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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Lifestyle Services

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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February is American Heart Month, making it the perfect time to focus on cardiovascular wellness through delicious, nutritious meals. For seniors, maintaining heart health through diet doesn’t have to mean complicated recipes or hours in the kitchen. With thoughtful meal planning for seniors and simple, healthy recipes, eating well becomes an enjoyable part of daily […]

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How you start your day sets the tone for everything that follows. If you’re looking to embrace healthy aging and live your best life, establishing a purposeful morning routine can make all the difference. Whether you’re living independently in your own home or enjoying community life at Prime Independent Living, these healthy morning habits can […]

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Cold weather doesn’t mean you need to spend big to have fun. While winter in Conway, South Carolina, brings cooler temperatures and shorter days, it also opens up a world of affordable entertainment that keeps seniors active and connected to their community.  With mild winter weather averaging 50 to 60°F, Conway offers the perfect blend […]

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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.