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Maryville is a small city located approximately 18 miles south of Knoxville with a senior population of around 5,400. It is home to the Cades Cove Museum and the Capitol Theatre, which provide entertainment and things for seniors to do. Active seniors can also enjoy a hike through the Bicentennial Greenbelt Park and a tour of Blue Goose Farm and Vineyards.
The cost of living is lower than the national average, which may make the city a good choice for seniors on a budget. Summers are hot and humid and winters are mild with approximately 6 inches of snow a year.
If your retirement years find you needing extra help getting around your living area and taking care of daily tasks, you might find that moving into an assisted living community fits your situation. The average monthly cost of assisted living in Maryville, TN, is $3,823, which is below the average costs in Tennessee and the U.S. as a whole.
This guide to assisted living in Maryville examines and compares costs throughout Tennessee. It also includes a look at some of the free or low-cost programs and financial assistance available to seniors in the Maryville area.
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According to Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey, the median monthly cost of assisted living in Maryville is $3,823.
Maryville’s average monthly price is 7% lower than the Tennessee average of $4,105 and 15% lower than the U.S. average of $4,500.
Maryville’s prices are among the lowest in the state. In Cleveland, seniors pay $4,835 a month, roughly $1,000 more than they do in Maryville. Prices are very similar to each other in Memphis ($4,200 monthly), Chattanooga ($4,220 monthly) and Jackson ($4,240 monthly), with all three cities roughly $400 more expensive than Maryville. The Tennessee city that reports costs most similar to Maryville’s is Nashville, where seniors pay $4,100 monthly. This amount is roughly $275 more than in Maryville. Morristown is just $9 higher than Nashville’s cost at $4,109 monthly.
NOTE: Data for Maryville was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Knoxville, was used instead.
Since not everyone can afford to pay for assisted living out-of-pocket, it’s important to find alternative methods to help make assisted living more affordable. Some of these options include:
For more information about your options for making assisted living more affordable, visit our guide to Assisted Living in Tennessee.
| Contact | Description | |
| Blount County Office of Aging | (865) 983-8411 | The Office of Aging connects seniors in the area with available programs and services. This includes Meals on Wheels, home energy assistance and benefits enrollment. Trained volunteers from the community also help provide transportation to and from medical appointments and other essential trips. |
| Blount County Veterans Affairs | (865) 273-5760 | Veterans Affairs helps prior military and their families sign up for benefits, receive compensation, find jobs and sign up for educational programs. The department can also provide medical care and locate national cemeteries. |
| Everett Senior Center | (865) 983-9422 | The Everett Senior Center is a multi-use facility for adults aged 50 and older. A variety of classes are offered, including painting and crochet. The facility provides low-impact aerobics, health screenings, card games and scheduled day trips. Additional services include financial seminars, ballroom dancing and mid-week music. |
| Foothills Adult Care Enrichment Services | (865) 980-8023 | Foothills Enrichment Services is an adult day center that provides social activities and supervision. The center provides transportation to and from the facility, meals, health-related programs and socialization. Weekly events include board games, book clubs, exercise and birthday parties. The center also schedules group outings to local points of interest, including museums and shopping malls. |
| Blount County Sheriff’s Office Senior Outreach | (865) 323-5096 | Established by the sheriff’s department, the senior outreach program pairs seniors with needs with a volunteer from the community at no charge. The volunteers provide regular safety checks and perform needed errands. Volunteers can also bring meals and provide companionship. |
Assisted Living Facilities in the Maryville area are required to follow a set of rules and regulations that are determined at the state level. For an overview of those rules and regulations, see the information below. For more specific information, talk with your local community or Area Agency on Aging.
