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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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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 Sanford, TN

The average cost of senior living in Sanford is $3,340 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Flat Top Mountain, TN with an average of $3,151 per month.

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

Sanford, TN
$3,340/mo
$3,311/mo

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

Sanford, TN
$3,340/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$3,795/mo
Independent Living
$3,340/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,492/mo
Studio
$4,219/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,463/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,648/mo

Senior living costs in Sanford 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: Sanford, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSanford, TNTennesseeU.S.
Independent Living$3,340/mo$3,633/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,684/mo$4,139/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$3,795/mo$4,227/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Sanford, TN:$3,340/mo
Tennessee:$3,633/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Sanford, TN:$3,684/mo
Tennessee:$4,139/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Sanford, TN:$3,795/mo
Tennessee:$4,227/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Sanford, TN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Sanford 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
Sanford, TN$2,606/mo$2,802/mo-7.0%
Tennessee$2,903/mo$2,940/mo-1.3%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Sanford, TN
2024 average cost:$2,606/mo
2023 average cost:$2,802/mo
Percent change:-7.0%
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 Sanford

Recent reviews for independent living in Sanford

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.

Sanford independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sanford independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sanford, 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 Sanford 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 Sanford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sanford, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
29.1%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.8%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Sanford 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 Sanford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sanford, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
24.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.7%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sanford 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 Sanford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sanford, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
35.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.4%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.2%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.8%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.1%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.1%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.9%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
38.8%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
24.3%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.4%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.8%
47%
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