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The cost of independent living in Rocky Fork is about $4,133 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 8 options. Read 143 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 The Pavilion Senior Living at Smyrna
11 Photo available
66 Floor plans available
9.1
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29 reviews
9.1
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29 reviews
5 star
45%
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41%
3 star
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0%
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Primary concerns are related to poor overall nutritional value of meals, lack of regard for dietary restrictions, and phone not being manned 24/7 for timely distribution of nighttime meds that are as needed....
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 Waterford in Smyrna is an affordable assisted living and memory care community located near StoneCrest Medical Center on Cedar Grove Road in Smyrna, Tennessee. The Waterford in Smyrna is a 92 apartment community (68 assisted living, 24 memory care) with a welcoming living room with fireplace,...
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Photo of Traditions of Smyrna
1111 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
8.3
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33 reviews
8.3
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33 reviews
5 star
33%
4 star
40%
3 star
9%
2 star
6%
1 star
12%
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I highly recommend Traditions of Smyrna. It is a beautiful building with amazing staff. There is a full calendar of fun activities and the food is so yummy! The building always looks and smells great too
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.
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1616 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.4
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39 reviews
9.4
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39 reviews
5 star
64%
4 star
23%
3 star
10%
2 star
0%
1 star
3%
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The location is very convenient and [name removed] who is the driver is great. The food and food service is in serious need of help. The staff is not very well trained and the food is mediocre. The property...
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.
Located in Brentwood, Tennessee, Traditions of Mill Creek is the premier senior living community. Traditions specializes in independent living, assisted living, and memory care that allows adults to be themselves and experience a vital life at any age.
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1919 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.1
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23 reviews
9.1
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23 reviews
5 star
88%
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4%
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4%
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5 for each. My friend really enjoyed her stay there and I was very confident she was safe and being cared for. The staff treated her with lots of love and care. The facility is like living in a nice...
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.
The Bridge at Hickory Woods in Antioch, Tennessee, is the ideal assisted living option for active seniors looking for a resort-style community to call home.Located just outside Nashville, Antioch offers hometown friendliness with the attractions of a large city just minutes away.Residents of The...
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Photo of Azalea Court and The Arbors at Azalea Court
1818 Photos available
5 star
73%
4 star
27%
3 star
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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
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.
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
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.
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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7.5
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7.5
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4 star
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Wonderful apartment complex where everyone gets along well. Elevators, laundry room, & Trash chutes on every floor. Shopping mall with Many Restaurants close by. If your a Senior, Disabled, this is the place...
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.
    Hickory Hollow Towers is conveniently located near I-24 off the Bell Road exit next to Hickory Hollow Mall. We offer spacious 1 bedroom apartments with basic utilities furnished.      Our apartment homes feature wall-to-wall carpet, central heat &...
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.
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Cost of independent living in Rocky Fork, TN

The average cost of senior living in Rocky Fork is $4,133 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lebanon, TN with an average of $3,627 per month.

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

Rocky Fork, TN
$4,133/mo
$4,118/mo

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

Rocky Fork, TN
$4,133/mo
U.S. national average
$4,129/mo

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

$4,840/mo
Independent Living
$4,133/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,350/mo
Studio
$5,110/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,409/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,332/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Rocky Fork over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Rocky Fork

Recent reviews for independent living in Rocky Fork

Southern Care Inc in Franklin, TN

4.3
Southern Care is a great facility. The staff is very friendly and attentive. I would recommend them to a friend. They are cost-effective. My sister likes the food. They have a big porch with rockers in the front and other space in the back. The room sizes are of a good size.

Dandridge Tower in Nashville, TN

4.0
In general things seem to be going well for my loved on at Dandridge Tower. It's a nice enough looking place, but what really sets it apart is the people. Everyone is so friendly, and so welcoming! It's really a tight knit community. My loved one can be a bit of a shut-in, but she's always got ...
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Trevecca Towers I + East in Nashville, TN

4.3
I had been looking for a place for my Aunt for several months. I visited and called several other facilities. My Aunt's opinion of the place was very important to me. She liked several, but she did not qualify because of her income.[Removed] of a Place for Mom was very helpful with guiding us ...
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Rocky Fork independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rocky Fork independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rocky Fork, 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 Rocky Fork 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 Rocky Fork partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rocky Fork, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
20.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.5%
34.6%
No sugar
No sugar
62.5%
31.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Rocky Fork 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 Rocky Fork communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rocky Fork, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
36.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
75%
43.8%
Room service
Room service
50%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
17.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rocky Fork 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 Rocky Fork offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rocky Fork, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
48.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
75%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
75%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
62.5%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.5%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
75%
47%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
32.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.5%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.5%
46.6%
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Rutland Place, Brookdale Belle Meade and Belmont Village Green Hills are the top-rated independent living facilities near Rocky Fork, Tennessee. See full list of communities.

There are 8 independent living facilities near Rocky Fork, Tennessee. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Rocky Fork, Tennessee is Traditions of Mill Creek. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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