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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Porterfield, TN

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Could not ask for better experience. Great communication and food is good. I would absolutely recommend it to others who are searching for a place for their loved one.
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.
The Rutherford Assisted Living, a three story facility,opened in 2001. It was designed to provide residents with a superior living experience that is sensitive to their needs.Every detail was carefully planned from the wall finishes to the lighting and carpeting.The facility offers a Formal...
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Staff is wonderful and caring. Friendly and loving staff along with a smaller population of residents. A Place for Mom was wonderful to me and very helpful.
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.
Providing Assisted Living and Memory Care to the Murfreesboro area.
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I am very pleased with the care this community has provided my mother, they have been very sensitive to her needs and have helped her adjust very nicely into her new apartment. I really enjoy the fact that...
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 visit Park View Meadows, you'll find a warm, friendly community where folks can thrive and connect. It's a place full of friendly local faces where you and your loved one will feel right at home, whether that's in our inviting community spaces or homey studio apartments and one bedroom...
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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, 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: 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 have recommended Stones River Manor highly. My stepfather was there. I was very happy with them. I looked at a lot of places and Stones River Manor was the best fit. They were very cost-effective. They had...
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.
A truly unique faith-based community for senior living, Stones River Manor, in Murfreesboro, offers full-service senior care in a Christian atmosphere for those with financial concerns. Our not-for-profit facility is one of a kind in the county and funded by area Churches for Christ. Newly...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
AdamsPlace Retirement Community is a continuing care retirement community located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, just 30 minutes from the Nashville airport.  Our beautifully-landscaped 22 acre campus features garden style apartment with patios and balconies for Independent Living, private...
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: 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.
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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Cost of independent living in Porterfield, TN

The average cost of senior living in Porterfield is $3,159 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Smithville, TN with an average of $2,894 per month.

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

Porterfield, TN
$3,159/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$6,124/mo
Independent Living
$3,159/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,815/mo
Studio
$2,716/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,645/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,506/mo

Senior living costs in Porterfield 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: Porterfield, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typePorterfield, TNTennesseeU.S.
Independent Living$3,159/mo$3,063/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,347/mo$5,215/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,124/mo$5,992/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Porterfield, TN:$3,159/mo
Tennessee:$3,063/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Porterfield, TN:$5,347/mo
Tennessee:$5,215/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Porterfield, TN:$6,124/mo
Tennessee:$5,992/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Porterfield, TN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Porterfield 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 average 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
Porterfield, TN$3,374/mo$3,066/mo+10.0%
Tennessee$3,117/mo$2,998/mo+4.0%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Porterfield, TN
2024 average cost:$3,374/mo
2023 average cost:$3,066/mo
Percent change:+10.0%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$3,117/mo
2023 average cost:$2,998/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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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 Porterfield

Recent reviews for independent living in Porterfield

Viva Senior Living at Wilson Manor in Lebanon, TN

5.0
They were clean, Friendly and their care was great. Meals were delicious and the cost was well deserved. I was very pleased with Wilson Manor and A Place for Mom.

Azalea Court and The Arbors at Azalea Court in Smyrna, TN

5.0
We have been very impressed with the care our mom has received at Azalea Court. While no place will exactly be like home, Azalea Court has a home-like atmosphere and both the residence and staff are like family. They strive to keep the common areas and Mom's room clean. We have eaten a few meals ...
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The Rutherford Assisted Living in Murfreesboro, TN

3.9
The Rutherford let my loved one stay since I placed him on Hospice and I lived with him. The Rutherford is as good as any of the other places where we lived. It was better than the other residences because the Rutherford kept a Nurse on duty at night and during the day. Further, most of the ...
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Porterfield independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Porterfield independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Porterfield, 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 Porterfield 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 Porterfield partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Porterfield, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
39%
18%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.5%
30.3%
No sugar
No sugar
32.4%
27.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.2%
29.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
24.3%
9.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Porterfield 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 Porterfield communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Porterfield, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
48.2%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.7%
38.2%
Room service
Room service
40.7%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.9%
15%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Porterfield 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 Porterfield offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Porterfield, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
55.6%
39.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.2%
25%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.9%
29%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.4%
41.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.1%
43.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.9%
47.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50.2%
37.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
49%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
49.5%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56%
41.5%
Live performances
Live performances
54%
41.1%
Dances
Dances
47%
29.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
51.3%
35%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56%
40.7%
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