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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Huntsville, TN

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The cost of independent living in Huntsville is about $3,162 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 102 options. Read 1436 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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Huntsville Independent Living Facilities | 1436 Reviews

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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.
Cumberland Ridge Assisted Living has served the beautiful Cumberland Plateau since 1997. Located in Crossville, Tennessee – home of the Cumberland County Playhouse, numerous wineries, ten golf courses and outlet shopping; Cumberland Ridge is a quality facility for those who would like to enjoy...
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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
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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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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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What I like about Renaissance Terrace is it's relatively small, so the residents get a lot of individualized attention. It's also a non-profit, so they're driven by their mission statement as opposed to a...
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.
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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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: 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: 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.
Morningside Gardens is a senior housing community that is located in the large city of Knoxville, Knox County, TN. The community is located in a great location; in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains and along the banks of the Tennessee River. It is also nearby Morningside Park and the Dr....
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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
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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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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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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: 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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Huntsville, TN

The average cost of senior living in Huntsville is $3,162 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Byrdstown, TN with an average of $2,550 per month.

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

Huntsville, TN
$3,162/mo
$3,094/mo
$3,095/mo

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

Huntsville, TN
$3,162/mo
U.S. national average
$4,131/mo

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

$3,722/mo
Independent Living
$3,162/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,524/mo
Studio
$4,087/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,395/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,217/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Huntsville over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Huntsville

Recent reviews for independent living in Huntsville

River Oaks Place - Loudon

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

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.

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and helpful staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities. For example, at Viva Senior Living at Oak Ridge and Park Place of Fountain City, residents appreciate the staff's friendliness and assistance, especially for those who no longer drive. Some communities, ...
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Varied dining options and quality meals. Throughout the reviews, the quality of meals and dining experiences stand out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction. Communities like Sherrill Hills Retirement Resort, Park Place of Fountain City, and Park Place of West Knoxville offer a range of meal choices and prioritize ...
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Social activities to encourage engagement. Reviews mention the importance of social activities in keeping residents happy and active. Activities like games, movies, crafts, and outings, offer opportunities for residents to connect with each other at communities such as Holiday Echo Ridge, Park Place of Fountain City, and Park Place ...
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Cleanliness and upkeep of living spaces. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness of the communities, highlighting the importance of a well-maintained environment for residents. For instance, at Park Place of Fountain City, residents mention the weekly cleanings and inspections, while residents of Holiday Echo Ridge appreciate t ...
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Thoughtful accommodations for residents. Several reviews comment on the thoughtful accommodations provided by communities, such as adjusting rent when a resident is away for medical reasons, at Park Place of Fountain City and offering transportation to grocery stores and medical appointments, as mentioned at Viva Senior Living at Oa ...
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Engaging staff and inclusive community spirit. Reviews often note the positive impact of the staff's caring attitudes and commitment to making residents feel welcomed and included. For example, at Park Place of Fountain City, staff members go out of their way to ensure residents feel at home, while at Holiday Echo Ridge, residents are en ...
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Huntsville independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Huntsville independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Huntsville, 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 Huntsville 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 Huntsville 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
25.8%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
29%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.7%
9.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Huntsville 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 Huntsville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
28%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.2%
43.7%
Room service
Room service
26.9%
37.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.3%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Huntsville 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 Huntsville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
37.6%
45%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.9%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43%
48%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.7%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.4%
54.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.5%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.5%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.7%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
38.7%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
32.3%
32.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.2%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.8%
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 Huntsville, Tennessee. See full list of communities.

There are 102 independent living facilities near Huntsville, Tennessee. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Huntsville, 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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