Ave Maria

Ave Maria sits at 2805 Charles Bryan Road in Bartlett, Tennessee, and offers a range of services for older adults, like assisted living, independent living, adult day care, dementia care, and memory care, and it's a place where residents can get help either in their homes, in day programs, or in skilled care settings, so there's a kind of continuum from more independence to as much support as someone might need, and what makes Ave Maria stand out is its strong Catholic identity, with a focus on faith-based education and spiritual programs including chapel services, daily Mass, Sunday Mass, interdenominational worship, and several affiliations with local Catholic organizations such as Catholic Charities of West Tennessee, Society of St. Vincent de Paul-Memphis, St. Mary's Soup Kitchen, and direct ties to groups like the Christian Brothers of the Midwest and Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia, as well as resources for those interested in catechesis and Catholic media like EWTN and Catholic Culture, so residents and their families who value faith and community can find a lot of support here-the facility is built around small "Green House Homes," with nine licensed skilled rehabilitation homes, seven of which offer private apartments and community-style living, and two that specialize in short-term therapies like speech, physical, and occupational therapy-for those recovering from illness or injury. Ave Maria also offers adult day care from Monday through Saturday, closed Sundays, with staff who lead health and fitness classes, art, games, and enriching activities, and there are things like a library, beauty salon, barbershop, laundry service, and dining rooms for residents who want to enjoy their meals together or host small events; transportation by bus and van is available for medical or personal appointments. For those in assisted living, there are spacious, furnished one- and two-bedroom apartments, three daily meals, and help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and taking medication, with professional nurses providing 24-hour medication monitoring and skilled nursing care. Ave Maria Home is licensed as a residential care home, with long-term health care and pastoral care among its services, though verification of licensing, staff credentials, and qualifications is encouraged for those who are careful about those details. Activities at Ave Maria include arts and crafts, regular games, balanced nutritional plans, fitness classes, and therapy for those recovering physical function, so residents can stay active and social, and there's a CNA training program for Certified Nursing Assistants. The community is led by CEO Frank J. Gattuso, and staff include the administrator Caralena Lawrence, with connections to organizations like the American Health Care Association and National Council on Aging. Ave Maria tries to serve the needs of seniors-men and women, sometimes boys in special programs-working to meet their moral, spiritual, and social needs, and making partnerships with local groups to provide a broader safety net, and for those interested in more information or a facility finder feature, more details are listed on their website. Ave Maria isn't open on Sundays and runs services Monday to Saturday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, so those looking for care at other times will need to plan around those hours.