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East Ridge Residence operates a senior independent living development on North Mack Smith Road in East Ridge, Tennessee. The property has provided local senior apartments for 13 years, giving older adults a residential setting focused on maintaining personal autonomy. The community contains studio and one-bedroom floor plans.

The surrounding neighborhood holds a walkability score of 39 out of 100, which means most everyday shopping requires a car or the use of the facility’s transit options. Private apartments are paired with shared common areas, including central dining venues that provide daily on-site meals. To keep residents physically and socially active, the community coordinates scheduled fitness classes, recreation opportunities, and neighborhood social gatherings.

Interested individuals can reach out to the leasing office to check current apartment availability and baseline rent costs.

Wellington Manor Jackson offers assisted living and memory care in Jackson, Tennessee. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for residents who may be at risk of wandering.

Both care levels are available within the same community, which can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move elsewhere. The community has 88 beds and a 24 hour awake care team.

Residents can spend time in the courtyard, gardens, and walking paths, and local transportation services cover excursions and physician appointments. Meals are served restaurant style in the dining hall or a resident’s room, while stylist and barber services are available for an additional fee; Kimberly Warren is the administrator.

Overview of Dyer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Dyer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center provides skilled nursing, assisted living, and memory care in Dyer, TN. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living helps with bathing, dressing, medication management, and other daily tasks. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Having several care levels in one community can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since care can continue without moving to another community. Rehabilitation services include physical and occupational therapy, allowing residents receiving those services to access therapy through the community. The center has 120 beds and accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families several listed ways to cover care.

Total nurse staffing is 5h 19m per resident/day, representing the daily nursing staff time allocated to each resident. A salon, private dining rooms, and scheduled community outings give residents access to on site grooming, meals in a more private setting, and organized opportunities to leave the community. The area has a Walk Score of 38 and is car dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride; a resident who no longer drives would need that support for routine trips. Glenda McCartney serves as the administrator, and Dyer Nursing Home operates the community.

Overview of The Parkway Health and Rehabilitation Center

The Parkway Health and Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Memphis, TN, offering long-term care and short-term rehabilitation. Prioritizing older adults’ comfort and welfare, the community provides spacious rooms in a setting with scenic views. Restaurant-style dining, laundry areas, housekeeping, and in-room dining options are also provided to improve residents’ quality of life. Through customized care plans, the community strives to meet residents’ needs.

Exercises, faith-based services, and entertainment options promote interactions and encourage residents to live actively. Along with private and semi-private rooms, lounge areas and a beauty salon are also available on-site. Located near downtown Memphis, the community has convenient access to local amenities and services. With upscale amenities and an experienced care team, this nursing home is a good option for senior living in Tennessee.

Overview of Smoky Mountain Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

Smoky Mountain Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, located in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, provides nursing home care, skilled nursing, and respite stays. Short-term rehabilitation programs deliver physical, occupational, and speech therapy up to seven days a week to support recovery. Clinical support includes laboratory testing, diagnostic X-rays, and comprehensive wound management services.

This 120-bed facility operates under administrator Leonard Kyle Chamberlain and operator SM Healthcare OP. Daily nurse coverage averages 3 hours and 11 minutes per resident. Resident amenities feature gourmet dining, outdoor seating areas, an on-site beauty salon, weekly outings, organized activities, and scheduled religious services. Accepted payment structures encompass Medicare, Medicaid, and private funds.

Prospective families are encouraged to contact Smoky Mountain Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center to discuss admission criteria, verify current bed capacity, or tour the grounds.

Rocky Top Care Center provides nursing home, hospice care, memory care, and skilled nursing in Rocky Top, TN. Skilled nursing means licensed nurses are on site around the clock, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering. Hospice care supports residents receiving end of life care, and the nursing home setting provides longer term residential care.

Short Stay Rehabilitation and complex medical care are also available. Rehabilitation services support recovery during a short term stay, while complex medical care addresses medically involved needs. Respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, making Rocky Top Care Center a possible fit for families seeking temporary support or for residents who need nursing, memory, hospice, or rehabilitation services.

The center has 117 beds. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several listed ways to cover care. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 38 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated per resident. Cheryl Unterborn serves as administrator, and Rocky Top Operations operates the community.

Overview of The Courtyard

The Courtyard in Dayton, Tennessee, combines independent and assisted living arrangements within single-property housing. Independent residents enjoy private spaces while taking advantage of shared community features. Those in assisted living receive extra support for daily activities directly in their personal apartments. This dual setup makes it easy to step up care levels down the road without forcing a move to a new location.

Operating as a 32-bed property managed by administrator Candace Hayes Conner and operator H. E. Hayes, the smaller setting fosters a familiar environment among residents and staff. On-site features include fully equipped apartment kitchens, a beauty salon, and regular religious services. Scheduled transportation helps residents get around town, though a 51 walk score indicates that select local errands can also be handled on foot.

Interested individuals can reach out to The Courtyard to ask about current room openings or tour the living spaces.

Overview of The Waterford in Hermitage

The Waterford in Hermitage offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Hermitage, TN. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident keeps their own apartment, independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The range of care types may be a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time, allowing for care-level changes without leaving the community. The community has 99 beds. Kim Edwards serves as administrator, and Star Group Of Hermitage operates the community.

Overview of Fountains of Franklin

Fountains of Franklin offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Franklin, TN. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Having all three care levels on one campus can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to another community. The community has 68 beds, and Gary Keckley serves as its administrator. Residents can also use the on-site salon and spa for hair and personal grooming services without leaving the community.