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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Mc Harg, TN

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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.
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: Nursing Homes, Senior Apartments
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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.
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.
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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.
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Cost of independent living in Mc Harg, TN

The average cost of senior living in Mc Harg is $3,554 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ridgeside, TN with an average of $3,205 per month.

Independent living costs in Mc Harg, TN, vs. nearby cities

Mc Harg, TN
$3,554/mo
$3,554/mo

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

Mc Harg, TN
$3,554/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Mc Harg, TN, vs. other senior living options

$3,857/mo
Independent Living
$3,554/mo

Independent living costs in Mc Harg, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,559/mo
Studio
$4,129/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,562/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,078/mo

Senior living costs in Mc Harg 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: Mc Harg, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMc Harg, TNTennesseeU.S.
Independent Living$3,554/mo$3,633/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,677/mo$4,139/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$3,857/mo$4,227/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Mc Harg, TN:$3,554/mo
Tennessee:$3,633/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Mc Harg, TN:$3,677/mo
Tennessee:$4,139/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Mc Harg, TN:$3,857/mo
Tennessee:$4,227/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Mc Harg, TN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Mc Harg 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
Mc Harg, TN$2,778/mo$2,844/mo-2.3%
Tennessee$2,903/mo$2,940/mo-1.3%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Mc Harg, TN
2024 average cost:$2,778/mo
2023 average cost:$2,844/mo
Percent change:-2.3%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$2,903/mo
2023 average cost:$2,940/mo
Percent change:-1.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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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 Mc Harg

Recent reviews for independent living in Mc Harg

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.

Garden Plaza Of Greenbriar Cove in Ooltewah, TN

5.0
They do everything well. We picked this community, because they have large rooms, it's clean, and friendly. The offer activiites, such as; exercise, lap pool, bingo and cards, cooking, woodworking, and cross stitch.

Oaks at Dalton

5.0
The staff are caring and kind. The meals are good. They keep you well informed. Moving in was easy. I would highly recommend The Oaks at Dalton to others.

Mc Harg independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mc Harg independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mc Harg, 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 Mc Harg 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 Mc Harg 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
22.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.9%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Mc Harg 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 Mc Harg communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mc Harg, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
29.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.9%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mc Harg 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 Mc Harg offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
42%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.7%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.2%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.5%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.2%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.9%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
39.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.5%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.5%
47%
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The Fountains of Calhoun, Dalton Square and The Neighborhood at Tellico Village are the top-rated independent living facilities near Mc Harg, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
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