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Photo of The Pavilion Senior Living at Carthage
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My mom was apprehensive after living in her own home for years. After she became a widow, her health and cognition began to decline and she needed more assistance. Once she moved into The Pavillion, she...
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 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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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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While I was visiting a family member at this facility and the staff was very friendly and professional. They were very patient with my aunt that I was visiting was visiting. I was able to have lunch with her...
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.
McMinnville Boarding Home for the Elderly is an assisted living community offering modern, beautiful property with ample onsite amenities to our senior residents in McMinnville, Tennessee. We're also only a few minutes away from Dottie West Park, various restaurants, and numerous local amenities,...
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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.
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: 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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Cost of independent living in Buckner, TN

The average cost of senior living in Buckner is $2,894 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cookeville, TN with an average of $2,894 per month.

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

Buckner, TN
$2,894/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Buckner, TN, vs. other senior living options

Independent Living
$2,894/mo

Senior living costs in Buckner 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: Buckner, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBuckner, TNTennesseeU.S.
Independent Living$2,894/mo$3,063/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,673/mo$5,215/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Careunavailable$5,992/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Buckner, TN:$2,894/mo
Tennessee:$3,063/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Buckner, TN:$4,673/mo
Tennessee:$5,215/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Buckner, TN:unavailable
Tennessee:$5,992/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Buckner

Recent reviews for independent living in Buckner

Cedar Hills Senior Living in Cookeville, TN

5.0
When we had my loved one living here it worked out well, for her. We did not experience problems.

Morningside of Cookeville

4.7
Everything is just fine at Morningside of Cookeville. The meals are very good. We have been very pleased with this facility. They do have plenty of activities that are offered though the resident does not participate in them. It has been a good experience so far.

The Pavilion Senior Living at Carthage

4.7
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.

Buckner independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buckner independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buckner, 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 Buckner 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 Buckner partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Buckner, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19%
18%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.1%
30.3%
No sugar
No sugar
21.8%
27.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28%
29.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.7%
9.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Buckner 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 Buckner communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Buckner, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.1%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.9%
38.2%
Room service
Room service
26.2%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
15%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buckner 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 Buckner offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Buckner, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
35.4%
39.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.2%
25%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.5%
29%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.8%
41.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.8%
43.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.3%
47.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.3%
37.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.5%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.5%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.9%
41.5%
Live performances
Live performances
35.9%
41.1%
Dances
Dances
29.8%
29.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.4%
35%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.9%
40.7%
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