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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Porter, TN

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 11 independent living facilities in Porter, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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Photo of The Lodge at Natchez Trace
1313 Photos available
9.4
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46 reviews
9.4
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46 reviews
5 star
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20%
3 star
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The rooms are large. I love my balcony. I don't feel like I'm in a retirement home, but like I'm in a vacation home. The food is great. The staff are sweet and kind. I love the trees, wildlife and the...
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.
The Lodge at Natchez Trace is an assisted living community nestled in a small and private neighborhood in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee. Our location is both easily accessible and surrounded by beautiful parks and greenery, providing the comfort and peace of country living. The Lodge is...
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Photo of The Village at Bellevue
1717 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.2
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48 reviews
9.2
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48 reviews
5 star
42%
4 star
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3 star
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The staff at The Village at Bellevue are kind, friendly, and supportive. My brother loves the food and appreciates the kitchen staff's willingness to substitute items for things he doesn't like. There are...
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.
Putting More Life Into Senior LivingAt The Village at Bellevue you don’t have to give up on your best senior living life. It’s waiting for you here, where you can trade the stress and isolation that often comes from living life at home for a community full of activity, leisure, and great care.We...
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1212 Photos available
1313 Floor plans available
9.1
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35 reviews
9.1
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35 reviews
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11%
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We feel our loved one has received excellent care at Harmony at Bellevue. The vast majority of the staff is very attentive, caring, and helpful. Other residents, for the most part, seem to be happy and...
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.
Welcome to Harmony at BellevueIndependent Living | Assisted Living | Memory CareComfort. Easy elegance. Irresistible cuisine. Friends and family. These are the elements that make a person feel at home, and they are the very essence of everyday senior living at Harmony at Bellevue. Located in...
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Photo of Clarendale at Bellevue Place
1111 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.5
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37 reviews
8.5
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37 reviews
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Our loved one has not really done any of the activities, but the community is very bright. Lots of natural light. It has a bistro for alternatives to dining hall. The staff are very friendly, and yes we...
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.
Clarendale at Bellevue Place is managed by Life Care Services®, An LCS® Company. Life Care Services ranked highest in customer satisfaction in the J.D. Power Senior Living Study for the past five consecutive years and achieved the highest score in all seven study factors: resident services and...
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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.
Photo of Optimum Senior Living
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
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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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My father has been in 3 hospital and 3 nursing homes in 3 months and this one twice and I just love it here.. If you have a problem the staff all works hard to help solve your issues and its really a...
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.
The Meadows is a non-profit, private pay facility offering residents a continuum of care from independent living to intermediate nursing care. The facility was designed with seniors in mind with wide hallway on a single level, carpeted throughout. The Meadows offers a varied array of services...
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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Cost of independent living in Porter, TN

The average cost of senior living in Porter is $4,563 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Slayden, TN with an average of $3,070 per month.

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

Porter, TN
$4,563/mo
$4,919/mo
$4,562/mo

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

Porter, TN
$4,563/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,842/mo
Independent Living
$4,563/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,069/mo
Studio
$5,352/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,939/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,090/mo

Senior living costs in Porter 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: Porter, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typePorter, TNTennesseeU.S.
Independent Living$4,563/mo$3,633/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,852/mo$4,139/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,842/mo$4,227/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Porter, TN:$4,563/mo
Tennessee:$3,633/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Porter, TN:$4,852/mo
Tennessee:$4,139/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Porter, TN:$4,842/mo
Tennessee:$4,227/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Porter, TN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Porter 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
Porter, TN$4,879/mo$4,207/mo+16.0%
Tennessee$2,877/mo$2,651/mo+8.5%
National$3,045/mo$2,859/mo+6.5%
Porter, TN
2024 average cost:$4,879/mo
2023 average cost:$4,207/mo
Percent change:+16.0%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$2,877/mo
2023 average cost:$2,651/mo
Percent change:+8.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,045/mo
2023 average cost:$2,859/mo
Percent change:+6.5%
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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 Porter

Recent reviews for independent living in Porter

Harmony at Bellevue in Nashville, TN

4.9
My sister is very happy at Harmony at Bellevue. It took a little longer than expected before an apartment was available and it wasn't exactly what had been discussed but Harmony went out of their way to make amends for the delay and the difference in apartment availability. Staff is always ...
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Clarendale at Bellevue Place in Nashville, TN

3.9
I was at clarendale for respite. It is beautifully decorated and very clean. Staff was very attentive and friendly. Two areas that probably need attention would be the food, although they did hire a new chef and the meals were improving. And I feel there could have been more activities.

Somerby Franklin

4.1
Onboarding was a terrible experience but if you can hunt how the info you need, it's a great place. Room sizes and amenities offered are amazing. Feels homey and not like a "facility". Definitely very comfortable and beautiful. I would live there! Amenities and activities remind me of a cruise ...
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Porter independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Porter independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Porter, 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 Porter 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 Porter partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Porter, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
55.6%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Porter 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 Porter communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Porter, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
55.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Porter 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 Porter offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Porter, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
55.6%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.6%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.4%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.4%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.4%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.4%
47%
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