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Independent-First Senior Living From $1,000/month.
A real alternative to assisted living. Choose a private small-home micro-village or stay in your current safe upgraded home!
Text/Call:1 (888) 622-0994
A real alternative to assisted living. Choose a private small-home micro-village or stay in your current safe upgraded home!
You decide your setting: remain at home with fast safety upgrades, or move into a private small-home micro-village. Either way, you keep control while gaining community, accessibility, and on-demand support. Veteran-welcoming and VA-savvy. Clear, affordable options—without the institutional feel of a facility.
An Assisted-Living Alternative That Protects Independence
At Senior Micro Villages, our commitment is to provide a safe and nurturing environment within our Micro Village Community. We strive to enhance the quality of life for seniors through personalized care, vibrant senior communities, and innovative services that support both assisted living and independent living, promoting senior independence.
I created Senior Micro Villages with one simple but powerful vision: to provide seniors and veterans a better way to age—with dignity, independence, and community.
This vision was inspired by a moment I’ll never forget. While working in senior care, I visited a facility where a healthy, independent grandmother had been placed in a tiny room—right beside a patient with advanced Alzheimer’s who screamed day and night. She sat quietly, trying to watch TV, her dignity slipping away with every passing hour. That image haunts me still. It opened my eyes to a painful truth: assisted living is often a hospital in disguise.
Moving someone out of their home into that kind of setting—when they don’t need it—isn’t just unnecessary; it’s inhumane. Senior Micro Villages exists to offer a better path. We design vibrant, micro village communities where seniors live in their own beautiful space—surrounded by nature, neighbors, and support when it’s needed.
No loud hallways. No fluorescent lights. Just a quiet, connected village that feels like home.
Our micro-villa model bridges the gap between independent living at home and being pushed into institutional care. It’s affordable. It’s empowering. And it works. Because every senior deserves more than just a place to sleep.
They deserve a place to live.
-Alvaro (Al) Castillo Donado
Owner and CEO
Senior Micro Villages is redefining senior living in East Tennessee with intimate micro-villa neighborhoods designed for dignity, independence, and connection. Our senior communities cater to both seniors and veterans who wish to thrive in environments that feel like home rather than institutions. Through our trusted My Dignity brand, we offer residents personalized care and services that promote senior independence, allowing them to live safely and comfortably on their own terms while enjoying the benefits of assisted living and independent living.
A new category of living for seniors who seek independent living options and aren’t ready for assisted living, but desire more than living alone. Our veteran-focused micro village community offers dedicated support and homes for those who served. Experience affordable luxury in our senior communities, with homes starting at just $1,000/month—significantly less than the $11,000/month cost of assisted living.
The Compound is the first Senior Micro Village Community, providing dignified and affordable housing for older adults seeking privacy, independence, and a strong community connection.
With just five luxury micro-villas, this intimate neighborhood is thoughtfully designed to offer a personal, peaceful, and accessible environment.
Located in Johnson City and supported by optional services from My Dignity Personal Care Services, The Compound serves as a unique option among Senior Communities, allowing seniors to thrive while enjoying both comfort and autonomy in their Independent Living.
Tennessee’s first luxury micro-villa community for veteran seniors is designed with care and purpose. Spurrier Hill Homes is proudly tailored for those who have served our country.
Located just steps from the VA Hospital and in the heart of Johnson City’s economic development zone, this boutique community provides unmatched access to care, services, and city life, making it an ideal choice for assisted living and independent living options.
At full buildout, 12 luxury micro-villas will serve as homes for veteran seniors seeking privacy, community, and connection with fellow service members.
This micro village community fosters senior independence and is supported by My Dignity Personal Care Services, alongside thoughtfully designed shared spaces.
Spurrier Hill is your next mission—carried out among those who understand.
A vibrant senior neighborhood built for comfort, connection, and independence—Community Without Compromise.
Haven Village is a walkable micro-village community designed for seniors seeking the best of both worlds: privacy and community.
