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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.
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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.
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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.
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: 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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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.
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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.
What are you looking for in a Retirement Community?  Is it friendly staff? Delicious food prepared on site?Fun activities and a social environment?A spacious 2 bedroom suite?Full size refrigerator and microwave?Lots of cabinet space and a double sinkIn a kitchenette?Private garden...
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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.
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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.
OakBrook Retirement Living is a great affordable alternative for those who aren't ready for full assisted living. The peaceful atmosphere is ideal for seniors who wish to be independent and yet free from the burdens of private home ownership. Many of our residents supplement their care with...
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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.
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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.
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.
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I am happy with the care that my mom is getting here . My mom is really the food and the variety. She is really liking the activities and the therapy. She is always active. The entire community is...
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.
At Cades Center Assisted Living, we provide residents with full-time quality living in a warm and welcoming home that offers private and communal spaces. Our resident care is of the highest caliber with licensed healthcare assistants, daily activities, balanced meals, and a positive environment...
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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My brother-in-law who is 90 has just come alive here. He is very social and enjoys being a part of the activities, he went to Prom Nite on Sat. with the other residents. He has settled in and likes his...
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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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: 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.
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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.
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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: 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.
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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.
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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.
At The Etheridge House, assisted living by Americare in Union City, TN, our focus is on you. Our person-centered approach to care puts residents and their families at the heart of everything we do.When you visit The Etheridge House, you'll find a warm, friendly community where folks can thrive...
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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.
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 Ephesus, TN

The average cost of senior living in Ephesus is $3,109 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Clarksburg, TN with an average of $2,610 per month.

Independent living costs in Ephesus, TN, vs. nearby cities

Ephesus, TN
$3,109/mo
$3,177/mo

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

Ephesus, TN
$3,109/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$3,416/mo
Independent Living
$3,109/mo

Independent living costs in Ephesus, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,798/mo
Studio
$4,241/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,466/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,062/mo

Senior living costs in Ephesus 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: Ephesus, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEphesus, TNTennesseeU.S.
Independent Living$3,109/mo$3,633/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,416/mo$4,139/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,416/mo$4,227/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Ephesus, TN:$3,109/mo
Tennessee:$3,633/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Ephesus, TN:$3,416/mo
Tennessee:$4,139/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Ephesus, TN:$3,416/mo
Tennessee:$4,227/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Ephesus, TN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Ephesus 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 Ephesus, TN

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Ephesus 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
Ephesus, TN$2,405/mo$2,604/mo-7.6%
Tennessee$2,970/mo$2,867/mo+3.6%
National$3,169/mo$3,031/mo+4.6%
Ephesus, TN
2024 average cost:$2,405/mo
2023 average cost:$2,604/mo
Percent change:-7.6%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$2,970/mo
2023 average cost:$2,867/mo
Percent change:+3.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,169/mo
2023 average cost:$3,031/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
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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 Ephesus

Recent reviews for independent living in Ephesus

Heritage Place of Lexington

5.0
An excellent amount of care was given to my father in law in this community. The staff went above and beyond with all the help they gave us. The community was clean and the food was good. It was a very exceptional community. Highly recommended to family and friends.

Regency Retirement Village - Jackson

5.0
My parents are doing so well here in the memory care. The staff makes sure that they take part in the activities, and join them in the dining room and my parents like the food. They have a very nice room together and I know that my parents are safe and that the memory care is well secured. My ...
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The Bungalows at Mayfield

4.6
It's been good so far my mom is doing good there. They keep her fed and gives her activities to do there is always something going on there.

Ephesus independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ephesus independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ephesus, 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 Ephesus 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 Ephesus partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ephesus, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.9%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
17%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
7.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.8%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Ephesus 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 Ephesus communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ephesus, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
3.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
5.7%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ephesus 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 Ephesus offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ephesus, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
15.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.4%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.1%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
26.4%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
22.6%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.6%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
5.7%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20.8%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
22.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
11.3%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
3.8%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
13.2%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Murray, Wellington Manor Jackson and Jackson Meadow are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ephesus, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 62 independent living facilities near Ephesus, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Ephesus, Tennessee is Brookdale Murray. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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