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zipAveragecost: $3,996

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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 like knowing that my mom is happy at this caring community. We like that she is living. in a clean community. The meals are amazing and a great variety for her to choose from. The suite she has and she...
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.
Oakmont at Gordon Park is a dream of three local life long friends, J.J. Gillenwater, Blair Jones and Jeff Tickle who were each born and raised in Bristol. While searching for options for their own families these three gentleman saw the need for a new community with a new vision of enriched...
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Cost of independent living in Butler, TN

The average cost of senior living in Butler is $3,996 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Surgoinsville, TN with an average of $3,631 per month.

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

Butler, TN
$3,996/mo
$4,022/mo

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

Butler, TN
$3,996/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,438/mo
Independent Living
$3,996/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,824/mo
Studio
$4,180/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,378/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,448/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,850/mo

Senior living costs in Butler 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: Butler, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeButler, TNTennesseeU.S.
Independent Living$3,996/mo$3,633/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,438/mo$4,139/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,438/mo$4,227/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Butler, TN:$3,996/mo
Tennessee:$3,633/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Butler, TN:$4,438/mo
Tennessee:$4,139/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Butler, TN:$4,438/mo
Tennessee:$4,227/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Butler, TN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Butler 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
Butler, TN$2,454/mo$1,952/mo+25.7%
Tennessee$2,590/mo$2,553/mo+1.4%
National$2,804/mo$2,769/mo+1.3%
Butler, TN
2024 average cost:$2,454/mo
2023 average cost:$1,952/mo
Percent change:+25.7%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$2,590/mo
2023 average cost:$2,553/mo
Percent change:+1.4%
National
2024 average cost:$2,804/mo
2023 average cost:$2,769/mo
Percent change:+1.3%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Butler

Recent reviews for independent living in Butler

Princeton Transitional Care and Assisted Living in Johnson City, TN

4.0
I would recommend it. Of the facilities in our area, this one is the best value for the money. I picked it because it is a clean, updated facility, all on one level. They have suites with doors open to a courtyard. The staff is friendly and helpful. They allow residents to have meals in their ...
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Brookdale Bristol

5.0
Our experience with Brookdale Bristol was a very positive one! The facility is clean and well kept, and the people are very friendly. I saw a few communities in the area and Brookdale really impressed me with their activities program. They're definitely worth a look if you're looking into senior ...
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Brookdale Johnson City

5.0
Our mother lived at Brookdale Johnson City for 3 years until her passing in June, 2024. The staff provided caring support as her needs increased, and she was treated like family by her caregivers. We appreciated the open lines of communication we had with the Executive Director, nursing staff, ...
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Butler independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Butler independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Butler, 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 Butler 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 Butler partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
25.9%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Butler 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 Butler communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Butler, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Butler 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 Butler offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Butler, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.7%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40.7%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.1%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.9%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.4%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.1%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
40.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
29.6%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.1%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Bristol, American House Bristol and American House Johnson City are the top-rated independent living facilities near Butler, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 29 independent living facilities near Butler, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Butler, Tennessee are Brookdale Bristol and American House Johnson City. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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