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Photo of South Knoxville Senior Living
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Overall it's good. Just a few things needs improving. More sweeping, faster response when she pushes the button, better food, but no serious complaints overall.
Provides: Independent Living
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.
This newly renovated senior living community offers Independent and Assisted Living options within 6 spaciously designed Villas for apartment-style living. At South Knoxville Senior Living, we redefine senior living. Our apartment-style Villas liberate residents from the burdens and expenses of...
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We have been here for over a year and have enjoyed the staff and residents very much and have made so many friends. The events and activities are plentiful so there's lots to keep you busy. The grounds are...
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.
Echo Ridge provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled in the scenic beauty of Knoxville's countryside, Echo Ridge offers quality, beauty and convenience in the heart of it all. We're very close to two major shopping destinations dining and first-class...
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The staff have been great, the apartment layouts are very nice. A full kitchen if you want to cook or many use the oven for storage. Huge closets. A car is not needed, they have a bus that will take you...
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.
Sherrill Hills Retirement Resort is Knoxville's Premier independent living community. Sherrill Hills Retirement Resort comprises 128 apartments for adults 55 and over — including studio apartments, one,  two, and three bedroom suites and a variety of floor plans. Sherrill Hills...
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My mother has lived at Northshore Heights for one year and four months now, and I could not feel more comfortable with her care. NSH is not only a beautiful facility, but the heart of its staff fills up the...
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.
Northshore Heights is the first development of its kind in West Knoxville. It includes 68 suites and apartments available for assisted living, plus an additional dedicated wing for residents needing specialized care for memory loss. The complex is located on seven park-like acres off Northshore...
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The staff have been extremely helpful and kind. The facilities are well maintained. My mother's studio apartment is a perfect size for her. The food is average, according to my mother. Overall, she is...
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.
Providing Assisted Living and Memory Care to the Knoxville area.
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Food is good. They have many daily activities. I rarely see anyone at the front and most people stay in their rooms. They just had house cleaning of management, so we will see what happens.
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.
Feel like the center of attention. With a smaller boutique approach to assisted living and memory care, Rockbridge Oaks delivers concierge-style service that’s tailored to best suit you. From our Signature Programs to the dedicated team who get to know you and support your goals, your experience...
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She is in a shared room. So the size is ok for what she needs. The place is always clean and I have a good report with the nurse's that take care of her. They encourage the one's that are able to take their...
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.
Personal Care means we will provide you various medical services while you live independently in our community. You will receive that much needed socialization and extra care in our premier community! Memory Care is a special service we offer for those battling memory loss conditions and...
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The admin staff has been supportive and helpful. There is a good deal of turnover in nursing and kitchen staff. The food is plentiful and suits the tastes of most people. Mom's studio is just the right size...
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.
Welcome to Avail Senior Living. Avail's doors opened, in BEAUTIFUL Cleveland, TN, July 9th, 2021 with our Executive Director and Owner, Christopher Beckstrand. Beckstrand's passion shines through every inch of Avail and you be sure to feel it when you come to visit.Only 0.3 miles from the...
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All places you mentioned were excellent with American House Hamilton place. When I was there everyone was helpful in all ways and things
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.
Providing Assisted Living and Memory Care the the Chattanooga area.
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66 Floor plans available
8.0
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The food is sub par. Repetitive, and not very well seasoned. Occasionally good, but sometimes very bad. Very disappointing because one of the reasons my daughter chose Everlan for me was that she was told...
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.
Created for adults 55+ who seek to get the most out of life, Everlan fuses luxury with thoughtful design. Enjoy beautiful aesthetics and premium amenities without the upkeep. From five-star cuisine to concierge and housekeeping services, we take care of the details, so you are free to do your...
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Photo of Pleasant Valley Personal Care
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The staff is great, they go above and beyond expectations. They are all friendly and polite as well as going out of their way to help you and the residents
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.
Pleasant Valley Retirement Home is located in a beautiful country setting among the gently sloping hills of North Dalton.  The focus at Pleasant Valley is to provide the services, security and social interaction for seniors to have an enriched life during their golden years. Pleasant Valley...
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Very knowledgeable staff with years of history with the residents. Newly acquired by a new company which created some minor issues which either have been resolved or are being resolved. I would recommend.
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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Photo of Morning Pointe of Athens
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I would highly recommend this community. It has been a great difference compared to the other community that my loved one came from. This is a great organization.
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.
Conveniently located not far from downtown Athens, near Athens Regional Hospital and doctor's offices, Morning Pointe of Athens is a single level, state-of-the-art, assisted living community offering 44 spacious apartments with multiple floor plan choices. Providing Care, Preserving Dignity At...
