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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Oak Ridge, TN
If you’re looking for independent living in the Oak Ridge area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Oak Ridge. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 13 independent living facilities in Oak Ridge, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Cumberland Estates, Forest Heights and West Hills.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Knoxville, Maryville and Lenoir City.
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9.0
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30 reviews
Commonwealth Senior Living is a great place to live and it is very clean. The staff is very friendly and even though I am in independent living, if I need something they make sure. Dining area is very clean...
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.
At Commonwealth Senior Living at Oak Ridge, “We Listen, We Love, We Care, We Serve.” These are the words that drive us. It’s a promise that we make to our residents and their families each and every day— a promise to deliver high-quality services, enhance a vibrant lifestyle and foster the...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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33 Floor plans available
8.9
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70 reviews
They were so very accommodating and took great care of my husband's brother until he passed in [date removed] . Personal Attention prior to [date removed] . The therapists were exceptional and the nursing...
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 The Groves at Oak RidgeIf you’re ready to spend each day doing what you want and leave housekeeping, laundry and daily chores to someone else, then you’ve come to the right place. At The Groves at Oak Ridge, we offer assisted living and memory care. You can live a life of leisure and...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.4
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14 reviews
Memory care is tough. So were the bed bugs that came in with the bed from hospice company they recommended. Hellish experience for everyone. Had to throw most everything out- clothes, furniture etc
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.
The Courtyards Senior Living at Briarcliff is an assisted living community located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, in Roane County and home to over 30,000 people. Part of the Knoxville area, residents will enjoy country living with a mix of city life. Residents can go on day trips together, do their...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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10
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77 reviews
What matters most is how residents and family are treated and the homey atmosphere. We appreciate the opportunities for faith based nurturing and that our mother is able to live in her own hometown with...
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.
Sycamore Trace is an exclusive assisted living community for seniors located in Kingston, Tennessee. Sycamore Trace is home to inviting waterways, a robust Recreational life and breathtaking vistas. Nestled on hill just a few short steps down a walking path to the lakeside parks … Residents can...
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9.1
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12 reviews
I would recommend. Park Place is frequently understaffed just like most businesses. My mom often helps out with cleaning, bussing tables, washing windows etc. wish she could get a job there. Meals are...
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.
Park Place West Knoxville is an upscale independent living community in the vibrant and active West Knoxville area. We are a senior living community designed for those who wish to maintain independent lifestyles but may require some additional support. We are part of Five Star Senior Living; a...
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33 Floor plans available
8.0
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7 reviews
I would recommend. We picked this community, because they were very friendly, knowledgeable, personnel, and It was good value.
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.
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8.0
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9 reviews
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,...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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2.0
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5 reviews
I would recommend the community to others for their loved ones. The community seem to care about the residents as an individual and not just a monetary figure. One of the staff members worked with us and...
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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33 Floor plans available
7.0
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48 reviews
Yes I would recommend. They need more outdoor time just strong outside world be so beneficial. This place along with most right now is very short staffed and work their employees to much with had resulted...
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.
Alexander Guest House is an assisted living community in Oak Ridge, Anderson County, Tennessee that's specifically designed for senior adults. It's located a few minutes away from Knoxville, a town that exhibits calmness with many retired persons being attracted to the affordable and active...
8.5
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2 reviews
The staff truly care about the residents and they answer concerns quickly. Each resident is unique and they try to acknowledge issues with empathy and understanding. They have fun activities for 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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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Cost of independent living in Oak Ridge, TN
The average cost of senior living in Oak Ridge is $3,347 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Oliver Springs, TN with an average of $3,046 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Oak Ridge, TN vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Oak Ridge, TN by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Oak Ridge
Recent reviews for independent living in Oak Ridge
The Pointe at Lifespring in Knoxville, TN
5.0
The Pointe has been a wonderful place for my parents!
The staff don't turn over often and are very kind and loving with the residents. They truly care and keep us informed of anything going on.
[name removed] (front desk) is wonderful. [name removed] (director) also great. [name removed] (PT) ...
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The Pinnacle On Schaeffer in Knoxville, TN
5.0
This was an excellent place for my loved one. My loved one was not able to stay long due to having to go to back to the hospital. We had a limited experience but why he was there he liked the community. The staff were very caring and took care of all needs.
Oak Ridge independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Oak Ridge independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Oak Ridge, 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 Oak Ridge 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 Oak Ridge partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Oak Ridge, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38.5%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.8%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
30.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.8%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.7%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Oak Ridge 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 Oak Ridge communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Oak Ridge, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.1%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.8%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
46.2%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.1%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Oak Ridge 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 Oak Ridge offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Oak Ridge, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
53.8%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.2%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
46.2%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.8%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.5%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.2%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.5%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.8%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.8%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
53.8%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
46.2%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.1%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.8%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sycamore Trace, StoryPoint Knoxville West and Park Place of Fountain City are the top-rated independent living facilities near Oak Ridge, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 13 independent living facilities near Oak Ridge, Tennessee. See the full list.
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