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Really appreciate the great care my mother receives here. She is happy and has made friends. It's a real relief to know that the staff is very caring and aware of what is happening with the residents.
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
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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.
At Standifer Place, the abilities and individual requirements of each resident are assessed prior to admission. The goal is to provide each resident with the assistance necessary to remain safe and healthy while encouraging independence and activity. Residents get personalized care at an...
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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
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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.
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.
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: 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.
The Sunshine Square is an independent living facility designed for active seniors who want to enjoy a lifestyle free from the responsibility of home maintenance. The Square offers a secure Christian environment and a range of social, educational and leisure activities. It is located in the...
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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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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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.
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.
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.
AdamsPlace Retirement Community is a continuing care retirement community located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, just 30 minutes from the Nashville airport.  Our beautifully-landscaped 22 acre campus features garden style apartment with patios and balconies for Independent Living, private...
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I have recommended Stones River Manor highly. My stepfather was there. I was very happy with them. I looked at a lot of places and Stones River Manor was the best fit. They were very cost-effective. They had...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
A truly unique faith-based community for senior living, Stones River Manor, in Murfreesboro, offers full-service senior care in a Christian atmosphere for those with financial concerns. Our not-for-profit facility is one of a kind in the county and funded by area Churches for Christ. Newly...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Elkhead, TN

The average cost of senior living in Elkhead is $3,102 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Coalmont, TN with an average of $2,979 per month.

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

$2,979/mo

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

U.S. national average
$3,509/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,772/mo
Studio
$2,843/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,567/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,526/mo

Senior living costs in Elkhead 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: Elkhead, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeElkhead, TNTennesseeU.S.
Independent Living$unavailable/mo$3,102/mo$3,509/mo
Assisted Livingunavailable$5,127/mo$5,793/mo
Memory Careunavailable$5,947/mo$6,969/mo
Independent Living
Elkhead, TN:$unavailable/mo
Tennessee:$3,102/mo
U.S.:$3,509/mo
Assisted Living
Elkhead, TN:unavailable
Tennessee:$5,127/mo
U.S.:$5,793/mo
Memory Care
Elkhead, TN:unavailable
Tennessee:$5,947/mo
U.S.:$6,969/mo
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Independent living costs in Elkhead, TN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Elkhead 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
Elkhead, TN$2,856/mo$2,956/mo-3.4%
Tennessee$2,908/mo$2,960/mo-1.8%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Elkhead, TN
2024 average cost:$2,856/mo
2023 average cost:$2,956/mo
Percent change:-3.4%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$2,908/mo
2023 average cost:$2,960/mo
Percent change:-1.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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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 Elkhead

Recent reviews for independent living in Elkhead

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.

Ascension Living Alexian Village - Tennessee (Assisted Living) in Signal Mountain, TN

5.0
I was extremely pleased with Ascension. The establishment, as well as the patients, were always very clean. I never detected any smells or odors -- and I have a keen sense of smell! They were communicative, helpful, and caring from my first visit until my Mom's death. My mom suffered from ...
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The Bridge at Ooltewah

5.0
I live with my mom at The Bridge at Ooltewah. mom has lived here since [date removed]. we love being part of the community there. there is never a dull moment and it is a loving and caring community. there are lots of things to do and much musical entertainment and the food is good.

Elkhead independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elkhead independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elkhead, 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 Elkhead 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 Elkhead 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
23.9%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.7%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.9%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.7%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Elkhead 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 Elkhead communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elkhead, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.4%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
21.6%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elkhead 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 Elkhead offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elkhead, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
34.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.9%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.9%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.6%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.8%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.6%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.5%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.2%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
17%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.5%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
46.9%
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Ashwood Square Retirement Community, StoryPoint Chattanooga and Creekside at Three Rivers and Creekside Villas are the top-rated independent living facilities near Elkhead, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
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