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5 Best Independent Living Communities in Buffalo Springs, TN
If you’re looking for independent living in the Buffalo Springs area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Buffalo Springs. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 5 independent living facilities in Buffalo Springs, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Fountain City, Parkridge and Chilhowee Park.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Sevierville, Morristown and Dandridge.
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20 reviews
What we like the most about TerraBella Morristown is their extremely courteous staff! Caring and thoughtful. Facility is well maintained. Everyone is available to answer questions and provide care and...
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.
Built on a hilltop with the Great Smokey Mountains, Cherokee Lake and Douglas Lake as a scenic backdrop, TerraBella Morristown is the perfect choice for you or your loved one who appreciates both the small-town hospitality and the beauty our area is known for. Minutes from historic downtown...
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I took my loved one here from another facility and it is a very good place. The workers are great and the place is very clean. I would highly recommend Charter.
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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My Dad was 87 years old when he moved into the Darby House after my Mom passed away. He loved living there. He found the staff very friendly and helpful and enjoyed having some independence, although he...
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.
Darby House is located in Jefferson City, Tennessee - a lovely community centered around the scenic campus of Carson-Newman College. Situated near the center of town with its shopping malls, supermarkets, churches and its access to Carson-Newman Campus; Darby House is especially convenient for...
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We chose Signature Lifestyles because of the location as well as the value for the money. The room sizes here are really good, she just moved up a size from the studio. They have been good with communication...
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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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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Cost of independent living in Buffalo Springs, TN
The average cost of senior living in Buffalo Springs is $3,026 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sneedville, TN with an average of $2,086 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Buffalo Springs, TN vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Buffalo Springs, TN vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Buffalo Springs, TN by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Buffalo Springs
Recent reviews for independent living in Buffalo Springs
The Pointe at Lifespring in Knoxville, TN
5.0
The Pointe has been a wonderful place for my parents!
The staff don't turn over often and are very kind and loving with the residents. They truly care and keep us informed of anything going on.
[name removed] (front desk) is wonderful. [name removed] (director) also great. [name removed] (PT) ...
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Chandler House Assisted Living in Jefferson City, TN
5.0
My loved one lives here and it's wonderful! So much better and more affordable than his last facility. The people here are wonderful. The nurses are so kind and helpful. They have a lot of activities and the residents are interactive. The staff encourages them to be. The memory care unit is a ...
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Heritage Assisted Living Fountain City Knoxville TN
5.0
Overall it has been a very positive experience for my Mom at Heritage Assisted Living Fountain City. The facility is reasonably clean and the staff is very friendly. I believe the care has and continues to be as well as could be received in any assisted living facility. The meals are provided ...
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Buffalo Springs independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buffalo Springs independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buffalo Springs, 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 Buffalo Springs 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 Buffalo Springs partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Buffalo Springs, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
60%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Buffalo Springs 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 Buffalo Springs communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Buffalo Springs, TNNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
20%
36.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buffalo Springs 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 Buffalo Springs offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
60%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
80%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
40%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Park Place of Fountain City, The Pointe at Lifespring and Trinity Hills of Knoxville are the top-rated independent living facilities near Buffalo Springs, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 5 independent living facilities near Buffalo Springs, Tennessee. See the full list.
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