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zipAveragecost: $3,510

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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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Overall it's very good. The cost is fine. I think the aides and the medical people could have a lot of improvement. I think they have some really good people, and then they have some who are not as good. ...
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.
Martin Boyd Christian Home was founded in 1984 by the local Churches of Christ. The original facility opened with 9 residents and 10 employees and has grown to house over 100 residents with a staff of over 50. The facility has grown to include 3 levels of care ranging from assisted care to...
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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.
At Standifer Place, the abilities and individual requirements of each resident are assessed prior to admission. The goal is to provide each resident with the assistance necessary to remain safe and healthy while encouraging independence and activity. Residents get personalized care at an...
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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.
Heritage Assisted Living is an assisted living community that provides care for seniors who are looking to live in Knoxville, TN. This community is located in a great city that provides residents and visitors with great views of natural beauty. This city offers many entertainment options,...
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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, Independent 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.
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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Cost of independent living in Rural Vale, TN

The average cost of senior living in Rural Vale is $3,510 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dayton, TN with an average of $3,268 per month.

Independent living costs in Rural Vale, TN, vs. nearby cities

Rural Vale, TN
$3,510/mo
$3,472/mo

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

Rural Vale, TN
$3,510/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Rural Vale, TN, vs. other senior living options

$3,861/mo
Independent Living
$3,510/mo

Independent living costs in Rural Vale, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,701/mo
Studio
$4,330/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,712/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,149/mo

Senior living costs in Rural Vale 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: Rural Vale, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRural Vale, TNTennesseeU.S.
Independent Living$3,510/mo$3,633/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,533/mo$4,139/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$3,861/mo$4,227/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Rural Vale, TN:$3,510/mo
Tennessee:$3,633/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Rural Vale, TN:$3,533/mo
Tennessee:$4,139/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Rural Vale, TN:$3,861/mo
Tennessee:$4,227/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Rural Vale, TN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Rural Vale 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
Rural Vale, TN$2,774/mo$2,777/mo-0.1%
Tennessee$2,903/mo$2,940/mo-1.3%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Rural Vale, TN
2024 average cost:$2,774/mo
2023 average cost:$2,777/mo
Percent change:-0.1%
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 Rural Vale

Recent reviews for independent living in Rural Vale

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.

Rural Vale independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rural Vale independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rural Vale, 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 Rural Vale 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 Rural Vale 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
27.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.9%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
32.1%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.5%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Rural Vale 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 Rural Vale communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rural Vale, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
27.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.1%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rural Vale 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 Rural Vale offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
43.4%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.5%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.1%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.4%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.5%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.1%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.8%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.6%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
40.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
29.2%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.6%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.6%
47%
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Sycamore Trace, Atria Weston Place and StoryPoint Knoxville West are the top-rated independent living facilities near Rural Vale, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 126 independent living facilities near Rural Vale, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Rural Vale, 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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