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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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4 star
43%
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We've had a very good experience with Autumn Care, overall! The facility itself looks very nice, they do a great job of keeping it clean, and there's usually some sort of activity going on for the residents....
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.
Autumn Care Autumn Care is a family-owned assisted living community in scenic Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee. Our cozy, welcoming community is located in a quiet residential neighborhood surrounded by mature trees and lush green lawns. Knoxville offers the perfect mix of Southern hospitality,...
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What families are saying about independent living in Zenith

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Bluegrass Senior Living in Somerset, KY

5.0
We love it. My loved one is happy here, and has more friends now than before. The staff are wonderful to work with, friendly, helpful, and accommodating with the family and residents. The staff are willing to assist my loved one with their food choices.

Autumn Care in Knoxville, TN

4.5
They are doing a great job. The only thing is the scheduled cleaning is once a week and I think they may need it a little more often. I have been overall very pleased with Autumn care and with Brenda the administrator, they helped make this as painless as possible. They eat well and enjoy the ...
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Cedar Hills Senior Living in Cookeville, TN

5.0
When we had my loved one living here it worked out well, for her. We did not experience problems.

Zenith independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Zenith independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Zenith, 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 Zenith 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 Zenith partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Zenith, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.4%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.3%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
15.4%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.2%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
1.9%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Zenith 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 Zenith communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Zenith, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.5%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.2%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
19.2%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.5%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Zenith 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 Zenith offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Zenith, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
21.2%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.2%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.7%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.2%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.4%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.2%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.1%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
23.1%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
19.2%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.5%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
46.9%
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Sycamore Trace, Highlands Square and Park Place of West Knoxville are the top-rated independent living facilities near Zenith, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 59 independent living facilities near Zenith, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Zenith, Tennessee are Sycamore Trace and Highlands Square. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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