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6 Best Independent Living Communities in Bakewell, TN

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I recently visited my aunt at this community. They were having family night and it was absolutely amazing. The leadership team served us. The decorations were beautiful. Everyone was just so kind and made it...
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.
Dominion Senior Living is an assisted living community nestled in Hixson, a small suburb in the northern portion of Chatanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee. Our community's Northpoint Boulevard location makes is easy for loved ones to visit our residents, and the dense foilage and trees planted...
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The staff is very willing to help you with whatever you need. I would recommend Small Town Senior Living to others looking for retirement living.
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
We are an Independent Living Community with 58 apartments located in Dayton, TN. When you choose Small Town Senior Living, it will start feeling a lot like taking an extended vacation. Here, you can sit back and relax knowing that everything you need will be taken care of. The property has been...
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I chose this facility for my Mother because she would be within ten minutes of my house. The staff is very nice here and they take great care of my mom. Everything is going good and they do offer a various...
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.
Conveniently located next to Hixson High School and just down the road from Northgate Mall, Morning Pointe of Hixson is a single level state-of-the-art assisted living community situated on twenty acres offering 53 spacious apartments with multiple floor plan choices. The facility also offers an...
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Hard to answer questions with only a number. Of the places I looked into before coming here, this place is unique. I definitely would not have chosen it early in my search. But now I think that it is the...
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.
Enter the Courtyard at Deer Ridge where it is our mission to enhance the quality of life for senior adults. A family owned and operated establishment, it is our goal to provide a comfortable, beautiful and secure atmosphere with caring, personalized assistance. Situated on the 25 private acres of...
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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.
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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Cost of independent living in Bakewell, TN

The average cost of senior living in Bakewell is $3,052 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dayton, TN with an average of $2,210 per month.

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

Bakewell, TN
$3,052/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

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

$5,914/mo
Independent Living
$3,052/mo

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

Studio
$2,508/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,361/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,622/mo

Senior living costs in Bakewell 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: Bakewell, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBakewell, TNTennesseeU.S.
Independent Living$3,052/mo$3,088/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$4,937/mo$5,333/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$5,914/mo$6,016/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Bakewell, TN:$3,052/mo
Tennessee:$3,088/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Bakewell, TN:$4,937/mo
Tennessee:$5,333/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Bakewell, TN:$5,914/mo
Tennessee:$6,016/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
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Independent living costs in Bakewell, TN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Bakewell 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Bakewell, TN$2,949/mo$2,842/mo+3.7%
Tennessee$3,117/mo$2,998/mo+4.0%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Bakewell, TN
2024 average cost:$2,949/mo
2023 average cost:$2,842/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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 Bakewell

Recent reviews for independent living in Bakewell

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.

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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Regency House Assisted Living in Hixson, TN

4.5
Regency House is great and is the place my Mom calls her home. This facility is run like a finely tuned machine, and the staff is always friendly and attentive to their residents. Recently my Mom broke her hip and was in a rehab facility, and with her Dementia, she was declining due to the ...
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Bakewell independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bakewell independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bakewell, 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 Bakewell 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 Bakewell partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bakewell, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.4%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.7%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
30.9%
27.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.8%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.9%
9.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Bakewell 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 Bakewell communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bakewell, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.4%
32.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.6%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
32.7%
32.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.3%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bakewell 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 Bakewell offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bakewell, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
53.6%
39.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.4%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.2%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.1%
41.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.4%
43.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.6%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.9%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37%
34.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.8%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.6%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
53.7%
41.3%
Dances
Dances
44.1%
29.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.4%
35.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.5%
40.9%
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Dominion Senior Living Of Hixson, Small Town Senior Living and Morning Pointe of Hixson are the top-rated independent living facilities near Bakewell, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
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