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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Buffalo Valley, TN
The cost of independent living in Buffalo Valley is about $3,767 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 85 options. Read 1237 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.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Cookeville, Sparta and Baxter.
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Clarendale Memory Care is a very special place. The dignity and respect shown to the residents by All of the staff is heart felt. Very grateful that my husband is receiving such wonderful care and comforting...
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.
Clarendale at Indian Lake is managed by Life Care Services®, An LCS® Company. Life Care Services ranked highest in customer satisfaction in the J.D. Power 2019 Senior Living Study and achieved the highest score in all seven study factors: resident services and activities; community staff; food...
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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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Our family is having such a great experience with this community, it is completely night and day. There is no lacking when it comes to housekeeping and attention to detail - they clean our loved ones room...
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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20 reviews
They are difficult to reach after 5 pm. Lots of employee turnover. Cleanliness/ housekeeping could use improvement. Regulation of air temperature could be improved. Overall- great value for the price. 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.
The Rutherford Assisted Living, a three story facility,opened in 2001. It was designed to provide residents with a superior living experience that is sensitive to their needs.Every detail was carefully planned from the wall finishes to the lighting and carpeting.The facility offers a Formal...
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11 reviews
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.
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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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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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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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I am very pleased with the care this community has provided my mother, they have been very sensitive to her needs and have helped her adjust very nicely into her new apartment. I really enjoy the fact that...
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 Park View Meadows, 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 one bedroom...
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Carrick Glen is a wonderful place. My mother spent 22 wonderful months there. I am so thankful it was available. Gail and the staff are great and you are always made to feel welcome. Mother received...
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.
Home away from home…that’s what residents will find at Carrick Glen Senior Living. In the heart of Mt. Juliet,TN, yet situated in a bucolic setting, our assisted living facility and independent villas will provide a first class worry-free lifestyle for our residents, along with a caring,...
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The staff really cares about the patients. The patients are the staff's number one priority. The food is good and timely. The rooms sizes are good. They have different floor plans . The are really good with...
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.
A place where generations come together. Providence Place is committed to bringing people together in a loving, nurturing environment. We are committed to providing our residents the highest quality of service available and doing that with the utmost care. Our staff is specially trained to meet...
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Our parents have resided in a very nice apartment at Azelea Court Assisted Living for six months. They are very happy there which results in their five children's happiness as well. The facility is always...
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.
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 with us here at Azalea Court.Azalea Court and the Arbors at Azalea Court are located in the heart of Smyrna, TN and have been serving seniors for the past 12 years. We...
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It is unbelievably good. The personnel is excellent, the facilities are excellent. I talk to other families and residents, and everyone has shown marked improvement since coming here. The layout looked like...
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 have made the decision that assisted living is the best choice for you or someone you love, you'll find a welcome home at RiverWick. All the help you need is right here, but you may not notice it right away. That's part of the charm of RiverWick. We believe in being felt more than being...
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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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My loved one is now at The Sapphire at music city and the staff is much friendlier and so much more compassionate. Night and day difference from his last facility. He loves it. The staff is very...
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.
We are proud to be a member of the Nashville community and recognized as one of the most unique and specialized assisted living communities.We are fully licensed and a leader in the care for residents with daily living needs, impairments due to normal aging and various forms of Dementia including...
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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.
Richland Place Senior Living, LLC offers an appealing physical structure with residential architecture and interior-design features with a homelike environment. We offer studio and one bedroom apartments tastefully decorated to match your furniture. Our philosophy of care is centered on...
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I would recommend, the staff is good and always fix problems when we are having them. The community offers different activities, but my loved one enjoys doing the exercising. Their is a dining room for...
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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The food does leave much to be desired. What we like the most about The Kempton is that mom has made friends and is forced to move around with going to eat 3 times a day. We would recommend this community...
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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Staff is friendly and helpful. The environment is nice and newly renovated. They're having trouble maintaining staff especially in the kitchen and food service areas so, my dad is frustrated with that not...
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.
At Park Place Retirement Community we are concerned with the area of appropriate housing. At present, we offer apartments for persons who are still capable of independent active lifestyles as well as those who need assistance with the activities of daily living.In working with families making...
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, 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: 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.
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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: 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 Buffalo Valley, TN
The average cost of senior living in Buffalo Valley is $3,767 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Livingston, TN with an average of $1,758 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Buffalo Valley, TN vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Buffalo Valley, TN vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Buffalo Valley
Recent reviews for independent living in Buffalo Valley
Charter Senior Living of Hermitage
5.0
They are caring and very involved and my dad's care. Always accessible.
[name removed] and [name removed] were so welcoming.
I would highly recommend charter and a place for mom!!
Capstone Senior Living at Station Camp in Gallatin, TN
5.0
I would tell my friend that they take good care of your loved one. The food is really good. They give my husband two meals if he is still hungry which happens often. It is expensive but all of the memory care place are.
Bellwood Assisted Living in Lebanon, TN
4.4
My relative was a patient there for years before his passing. I saw how well he was cared for. That was the main reason we chose Bellwood.
They are wonderful about keeping family informed about patient issues and updates.
The only real negatives were that patients did not have call buttons and ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Caring and helpful staff. Several reviews highlight the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities, including Rutland Place, where residents and their families express appreciation for the warm and supportive nature of the caregivers. One review mentions that staff members go above and beyond to ass ...
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Comfortable and size-appropriate apartments. Reviews for Red Cedar Glen and Harmony at Victory Station indicate that residents are satisfied with the size and comfort of their apartments, which are described as well-designed for the elderly and free of hazards. Some reviews mention that the apartments are spacious and have a modern déc ...
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Engaging activities and social opportunities. Activities are a popular topic in many reviews, with families praising the wide range of offerings at communities like The McKendree Senior Living, Rutland Place, and The Bridge at Hickory Woods. Entertainment and social events help residents stay active and connected to their community.
Reasonable prices and affordable living costs. Reviews for communities like Red Cedar Glen, The McKendree Senior Living, and Clarendale at Indian Lake mention the affordability of living costs, including rent and additional services. Families appreciate the value they receive for the price they pay.
Amazing communication between staff and families. Clear and consistent communication between staff and families is a common theme in reviews for communities like The McKendree Senior Living, Rutland Place, and Vitality Living Hendersonville. Residents and their loved ones are kept informed about care and appointments through daily check-i ...
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Modern facilities and cleanliness. Several reviews mention the cleanliness and modernity of the facilities at various communities, such as The Bridge at Hickory Woods and Harmony at Victory Station, where residents praise the upkeep of common areas and their own private spaces.
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Buffalo Valley independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buffalo Valley independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buffalo Valley, 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 Buffalo Valley 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 Buffalo Valley 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
36.3%
19.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.3%
32.9%
No sugar
No sugar
31.3%
30.3%
Vegetarian
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Availability of select dining options in Buffalo Valley 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 Buffalo Valley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
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42%
Room service
Room service
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35.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buffalo Valley 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 Buffalo Valley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
43.8%
43.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.8%
27.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.7%
31.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
47.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.8%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.2%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.5%
41.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.3%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.8%
40.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.5%
46.1%
Live performances
Live performances
45%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
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31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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38.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Rutland Place, Vitality Living Hendersonville and The Bridge at Hickory Woods are the top-rated independent living facilities near Buffalo Valley, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
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