The McKendree: Retirement Home & Aged Care in Tennessee sits on a 42-acre campus off Highway 70, not far from Nashville and about ten minutes from the airport, and the community's got a high-rise building along with cottage homes and apartments for folks looking to live on their own or with a little help, and they've got nurses on staff day and night to support everyone's health needs, whether it's medical monitoring, medication management, or quick help during emergencies. Residents can bring their cats or dogs, so pets are welcome, and they've got spaces indoors and outdoors where people can walk, sit, meet, and do activities together, including a park, pool, a chapel for services, and a Tranquility Salon & Styling for haircuts and grooming.
Meals come restaurant-style at any time, and the kitchen can make special diets like gluten-free, low-sugar, or vegan options, so you don't have to worry much about what you can or can't eat, and for those needing a little more care, the place offers assisted living in studio, one- and two-bedroom, and semi-private rooms, with staff ready to help with daily tasks or more hands-on help with transferring or personal care, and they've got options for people needing more nursing support, long-term care, short-term rehab, or even homecare onsite.
Memory care at McKendree fits folks with Alzheimer's or dementia, with a building just for those residents, secure doors, alarms on bracelets, and staff who know how to help if someone wanders or needs reminders for daily routines, and they've got programs like Serenity Memory Care set up, making sure everyone can stay as independent as possible but still safe. There's diabetes care with blood sugar checks, help with insulin, and support for those who might need reminders, so living with health conditions can be easier.
McKendree organizes lots of activities-devotional services, culinary classes, gardening, intergenerational programs, karaoke, Wii bowling, water aerobics, yoga, and trips out-and a full-time activity director keeps everyone busy with something to look forward to. Family and friends see a lively place with events, calendar programs, and public gatherings, and with things like beauty services, transportation, therapy, swimming, and wellness programs, plus the EngageLife programs for social events, people find plenty to do if they want, or can enjoy the peace of the grounds. Short-term respite care and hospice services are there for those who need a break or end-of-life care, and with the aging in place approach, residents don't have to move away as their needs change. Resident parking is available, and they've got emergency call systems to help keep everyone safe. McKendree's a place where people can get as much or as little support as needed, whether living on their own, in assisted living, or needing memory care, all while being part of a steady, pet-friendly community that lets folks be themselves.