At full buildout, the village will feature 12 luxury micro-villas—each equipped with modern finishes, energy-efficient systems, and thoughtful accessibility features—all nestled within a peaceful, landscaped setting.
Centrally located just one mile from the Johnson City Medical Center, Haven Village provides easy access to essential care, shopping, and dining, making it an ideal choice for assisted living or independent living.
The community will also offer a resort-style swimming pool and shared spaces that promote connection, wellness, and activity.
Whether you’re relaxing on your porch or gathering with neighbors, Haven Village is a supportive environment where senior independence can truly flourish.
Sunstead offers elevated senior living just steps away from The Compound and Haven Village, creating a connected hub of care, convenience, and community.
Spanning 2 acres in the heart of Johnson City, this development is designed to blend residential independence with medical access in one thoughtfully planned setting.
The community will feature a mix of luxury micro-villas and an integrated medical park. The micro-village model ensures seniors enjoy walkable layouts, green spaces, and a neighborhood atmosphere that promotes safety and social connection. Meanwhile, the medical park provides access to essential wellness and support services right next door, reducing barriers to care while
strengthening independence.
At Sunstead, residents can live freely while staying close to the care and community resources they need. Supported by optional services from My Dignity Personal Care, Sunstead is more than just a place to live—it is a new way of aging with dignity, connection, and peace of mind.
Experience peaceful senior living just minutes from the heart of historic Greeneville at Silver Peak.
This hillside retreat offers the soothing sound of a nearby waterfall and sweeping views of the surrounding mountains, creating a serene backdrop for daily life.
At full buildout, Silver Peak will feature thoughtfully designed luxury micro-villas, each with modern finishes, accessibility features, and energy-efficient systems—all nestled in a quiet, natural setting.
Located close to shopping, dining, and healthcare, and supported by optional services from My Dignity Personal Care Services, Silver Peak offers more than just a home—it’s a connected, supportive community where senior independence can truly flourish.
Not ready to move into a micro-village? With Villages Without Walls, you can stay in your current home and still enjoy the benefits of belonging:
Villages Without Walls makes you a resident in spirit, even if you stay in your own home.
Non-medical support services in senior communities, including companionship, assistance with daily activities, and transportation to appointments, are available both on-site and in private homes, fostering senior independence in settings like Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Micro Village Communities.
Fast, professional home safety modifications within 48 hours to enhance senior independence. We assess and retrofit homes in senior communities with grab bars, ramps, lighting, and other solutions to reduce fall risk, supporting aging in place and ensuring a smooth transition to assisted living or independent living in a Micro Village Community.
Introducing a first-of-its-kind RV rental service designed specifically for older adults, promoting senior independence. Whether you're seeking lifestyle changes, travel opportunities, or temporary housing during transitions between senior communities, our senior-ready RVs provide the freedom and comfort you deserve, along with concierge-level support. Perfect for those exploring options like assisted living or a micro village community.
A dedicated space for grooming, style, and wellness tailored for seniors within our Micro Village Community. Beauty Meadows will serve as the heart of our Senior Marketplace, focused exclusively on personal care for older adults in Assisted Living and Independent Living settings. From age-friendly salons and nail services to curated beauty products designed for sensitive skin and mature hair, this boutique center is committed to enhancing senior independence and helping seniors feel their best. Additionally, we’ll host a weekly Senior Beauty Day, where residents of our senior communities and local members can enjoy affordable, respectful grooming in a supportive, social environment.
PreventFalling.org exists to empower older adults, caregivers, and communities with the knowledge, tools, and resources needed to prevent falls before they happen.
Our mission is to raise awareness of the serious risks falls pose to independence, to provide practical education and home safety strategies that reduce hazards, and to promote evidence-based interventions that keep seniors safe, confident, and thriving in their own homes.
Through outreach, partnerships, and innovation, we strive to make fall prevention a community priority so every individual has the freedom to age with dignity and security.
We love our prospective tenants at our Micro Village Community, where we promote senior independence through various options like Assisted Living and Independent Living. Feel free to visit during normal business hours to explore our vibrant senior communities.
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