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Photo of The Neighborhood at Tellico Village
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As far as areas to improve on, I would say there was some major misinformation with pricing- I was given one price/amount that I was told was the total to be written on the check, and on move-in day was told...
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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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...
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: 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 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, 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...
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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.
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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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, 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.
Located on twenty three acres of natural beauty, Chestnut Hill of Highlands offers a truly unique retirement community.  Surrounded by beautiful mountain vistas, Chestnut Hill offers independent cottage living, independent lodge apartments, and beautiful assisted living suites expressly...

Cost of independent living in Murphy, NC

The average cost of senior living in Murphy is $3,480 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Andrews, NC with an average of $2,937 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Murphy, NC vs. nearby cities

Murphy, NC
$3,480/mo
$2,937/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Murphy, NC vs. the state and national average

Murphy, NC
$3,480/mo
U.S. national average
$4,077/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Murphy vs. other types of senior living

$4,511/mo
Independent Living
$3,480/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Murphy, NC by room type

Semi-Private
$5,711/mo
Studio
$4,367/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,409/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,400/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Murphy

Recent reviews for independent living in Murphy

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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The Neighborhood at Tellico Village in Loudon, TN

5.0
5 stars all the way around. We chose Tellico Village over others we saw because it just had a nice 'feel' to it?! If I was lost or unsure about anything, I always encountered someone that was willing to help or give me a hand. The residents all seemed happy too, and I felt like that was a ...
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Murphy independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Murphy independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Murphy, 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 Murphy 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 Murphy partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Murphy, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.4%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
21.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Murphy 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 Murphy communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Murphy, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.4%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
36.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Murphy 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 Murphy offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Murphy, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
35.7%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.1%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.7%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.4%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.3%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21.4%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.4%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
21.4%
46.1%
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The Garden Plaza at Cleveland, Manor Lake Ellijay and The Neighborhood at Tellico Village are the top-rated independent living facilities near Murphy, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 20 independent living facilities near Murphy, North Carolina. See the full list.

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