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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Elgin, TN
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I would recommend. We picked this community, because they were very friendly, knowledgeable, personnel, and It was good value.
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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My loved one is currently a resident at Morning Pointe of Lenoir City and everything has been awesome for her at this facility so far! The food, staff and activities have been great and my loved one seems...
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.
Conveniently located next to The Lantern Alzheimer's Center of Excellence at Morning Pointe of Lenoir City and the Fort Loudoun Medical Center at the intersection of Town Creek Road East and U.S. Highway 321 in Lenoir Citiy, Tennessee, Morning Pointe of Lenoir City is a a single-level,...
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Overall, my loved one's experience at River Oaks Place Lenoir City was great. However, her initial evaluation could have been more in depth to catch poor cognitive status and inability to maintain safety of...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
River Oaks Place is an assisted living facility in Lenoir City, Tennessee. Located above the 'old' portion of Lenori City the facility enjoys gorgeous views of the nature and wildlife around it-in particular the Tellico Lake and Smoky Mountains. River Oaks Place offers a fantastic location for...
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Heritage is an older facility but the place is clean, the employees go above and beyond in care. I had to move my mom to Heritage after she fell several times. She lived with me and my husband but my...
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 a lovely assisted living community located in the beautiful and vibrant Knoxville, Tennessee. There is never a shortage of activities and recreation to participate in in Knoxville, Tennessee. Animal lovers will enjoy a stroll through the Knoxville Zoo while those who...
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The activities were N/A because our loved one was in bed 99% in hospice care. The staff was super friendly and caring and exceeded their personal time and our expectations in taking care of my mom's needs....
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.
Deane Hill Place is a pet friendly Senior Living community just minutes from downtown Knoxville off of I-40, where maintaining your independence is easy with shopping, dining and entertainment at your doorstep. Our community offers our residents the opportunity to thrive in mind and body by...
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19 reviews
I would give a 5 in every category, especially the staff, they are super. They are the reason I hesitate to move him to a place with more room, especially outdoor space. It's a little small and I wish there...
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.
Continuum Courtyards is a small, family - style community. We have 16 private rooms. We do accept couples. We have a large sunroom surrounded by three walls of windows, an enclosed yard and a vegetable garden. Our home is set in a residential community and is surrounded by huge old trees. We...
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48 reviews
Yes I would recommend. They need more outdoor time just strong outside world be so beneficial. This place along with most right now is very short staffed and work their employees to much with had resulted...
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.
Alexander Guest House is an assisted living community in Oak Ridge, Anderson County, Tennessee that's specifically designed for senior adults. It's located a few minutes away from Knoxville, a town that exhibits calmness with many retired persons being attracted to the affordable and active...
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5 reviews
I would recommend the community to others for their loved ones. The community seem to care about the residents as an individual and not just a monetary figure. One of the staff members worked with us and...
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
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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.
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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It is a better fit for folks that do not need higher end care needs. Room size were good. Layout was good it in on one level. It is a lot of walking for someone not so mobile. The food is kind of bland. They...
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.
Conveniently located at 7700 Dannaher Drive near North Knoxville Medical Center at Emory Road and Interstate 75, Morning Pointe of Powell is a 55,000 square foot single-level, state-of-the-art assisted living community on ten acres offering 53 spacious apartments with multiple floor plan choices....
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My mom stayed here for about 4 months to get stronger. The staff was always so friendly and helpful to me. It was always a happy place to visit and they offer lots of activities for the residents to do. I...
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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This is a great community for my husband. He is doing very well here. He really likes that staff that is always attentive to his needs. The meals here are really good. He is happy to be able to participate...
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.
Caring for an older relative suffering from dementia is not an easy task. Turn to a place that has a vast amount of experience dealing with this debilitating disease. Turn to River Oaks Place in Loudon, Tennessee. Your relative will be cared for in comfortable and secure surroundings. River Oaks...
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It's a very caring environment. The facility is clean. It's probably the first type of facility like this that I have encountered that does not have an odor. They offer quite a few activities throughout...
