Serene Manor Medical Center, found in Knoxville, Tennessee and opened back in 1981, is a non-profit senior living community that serves as both a nursing home and hospital while offering 79 assisted living units along with various skilled nursing and home health services. Residents often live in furnished private rooms or studio layouts with private bathrooms, kitchenettes, cable TV, telephone, air conditioning, and Wi-Fi or high-speed internet, and some live in semi-private quarters depending on their needs, and folks can bring their pets which a lot of people like. The staff provide 24-hour supervision and nursing care, including support with bathing, dressing, medicine management, spoon feeding if needed, showering, continence care, and non-ambulatory support with special attention given to those dealing with memory issues or dementia. The care team is made up of professionals who help with daily tasks and watch over residents with an emergency alert system and pull cords in case help's needed quickly, while skilled nursing services run about 12 to 16 hours a day. Residents get appointments with medical professionals and have access to regular health assessments, diabetes monitoring, and rehabilitative care, and Medicaid's accepted for those looking for different financial options.
People here can choose to enjoy a range of activities like arts and crafts, games, wellness programs, fitness in the dedicated gym, movie nights at the community theater, and gardening or walking the landscaped paths, plus there's a library, computer access, barbershop, and activity rooms for leisure. There are snacks between meals and a dining room set up for all-day, restaurant-style meals with choices for special diets or allergies, and professional chefs prepare the food. Other things like all utilities being paid, routine housekeeping, scheduled laundry, transportation, and move-in support take a lot off people's plates, while community events, resident-run programs, and a council for both residents and families help folks feel included and heard. There's also scheduled transportation for appointments or errands, ADA compliant bathrooms, easy parking, and family support services that try to make the transition feel less stressful. The place puts a focus on fostering friendships and a caring, homelike environment. Serene Manor's community gets an average review rating of 6.3 out of 10, which tells something honest about how people feel after living there.
