Pricing ranges from
    $3,703 – 4,443/month

    Sweetwater Living

    245 Butler Dr, Sweetwater, TN 37874
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

    Compassionate clean small community recommended

    I highly recommend this small 10-bed community - wonderful owner/management, compassionate and dedicated caregivers, clean and well-organized, and safety is prioritized with firm policy enforcement. The residents and staff are fantastic and I would happily live here.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.67·(12)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.2
    • Staff

      2.8
    • Meals

      1.0
    • Amenities

      2.0
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • Compassionate, dedicated caregivers
    • Small, home-like 10-bed setting
    • Clean and well-organized living spaces
    • Engaged, hands-on ownership and management
    • Safe and welcoming atmosphere
    • Close-knit resident community
    • Strong policy enforcement

    Cons

    • Inconsistent and insufficient staffing levels
    • Gaps in clinical oversight and lack of onsite nursing coverage
    • Delayed responsiveness to resident needs
    • Low or inconsistent meal quality due to budget constraints
    • Limited resident activities and social programming
    • Facility maintenance and housekeeping shortcomings
    • Pest-control concerns in residential areas
    • Payroll and administrative management instability
    • Rigid admissions and payment-policy enforcement
    • Staff conduct and communication tone
    • Allegations of financial exploitation and improper billing

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression: Reviews present a mixed picture. Many accounts describe a small, home‑like facility with committed caregivers and engaged ownership that some families find reassuring. At the same time, other accounts identify operational weaknesses that have affected care continuity, resident comfort, and family confidence.

    Care and clinical oversight: Positive comments emphasize compassionate, attentive caregivers who form close relationships with residents. However, recurring concerns point to inconsistent staffing levels and gaps in clinical oversight—specifically the absence of onsite nursing coverage and limited medical expertise among staff on duty. These staffing patterns are associated with delayed responses to resident needs and concerns about the timeliness of assistance.

    Staff and management: Several reviews praise the owner/management as hands‑on and caring, and note strong enforcement of facility policies. Conversely, there are reports indicating payroll and administrative instability that may be driving staff turnover and shortages. There are also complaints about staff conduct and communication tone, and at least one serious claim describing financial exploitation; those kinds of allegations warrant direct inquiry during a tour and review of contracts and billing practices.

    Dining and programming: Meal quality is an area of divergence. Some families are satisfied, but there are multiple statements about low or inconsistent food quality and indications that budget restrictions have reduced meal options. Activity programming is commonly described as limited or absent, contributing to social isolation for some residents. Prospective families should request current sample menus and an activities schedule to assess fit.

    Facilities, cleanliness, and maintenance: The facility’s small scale and some clean, well‑organized areas are cited positively. Nevertheless, several reviews note maintenance and housekeeping shortcomings in common spaces and at least one persistent pest‑control concern. There are also mentions of heating problems and cluttered communal rooms that suggest periodic attention is needed to environmental upkeep.

    Admissions and policies: Admissions and payment policies are described as strictly enforced by staff and management. Some reports describe policy application as inflexible and, in at least one instance, discriminatory in its effect; prospective residents should clarify the facility’s payment timing rules, admission criteria, and grievance procedures before committing.

    Bottom line and recommendations: The facility may suit families seeking a small, familiar residential setting with caregivers who can form close bonds with residents. However, mixed reports about staffing stability, clinical coverage, meal consistency, activity programming, maintenance, pest control, and administrative practices suggest due diligence is important. Recommended steps for prospective residents and families: tour at different times of day, ask about nurse coverage and staff-to-resident ratios, review recent inspection or pest‑control records, request sample menus and an activities calendar, and obtain a clear written explanation of billing and admission policies.

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    Location

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    Sweetwater Living is located at 245 Butler Dr, Sweetwater, TN, 37874.

    About Sweetwater Living

    Sweetwater Living is a small senior living community in Sweetwater, Tennessee, set up to help people with different care needs, where folks can find 24-hour supervision, help with daily things like bathing, dressing, transfers, and personalized medical care, and staff stay awake all night to assist whenever needed, so you don't have to worry about being alone. Residents can choose private or shared rooms, and there are all-day dining options that can be adapted for special diets, like diabetic, vegetarian, or kosher meals, all served in a common dining room that feels a bit like gathering at home. There's a good bit of life here, with a schedule of daily planned activities, community events, movie nights, and chances to get out with transportation, but trips cost extra and parking is available for those driving. Community areas indoors and outdoors have walking paths, a garden, and places where people can relax together, and residents can keep their dogs and cats if they want some furry company.

    Sweetwater Living works with residents needing different levels of care, including assisted living, memory care for dementia and Alzheimer's, respite stays, and even hospice support, so family members don't have to move a loved one just because their needs change. The secure memory care area and technology like bracelets help prevent wandering, while therapy and doctor visits can be set up on site for ongoing health issues. The place is wheelchair accessible, has private baths in some rooms, air conditioning, and services like laundry, housekeeping, and even dry cleaning, so daily life stays easy and comfortable. The staff can help with medication, set up social care services through their own platform, and support people who may be non-ambulatory or need two-person or mechanical help with moving.

    The community provides onsite and offsite devotional services, supportive disability care, home care options if someone prefers staying at home, and organized social, learning, and entertainment activities, aiming for a life where older adults feel connected and supported. Sweetwater Living also tries to make things work for families, treating them kindly, keeping the place feeling like a real home, and paying attention to each person's needs. The main office is over in Lenoir City, but Sweetwater Living's doors are right at 245 Butler Drive in Sweetwater, always open for seniors looking for a steady, friendly place to live.

    People often ask...

    Sweetwater Living offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $3,703 per month.

    Sweetwater Living offers assisted living, memory care, and board and care.

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    The full address for this community is 245 Butler Dr, Sweetwater, TN 37874.

    No, Sweetwater Living does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Tennessee, the Department of Health licenses long-term care facilities and publishes board actions and disciplinary records, including consent orders and civil penalties.

    License number0537-00000291
    StatusLicensed
    Facility typeAssisted Care Living Facility
    License classLicensed
    Capacity10 residents
    LicenseeMarvette Lowrie-Morris
    EffectiveJuly 1st, 2007
    ExpiresMay 6th, 2027

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