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5 Best Independent Living Communities in Tampico, TN

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 5 independent living facilities in Tampico, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Oakwood-Lincoln Park, Old North Knoxville and North Knoxville.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Sevierville, Morristown and Dandridge.

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The staff is caring and attentive. The cook makes sure the residents always have plenty of food. [name removed], the physical therapist, is amazing. They set clear goals for the residents and encourage them...
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.
Built on a hilltop with the Great Smokey Mountains, Cherokee Lake and Douglas Lake as a scenic backdrop, TerraBella Morristown is the perfect choice for you or your loved one who appreciates both the small-town hospitality and the beauty our area is known for. Minutes from historic downtown...
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I took my loved one here from another facility and it is a very good place. The workers are great and the place is very clean. I would highly recommend Charter.
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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My Dad was 87 years old when he moved into the Darby House after my Mom passed away. He loved living there. He found the staff very friendly and helpful and enjoyed having some independence, although he...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Darby House is located in Jefferson City, Tennessee - a lovely community centered around the scenic campus of Carson-Newman College. Situated near the center of town with its shopping malls, supermarkets, churches and its access to Carson-Newman Campus; Darby House is especially convenient for...
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We chose Signature Lifestyles because of the location as well as the value for the money. The room sizes here are really good, she just moved up a size from the studio. They have been good with communication...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
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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Cost of independent living in Tampico, TN

The average cost of senior living in Tampico is $2,981 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sevierville, TN with an average of $2,322 per month.

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

Tampico, TN
$2,981/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$5,640/mo
Independent Living
$2,981/mo

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

Studio
$2,660/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,339/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,356/mo

Senior living costs in Tampico 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: Tampico, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeTampico, TNTennesseeU.S.
Independent Living$2,981/mo$3,063/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,852/mo$5,215/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,640/mo$5,992/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Tampico, TN:$2,981/mo
Tennessee:$3,063/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Tampico, TN:$4,852/mo
Tennessee:$5,215/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Tampico, TN:$5,640/mo
Tennessee:$5,992/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Tampico, TN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Tampico 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.

Tampico, TNTN stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Tampico, TN

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Tampico 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 average 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Tampico, TN$2,972/mo$2,973/mo-0.0%
Tennessee$3,117/mo$2,998/mo+4.0%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Tampico, TN
2024 average cost:$2,972/mo
2023 average cost:$2,973/mo
Percent change:-0.0%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$3,117/mo
2023 average cost:$2,998/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Tampico

Recent reviews for independent living in Tampico

Chandler House Assisted Living in Jefferson City, TN

5.0
My loved one lives here and it's wonderful! So much better and more affordable than his last facility. The people here are wonderful. The nurses are so kind and helpful. They have a lot of activities and the residents are interactive. The staff encourages them to be. The memory care unit is a ...
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Heritage Assisted Living Fountain City Knoxville TN

5.0
Overall it has been a very positive experience for my Mom at Heritage Assisted Living Fountain City. The facility is reasonably clean and the staff is very friendly. I believe the care has and continues to be as well as could be received in any assisted living facility. The meals are provided ...
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Mountain Brook Village Senior Living in Sevierville, TN

5.0
Every one is so nice from staff to residents. When we saw the place we were in love and knew it was the right place for us. They don't have meals or a lot of activities but that's fine with us. Grounds and maintenance is well maintained housekeeping is extra but she is worth it

Tampico independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Tampico independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Tampico, 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 Tampico 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 Tampico partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Tampico, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24.4%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.7%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
31.3%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.2%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.9%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Tampico 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 Tampico communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Tampico, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.7%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
35.5%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.4%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Tampico 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 Tampico offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Tampico, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
47.3%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.6%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.8%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.5%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.3%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.6%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.5%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.3%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.6%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
53.3%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
39.5%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
43.4%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.6%
40.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

TerraBella Morristown, Chandler House Assisted Living and Darby House are the top-rated independent living facilities near Tampico, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 5 independent living facilities near Tampico, Tennessee. See the full list.
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The best independent living facility near you in Tampico, Tennessee is Brookdale Sevierville. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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