About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2025 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2025 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2025 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
Senior Living Home

10 Best Independent Living Communities in Friends Station, TN

Answer a few questions to get personalized results
Who are you searching for?

If you’re looking for independent living in the Friends Station area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Friends Station. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.

Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 28 independent living facilities in Friends Station, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Forest Heights, Lonsdale and Norwood.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Knoxville, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville.

ShortCode tests:
top3CommunitiesWithLinks: Brookdale Sevierville, Trinity Hills of Knoxville and The Pointe at Lifespring
zipAveragecost: $3,026

Friends Station Independent Living Facilities | 325 Reviews

Showing 19 communities
Last Updated: 11/17/25
Sort by
Filter by
Review Score
Distance
See communities with
Amenities
Providers
Photo of Brookdale Sevierville
88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.6
Review score
36 reviews
9.6
Review score
36 reviews
5 star
64%
4 star
25%
3 star
3%
2 star
0%
1 star
8%
See all reviews
Brookdale in Sevierville TN has been a God send for my Aunt. I am the co-caregiver of my Aunt. I would recommend Brookdale to anyone looking for a care center for their loved one. Excellent care, food...
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.
Something for EveryoneWith custom care plans, beautiful accommodations, a fun-filled events calendar and a care team on campus 24 hours a day, seven days a week to make sure your every need is met, our assisted living and memory care community gives you all the freedom and independence you crave....
See details
Photo of Trinity Hills of Knoxville
1212 Photos available
9.2
Review score
63 reviews
9.2
Review score
63 reviews
5 star
65%
4 star
24%
3 star
6%
2 star
0%
1 star
5%
See all reviews
All a 5. We are so happy with Trinity Hills of Knoxville. What we like the most about the community is cleanliness of the facility and of all the residents
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.
Trinity Hills of Knoxville provides you with the very best in achieving an independent lifestyle through a warm and friendly community. Situated in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains in East Knoxville, Tennessee. Our community offers assisted living and memory care. We’re located within...
See details
Photo of The Pointe at Lifespring
2020 Photos available
9.2
Review score
39 reviews
9.2
Review score
39 reviews
5 star
69%
4 star
18%
3 star
8%
2 star
0%
1 star
5%
See all reviews
The Executive Director, [name removed] is great. Also the PT staff, [name removed] and [name removed]. The nursing staff, especially [name removed], are positive, helpful, and patient. My mom is in memory...
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.
Nestled on a picturesque country ridge in northeast Knoxville, Tennessee, The Pointe at Lifespring offers our residents and their families the utmost in vibrant and comfortable living. Our neighborhood offers you or your loved ones a beautiful blend of privacy, safety, security and community to...
See details
Photo of Wellington Manor Knoxville
1616 Photos available
9.1
Review score
53 reviews
9.1
Review score
53 reviews
5 star
45%
4 star
43%
3 star
6%
2 star
2%
1 star
4%
See all reviews
What a warm and welcoming community. Smells good walking in and residents are happy and the managers are extremely professional and friendly. Great communication and always something holding on. Wellington...
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.
Wellington Manor Knoxville is located in northern Knox County. An inviting, homespun community, much like the surrounding countryside, Wellington Manor Knoxville is home to warm hearts and panoramic views of Black Oak Ridge. We offer accommodations for those who may require assistance in their...
See details
Photo of Mountain Brook Village Senior Living
11 Photo available
9.1
Review score
34 reviews
9.1
Review score
34 reviews
5 star
50%
4 star
35%
3 star
9%
2 star
0%
1 star
6%
See all reviews
It's been a great experience and yes we would recommend Mountain Brook Village to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
Mountain Brook Village is a charming independent senior living community settled on 14 acres along the Little Pigeon River in Sevierville, Tennessee. We are a family-owned business of 20 years with helpful, friendly staff who live on site. We aim to offer an affordable and comfortable retirement...
See details
Photo of Heritage Assisted Living Fountain City Knoxville TN
22 Photos available
9.0
Review score
10 reviews
9.0
Review score
10 reviews
5 star
60%
4 star
30%
3 star
10%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
First and foremost I want to thank the Best Staff ever for taking care of my Mom till she took her last breath. If you’re looking for a place where your family member will be taken care of and loved on this...
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.
At Heritage Assisted Living in Knoxville Tennessee we pride ourselves in maintaining a charming outdoor common area and gardens where you and your visitors are encouraged to enjoy the very best of the four seasons here in beautiful Eastern Tennessee. Our well-kept campus is convenient to both...
Photo of TerraBella Morristown
99 Photos available
8.4
Review score
26 reviews
8.4
Review score
26 reviews
5 star
65%
4 star
15%
3 star
4%
2 star
4%
1 star
12%
See all reviews
I would recommend it. It's a great facility. The employees love my father despite him being a difficult resident. They have really gotten to know him and treat him like family truly. I walk in the door and...
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.
Built on a hilltop with the Great Smokey Mountains, Cherokee Lake and Douglas Lake as a scenic backdrop, TerraBella Morristown is the perfect choice for you or your loved one who appreciates both the small-town hospitality and the beauty our area is known for. Minutes from historic downtown...
See details
Photo of Chandler House Assisted Living
88 Photos available
8.0
Review score
3 reviews
8.0
Review score
3 reviews
5 star
100%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
I took my loved one here from another facility and it is a very good place. The workers are great and the place is very clean. I would highly recommend Charter.
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.
Photo of Dominion Senior Living of Sevierville
1111 Photos available
8.0
Review score
32 reviews
8.0
Review score
32 reviews
5 star
85%
4 star
9%
3 star
6%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
We have no complaints with Dominion, but we moved our loved one to [community name removed] which is closer to our family. We would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have...
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 in-home care isn't enough, choosing the right care for your loved one is important. Dominion Senior Living of Sevierville focuses on caring for the individual with programs that can be tailored specifically to your loved one's needs. We are committed to providing a secure environment that...
See details
5 star
49%
4 star
25%
3 star
13%
2 star
0%
1 star
13%
See all reviews
My Dad was 87 years old when he moved into the Darby House after my Mom passed away. He loved living there. He found the staff very friendly and helpful and enjoyed having some independence, although he...
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.
Darby House is located in Jefferson City, Tennessee - a lovely community centered around the scenic campus of Carson-Newman College. Situated near the center of town with its shopping malls, supermarkets, churches and its access to Carson-Newman Campus; Darby House is especially convenient for...
Inline cta image

