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My mother is loving her stay at the McCune Center! The staff is doing a great job at catering to my mother's needs. The facility is well maintained. There are many opportunities for my mother to participate...
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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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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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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.
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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.
Cambridge House is a senior living community located in Hildebran, NC that combines the comforts of home with a safe, supportive environment. At Cambridge House we offer you more than assisted living services. The special difference is our dedication to improving each resident's quality of life...
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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.
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.
For over a decade, Kingston Residence of Hickory has provided older, active adults with the opportunity to remain independent in the privacy of their own spacious apartments, to enjoy the benefits of retirement living to the fullest, and to get the assistance many need in those later years....
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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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Cost of independent living in Laurel Fork, TN

The average cost of senior living in Laurel Fork is $3,898 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Farmer Mill, TN with an average of $3,513 per month.

Independent living costs in Laurel Fork, TN, vs. nearby cities

Laurel Fork, TN
$3,898/mo
$4,056/mo

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

Laurel Fork, TN
$3,898/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Laurel Fork, TN, vs. other senior living options

$4,281/mo
Independent Living
$3,898/mo

Independent living costs in Laurel Fork, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,079/mo
Studio
$4,804/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,858/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,664/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,303/mo

Senior living costs in Laurel Fork 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: Laurel Fork, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLaurel Fork, TNTennesseeU.S.
Independent Living$3,898/mo$3,633/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,281/mo$4,139/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,281/mo$4,227/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Laurel Fork, TN:$3,898/mo
Tennessee:$3,633/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Laurel Fork, TN:$4,281/mo
Tennessee:$4,139/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Laurel Fork, TN:$4,281/mo
Tennessee:$4,227/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Laurel Fork, TN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Laurel Fork 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Laurel Fork, TN$2,478/mo$1,952/mo+27.0%
Tennessee$2,609/mo$2,553/mo+2.2%
National$2,797/mo$2,786/mo+0.4%
Laurel Fork, TN
2024 average cost:$2,478/mo
2023 average cost:$1,952/mo
Percent change:+27.0%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$2,609/mo
2023 average cost:$2,553/mo
Percent change:+2.2%
National
2024 average cost:$2,797/mo
2023 average cost:$2,786/mo
Percent change:+0.4%
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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 Laurel Fork

Recent reviews for independent living in Laurel Fork

The Blake at Kingsport

5.0
The staff is very helpful and friendly. They are very good about communicating with the family about your loved one, and you can call and ask about them any time. The move-in process is smooth, but be ready to produce documents like Medicaid info, living will, driver's license, etc. The meals ...
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Brookdale Lenoir

4.5
From the moment my mother moved in, the staff has gone above and beyond to make her feel comfortable and ease her anxiety from moving from her home after my father died. I am so grateful. Thank you so much!

The Village At Allandale in Kingsport, TN

5.0
It's a very nice place for someone with dementia, which my aunt had. My uncle died within a week of arriving there and my aunt fell about 2 months later and fractured her hip, so she left there and passed away in a rehab facility post surgery. I really appreciated A Place for Mom's help in ...
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Laurel Fork independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Laurel Fork independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Laurel Fork, 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 Laurel Fork 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 Laurel Fork partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Laurel Fork, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.9%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
24.5%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.6%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Laurel Fork 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 Laurel Fork communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Laurel Fork, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
26.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.4%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Laurel Fork 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 Laurel Fork offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
34%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.6%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.5%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.1%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.9%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.9%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.2%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
33%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
23.4%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.8%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34%
47%
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Brookdale Rock Springs, Brookdale Bristol and Holiday Pinecrest are the top-rated independent living facilities near Laurel Fork, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 118 independent living facilities near Laurel Fork, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Laurel Fork, 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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