Better Living at Prime West Knoxville

A Community Designed for Living Well

And Living Fully

Premier Independent Living in Knoxville, Tennessee

Welcome to Prime Independent Living

West Knoxville

Prime West Knoxville offers a vibrant approach to Senior Living in the heart of Knoxville. Thoughtfully designed apartments, welcoming gathering spaces, and engaging experiences create a community where life feels both comfortable and full, all-Inclusive Living options starting at $3,595 per month.

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Life at Prime is made easier and more enjoyable with amenities and services designed to keep residents active, comfortable, and connected. From wellness and recreation to dining and social experiences, everything is thoughtfully designed to support a vibrant and engaging lifestyle.

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Maureen Chippas - Executive Director - Prime Independent Living

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Maureen Chippas

Maureen Chippas brings more than three decades of senior living leadership experience to Prime Independent Living, with a career rooted in exceptional service, compassionate leadership, and creating welcoming environments where older adults can truly thrive.

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Maureen Chippas brings more than three decades of senior living leadership experience to Prime Independent Living, with a career rooted in exceptional service, compassionate leadership, and creating welcoming environments where older adults can truly thrive. A licensed nursing home administrator from 1994 to 2020, Maureen has led skilled nursing, memory care, and assisted living communities throughout her career. She also successfully opened an assisted living and memory care community in 2003, where she remained in leadership until 2020.
After relocating to Knoxville with her family in 2020, Maureen spent several years caring for her mother-in-law who was living with dementia. That personal experience further deepened her empathy and reinforced the importance of thoughtful, personalized care and meaningful hospitality.
Upon Maureen’s first visit to Prime, she immediately felt connected to the warmth of the community and the spirit of its residents. She considers it a privilege to serve seniors each day and is passionate about creating an elevated, hospitality-driven lifestyle where residents feel known, valued, comfortable, and truly at home.

Refer A Friend And Get $500!

Birds of a Feather Referral Club

Life Is Better When Shared With The Right People, So Bring Your Flock With You!

Life is better when it’s shared. When you make Prime your home, you can continue building your community by inviting friends, neighbors, or loved ones to join you. Through our Birds of a Feather Referral Club, you’ll earn $500 for every qualified referral who becomes a resident.*

* Applies to new referrals only. Referral must be submitted before contact with the Prime team. Referred resident must move in as a full-time resident and remain for at least 30 days before the referral reward is issued.