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Our loved one has not been there long, but our family is having a much better experience at Regency. Everything is going great so far, we were upfront with them about our loved ones health issues, and they...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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.
Regency Retirement Village is a part of the city of Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama and provides residents with an assisted living community that is prepared to offer them the memory care that they need. This community is a great place to call home. Huntsville has much to offer to its guests...
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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: 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.
At The Apartments at Russel Erskine, we combine the splendor and hospitality of the old grand hotels with the modern conveniences you have grown to expect in an apartment community. Originally built in the early 1930's as Huntsville's premiere downtown hotel, the Russel Erskine building has been...
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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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
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What families are saying about independent living in Sewanee

Recent reviews for independent living in Sewanee

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.

Rosewood Manor in Scottsboro, AL

5.0
They have an activity room with puzzles and things like that but then they also had entertainment come in as well it seemed like every day. For the price it is a very nice facility. Everyone knows each other and watches out for each other. Any residents who wanted to help with cooking or ...
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Ascension Living Alexian Village - Tennessee (Assisted Living) in Signal Mountain, TN

5.0
I was extremely pleased with Ascension. The establishment, as well as the patients, were always very clean. I never detected any smells or odors -- and I have a keen sense of smell! They were communicative, helpful, and caring from my first visit until my Mom's death. My mom suffered from ...
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Sewanee independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sewanee independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sewanee, 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 Sewanee 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 Sewanee partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sewanee, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.6%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
25.9%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.7%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Sewanee 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 Sewanee communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sewanee, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.8%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
18.5%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.6%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sewanee 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 Sewanee offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sewanee, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
32.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.8%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.5%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.8%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.4%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
37%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
16%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.5%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.6%
46.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Gardens of Hazel Green, Ashwood Square Retirement Community and StoryPoint Chattanooga are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sewanee, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 90 independent living facilities near Sewanee, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Sewanee, Tennessee is Gardens of Hazel Green. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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