Shannondale Retirement Center Retirement Homes

 CONTACT
  Mark Stoudenmire
 ADMIN
  William Thomas Jr.
 MEDICAL DIR
  Dr Roger Brooksbank.
 NURSE DIR
  Barbara Cooper.
 ADMISSIONS DIR
  Nancy Booth.
 MAINT DIR
  Dewey Jones. FOOD SERVICES
 DIR
  Bonnie Carney.
 ASSISTED LIVING
  Priv rooms 45
   Max res 49
   Avg monthly fees $2,001-$3,000
 CONGREGATE CARE
  Suite/Apts 66
   Rooms 74
   Max res 149
   Avg monthly fees $0-$1,000
   Min age 62
 INDEPENDENT LIVING
  Apts 149
   Max res 149
   Entrance fee $15,000-$87,000
   Avg monthly fees $0- $1,000
   Min age 62
 SERVICES
  Central dining
   Housekeeping
   Transportation
   Social and recreational
   Supervision of medications
   Medical care
   Security
   Library
   Religious activities
   Maintenance
   Emergency call system
 NURSING SERVICES
  Skilled nurs beds 200
   State-licensed nurs home
 DATE OPENED
  1967
 OWNER TYPE
  Private non-profit
 OWNER
  Presbyterian Homes of Tennessee Inc
 AFFILIATIONS
  Presbyterian of East Tennessee

A nursing home may be a good choice if both medical and personal care needs have become too great to handle at home. Assisted Living communities are regulated and licensed at the US state level. A retirement home is a multi-residence housing facility intended for senior citizens. Assisted living is a philosophy of care and services promoting independence and dignity. Senior Living - info and advice for older adults. Assisted living emerged in the 1990s as an eldercare alternative on the continuum of care for seniors for whom Independent living is no longer appropriate but who do not need the 24-hour medical care provided by a nursing home. Generally, retirement homes are designed for seniors who need minimal to moderate support with their daily living activities. A nursing home is normally the highest level of care for older adults outside of a hospital. Housing arrangements for the future can be a stressful, anxiety-provoking topic for you and your family. A nursing home may be a good choice if you need a higher level of care temporarily after a hospitalization, but it’s anticipated you will be able to return to home or another facility after a period of time. Assisted living residences or assisted living facilities provide supervision or assistance with activities of daily living. A nursing home is normally the highest level of care for older adults outside of a hospital. There is a wide range of home care services that can help you maintain your independence within the comfort of your own home, from in home help to day care. An assisted living facility may be a good choice if you don’t need the round-the-clock medical care and supervision of a nursing home.