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.
Lakewood Place is the newest senior adult community in Loudon. With 34 spacious assisted living suites. A wellness center; activities center including a billiards room and ice cream parlor; and on-site physical therapy which helps our residents maintain their independence and health. The...
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We chose Oakwood Senior Living because out of all of the facilities we saw, we were the most impressed with this facility. It is an old school that was converted into an assisted living facility. They charge...
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.
Oakwood Senior Living located in Knoxville, Tennessee provides seniors with the memory care that they need in a great location. This assisted living community offers seniors a great place to call home. Knoxville offers much to do and see. Guests of our residents will enjoy spending time at the...
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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
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.
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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The staff truly care about the residents and they answer concerns quickly. Each resident is unique and they try to acknowledge issues with empathy and understanding. They have fun activities for the...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Charles Seivers Tower is a lovely and convenient senior apartment located in the lovely and beautiful Clinton, Anderson County, Tennessee. Clinton is an independent city but is included in Knoxville Metropolitan Area for statistical purposes. It is a recreation minded community with parks,...
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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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This place is amazing!! There is probably a lot of fancier facilities but the staff here make up for that. They treat every resident like they are family. Its like one big famiky here, I've only been here a...
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.
Cost of independent living in Elgin, TN
The average cost of senior living in Elgin is $3,068 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Byrdstown, TN with an average of $2,487 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Elgin, TN vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Elgin, TN vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Elgin vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Elgin, TN by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Elgin
Recent reviews for independent living in Elgin
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.
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The Pinnacle On Schaeffer in Knoxville, TN
5.0
This was an excellent place for my loved one. My loved one was not able to stay long due to having to go to back to the hospital. We had a limited experience but why he was there he liked the community. The staff were very caring and took care of all needs.
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Friendly and attentive staff. Residents and families express appreciation for the staff's kindness and dedication to getting to know their needs at Commonwealth Senior Living at Oak Ridge, Park Place of Fountain City, and Holiday Echo Ridge. They go the extra mile to accommodate residents and provide assistance, ensuri ...
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Social opportunities and activities. Activities at Park Place of Fountain City, Park Place of West Knoxville, and Holiday Echo Ridge contribute to a vibrant community life. Residents participate in games, crafts, and social events, forming friendships and staying engaged with their peers.
Clean and well-maintained facilities. Reviews at Park Place of Fountain City, Park Place of West Knoxville, and Holiday Echo Ridge highlight the importance of cleanliness and upkeep, with many residents expressing satisfaction with the overall condition of their living spaces and common areas.
Varied menu options for dining. Residents at Sherrill Hills Retirement Resort, Park Place of Fountain City, and Park Place of West Knoxville praise the quality and diversity of the meal offerings, with some expressing appreciation for accommodations of dietary restrictions and individual preferences.
Accessible transportation and care. For residents at Commonwealth Senior Living at Oak Ridge, Park Place of West Knoxville, and Holiday Echo Ridge, transportation to medical appointments and assistance with daily living activities provide peace of mind and convenience, making their experiences more enjoyable.
Communication and responsiveness. Families and residents at Park Place of Fountain City, Park Place of West Knoxville, and Holiday Echo Ridge value clear and consistent communication, with staff making efforts to keep everyone informed and address concerns in a timely manner.
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Elgin independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elgin independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elgin, 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 Elgin 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 Elgin 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
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Low / no sodium
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No sugar
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Availability of select dining options in Elgin 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 Elgin communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
25.3%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
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36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elgin 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 Elgin offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elgin, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
35.2%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.3%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.7%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.8%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.3%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.1%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.7%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.1%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.4%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
35.2%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.6%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Sycamore Trace, StoryPoint Knoxville West and Park Place of Fountain City are the top-rated independent living facilities near Elgin, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 102 independent living facilities near Elgin, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Elgin, Tennessee are Sycamore Trace and StoryPoint Knoxville West. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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