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Photo of Brookdale Hixson
99 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.2
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The facility is very clean, the staff is very friendly and helpful, and the food is delicious. I highly recommend Brookdale Hixson!
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.
Find a Redefined IndependenceSenior living often gets bogged down with the stress and isolation that can come with living at home. But it doesn’t have to. As a resident at our warm, welcoming community, you can trade all of that for a life filled with interesting things to do and interesting...
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1717 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.2
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9.2
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Garden Plaza Cleveland gets a rating of five, activities and personnel are top drawer, excellent. Cleaning is great. Facility is great.. Physical Therapy and speech therapy are great. Menu is good, but not...
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.
Photo of Charter of Cleveland
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9.0
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9.0
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5 on all categories. We couldn't be more pleased! The caregivers are so sweet and considerate, there are a multitude of activities (though my MIL doesn't participate in many yet), & many activities involve...
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.
Located near Interstate 75, Morningside of Cleveland is a community of neighbors, each with a lifetime of experiences to share. It is more than a place to live it is a place for living! We offer all the comforts of home combined with individualized assistance. Our Healthy Generation philosophy is...
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The staff is genuinely caring and concerned for the residents! It gives family members a piece of mind, knowing their loved ones are being well taken care of. The activity director is very lively and...
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.
Southern Oaks Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in the great city of Chattanooga, TN. This assisted living community offers a safe home to those who are in need of daily assistance, and it provides those individuals with a home in a city that is full of entertainment...
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33 Floor plans available
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[name removed] loves the food. She has put on 18 lbs. When it comes to the value for cost, this one is hard to say. We were at Hickory Valley just last week because she is going to run out of money in the...
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.
Photo of Garden Plaza  Of Greenbriar Cove
1818 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.0
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The landscaping of grounds is beautiful. Staff is super. Residents interact well with each other and seem very happy there. Countless activities! Apartment sizes are very good. And they have nice porches...
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.
Garden Plaza of Greenbriar Cove sets the standard for independent living. The 17-acre campus features walking paths, four lakes and natural landscaping.Courtyards invite residents to enjoy the scenery of their home, and outdoor stone fireplaces offer a cozy setting during cool evenings.At Garden...
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66 Floor plans available
8.2
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The food is sub par. Repetitive, and not very well seasoned. Occasionally good, but sometimes very bad. Very disappointing because one of the reasons my daughter chose Everlan for me was that she was told...
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.
Created for adults 55+ who seek to get the most out of life, Everlan fuses luxury with thoughtful design. Enjoy beautiful aesthetics and premium amenities without the upkeep. From five-star cuisine to concierge and housekeeping services, we take care of the details, so you are free to do your...
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Photo of Brookdale Cleveland
99 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.7
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16 reviews
8.7
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The lady who runs the place by the name of Savannah is wonderful. I was able to find a very large apartment for my grandparents. Everyone is very kind there and my grandparents really like the food so far....
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.
All the Comforts of HomeIs there anything more frustrating than canceling on your friends because the sink is leaking or declining a social invitation because the laundry is piling up? When you decide to move into our assisted living community, you never have to worry about missing out on fun...
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Having been a part of the decision for moving my Mother from a different senior living facility I can not even begin to put enough stars in the rating I now have for Dominion. It is wonderful in every way!
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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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
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.
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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Photo of Regency House Assisted Living
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[name removed], [name removed] and the entire staff are very professional and extremely helpful. They always answer my calls and help with any request I have. I feel very comfortable knowing my mom is...
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.
Regency House is Hixson's most affordable Assisted Living community! We specialize in maintaining the dignity and independence of our residents. Our well trained and caring staff is here 24 hours a day giving you peace of mind that your loved one is well cared for. Licensed nurses are here onsite...
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They are incredibly friendly. They do lots of outings and activities. The only thing is that may concern me is I have asked them not to bring the meals to her, so she will get out more and yet they still do...
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.
Welcome to Avail Senior Living. Avail's doors opened, in BEAUTIFUL Cleveland, TN, July 9th, 2021 with our Executive Director and Owner, Christopher Beckstrand. Beckstrand's passion shines through every inch of Avail and you be sure to feel it when you come to visit.Only 0.3 miles from the...
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Photo of Morning Pointe Collegedale Greenbriar Cove
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This is a good community, and so far my father seems to be doing well overall. I do feel comfortable with his move to this facility. The staff is good, and they are taking good care of him, and his needs....
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.
Perfectly situated on 100 picturesque acres in a valley at the base of White Oak Mountain in the Collegedale-Ooltewah area near Chattanooga, Tennessee that's where you can find Morning Pointe of Collegedale at Greenbriar Cove. The assisted living community is also part of the larger Greenbriar...
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.
Wellington Place of Cleveland is Cleveland’s First and Finest Assisted Living! Wellington Place of Cleveland would like to cordially invite you to consider making our community and family a part of yours. We invite you to come inspect and decide that there is NO BETTER PLACE to live with safety,...
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: 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.
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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.
Photo of Legacy Village of Cleveland
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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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.
Photo of North Cleveland Towers
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My ratings are based on the pandemic. The doors are locked as is the office. You have to make an appointment to see the staff. The only staff member is a maintenance man that we are able to talk to. The...
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.
Secure independence and relaxation for your relative in beautiful North Cleveland Towers when you need a superior senior housing in Bradley County of Cleveland, Tennessee. Picturesquely located between the ridges and rolling hills of Tennessee, on a clear morning you may be able to catch a...
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Really appreciate the great care my mother receives here. She is happy and has made friends. It's a real relief to know that the staff is very caring and aware of what is happening with the residents.
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.
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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.
The Health Center at Standifer Place is a unique, comprehensive facility. From Independent Living, to Assisted Living, to compassionate Hospice care, HCSP provides options for successive stages of life and changing levels of ability. Residents have convenient access to services on the journey...
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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Ware Branch, TN