Photo of Dominion Senior Living of Athens
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Its reputation, the initial walk-thru convinced me that the staff is was capable and caring. The facilities are so clean. The Activities Director is energetic and caring. I would highly recommend Dominion to...
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.
A state-of-the-art, brand new community! Dominion Senior Living of Athens offers assisted living services and memory care to seniors living in Athens, Tennessee. Our community is located on a 10-acre property including a scenic pond, walking path and sensory gardens – which all encourage resident...
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Photo of Lakewood Place
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It's a very caring environment. The facility is clean. It's probably the first type of facility like this that I have encountered that does not have an odor. They offer quite a few activities throughout...
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.
Lakewood Place is the newest senior adult community in Loudon. With 34 spacious assisted living suites. A wellness center; activities center including a billiards room and ice cream parlor; and on-site physical therapy which helps our residents maintain their independence and health. The...
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This is a great community for my husband. He is doing very well here. He really likes that staff that is always attentive to his needs. The meals here are really good. He is happy to be able to participate...
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.
Caring for an older relative suffering from dementia is not an easy task. Turn to a place that has a vast amount of experience dealing with this debilitating disease. Turn to River Oaks Place in Loudon, Tennessee. Your relative will be cared for in comfortable and secure surroundings. River Oaks...
Photo of River Oaks Place - Lenoir City
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Overall, my loved one's experience at River Oaks Place Lenoir City was great. However, her initial evaluation could have been more in depth to catch poor cognitive status and inability to maintain safety of...
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.
River Oaks Place is an assisted living facility in Lenoir City, Tennessee. Located above the 'old' portion of Lenori City the facility enjoys gorgeous views of the nature and wildlife around it-in particular the Tellico Lake and Smoky Mountains. River Oaks Place offers a fantastic location for...
Photo of Morning Pointe of Lenoir City
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My loved one is currently a resident at Morning Pointe of Lenoir City and everything has been awesome for her at this facility so far! The food, staff and activities have been great and my loved one seems...
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.
Conveniently located next to The Lantern Alzheimer's Center of Excellence at Morning Pointe of Lenoir City and the Fort Loudoun Medical Center at the intersection of Town Creek Road East and U.S. Highway 321 in Lenoir Citiy, Tennessee, Morning Pointe of Lenoir City is a a single-level,...
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The staff is very willing to help you with whatever you need. I would recommend Small Town Senior Living to others looking for retirement living.
Provides: Independent Living
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.
We are an Independent Living Community with 58 apartments located in Dayton, TN. When you choose Small Town Senior Living, it will start feeling a lot like taking an extended vacation. Here, you can sit back and relax knowing that everything you need will be taken care of. The property has been...
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I would rate all those categories a 5. Liberty is a great place. We are very pleased with the care Mom receives there. We chose this facility because of the friendly staff, it is kept very clean and mom...
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.
We are a 28 bed home for the aged located in downtown Maryville, TN. We offer semi-private and private rooms and currently have beds available in both. We specialize in helping veterans and widows of veterans get additional benefits by working directly with local Veteran Service Officers. We have...
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This is a good community, and so far my father seems to be doing well overall. I do feel comfortable with his move to this facility. The staff is good, and they are taking good care of him, and his needs....
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.
Perfectly situated on 100 picturesque acres in a valley at the base of White Oak Mountain in the Collegedale-Ooltewah area near Chattanooga, Tennessee that's where you can find Morning Pointe of Collegedale at Greenbriar Cove. The assisted living community is also part of the larger Greenbriar...
Photo of Heritage Assisted Living West Knoxville TN
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Heritage is an older facility but the place is clean, the employees go above and beyond in care. I had to move my mom to Heritage after she fell several times. She lived with me and my husband but my...
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.
Heritage Assisted Living is a lovely assisted living community located in the beautiful and vibrant Knoxville, Tennessee. There is never a shortage of activities and recreation to participate in in Knoxville, Tennessee. Animal lovers will enjoy a stroll through the Knoxville Zoo while those who...
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They are very good and caring to my mom. They handle things without calling me unnecessarily. But also they struggle keeping ample staff sometimes. (I know that's a problem everywhere) We picked them...
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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My mom stayed here for about 4 months to get stronger. The staff was always so friendly and helpful to me. It was always a happy place to visit and they offer lots of activities for the residents to do. I...
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.
Photo of Morning Pointe of Chattanooga at Shallowford
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This is a very nice place. The staff is attentive and compassionate and seem dedicated to the resident's well being. The level of care here is excellent and they do a great job. The facility is always clean.
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.
Conveniently located off I-75 at Exit #5 Shallowford Road and Hamilton Place Mall, Morning Pointe of Chattanooga at Shallowford is a brand new single-level state-of-the art assisted living community with 77 spacious assisted living apartments with multiple floor plan choices. At Morning Pointe...

