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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.
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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.
Morningside Gardens is a senior housing community that is located in the large city of Knoxville, Knox County, TN. The community is located in a great location; in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains and along the banks of the Tennessee River. It is also nearby Morningside Park and the Dr....
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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.
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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, 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.
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: 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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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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My ratings are based on the pandemic. The doors are locked as is the office. You have to make an appointment to see the staff. The only staff member is a maintenance man that we are able to talk to. 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.
Secure independence and relaxation for your relative in beautiful North Cleveland Towers when you need a superior senior housing in Bradley County of Cleveland, Tennessee. Picturesquely located between the ridges and rolling hills of Tennessee, on a clear morning you may be able to catch a...
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Cost of independent living in Rockwood, TN

The average cost of senior living in Rockwood is $3,384 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pleasant Hill, TN with an average of $3,052 per month.

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

Rockwood, TN
$3,384/mo
$3,506/mo
$3,351/mo

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

Rockwood, TN
$3,384/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$3,862/mo
Independent Living
$3,384/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,819/mo
Studio
$4,536/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,866/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,279/mo

Senior living costs in Rockwood 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: Rockwood, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRockwood, TNTennesseeU.S.
Independent Living$3,384/mo$3,633/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,808/mo$4,139/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$3,862/mo$4,227/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Rockwood, TN:$3,384/mo
Tennessee:$3,633/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Rockwood, TN:$3,808/mo
Tennessee:$4,139/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Rockwood, TN:$3,862/mo
Tennessee:$4,227/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Rockwood, TN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Rockwood 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
Rockwood, TN$2,818/mo$2,696/mo+4.5%
Tennessee$2,903/mo$2,940/mo-1.3%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Rockwood, TN
2024 average cost:$2,818/mo
2023 average cost:$2,696/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
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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What families are saying about independent living in Rockwood

Recent reviews for independent living in Rockwood

River Oaks Place - Loudon

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

Knoxville High Independent Living

4.7
The place is very clean, and very very beautiful. Everybody here is very nice. Once person after another takes care of each other. The people are very caring and make newcomers feel welcome. It's a great place to live. They have security guards, which makes me feel very safe. We have ...
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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.

Rockwood independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rockwood independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rockwood, 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 Rockwood 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 Rockwood 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
30%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.7%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
30%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.2%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Rockwood 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 Rockwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rockwood, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
28.2%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.5%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rockwood 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 Rockwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rockwood, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
40.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.2%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.6%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.5%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.8%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.9%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.7%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.4%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.8%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
30.9%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.1%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.7%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sycamore Trace, Park Place of Fountain City and Atria Weston Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Rockwood, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 129 independent living facilities near Rockwood, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Rockwood, Tennessee are Sycamore Trace, Park Place of Fountain City and StoryPoint Knoxville West. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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