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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.
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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...
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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: 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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Provides: Nursing Homes, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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.
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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My mom, as well as my sister & I, were extremely happy with Southern Heritage. They had new activities planned daily & were good about encouraging Mom to participate. The staff was always available 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.
Southern Heritage Assisted offers a great home for seniors who are looking to receive care and assistance in the city of East Ridge, TN. This assisted living community is located near great locations such as a 300 acre botanical garden and the Chattanooga Regional History Museum. Those visiting...
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Cost of independent living in Bullet Creek, TN

The average cost of senior living in Bullet Creek is $3,021 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Etowah, TN with an average of $2,127 per month.

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

Bullet Creek, TN
$3,021/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Bullet Creek, TN, vs. other senior living options

$6,302/mo
Independent Living
$3,021/mo

Independent living costs in Bullet Creek, TN, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,768/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,517/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,464/mo

Senior living costs in Bullet 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: Bullet Creek, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBullet Creek, TNTennesseeU.S.
Independent Living$3,021/mo$3,063/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,025/mo$5,215/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,302/mo$5,992/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Bullet Creek, TN:$3,021/mo
Tennessee:$3,063/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Bullet Creek, TN:$5,025/mo
Tennessee:$5,215/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Bullet Creek, TN:$6,302/mo
Tennessee:$5,992/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Bullet Creek

Recent reviews for independent living in Bullet Creek

River Oaks Place - Loudon

5.0
I've enjoyed all the times I've been here.

Morning Pointe of Chattanooga at Shallowford

5.0
I absolutely love it and my Dad seems to like it. I love the staff and they have been great for my Dad. He has adjusted extremely well. He feels like this is his home. He is really happy with the food there.

Regency House Assisted Living in Hixson, TN

4.5
Regency House is great and is the place my Mom calls her home. This facility is run like a finely tuned machine, and the staff is always friendly and attentive to their residents. Recently my Mom broke her hip and was in a rehab facility, and with her Dementia, she was declining due to the ...
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Bullet Creek independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bullet Creek independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bullet 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 Bullet 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 Bullet Creek partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bullet Creek, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
32.3%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.7%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
36.1%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.8%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Bullet 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 Bullet Creek communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bullet Creek, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.3%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
49.5%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
31.2%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bullet 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 Bullet Creek offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bullet Creek, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
50.6%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.7%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.2%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.2%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.6%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.8%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50.5%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.8%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.2%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.4%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
42.2%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
34.9%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
47.1%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.4%
40.8%
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Sycamore Trace, StoryPoint Knoxville West and Brookdale Sandy Springs are the top-rated independent living facilities near Bullet Creek, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 106 independent living facilities near Bullet Creek, Tennessee. See the full list.
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The best independent living facilities near you in Bullet Creek, Tennessee are Sycamore Trace and StoryPoint Knoxville West. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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