The McKendree Senior Living sits on 42 acres in Hermitage, TN, in a calm spot close to downtown Nashville and only ten minutes from the airport, which makes getting there easy, and the grounds stay pleasant year-round with lots of trees, outdoor patios, and walking paths, plus a park and a pool for residents to enjoy the fresh air and have a relaxing day when the weather is nice, and one thing to note is that they let you bring your cat or dog along so that pet owners don't have to leave a friend behind. The facility offers studio and single-room rentals, some with full tubs, wheelchair-accessible showers, and even larger three-bedroom places, plus standalone cottage homes, to give options for different living needs, and there's a focus on accessibility, with handicap ramps, wide halls, and other accommodations for folks who use wheelchairs or need extra help moving around. Meals get cooked by professional chefs and kitchen staff in restaurant-style dining spaces, and they serve gluten-free, diabetic, low-sodium, vegan, and other special diets as needed, making meal times stress-free for residents with particular health requirements, and there's a calendar of activities like yoga, Tai Chi, chair yoga, stretching, water aerobics, art classes, music, story time, and even gardening for those who want to stay active or creative, with a full-time activity director who keeps things interesting.
Memory care is a big part of McKendree's services, and they have Serenity Memory Care in a dedicated secure building, with technology like bracelet sensors and computer alerts to stop wandering, plus a staffed team that can handle tough situations like major behavioral issues and the challenges of Alzheimer's and dementia, and that means the facility can care for residents prone to elopement or those needing high supervision, with reminders for grooming, dressing, toileting, and other personal care so that families know their loved ones are being helped all through the day. Nursing staff stay on-site around the clock, with CNAs and licensed nurses to take care of medical needs, medication management, insulin injections, and checks for diabetic residents, along with mechanical lifts, standby help, and support for bowel or bladder incontinence, so those needing extra hands for transfers or reminders get prompt attention, and there's also respite care, short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, skilled nursing, and hospice care options for those with changing care needs.
The facility has modern touches like high-speed WiFi, cable TV, phone service, private baths, full-size kitchens in some units, laundry, dry-cleaning, and an in-house salon called Tranquility Salon & Styling, along with worship spaces and regular devotional services led by guest pastors, both onsite and offsite, so spiritual needs get met, and transportation is provided for errands, doctor visits, and offsite events, with free rides included for residents. They help veterans with VA benefits and accept long-term care insurance, though they don't take Medicare or Medicaid, so folks should keep that in mind. There's an executive director, a focus on a friendly, welcoming environment, and over sixty years in the Tennessee senior care community, with a strong reputation for kindness, and the facility stays active in the area by hosting public events and supporting community service programs. Safety is a focus, with 24-hour awake staff, an emergency call system, locked doors in memory care, and visitor parking for guests coming by for a meal or visit, and the property has separate common spaces for watching TV, playing games, or sitting outside with neighbors. There's a computer lab, arts and crafts rooms, and recreation rooms, along with scheduled education and lecture programs, plus support for independent living and personal aides for assisted living, so people can start out living independently and add more help as needed without having to move somewhere new. Tours are available every day, and staff are ready to answer questions, show around, and talk about what daily life looks like at The McKendree, where the goal is to give seniors a safe, comfortable, and engaging home with dignity and care.
