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Dunlap is a wonderful place to house your loved ones! It's affordable, clean, the staff is very attentive. I think the person with the negative comment in Oct. 2014 had some personal issues that didn't...
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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.
The William H Dunlap Center serves the greater Mid-South area by providing quality assisted care in a family like setting to individuals and couples in a loving Christian environment at an affordable cost so that they may live comfortable and dignified lives during their retirement years. Dunlap...
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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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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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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.
Westminster Village of the Mid-South is a unique rental retirement community located on the grounds of the former Eaker Air Force Base in Blytheville, Arkansas. Residents may choose from 3 and 4 bedroom duplexes, ranging from size 1,027 to 1,566 square feet. Each single floor duplex features a...
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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: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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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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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I am happy with the care that my mom is getting here . My mom is really the food and the variety. She is really liking the activities and the therapy. She is always active. The entire community is...
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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.
At Cades Center Assisted Living, we provide residents with full-time quality living in a warm and welcoming home that offers private and communal spaces. Our resident care is of the highest caliber with licensed healthcare assistants, daily activities, balanced meals, and a positive environment...
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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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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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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 brother-in-law who is 90 has just come alive here. He is very social and enjoys being a part of the activities, he went to Prom Nite on Sat. with the other residents. He has settled in and likes his...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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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: 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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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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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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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.
Cades Center Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in Jackson, Tennessee. Our modern location sits in a private, park-like setting and provides you with a home-like feel. You'll find that our location is perfectly suited for those who want to be near medical facilities,...
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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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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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Ripley, TN

The average cost of senior living in Ripley is $3,664 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Maury City, TN with an average of $2,497 per month.

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

Ripley, TN
$3,664/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$5,964/mo
Independent Living
$3,664/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,792/mo
Studio
$2,569/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,474/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,423/mo

Senior living costs in Ripley 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: Ripley, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRipley, TNTennesseeU.S.
Independent Living$3,664/mo$3,063/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,147/mo$5,215/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,964/mo$5,992/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Ripley, TN:$3,664/mo
Tennessee:$3,063/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Ripley, TN:$5,147/mo
Tennessee:$5,215/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Ripley, TN:$5,964/mo
Tennessee:$5,992/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Ripley, TN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Ripley 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 average 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
Ripley, TN$3,360/mo$3,286/mo+2.2%
Tennessee$3,117/mo$2,998/mo+4.0%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Ripley, TN
2024 average cost:$3,360/mo
2023 average cost:$3,286/mo
Percent change:+2.2%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$3,117/mo
2023 average cost:$2,998/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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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 Ripley

Recent reviews for independent living in Ripley

Regency Retirement Village - Jackson

5.0
My parents are doing so well here in the memory care. The staff makes sure that they take part in the activities, and join them in the dining room and my parents like the food. They have a very nice room together and I know that my parents are safe and that the memory care is well secured. My ...
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The Village at Germantown a CCRC

4.8
I was happy with the care that my husband received here at this community. It is very clean and taken care of. The staff was very attentive and friendly. He was pleased with the variety of meals. They did offer activities for him to participate. I would highly recommend the care and value here ...
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Dunlap Village Apartments in Brighton, TN

5.0
There's nothing wrong with Dunlap, everything was fine, not according to my mom but she's not in her right mind and I went there all the time. It is an older facility but for the price, three meals a day and for 24 hour care you can't beat that.

Ripley independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ripley independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ripley, 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 Ripley 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 Ripley 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
27.9%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.7%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
34.5%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.2%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Ripley 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 Ripley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ripley, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44.1%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.6%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
46.4%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ripley 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 Ripley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
55.9%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.5%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.4%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.7%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.4%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.7%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.7%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.5%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.4%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.9%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
53.6%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
45.1%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
51.2%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.7%
40.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Robinwood Retirement Resort, Trustwell at Shelby Gardens Place and StoryPoint Collierville are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ripley, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 90 independent living facilities near Ripley, Tennessee. See the full list.
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The best independent living facilities near you in Ripley, Tennessee are Robinwood Retirement Resort, StoryPoint Collierville and HarborChase of Germantown. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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