The 10 Best Independent Living Facilities in Knox County, TN

"My dad will move into Sherrill Hills Retirement Resort. The apartments are very spacious and well-appointed. The food was very good and in appropriate quantities. It was just a very welcoming environment. They have movies, they have a workout facilit..."

"My mother is at Atria Weston Place. Everything is very nice. They're very helpful and friendly people. It's very clean. They have a lot of social activities. She enjoys it there; she just can't afford it anymore. She has a small one-bedroom. It has a..."

"I went to see Holiday Echo Ridge. It's an independent living place, and I was very impressed with it. It's very nice and fancy. When it comes to the money, it's more expensive too, so you get what you pay for. The lady that I met was very nice...."

"My tour experience with Northshore Heights Located in Knoxville was very good. We went to several places and saw a lot of facilities, and this is the best fit for my mother-in-law. The staff was really, really friendly and very knowledgeable. We saw ..."

"I can't say enough good things about autumn care. The staff go above and beyond to take care of the residents. The food is absolutely fantastic, pretty much restaurant quality. Along with the top-notch food, the facility is beautiful and clean. We're..."

"We looked at South Knoxville Senior Living. It's a nice place. If my mom comes down to Tennessee, that's probably where we're going to go. It's in our price range if we can get the veteran's assistance. It's pretty close to our house; it's only 40 mi..."

"I toured Park Place of West Knoxville. The staff was very warm, and the residents seemed to be very, very happy with their place. I was teasing the gal because after about five women said, 'Oh, you're going to love it here,' I said, 'Seriously, what ..."

"My husband is now with me at Trustwell Living of West Knoxville. We're settled down and he is having home health care physical therapy here. He is making progress and we're getting along pretty well. Our experience has been very good. The facilities ..."

"I did a tour of Shannondale Knoxville. I think they had a payment plan that you pay the lump sum upfront and then you pay a smaller amount later on. Then you can stay with the facility as you get older and less able to do things, you can continue. Th..."

"I liked the open floor plan at The Villages of Farragut and the fact that each unit had either a screen porch or a sunroom. The marketing person was wonderful. She was very knowledgeable, gave a very thorough tour, and contacted a couple of people so..."

"I moved in and it is great. The staff is wonderful. They have a library, they have an exercise room, and they also have a lady that comes around and assesses you, and if they think that you need to go and get some exercise or physical therapy. I know..."

"Parkview West Knoxville is a new place. It was about four years old and it's more plush. It has a movie theater, a bistro, and a pub. It's got tons of stuff and a lot of amenities. They have 100 rooms. They have a beautiful courtyard. You can pay ext..."

"I will be moving into Park Place of Fountain City. What I liked the most was the atmosphere. Everybody seemed to enjoy themselves there. I had one person who's lived there since December of last year and she was saying how nice the place was. I went ..."

"I think the main reason that I chose The Lodge at Shannondale was that it has a swimming pool. I like to do water aerobics and stuff like that, and they do have that there. They also have a physical therapy department. They have a lady that comes in ..."

"I moved to Broadway Towers. I like it because the people are friendly, and it's like a second home. The neighbors are friendly. It's just like a big family. It's all completely furnished with appliances and even a washer and dryer. They do occasional..."

"It was clean and neat. The staff was engaging towards the residents. Everyone looked well dressed and happy. It was an older building, but it was nice. The lady that gave the tour was like an open book. She was very forthcoming. I saw the meals and t..."

"Upside is truly an exclusive opportunity to live independently on your own terms. We offer luxury living options with over 2,500+ apartments..."

"I toured Canterfield of Oak Ridge. It was very nice. The people were very nice. I thought it was a good place. My tour was not during one of their activities or anything, so several of the residents were just sitting around eating breakfast. However,..."

"My mom has been at River Oaks Place. She's in memory care, up until she broke her hip and she had to move. They're all very nice and very good. They had activities for them while she was mobile. They took them out in places and have programs there. S..."

"I thought it was great. They were wonderful and very attentive. They answered questions. They took their time; I didn't feel rushed. They showed me the cafeteria, the library, an exercise room, the chapel, and some little garden areas outside. They s..."