AVIVA Maybelle Carter stands on the old estate of country music legend "Mother" Maybelle Carter in Madison, Tennessee, and you'll notice right away the place feels both grand and welcoming, with newly remodeled spaces, extensive grounds, and a friendly atmosphere where folks look out for each other and enjoy a good bit of holiday decorating and events. There's a clear sense of community and a focus on making every resident comfortable, whether someone lives in a studio or two-bedroom apartment, each with handy features like walk-in closets, sitting rooms, and large accessible showers. The grounds reach over seven acres and there are outdoor patios, gardens, a gazebo, trails, shuffleboard, and even a putting green, giving plenty of space to walk, garden, or just sit outside and enjoy the day. Inside you'll find both indoor and outdoor common areas, a big library with books and game tables, a spacious and naturally lit dining hall, and comfortable living rooms set up for relaxing or gathering with neighbors.
AVIVA Maybelle Carter has a variety of living options, so some folks live independently, while others need assisted living, memory care, respite care, or even nursing and rehab services, with each section purposely designed for the level of care required. Memory care has its own building, designed for safety, with secure entries, a wander alert system, and technology like bracelet alarms to help keep residents from getting lost. Residents with special needs-like help with bathing, dressing, grooming, or medication-get personalized support from the 24-hour staff, including nurses, care managers, and therapy teams who handle medication management, reminders, or therapy sessions right onsite. They're set up to care for people who might wander or have unusual behaviors, with staff able to watch over everyone at all hours. Transport is easy too, with both resident parking and free rides for errands or appointments.
Dining is a big part of life here, with a new team of professional chefs preparing meals, restaurant-style or as room service, and ready to adjust for special diets-low or no sodium, low or no sugar, vegan, and others. People can bring their pets-cats or dogs-and there's always something happening on the events calendar: stretching and yoga classes, art, brain games, gardening clubs, educational lectures, karaoke, intergenerational programs, games like Wii bowling, pet programs, trivia, and plenty of outings and community service opportunities, so no one's likely to feel bored or left out. There's also a beautician onsite, an emergency response system in every room, tech for Wi-Fi, and easy access for folks with mobility needs. Festive decorations go up for each holiday and staff like Spencer and Skye help make moving in and settling down a smoother process.
The staff keep the place clean and welcoming, meals get good reviews, and the friendly culture means everyone feels at home, helped along by community gatherings, clubs, and wellness events focused on keeping bodies and minds active. There are devotional services, visits from nurses and therapists, CNA training, and educational programs-even a virtual classroom and a membership directory for networking among the staff. The "Living With Confidence" program is another feature, aiming to help residents age well with the support they need. Folks at AVIVA Maybelle Carter get the benefit of a long-established, trusted community that blends care, activities, safety, and companionship for seniors looking to enjoy their later years.