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Photo of The Neighborhood at Tellico Village
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The key to our opinion of The Neighborhood is its staff. The director of the memory care unit [name removed] an incredible job. She organizes multiple activities both for physical and mental stimulation. She...
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.
The Neighborhood at Tellico Village is a charming senior living community located in Loudon, a bustling town in the Eastern part of the state, 33 miles southwest of Knoxville, in Loudon County. We offer 24-hour nursing available on-site, assisted living and memory / Alzheimer's care. Step inside...
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Photo of River Oaks Place - Lenoir City
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55 Floor plans available
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Overall, my loved one's experience at River Oaks Place Lenoir City was great. However, her initial evaluation could have been more in depth to catch poor cognitive status and inability to maintain safety of...
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.
River Oaks Place is an assisted living facility in Lenoir City, Tennessee. Located above the 'old' portion of Lenori City the facility enjoys gorgeous views of the nature and wildlife around it-in particular the Tellico Lake and Smoky Mountains. River Oaks Place offers a fantastic location for...
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So far, I would give a 5 in all areas. We're very pleased with Shannondale, it has been a very positive experience so far.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Shannondale of Maryville opened in March of 2002. We are a Membership Based Community offering Continuing Care to our residents. Our 34-acre campus offers 66 Independent Living Homes & Villas and 89 Retirement Center Apartments -Though each of our facilities is unique in character they are...
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.
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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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I have visited this community over the past 4 years and I have not felt more welcome than I do now! The community smells clean and the residents are always smiling. Just go to their Facebook page and you...
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.
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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.
If you are looking for the perfect place to retire for yourself or a family member, you’ve come to the right place. Our mission is to provide affordable housing for seniors, age 50 and up, in a Christian environment.Baptist Retirement Communities of Georgia provides below market independent...
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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.
If you are looking for a retirement home for yourself or a family member, you’ve come to the right place. Our mission is to provide affordable housing for seniors, age 50 and up, in a Christian environment. Baptist Retirement Communities of Georgia provides below market independent living at our...
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.
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.
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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 Parkview Maryville
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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They did an excellent job at Tanglewood Community! It is a very nice place, and they take great care of the residents here. I like that they do not segregate the memory care patients, and allow everyone to...
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.
Tanglewood provides Assisted Living, Respite, and Adult Day Care services. The atmosphere at Tanglewood is rich in daily activities, with restaurant-style dining, lavishly decorated interiors with large common areas and smaller quant and intimate setting nooks. Our residents are viewed as guest...
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.

Cost of independent living in Grape Creek, NC

The average cost of senior living in Grape Creek is $3,387 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Andrews, NC with an average of $2,937 per month.

Independent living costs in Grape Creek, NC, vs. nearby cities

Grape Creek, NC
$3,387/mo
$3,480/mo
$2,937/mo

Independent living costs in Grape Creek, NC, vs. state and national averages

Grape Creek, NC
$3,387/mo
U.S. national average
$4,083/mo

Independent living costs in Grape Creek, NC, vs. other senior living options

$4,495/mo
Independent Living
$3,387/mo

Independent living costs in Grape Creek, NC, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,200/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,400/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,700/mo

Senior living costs in Grape Creek 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: Grape Creek, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGrape Creek, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,387/mo$3,609/mo$4,083/mo
Assisted Living$3,852/mo$4,273/mo$4,622/mo
Memory Care$4,495/mo$5,170/mo$5,388/mo
Independent Living
Grape Creek, NC:$3,387/mo
North Carolina:$3,609/mo
U.S.:$4,083/mo
Assisted Living
Grape Creek, NC:$3,852/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,622/mo
Memory Care
Grape Creek, NC:$4,495/mo
North Carolina:$5,170/mo
U.S.:$5,388/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Grape Creek

Recent reviews for independent living in Grape Creek

Garden Plaza Of Greenbriar Cove in Ooltewah, TN

5.0
They do everything well. We picked this community, because they have large rooms, it's clean, and friendly. The offer activiites, such as; exercise, lap pool, bingo and cards, cooking, woodworking, and cross stitch.

Brasstown Manor in Hiawassee, GA

5.0
I have visited this community many times while visiting my friends. I love the option of starting on their Independent Living and when/if I need more assistance, I can move down to their Assisted Living. The staff has always been professional and pleasant. My friends love where they live and I ...
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River Oaks Place - Lenoir City

5.0
This is a good place to live. They take good care of you – always have meals on time clean and well decorated, the room cleaning and laundry service is good. Some meals could be better but is generally ok.

Grape Creek independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Grape Creek independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Grape Creek, 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 Grape Creek 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 Grape Creek partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Grape Creek, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.4%
33.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Grape Creek 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 Grape Creek communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Grape Creek, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
21.4%
36.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Grape Creek 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 Grape Creek offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Grape Creek, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
35.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.1%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.4%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.4%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.4%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.4%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
35.7%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
21.4%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
46.9%
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The Neighborhood at Tellico Village, River Oaks Place - Lenoir City and Shannondale of Maryville are the top-rated independent living facilities near Grape Creek, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 19 independent living facilities near Grape Creek, North Carolina. See the full list.
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