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I believe the staff took good care of my husband (who was sometimes difficult to handle). The staff was always pleasant and welcoming when I was there. Many of them expressed to me that they enjoyed working...
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Chattanooga! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we strive to make...
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The Food was very good Dad was well cared for and the Staff took good care of him. I would recommend this place to others who may be searching for a place for their loved one.
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.
Located on 10 acres at the base of Signal Mountain, the five-story, senior living community accommodates 119 assisted living, memory care apartments with studio, one- and two-bedroom options, as well as independent living. Residents can enjoy the convenience of having a beauty salon, an exercise...
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Very attentive staff. The recreational and social activities are varied and quite inclusive. My 94yr old mother is enjoying her stay. Mom's apartment was a renovated unit, and easy to keep up.
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.
Charter Senior Living of Chattanooga's personalized approach to Independent Living, Assisted Living and Short-Term Stays offers comfort for those seeking the best in senior care. Learn how to get started on your journey to exceptional senior living and why choosing Charter makes all the difference.
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We chose Acension Living Alexian Village because of the cleanliness of the facility as well as the warm and comfortable décor. This is the first place I've put my mom that has given me complete peace of...
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.
Alexian Village of Milwaukee is sponsored by the Alexian Brothers, an 800 year old Catholic religious order committed to quality and compassionate care for seniors. Situated on 60 acres in Milwaukee’s Historic Granville neighborhood, Alexian Village boasts of apartments of all sizes ranging from...
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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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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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I would recommend you go visit and it's a good place for your loved one. The community and staff are inviting. They keep the residents busy, and sometimes my loved one leaves me to go do activities during...
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.
When you visit Riverview Terrace, 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 1-bedroom...
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I chose this facility for my Mother because she would be within ten minutes of my house. The staff is very nice here and they take great care of my mom. Everything is going good and they do offer a various...
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.
Conveniently located next to Hixson High School and just down the road from Northgate Mall, Morning Pointe of Hixson is a single level state-of-the-art assisted living community situated on twenty acres offering 53 spacious apartments with multiple floor plan choices. The facility also offers an...
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Having been a part of the decision for moving my Mother from a different senior living facility I can not even begin to put enough stars in the rating I now have for Dominion. It is wonderful in every way!
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.
Dominion Senior Living is an assisted living community nestled in Hixson, a small suburb in the northern portion of Chatanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee. Our community's Northpoint Boulevard location makes is easy for loved ones to visit our residents, and the dense foilage and trees planted...
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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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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
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, 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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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.
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,...

Cost of independent living in Barkertown, TN

The average cost of senior living in Barkertown is $3,461 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kimball, TN with an average of $2,688 per month.

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

Barkertown, TN
$3,461/mo
$3,223/mo

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

Barkertown, TN
$3,461/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,096/mo
Independent Living
$3,461/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,325/mo
Studio
$4,013/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,023/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,353/mo

Senior living costs in Barkertown 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: Barkertown, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBarkertown, TNTennesseeU.S.
Independent Living$3,461/mo$3,633/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,096/mo$4,139/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,096/mo$4,227/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Barkertown, TN:$3,461/mo
Tennessee:$3,633/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Barkertown, TN:$4,096/mo
Tennessee:$4,139/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Barkertown, TN:$4,096/mo
Tennessee:$4,227/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Barkertown, TN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Barkertown 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
Barkertown, TN$2,195/mo$2,143/mo+2.4%
Tennessee$2,651/mo$2,626/mo+1.0%
National$2,857/mo$2,797/mo+2.2%
Barkertown, TN
2024 average cost:$2,195/mo
2023 average cost:$2,143/mo
Percent change:+2.4%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$2,651/mo
2023 average cost:$2,626/mo
Percent change:+1.0%
National
2024 average cost:$2,857/mo
2023 average cost:$2,797/mo
Percent change:+2.2%
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What families are saying about independent living in Barkertown

Recent reviews for independent living in Barkertown

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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Morning Pointe of Hixson

4.0
Everything is good for my mom as a resident of the community, she tells me she is fine. The staff are very nice and do a good job for the residents. The meals are good for the most part with a small issue that they were open to resolve. Activities are available for her participation when she is ...
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Signal Mountain Senior Living in Chattanooga, TN

4.4
We have one suggestion, and that is for new residents sit at a designated table at the beginning so the resident doesn't feel so ostracized and older residents can notice them and then meet each that way. They should teach men how to do laundry, it's a wonder the machines don't tear up more ...
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Barkertown independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Barkertown independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Barkertown, 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 Barkertown 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 Barkertown partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Barkertown, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
46.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.7%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Barkertown 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 Barkertown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Barkertown, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.3%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Barkertown 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 Barkertown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Barkertown, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
46.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
26.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.7%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.7%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
20%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.7%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

StoryPoint Chattanooga, Signal Mountain Senior Living and Charter Senior Living of Chattanooga are the top-rated independent living facilities near Barkertown, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 15 independent living facilities near Barkertown, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Barkertown, Tennessee is StoryPoint Chattanooga. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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