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The cost of independent living in Rice Bend is about $4,669 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 6 options. Read 28 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Photo of Mars Hill Manor
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MHM is by far the best residential AL living option we have seen. After touring 4-5 others, a friend recommended we needed to visit. Because we were concentrating on Asheville options, the thought to visit...
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.
Mars Hill Manor is a special place, unlike any other community option in WNC. Located just 15 minutes from Asheville, the town of Mars Hill offers beautiful mountain views and charm only a college town can offer. With 56 apartments, our community sets a higher standard for spacious, residential...
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The overall experience, the cleanliness, the friendliness of the staff, quality of care, meals and dining and activities have all been a great experience. We would recommend this community to other families...
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.
Come and enjoy the “Freedom” ofassisted living!Located in the heart of “The ValleyBeautiful,” Governor’s Bend is a 52-suiteretirement and assisted living facility.We realize the need for quality of lifeservices in a comfortable environment.That is why we offer full service livingwhere residents...
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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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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.
Yancey House is an assisted living and memory care community located in Burnsville, NC. Burnsville is nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina & rests in the shadow of Mount Mitchell which has the highest peak east of the Mississippi River. It is known as 'The Heart of the Blue...
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Cost of independent living in Rice Bend, TN

The average cost of senior living in Rice Bend is $4,669 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bean Station, TN with an average of $3,384 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Rice Bend, TN vs. nearby cities

Rice Bend, TN
$4,669/mo
$4,205/mo
$3,883/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Rice Bend, TN vs. the state and national average

Rice Bend, TN
$4,669/mo
U.S. national average
$4,138/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Rice Bend vs. other types of senior living

$4,669/mo
Independent Living
$4,669/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Rice Bend, TN by room type

Studio
$5,277/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,183/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,998/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Rice Bend

Recent reviews for independent living in Rice Bend

Family Ministries Retirement and Assisted Living in Limestone, TN

5.0
After being at another assisted living facility we found The John M. Reed Center. My mom felt very much at home here and was very well taken care of. She called it "home." My mom loved the food that was served and the dietary staff asked her if she has special requests. The staff seemed to love ...
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Mars Hill Manor

4.9
My loved one was a resident at Mars Hill Manor. We loved the staff. They were very friendly and were great about taking my Mom to meals and tried to get her to go to activities. We wished we had moved her when she was more motivated to do things or make friends. They were great with ...
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Harmony at Reynolds Mountain in Asheville, NC

5.0
My first and last contact at Harmony was the director of marketing -[name removed]. As a former health care provider, [name removed]understood my priorities of high quality facilities and high quality healthcare. [name removed]effortlessly provided a list of resources to assist with the ...
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Rice Bend independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rice Bend independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rice Bend, 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 Rice Bend 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 Rice Bend partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rice Bend, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
20.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
30.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
33.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Rice Bend 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 Rice Bend communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rice Bend, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
36.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
43%
Room service
Room service
25%
36.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rice Bend 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 Rice Bend offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rice Bend, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
28.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
32.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
53.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
42.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
37.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
41.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
25%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.1%
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Mars Hill Manor, Harmony at Reynolds Mountain and Brookdale Greeneville are the top-rated independent living facilities near Rice Bend, Tennessee. See full list of communities.

There are 6 independent living facilities near Rice Bend, Tennessee. See the full list.

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