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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Little Barren, TN

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The cost of independent living in Little Barren is about $3,637 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 13 options. Read 140 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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Back in April we started looking for a place for my Mom. She had been living on her own almost three years after my Dad passed away. Some health issues made us realize that living alone wasn’t the best...
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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The Executive Director, [name removed] is great. Also the PT staff, [name removed] and [name removed]. The nursing staff, especially [name removed], are positive, helpful, and patient. My mom is in memory...
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 on a picturesque country ridge in northeast Knoxville, Tennessee, The Pointe at Lifespring offers our residents and their families the utmost in vibrant and comfortable living. Our neighborhood offers you or your loved ones a beautiful blend of privacy, safety, security and community to...
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I took my loved one here from another facility and it is a very good place. The workers are great and the place is very clean. I would highly recommend Charter.
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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Our family absolutely loves the Meadow View Senior Living Community, the staff who helped move our loved one is and help transition we have been able to get to know them on a personal level. Our loved ones...
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.
Home away from home...that's what residents will find at Meadow View Senior Living Community. In the heart of beautiful East Tennessee, our facility will provide a first class worry-free lifestyle for our residents, along with a caring, supportive staff. Residents will be free to choose to...
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What a warm and welcoming community. Smells good walking in and residents are happy and the managers are extremely professional and friendly. Great communication and always something holding on. Wellington...
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.
Wellington Manor Knoxville is located in northern Knox County. An inviting, homespun community, much like the surrounding countryside, Wellington Manor Knoxville is home to warm hearts and panoramic views of Black Oak Ridge. We offer accommodations for those who may require assistance in their...
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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, 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.
“Elegant Senior Living” is more than just a phrase; at The Flats of Norris it is a concept to a way of life that intertwines with every part of daily life for our residents, their families, and our staff. Elegant Senior Living is a process that enhances the physical, social, mental, and...
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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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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
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.
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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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.
Parkview is an independent living community designed to meet the needs of a wide range of seniors. Our states of the art communications system along with other personal services help residents maintain their independence and dignity much longer. We are located in historic Fountain City in a...

Cost of independent living in Little Barren, TN

The average cost of senior living in Little Barren is $3,637 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sneedville, TN with an average of $2,090 per month.

Independent living costs in Little Barren, TN, vs. nearby cities

Little Barren, TN
$3,637/mo

Independent living costs in Little Barren, TN, vs. state and national averages

Little Barren, TN
$3,637/mo
U.S. national average
$4,158/mo

Independent living costs in Little Barren, TN, vs. other senior living options

$3,933/mo
Independent Living
$3,637/mo

Independent living costs in Little Barren, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,358/mo
Studio
$4,639/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,682/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,081/mo

Senior living costs in Little Barren 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: Little Barren, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLittle Barren, TNTennesseeU.S.
Independent Living$3,637/mo$3,777/mo$4,158/mo
Assisted Living$3,933/mo$4,262/mo$4,710/mo
Memory Care$3,933/mo$4,354/mo$4,943/mo
Independent Living
Little Barren, TN:$3,637/mo
Tennessee:$3,777/mo
U.S.:$4,158/mo
Assisted Living
Little Barren, TN:$3,933/mo
Tennessee:$4,262/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Memory Care
Little Barren, TN:$3,933/mo
Tennessee:$4,354/mo
U.S.:$4,943/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Little Barren

Recent reviews for independent living in Little Barren

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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The Pointe at Lifespring Senior Living in Knoxville, TN

5.0
We love The Pointe! Every staff member is kind and so helpful. They truly love the residents. It starts at the top with [name removed]who is always out and about demonstrating her kind heart. Nursing staff are awesome ([name removed] is my favorite) and care staff are just so wonderful. My ...
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Park Place of Fountain City in Knoxville, TN

5.0
Park Place is very welcoming and kind; they have given my mother a new lease on life. The residents are all friendly and there's a lot to do activity wise for them. My mother has made a suggestion for an activity and they are willing to look into either getting her to said activity or bringing ...
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Little Barren independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Little Barren independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Little Barren, 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 Little Barren 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 Little Barren 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
36.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.5%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
45.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.5%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.2%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Little Barren 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 Little Barren communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Little Barren, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.4%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
36.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Little Barren 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 Little Barren offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Little Barren, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
54.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
72.7%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.5%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.4%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.4%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
54.5%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
27.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.3%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.5%
46.4%
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There are 13 independent living facilities near Little Barren, Tennessee. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Little Barren, Tennessee is Park Place of Fountain City. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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