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The staff is wonderful. There are a lot of activities including crafts, bingo, lots of board games. The food is o.k. They are adding more items to the menu.
Provides: Independent Living
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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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What a warm and welcoming community. Smells good walking in and residents are happy and the managers are extremely professional and friendly. Great communication and always something holding on. Wellington...
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.
Wellington Manor Knoxville is located in northern Knox County. An inviting, homespun community, much like the surrounding countryside, Wellington Manor Knoxville is home to warm hearts and panoramic views of Black Oak Ridge. We offer accommodations for those who may require assistance in their...
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The Executive Director, [name removed] is great. Also the PT staff, [name removed] and [name removed]. The nursing staff, especially [name removed], are positive, helpful, and patient. My mom is in memory...
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.
Nestled on a picturesque country ridge in northeast Knoxville, Tennessee, The Pointe at Lifespring offers our residents and their families the utmost in vibrant and comfortable living. Our neighborhood offers you or your loved ones a beautiful blend of privacy, safety, security and community to...
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I took my loved one here from another facility and it is a very good place. The workers are great and the place is very clean. I would highly recommend Charter.
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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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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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, 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.
“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
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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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My Dad was 87 years old when he moved into the Darby House after my Mom passed away. He loved living there. He found the staff very friendly and helpful and enjoyed having some independence, although he...
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.
Darby House is located in Jefferson City, Tennessee - a lovely community centered around the scenic campus of Carson-Newman College. Situated near the center of town with its shopping malls, supermarkets, churches and its access to Carson-Newman Campus; Darby House is especially convenient for...
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We chose Signature Lifestyles because of the location as well as the value for the money. The room sizes here are really good, she just moved up a size from the studio. They have been good with communication...
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.
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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.
Parkview is an independent living community designed to meet the needs of a wide range of seniors. Our states of the art communications system along with other personal services help residents maintain their independence and dignity much longer. We are located in historic Fountain City in a...
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.

Cost of independent living in Little Barren, TN

The average cost of senior living in Little Barren is $3,071 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sneedville, TN with an average of $2,086 per month.

Independent living costs in Little Barren, TN, vs. nearby cities

Little Barren, TN
$3,071/mo

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

Little Barren, TN
$3,071/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Little Barren, TN, vs. other senior living options

$3,572/mo
Independent Living
$3,071/mo

Independent living costs in Little Barren, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,258/mo
Studio
$4,308/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,448/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,843/mo

Senior living costs in Little Barren 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: Little Barren, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLittle Barren, TNTennesseeU.S.
Independent Living$3,071/mo$3,633/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,572/mo$4,139/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$3,572/mo$4,227/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Little Barren, TN:$3,071/mo
Tennessee:$3,633/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Little Barren, TN:$3,572/mo
Tennessee:$4,139/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Little Barren, TN:$3,572/mo
Tennessee:$4,227/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Little Barren, TN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Little Barren 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
Little Barren, TN$2,784/mo$2,570/mo+8.3%
Tennessee$2,613/mo$2,587/mo+1.0%
National$2,798/mo$2,786/mo+0.4%
Little Barren, TN
2024 average cost:$2,784/mo
2023 average cost:$2,570/mo
Percent change:+8.3%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$2,613/mo
2023 average cost:$2,587/mo
Percent change:+1.0%
National
2024 average cost:$2,798/mo
2023 average cost:$2,786/mo
Percent change:+0.4%
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What families are saying about independent living in Little Barren

Recent reviews for independent living in Little Barren

Chandler House Assisted Living in Jefferson City, TN

5.0
My loved one lives here and it's wonderful! So much better and more affordable than his last facility. The people here are wonderful. The nurses are so kind and helpful. They have a lot of activities and the residents are interactive. The staff encourages them to be. The memory care unit is a ...
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The Pointe at Lifespring in Knoxville, TN

5.0
We love The Pointe! Every staff member is kind and so helpful. They truly love the residents. It starts at the top with [name removed]who is always out and about demonstrating her kind heart. Nursing staff are awesome ([name removed] is my favorite) and care staff are just so wonderful. My ...
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Wellington Manor Knoxville

4.0
Many of the workers are very nice, attentive, and caring. The facility is clean and well kept. I feel her medications and hygiene are well managed. I have run into some billing issues, I feel the facility is understaffed at times, and getting someone on the phone for updates, especially after ...
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Little Barren independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Little Barren independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Little Barren, 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 Little Barren 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 Little Barren partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Little Barren, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.5%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
38.5%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.4%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Little Barren 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 Little Barren communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Little Barren, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
30.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.7%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Little Barren 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 Little Barren offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
38.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.4%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.4%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.8%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.5%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.5%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.8%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.8%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
38.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
23.1%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.1%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.8%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Park Place of Fountain City, Wellington Manor Knoxville and The Pointe at Lifespring are the top-rated independent living facilities near Little Barren, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 15 independent living facilities near Little Barren, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Little Barren, Tennessee is Park Place of Fountain City. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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