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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Dodson Branch, TN

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zipAveragecost: $2,843

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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.
Cumberland Ridge Assisted Living has served the beautiful Cumberland Plateau since 1997. Located in Crossville, Tennessee – home of the Cumberland County Playhouse, numerous wineries, ten golf courses and outlet shopping; Cumberland Ridge is a quality facility for those who would like to enjoy...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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: 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, Independent 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.
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.
Hearthside at Castle Heights is a locally owned and operated, non-profit Christian Retirement Community. The facility is overseen by a volunteer Board of Directors, all of whom live in Wilson County. The facility opened in November, 1994, and added 16 units and an activity room in 2000. Our...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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
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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.
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,...
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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.
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.
Edmonton Senior is looking for fun loving seniors to join their community.  If this sounds like you, don't wait another minute to call and find out more about what we have to offer you.  With affordable rates, this is an opportunity you should let pass you by.
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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: 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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Dodson Branch, TN

The average cost of senior living in Dodson Branch is $2,843 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Livingston, TN with an average of $2,258 per month.

Independent living costs in Dodson Branch, TN, vs. nearby cities

Dodson Branch, TN
$2,843/mo
$2,831/mo

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

Dodson Branch, TN
$2,843/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Dodson Branch, TN, vs. other senior living options

$3,752/mo
Independent Living
$2,843/mo

Independent living costs in Dodson Branch, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,186/mo
Studio
$4,534/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,888/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,365/mo

Senior living costs in Dodson Branch 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: Dodson Branch, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDodson Branch, TNTennesseeU.S.
Independent Living$2,843/mo$3,633/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,752/mo$4,139/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$3,752/mo$4,227/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Dodson Branch, TN:$2,843/mo
Tennessee:$3,633/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Dodson Branch, TN:$3,752/mo
Tennessee:$4,139/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Dodson Branch, TN:$3,752/mo
Tennessee:$4,227/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Dodson Branch

Recent reviews for independent living in Dodson Branch

Cedar Hills Senior Living in Cookeville, TN

5.0
When we had my loved one living here it worked out well, for her. We did not experience problems.

Morningside of Cookeville

4.7
Everything is just fine at Morningside of Cookeville. The meals are very good. We have been very pleased with this facility. They do have plenty of activities that are offered though the resident does not participate in them. It has been a good experience so far.

Viva Senior Living at Wilson Manor in Lebanon, TN

5.0
They were clean, Friendly and their care was great. Meals were delicious and the cost was well deserved. I was very pleased with Wilson Manor and A Place for Mom.

Dodson Branch independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dodson Branch independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dodson Branch, 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 Dodson Branch 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 Dodson Branch partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dodson Branch, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.9%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
16.2%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.7%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Dodson Branch 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 Dodson Branch communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dodson Branch, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
10.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.1%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dodson Branch 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 Dodson Branch offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dodson Branch, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
24.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.8%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.9%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.4%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.4%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.6%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
5.4%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.2%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
24.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
10.8%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.8%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.7%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Trousdale Senior Living Center, Fairfield Glade Assisted Living and The Pavilion Senior Living at Lebanon are the top-rated independent living facilities near Dodson Branch, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 40 independent living facilities near Dodson Branch, Tennessee. See the full list.
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