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Photo of Viva Senior Living at Lincoln Manor
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I have recommend this community to several people. The community is so clean, bright and cheerful. My loved one is the happiest she has been in 45 years. The community is wonderful and everyone feels like...
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.
Here, at Viva Senior Living at Lincoln Manor, our residents not only relax in the privacy of their own lovely apartments, but they also share in a wealth of services, amenities and activities designed especially for them. Here, they enjoy independence, security and freedom of choice in a warm,...
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Our parents have resided in a very nice apartment at Azelea Court Assisted Living for six months. They are very happy there which results in their five children's happiness as well. The facility is always...
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.
When the demands of living in your home require more than you're willing and able to give on your own, you'll find a welcome home with us here at Azalea Court.Azalea Court and the Arbors at Azalea Court are located in the heart of Smyrna, TN and have been serving seniors for the past 12 years. We...
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My loved likes the food. They have a lot of activites. The value for the money, compared to other places is fair. We picked this community, because the commute is fairly close, and we received good feedback....
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.
Welcome to Valley View Located in the heart of the beautiful Sequatchie Valley, Valley View is the only licensed assisted living community in four counties surrounding and including the community of Whitwell, TN. Nestled between stunning Tennessee mountains, our senior residence provides a...
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I would give a 4 on all 8. We were blessed to be there at a good time. They had a lot of turnover right before my husband died. I am sure that is normal. Yes, we would recommend The Goldton at Spring Hill to...
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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Arrived at my wits end. Mom needed round the clock care (broken arm) and me and my wife had done it for 2 1/2 weeks. We were inquiring about respite care and [name removed] had an idea that we should go talk...
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.
The Reserve at Spring Hill offers a welcoming environment where adults age 65 and older can live stress free. Our friendly staff may provide residents with any assistance they need to maintain their own independent lifestyle. We also take care of housekeeping and home maintenance...
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They treated my mom like she was a member of the family, they were so kind and they communicated well with the family especially during the pandemic. I would definitely recommend this community to others.
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.
Pricing includes all. Assist with bathing, meals, snacks, activities, medication administration. Full time licensed Nurse. 24 hr staffing. Assistance with ADLs.
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The food at this community is good and they offer a variety of healthy choices. The staff are helpful, encouraging and will go the extra mile for you. The community is clean and the grounds are well...
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.
Conveniently located at 1522 Wilson Pike just north of the intersection of Moores Lane and Wilson Pike, Morning Pointe of Brentwood is a state-of-the-art assisted living community located on eight acres. The facility also offers The Lantern Alzheimer's Memory Care program in a secured dedicated...
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We chose Willow Springs because it is a smaller facility and they are very caring. Whenever I call I am always able to get through to someone and they have been great with communication. It is easy to get...
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.
Assisted living at Willow Springs includes personal assistance available 24 hours a day. Whether it's help with medications, assistance with bathing or just a shoulder to lean on - we're here to help. You'll enjoy restaurant-style menu dining and a full calendar of life enrichment opportunities....
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There is mass or communion service every day. People are really friendly. The food is good and there is a nice variety. Nice activities
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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We placed my grandmother in Viva of Franklin last December. They walked with us through every step of the transition, offering reassurance and support that made a difficult season more bearable. While the...
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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Wonderful apartment complex where everyone gets along well. Elevators, laundry room, & Trash chutes on every floor. Shopping mall with Many Restaurants close by. If your a Senior, Disabled, this is the place...
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.
    Hickory Hollow Towers is conveniently located near I-24 off the Bell Road exit next to Hickory Hollow Mall. We offer spacious 1 bedroom apartments with basic utilities furnished.      Our apartment homes feature wall-to-wall carpet, central heat &...
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: 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
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
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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: 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 have made the decision that assisted living is the best choice for you or someone you love, you'll find a welcome home at Celebration Way in Shelbyville. All the help you need is right here, but you may not notice it right away. That's part of the charm. We believe in being felt more...
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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
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: 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.
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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
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.
The Sunshine Square is an independent living facility designed for active seniors who want to enjoy a lifestyle free from the responsibility of home maintenance. The Square offers a secure Christian environment and a range of social, educational and leisure activities. It is located in the...
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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.
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.

Cost of independent living in New Union, TN

The average cost of senior living in New Union is $3,933 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Monteagle, TN with an average of $3,132 per month.

Independent living costs in New Union, TN, vs. nearby cities

New Union, TN
$3,933/mo

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

New Union, TN
$3,933/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in New Union, TN, vs. other senior living options

$4,117/mo
Independent Living
$3,933/mo

Independent living costs in New Union, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,909/mo
Studio
$4,760/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,795/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,238/mo

Senior living costs in New Union 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: New Union, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNew Union, TNTennesseeU.S.
Independent Living$3,933/mo$3,633/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,035/mo$4,139/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,117/mo$4,227/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
New Union, TN:$3,933/mo
Tennessee:$3,633/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
New Union, TN:$4,035/mo
Tennessee:$4,139/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
New Union, TN:$4,117/mo
Tennessee:$4,227/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in New Union, TN, over time

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

New Union, TNTN stateNational

Independent living cost trends in New Union, TN

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in New Union 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
New Union, TN$3,320/mo$3,288/mo+1.0%
Tennessee$2,906/mo$2,970/mo-2.2%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
New Union, TN
2024 average cost:$3,320/mo
2023 average cost:$3,288/mo
Percent change:+1.0%
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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What families are saying about independent living in New Union

Recent reviews for independent living in New Union

Southern Care Inc in Franklin, TN

4.3
Southern Care is a great facility. The staff is very friendly and attentive. I would recommend them to a friend. They are cost-effective. My sister likes the food. They have a big porch with rockers in the front and other space in the back. The room sizes are of a good size.

Ascension Living Alexian Village - Tennessee (Assisted Living) in Signal Mountain, TN

5.0
I was extremely pleased with Ascension. The establishment, as well as the patients, were always very clean. I never detected any smells or odors -- and I have a keen sense of smell! They were communicative, helpful, and caring from my first visit until my Mom's death. My mom suffered from ...
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Autumn Oaks in Manchester, TN

4.0
Things are going well for my mother since her move to the Autumn Oaks. She is happy, the food is good and the staff is very friendly and welcoming. She is still adjusting but so far everything is going well.

New Union independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in New Union independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in New Union, 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 New Union 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 New Union partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
New Union, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
27.7%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in New Union 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 New Union communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
New Union, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
23.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.2%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in New Union 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 New Union offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
New Union, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
36.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.5%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.2%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.5%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.1%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.9%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.1%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
41.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
16.9%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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47%
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