Hickory Hills Alzheimer's Special Care Center sits in Hendersonville, TN, and is part of JEA Senior Living. The place centers its care and services on people who have Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Residents get help from trained staff led by Mr. Torrey Sheppard, Director, and the team makes sure each person has a care plan built around their needs and life story. The Meaningful Moments® program helps staff learn about what each person likes and remembers, and the staff involves families in daily routines to help residents feel at home.
Residents at Hickory Hills get personal care like dressing, bathing, grooming, and help with using the bathroom. Meals and snacks are served every day and are designed to meet dietary needs. People living there can join daily social events, arts and crafts, movie nights, and education programs. There's a strong effort to keep the place clean, and the routine housekeeping helps a lot. The building has many safety features, with handicap access, sprinkler systems, and secure walking areas in a landscaped courtyard so residents who wander or get confused are protected and can enjoy the outdoors safely.
The facility includes amenities like cable TV, kitchenettes, washers and dryers, a fitness center, a salon, barbershop, game rooms, and Wi-Fi. Residents can gather in nicely decorated living spaces that have fireplaces, and the common areas are meant to create a homelike and comfortable space. Communal meals in the dining room promote conversation. The staff offers help with medication, wound care, occupational therapy, and nursing where needed. Personal care assistants help with walking and using wheelchairs to support those who need it.
For medical needs, Hickory Hills brings in podiatry and nursing care. Transportation is provided for trips as needed. There's a focus on health and wellness, and the center offers long-term care insurance options. The property offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and nursing home services, with Memory Care and Respite Care being a main part of their offerings, especially for those needing short-term support.
Hickory Hills isn't a BBB Accredited Business and hasn't shared much public information, but the staff puts effort into keeping a clean, safe, and supportive environment for anyone dealing with memory loss. The center aims to keep life stable and familiar for residents by focusing on routines, safe indoor and outdoor areas, and activities that help keep minds and bodies active. The community's Companion Living option helps people who want some company along with their care. Guests can visit, there's parking for them, and staff tries to include family as part of each person's care whenever possible, always working to support each resident's emotional and social needs.