The average cost of senior living in Ware Branch is $3,215 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pikeville, TN with an average of $2,388 per month.

Independent living costs in Ware Branch, TN, vs. nearby cities

Ware Branch, TN
$3,215/mo
$3,233/mo

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

Ware Branch, TN
$3,215/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Independent living costs in Ware Branch, TN, vs. other senior living options

$3,880/mo
Independent Living
$3,215/mo

Independent living costs in Ware Branch, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,250/mo
Studio
$4,253/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,738/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,912/mo

Senior living costs in Ware Branch 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: Ware Branch, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWare Branch, TNTennesseeU.S.
Independent Living$3,215/mo$3,571/mo$3,951/mo
Assisted Living$3,810/mo$4,087/mo$4,515/mo
Memory Care$3,880/mo$4,173/mo$4,761/mo
Independent Living
Ware Branch, TN:$3,215/mo
Tennessee:$3,571/mo
U.S.:$3,951/mo
Assisted Living
Ware Branch, TN:$3,810/mo
Tennessee:$4,087/mo
U.S.:$4,515/mo
Memory Care
Ware Branch, TN:$3,880/mo
Tennessee:$4,173/mo
U.S.:$4,761/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Ware Branch

Recent reviews for independent living in Ware Branch

Ascension Living Alexian Village - Tennessee (Independent Living) in Signal Mountain, TN

4.6
I have lived here for 11 years and am very happy with my choice. My children do not have to find a nursing home for me when I need one. I have already made that choice myself. When I need to go to a place to live with a higher level of care, that is available without a major move. Maintenance of ...
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American House Hamilton Place in Chattanooga, TN

3.6
We have been impressed by the care of the staff. They really just "love my mother" and let her know! The place is small enough that one does not feel as if one is in an institution. Any time there is a concern, we can call or stop by and talk to admin., who are very quick to address the issue. ...
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Avail Senior Living in Cleveland, TN

5.0
I just don’t think you are going to find a better place for your loved one than Avail Senior Living of Cleveland, Tennessee. My father and now his older sister are living side by side and receiving excellent care, good food, and new friendships. It’s a beautiful place owned and operated by ...
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Ware Branch independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ware Branch independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ware Branch, 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 Ware Branch 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 Ware Branch partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ware Branch, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
32.1%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.9%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
32.1%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.1%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.1%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Ware Branch 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 Ware Branch communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ware Branch, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.3%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
32.1%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.7%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ware Branch 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 Ware Branch offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ware Branch, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
46.4%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.3%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.4%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.7%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.1%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
39.3%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
17.9%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.4%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
40%
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Frequently Asked Questions

StoryPoint Chattanooga, Brookdale Hixson and The Courtyard at Deer Ridge are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ware Branch, Tennessee. See full list of communities.

There are 27 independent living facilities near Ware Branch, Tennessee. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Ware Branch, Tennessee are StoryPoint Chattanooga. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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