Our free advisors can help

  • Compare local facilities
  • Determine care type
  • Schedule tours
  • Evaluate pricing
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.
Photo of Signature Lifestyles of Jefferson City
5 star
80%
4 star
20%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
We chose Signature Lifestyles because of the location as well as the value for the money. The room sizes here are really good, she just moved up a size from the studio. They have been good with communication...
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.
Photo of Woodland Park Apartments
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.
Photo of Riverview Apartments
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.
Photo of Robert Howard Village
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.
5 star
79%
4 star
21%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
While my mother was here everything was actually excellent. I was very pleased with the staff, the nurses, and the food services. Since we had a specific budget this facility didn’t have a base fee then...
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.
Situated on 9 beautiful acres of land in the heart of downtown, Regency Retirement Village offers all the warmth of small town living with access to all Morristown has to offer. The lovely community offers Independent Living and Assisted Living apartments, as well as The Renaissance...
Photo of Sunnybrook Apartments
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.
Photo of Morningside Gardens
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.
Morningside Gardens is a senior housing community that is located in the large city of Knoxville, Knox County, TN. The community is located in a great location; in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains and along the banks of the Tennessee River. It is also nearby Morningside Park and the Dr....
Photo of Morningside Gardens
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.

Cost of independent living in Friends Station, TN

The average cost of senior living in Friends Station is $3,026 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Tazewell, TN with an average of $2,514 per month.

Independent living costs in Friends Station, TN, vs. nearby cities

Friends Station, TN
$3,026/mo

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

Friends Station, TN
$3,026/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Friends Station, TN, vs. other senior living options

$3,767/mo
Independent Living
$3,026/mo

Independent living costs in Friends Station, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,743/mo
Studio
$5,350/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,657/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,338/mo

Senior living costs in Friends Station 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: Friends Station, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFriends Station, TNTennesseeU.S.
Independent Living$3,026/mo$3,633/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,767/mo$4,139/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,767/mo$4,227/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Friends Station, TN:$3,026/mo
Tennessee:$3,633/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Friends Station, TN:$3,767/mo
Tennessee:$4,139/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Friends Station, TN:$3,767/mo
Tennessee:$4,227/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

Independent living costs in Friends Station, TN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Friends Station 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.

Friends Station, TNTN stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Friends Station, TN

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Friends Station 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
Friends Station, TN$1,267/mo$1,181/mo+7.2%
Tennessee$2,970/mo$2,867/mo+3.6%
National$3,169/mo$3,031/mo+4.6%
Friends Station, TN
2024 average cost:$1,267/mo
2023 average cost:$1,181/mo
Percent change:+7.2%
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%
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

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 Friends Station

Recent reviews for independent living in Friends Station

Chandler House Assisted Living in Jefferson City, TN

5.0
My loved one lives here and it's wonderful! So much better and more affordable than his last facility. The people here are wonderful. The nurses are so kind and helpful. They have a lot of activities and the residents are interactive. The staff encourages them to be. The memory care unit is a ...
Read more

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 ...
Read more

Heritage Assisted Living Fountain City Knoxville TN

5.0
Overall it has been a very positive experience for my Mom at Heritage Assisted Living Fountain City. The facility is reasonably clean and the staff is very friendly. I believe the care has and continues to be as well as could be received in any assisted living facility. The meals are provided ...
Read more

Friends Station independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Friends Station independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Friends Station, 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 Friends Station 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 Friends Station partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Friends Station, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.8%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
42.1%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.5%
8.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Friends Station 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 Friends Station communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Friends Station, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
26.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.3%
17.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Friends Station 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 Friends Station offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Friends Station, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
42.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.1%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.8%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.9%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.4%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.4%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.6%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.6%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.4%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
47.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
26.3%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.1%
47%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Sevierville, Trinity Hills of Knoxville and The Pointe at Lifespring are the top-rated independent living facilities near Friends Station, Tennessee. See full list of communities.

There are 28 independent living facilities near Friends Station, Tennessee. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Friends Station, Tennessee is Park Place of Fountain City. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

Photo cta image

More questions?

Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top