The Cloister at St. Henry sits just outside Belle Meade in a quiet, shaded neighborhood where you'll find 240 homes clustered into 120 single-level duplexes, with red brick exteriors, light vinyl siding, and dark shingle roofs. The community isn't gated, but the streets have sidewalks and every home comes with a small yard, some patios, privacy fences or decks, and a few of the homes on hillsides have basements. Most homes have two or three large bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and an attached garage, with sizes ranging from about 1,250 to 1,500 square feet. Many units are updated, so you'll likely find modern kitchens, freshly painted interiors, walk-in showers, ceiling fans, and parquet floors. Each home has a front living room that works well for gatherings, a private flat backyard, and a flex room to use as a dining area, den, or office.
The Cloister at St. Henry is a 55+ community and focuses on care, comfort, and safety. Assisted Living and Memory Care are available, with care types and services spelled out clearly. There's a dedicated Memory Care neighborhood called Memory Lane, and other areas like The Garden and The Commons have their own features, which is something unique here. Residents get help through a 24-hour call system for needs like bathing, dressing, and medication management, and there's always supervision for safety.
The community's well set up for both daily needs and recreation. You'll find a community pool and clubhouse right in the same cul-de-sac as many homes, with a heated outdoor swimming pool, a catering kitchen, dance floor, and library-residents use the clubhouse freely during the week, and the property manager Valerie Williams is on-site most weekdays. Walking paths wind through the neighborhood, and homes are located close to Belle Meade, so you're near walking trails too.
HOA fees cover basic cable, lawn mowing, landscaping, and leaf removal. Social life here means there are always scheduled events, arts and crafts, a fitness room and wellness programs, and activities like movie nights, music, and resident-led clubs. Amenities include a game room, a spa, sauna, a movie theater, and relaxed outdoor common spaces. Most units have central air, Wi-Fi, cable TV, kitchenettes, and private baths, and you can get dining options like restaurant-style or all-day dining, with support for diets like diabetes or allergies. Services include housekeeping, laundry, move-in help, and a concierge, with family support always available. Ghertner & Company manages the Cloister, and the community puts a strong focus on personalized care plans to match each resident's needs. This is a straightforward retirement option that balances modern comforts, flexibility, and strong support in a well-kept, peaceful setting.
