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Photo of The Groves at  Oak Ridge
99 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.1
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80 reviews
9.1
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80 reviews
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
8%
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I would highly recommend the facility to anyone and have recommended them to several people, including going through A Place For Mom for assistance. They try to make each patient feel welcome and included in...
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 The Groves at Oak RidgeIf you’re ready to spend each day doing what you want and leave housekeeping, laundry and daily chores to someone else, then you’ve come to the right place. At The Groves at Oak Ridge, we offer assisted living and memory care. You can live a life of leisure and...
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Photo of Commonwealth Senior Living at Oak Ridge
1414 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.8
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43 reviews
8.8
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43 reviews
5 star
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The executive director Adam is amazing. He made the transition for my grandmother from IL so easy. Very kind and funny guy. All employees are so nice and happy. The energy from the staff to the people...
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.
At Commonwealth Senior Living at Oak Ridge, “We Listen, We Love, We Care, We Serve.” These are the words that drive us. It’s a promise that we make to our residents and their families each and every day— a promise to deliver high-quality services, enhance a vibrant lifestyle and foster the...
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7.5
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9 reviews
7.5
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9 reviews
5 star
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0%
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11%
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Very knowledgeable staff with years of history with the residents. Newly acquired by a new company which created some minor issues which either have been resolved or are being resolved. I would recommend.
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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Photo of Meadow View Senior Living Community
1717 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
5 star
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Our family absolutely loves the Meadow View Senior Living Community, the staff who helped move our loved one is and help transition we have been able to get to know them on a personal level. Our loved ones...
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.
Home away from home...that's what residents will find at Meadow View Senior Living Community. In the heart of beautiful East Tennessee, our facility will provide a first class worry-free lifestyle for our residents, along with a caring, supportive staff. Residents will be free to choose to...
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Photo of Alexander Guest House
1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
5 star
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Yes I would recommend. They need more outdoor time just strong outside world be so beneficial. This place along with most right now is very short staffed and work their employees to much with had resulted...
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.
Alexander Guest House is an assisted living community in Oak Ridge, Anderson County, Tennessee that's specifically designed for senior adults. It's located a few minutes away from Knoxville, a town that exhibits calmness with many retired persons being attracted to the affordable and active...
Photo of Lafollette Court Assisted Living Community
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.
Photo of The Flats of Norris
44 Photos available
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.
“Elegant Senior Living” is more than just a phrase; at The Flats of Norris it is a concept to a way of life that intertwines with every part of daily life for our residents, their families, and our staff. Elegant Senior Living is a process that enhances the physical, social, mental, and...
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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.
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.
Charles Seivers Tower is a lovely and convenient senior apartment located in the lovely and beautiful Clinton, Anderson County, Tennessee. Clinton is an independent city but is included in Knoxville Metropolitan Area for statistical purposes. It is a recreation minded community with parks,...
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The staff truly care about the residents and they answer concerns quickly. Each resident is unique and they try to acknowledge issues with empathy and understanding. They have fun activities for the...
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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What families are saying about independent living in Cordell

Recent reviews for independent living in Cordell

Canterfield of Oak Ridge

4.0
Overall the caregivers are kind and compassionate. Evening/night shifts are often more rushed - caregivers having many patients to shower for example. Nurses are excellent and have responded to [name removed] needs. [name removed]is beginning to find the meals less interesting. He cannot eat red ...
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The Groves at Oak Ridge

4.0
My loved one made steady improvement during a stay at The Grove of Oak Ridge. With the help of physical therapy, he was able to return home after a short stay.

Commonwealth Senior Living at Oak Ridge

4.9
Commonwealth Senior Living is a great place to live and it is very clean. The staff is very friendly and even though I am in independent living, if I need something they make sure. Dining area is very clean and mills are nutritious. I would like to have a cheaper place for my budget.

Cordell independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cordell independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cordell, 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 Cordell 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 Cordell partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cordell, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
30%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Cordell 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 Cordell communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cordell, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
30%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cordell 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 Cordell offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cordell, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
30%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
46.9%
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