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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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I am really happy with the care thqt my father is receiving here with great. Thestaff is friendly and caring. I like knowing that he is in a clean community. He seems happy with the food and variety. They do...
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.
This fine, new facility offers the very best in Senior Living. Our caring and supportive staff provides assistance to our residents as needed, while allowing them the privacy they desire. Residents can retire from the stresses of life - bills, cooking, cleaning, repairs, and upkeep and look...
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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.
When you visit Dogwood Pointe, you'll find a warm, friendly community where folks can thrive and connect. It's a place full of friendly local faces where you and your loved one will feel right at home, whether that's in our inviting community spaces or homey studio apartments. Our care partners...
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.
The Cottages offers catered living to seniors that balances independence with security. Our intimate enclave of one-story apartments sits on our assisted living campus. Each one or two-bedroom (depending on location)/one bath apartment is equipped with a full kitchen, washer/dryer, covered...
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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.
Situated in the quiet town of Monette, Craighead County, AR, Christopher Homes offers a safe, comfortable apartment for income qualified seniors. There is no question that many locations in Arkansas still embody the spirit of the 'Old South' and Monette is no exception. Wilderness abounds,...
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Our dear mother bought in/ moved into the Village 5+ years ago, and has enjoyed it very much. The staff, service, friends, activities, and food, etc. have been excellent and we've had no problems. She is...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
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We initially chose his facility due to first good impressions and the great location. The facility is good but it lacks a culture of excellence.
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
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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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We are very pleased with our experience with The Farms at Bailey Station. I trust the staff with my loved one and this is a big plus for me. I would recommend you book a tour and check to make sure this is...
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.
Wesley Highland Place Is a small assisted living facility. Each room opens up to the common area where the residents receive their meals and socialize. The facility has a home like atmosphere making it a warm and inviting place to live. Wesley Highland Place offers an intimate community with...
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Cost of independent living in Ripley, TN

The average cost of senior living in Ripley is $3,654 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Burlison, TN with an average of $2,662 per month.

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

Ripley, TN
$3,654/mo
$3,338/mo
$3,645/mo

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

Ripley, TN
$3,654/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,545/mo
Independent Living
$3,654/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,937/mo
Studio
$5,175/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,610/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,534/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,311/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$3,654/mo$3,633/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,199/mo$4,139/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,545/mo$4,227/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Ripley, TN:$3,654/mo
Tennessee:$3,633/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Ripley, TN:$4,199/mo
Tennessee:$4,139/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Ripley, TN:$4,545/mo
Tennessee:$4,227/mo
U.S.:$4,794/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 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
Ripley, TN$3,301/mo$3,641/mo-9.3%
Tennessee$2,903/mo$2,940/mo-1.3%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Ripley, TN
2024 average cost:$3,301/mo
2023 average cost:$3,641/mo
Percent change:-9.3%
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 Ripley

Recent reviews for independent living in Ripley

Regency Retirement Village - Jackson

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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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Cordova

5.0
Shelby Gardens might not be the newest, fanciest assisted living facility, but it does have the best staff. In fact, they just won a bunch of awards! The staff really care for my mom and look out for her best interests - and she’s not always the easiest to get along with. Shelby Gardens has ...
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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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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.
Ripley, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
27.8%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.8%
8.1%
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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
16.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
20%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.6%
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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.
Ripley, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.1%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.9%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.4%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.4%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.1%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.1%
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