Cost of independent living in Mecca, TN

The average cost of senior living in Mecca is $2,095 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Englewood, TN with an average of $2,095 per month.

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

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

Mecca, TN
$2,095/mo
U.S. national average
$3,509/mo

Independent living costs in Mecca, TN, vs. other senior living options

$6,156/mo
Independent Living
$2,095/mo

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

Studio
$2,690/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,218/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,051/mo

Senior living costs in Mecca 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: Mecca, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMecca, TNTennesseeU.S.
Independent Living$2,095/mo$3,102/mo$3,509/mo
Assisted Living$4,858/mo$5,127/mo$5,793/mo
Memory Care$6,156/mo$5,947/mo$6,969/mo
Independent Living
Mecca, TN:$2,095/mo
Tennessee:$3,102/mo
U.S.:$3,509/mo
Assisted Living
Mecca, TN:$4,858/mo
Tennessee:$5,127/mo
U.S.:$5,793/mo
Memory Care
Mecca, TN:$6,156/mo
Tennessee:$5,947/mo
U.S.:$6,969/mo
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Independent living costs in Mecca, TN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Mecca 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
Mecca, TN$2,776/mo$2,818/mo-1.5%
Tennessee$2,908/mo$2,960/mo-1.8%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Mecca, TN
2024 average cost:$2,776/mo
2023 average cost:$2,818/mo
Percent change:-1.5%
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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What families are saying about independent living in Mecca

Recent reviews for independent living in Mecca

River Oaks Place - Loudon

5.0
I've enjoyed all the times I've been here.

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.

Mecca independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mecca independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mecca, 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 Mecca 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 Mecca partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mecca, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.7%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.8%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
34.2%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.1%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Mecca 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 Mecca communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mecca, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24.3%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.5%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
28.8%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mecca 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 Mecca offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mecca, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
45.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.1%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.2%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.7%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.9%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.2%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.7%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.2%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
43.2%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
30.6%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.5%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.1%
46.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sycamore Trace, StoryPoint Knoxville West and Atria Weston Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Mecca, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 132 independent living facilities near Mecca, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Mecca, Tennessee are Sycamore Trace and StoryPoint Knoxville West. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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