan of Johnson City

5.0
Everlan of Johnson City is a wonderful place. The moment you walk in, you feel a sense of relief. It is a fairly new building that is only about 2 years old. They bent over backwards to help us get my sister in law in here. She just LOVES it. She said she feels like she is on a permanent cruise ...
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Brookdale Colonial Heights in Kingsport, TN

3.6
Small, intimate and feel comfortable knowing what's going on with the facility/employees and other residents- I love the smaller and personal aspect of Brookdale in Colonial Heights. Staff was super friendly and personable. The size of the facility was perfect for our situation. Parking is ...
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Bluff City independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bluff City independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bluff City, 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 Bluff City 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 Bluff City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bluff City, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
19.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.7%
32.8%
No sugar
No sugar
35.7%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.4%
32.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.4%
7.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Bluff City 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 Bluff City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bluff City, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
35%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
41.9%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
35.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.6%
16.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bluff City 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 Bluff City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bluff City, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
43.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
27.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
31.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
53.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
41.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.7%
36.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.1%
40.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.1%
45.9%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
45.6%
Dances
Dances
35.7%
31.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
38.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
45.4%
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There are 14 independent living facilities near Bluff City, Tennessee. See the full list.

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