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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Fordtown, TN

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The cost of independent living in Fordtown is about $3,390 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 110 options. Read 1626 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: 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 Trustwell Living of West Knoxville
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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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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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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My Dad was 87 years old when he moved into the Darby House after my Mom passed away. He loved living there. He found the staff very friendly and helpful and enjoyed having some independence, although he...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Darby House is located in Jefferson City, Tennessee - a lovely community centered around the scenic campus of Carson-Newman College. Situated near the center of town with its shopping malls, supermarkets, churches and its access to Carson-Newman Campus; Darby House is especially convenient for...
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We chose Signature Lifestyles because of the location as well as the value for the money. The room sizes here are really good, she just moved up a size from the studio. They have been good with communication...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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
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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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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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Absolutely wonderful! All staff is loving, caring and giving! Great place to work – visit – live! Great home for “community living” I love it here!!
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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Freedom Senior Living is 5 stars all the way around, the staff members treat the residents like family, they genuinely care about each and everyone of them. They go above and beyond to make them feel...
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.
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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.
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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: 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.
Photo of Shannondale of Maryville
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.
Shannondale of Maryville opened in March of 2002. We are a Membership Based Community offering Continuing Care to our residents. Our 34-acre campus offers 66 Independent Living Homes & Villas and 89 Retirement Center Apartments -Though each of our facilities is unique in character they are...
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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.
Photo of Loudon Garden 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.
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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: 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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This was a wonderful place for my dad. He loved it. I a. So grateful to the people there. They took very good care of him. This place was a blessing to us. So sad it is not available to others.
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.
Prestige Assisted Living has 72 facilities located in the states of Alaska, Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Nevada and Washington. We are highly known for our high values of respect, integrity, commitment, and trust. We offers services for independent care, assistant living,...
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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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This place is amazing!! There is probably a lot of fancier facilities but the staff here make up for that. They treat every resident like they are family. Its like one big famiky here, I've only been here a...
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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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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While my mother was here everything was actually excellent. I was very pleased with the staff, the nurses, and the food services. Since we had a specific budget this facility didn’t have a base fee then...
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.
Situated on 9 beautiful acres of land in the heart of downtown, Regency Retirement Village offers all the warmth of small town living with access to all Morristown has to offer. The lovely community offers Independent Living and Assisted Living apartments, as well as The Renaissance...
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 Fordtown, TN

The average cost of senior living in Fordtown is $3,390 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cumberland Gap, TN with an average of $2,466 per month.

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

Fordtown, TN
$3,390/mo
$3,386/mo

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

Fordtown, TN
$3,390/mo
U.S. national average
$4,107/mo

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

$3,845/mo
Independent Living
$3,390/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,963/mo
Studio
$4,398/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,764/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,097/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Fordtown over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Fordtown

Recent reviews for independent living in Fordtown

River Oaks Place - Loudon

5.0
I've enjoyed all the times I've been here.

The Pointe at Lifespring in Knoxville, TN

5.0
The Pointe has been a wonderful place for my parents! The staff don't turn over often and are very kind and loving with the residents. They truly care and keep us informed of anything going on. [name removed] (front desk) is wonderful. [name removed] (director) also great. [name removed] (PT) ...
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Charter Senior Living of Jefferson City

5.0
My loved one lives here and it's wonderful! So much better and more affordable than his last facility. The people here are wonderful. The nurses are so kind and helpful. They have a lot of activities and the residents are interactive. The staff encourages them to be. The memory care unit is a ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and helpful staff. Several reviews from communities Viva Senior Living at Oak Ridge, Park Place of Fountain City, and Mountain Brook Village Senior Living praise the kindness and attentiveness of their community's staff. Staff members go above and beyond to ensure residents feel at home, particularly in the ...
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Varied activity offerings. Communities like Park Place of Fountain City, Mountain Brook Village Senior Living, and Holiday Echo Ridge provide residents with ample opportunities for social engagement through activities tailored to their interests. These include games, crafts, movies, and more.
Clean and well-maintained facilities. Reviews for communities such as Mountain Brook Village Senior Living, Park Place of Fountain City, and Sherrill Hills Retirement Resort highlight the importance of clean and updated living spaces. Residents appreciate the attention to detail in their apartments and the overall upkeep of th ...
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Access to transportation and medical services. Many communities, including Viva Senior Living at Oak Ridge, Park Place of Fountain City, and Sherrill Hills Retirement Resort, provide reliable transportation to medical appointments and grocery stores, ensuring residents have easy access to essential services.
Plentiful and delicious meals. Food quality is a significant factor in resident satisfaction, as evident in reviews for communities Viva Senior Living at Oak Ridge, Park Place of Fountain City, and Mountain Brook Village Senior Living. Residents look forward to each meal, appreciating the variety and taste.
Supportive and caring community atmosphere. Several reviews for communities Park Place of Fountain City, Mountain Brook Village Senior Living, and Sherrill Hills Retirement Resort highlight the essential role of the community in providing emotional support for residents, creating a warm and welcoming environment where every resident ...
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Fordtown independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fordtown independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fordtown, 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 Fordtown 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 Fordtown 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
32%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
36%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13%
9.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Fordtown 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 Fordtown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
29%
36.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36%
43.7%
Room service
Room service
33%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fordtown 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 Fordtown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
44%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35%
32.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51%
48%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56%
54.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
46%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
36%
32.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44%
46.5%
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Sycamore Trace, Park Place of Fountain City and The Pointe at Lifespring are the top-rated independent living facilities near Fordtown, Tennessee. See full list of communities.

There are 110 independent living facilities near Fordtown, Tennessee. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Fordtown, Tennessee are Sycamore Trace, Park Place of Fountain City and StoryPoint Knoxville West. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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