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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.
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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.
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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 Maryville Towers
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.
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Beautiful facility with a band new exquisite wing adding 20 suites. Staff is wonderful, caring & attentive. I’ve had experience with other properties who look great in appearance and talk it up in the tour,...
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.
Autumn Care Assisted Living Autumn Care Assisted Living is an assisted living community taking care of seniors and is nestled among the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains in Knoxville, Tennessee. Our assisted living community has beautiful outdoor patio and garden areas that give our...
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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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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.
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Cost of independent living in Cactus Cove, TN

The average cost of senior living in Cactus Cove is $3,351 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Oliver Springs, TN with an average of $3,053 per month.

Independent living costs in Cactus Cove, TN, vs. nearby cities

Cactus Cove, TN
$3,351/mo
$3,314/mo

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

Cactus Cove, TN
$3,351/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Cactus Cove, TN, vs. other senior living options

$3,801/mo
Independent Living
$3,351/mo

Independent living costs in Cactus Cove, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,679/mo
Studio
$4,278/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,756/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,464/mo

Senior living costs in Cactus Cove 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: Cactus Cove, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCactus Cove, TNTennesseeU.S.
Independent Living$3,351/mo$3,633/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,774/mo$4,139/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,801/mo$4,227/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Cactus Cove, TN:$3,351/mo
Tennessee:$3,633/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Cactus Cove, TN:$3,774/mo
Tennessee:$4,139/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Cactus Cove, TN:$3,801/mo
Tennessee:$4,227/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Cactus Cove, TN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Cactus Cove and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Cactus Cove, TN

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Cactus Cove have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Cactus Cove, TN$2,786/mo$2,718/mo+2.5%
Tennessee$2,906/mo$2,970/mo-2.2%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Cactus Cove, TN
2024 average cost:$2,786/mo
2023 average cost:$2,718/mo
Percent change:+2.5%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$2,906/mo
2023 average cost:$2,970/mo
Percent change:-2.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,265/mo
2023 average cost:$3,169/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Cactus Cove

Recent reviews for independent living in Cactus Cove

River Oaks Place - Loudon

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

Knoxville High Independent Living

4.7
The place is very clean, and very very beautiful. Everybody here is very nice. Once person after another takes care of each other. The people are very caring and make newcomers feel welcome. It's a great place to live. They have security guards, which makes me feel very safe. We have ...
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Autumn Care in Knoxville, TN

4.5
They are doing a great job. The only thing is the scheduled cleaning is once a week and I think they may need it a little more often. I have been overall very pleased with Autumn care and with Brenda the administrator, they helped make this as painless as possible. They eat well and enjoy the ...
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Cactus Cove independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cactus Cove independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cactus Cove, 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 Cactus Cove 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 Cactus Cove partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cactus Cove, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.1%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
28.1%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Cactus Cove 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 Cactus Cove communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cactus Cove, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
28.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.6%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cactus Cove 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 Cactus Cove offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cactus Cove, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
46.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.6%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.9%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.4%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.6%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.6%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
40.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
31.3%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.1%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.6%
47%
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