According to an August 2024 article by the Haslam College of Business, over 119,000 people older than 85 called Tennessee home in 2022. On top of this is the nearly half a million (491,000) Tennesseans aged at least 75 years old. The article further projects that the state’s older adult population (65 and over) will increase by 25% in 2040 from 2022.
If you’re now part of the Volunteer State’s senior population, you may have already considered moving to a retirement community. If so, we encourage you to explore Deane Hill Place, our senior living community in Knoxville, TN.
We’ll provide an overview of our Knoxville senior living community in this guide, including housing and senior care options and the benefits you can enjoy by choosing us, so please read on.
Spacious Apartment Options
At Deane Hill Place, prospective residents can choose from various apartment floorplans, including studio and one-bedroom units. Our studio units provide adequate living spaces for older adults who wish to downsize, while our one-bedroom homes are more spacious and can accommodate more personal treasures.
Our team meticulously designed each apartment’s floorplan and layout with our older resident’s needs in mind, offering the following comfort, convenience, and safety features:
- Plush carpeting
- Ample storage spaces and closets
- A heating and air conditioning system
- Adequately illuminated entryways
- Smoke detectors
- A sprinkler system
- A kitchenette
- Refrigerator/freezer
Our apartment homes’ convenient locations within the community also mean they’re only steps away from the many Deane Hill amenities for dining, recreation, relaxation, and socialization.
Personalized Senior Support and Care Services
One of Deane Hill Place’s primary retirement community features is that it offers care services of varying levels. Let’s explore each in detail to help you decide which best suits your or your older loved one’s needs.
Supervised Independent Living
Deane Hill Place’s supervised independent living campus caters to physically independent older residents who want the extra assurance of easy access to care and supportive services should the need arise. We also provide them with a personalized care plan that includes daily wellness checks and monthly overall wellness reviews.
Like everyone else in our community, our supervised independent living campus residents can enjoy Deane Hill Place’s numerous amenities.
Assisted Living
Assisted living is a care option for seniors who need help with activities of daily living (ADLs). A person’s ability to perform ADLs without relying on others makes them independent. However, as the World Health Organization points out, as many as two-thirds of individuals reaching their older years are likely to rely on others for longer-term support and care to perform ADLs.
At Deane Hill Place, our personal care and support staff is available full-time to assist our older residents in performing ADLs. Some examples of tasks our compassionate team can help with include:
- Bathing
- Dressing
- Housekeeping
- Medication management
Our senior living community also has a Fast Track program. Under this program, new residents can move in within 24 hours if necessary.
Memory Care
According to NBC News, a new study published in Nature Medicine found that an estimated 42% of men and women would develop dementia over their lifetimes. Dementia is a progressive brain disorder, and 10% of Americans older than 65 have already received a diagnosis for one. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common type, affecting almost 7 million people in the country.
People with dementia are more likely to need help with ADLs because their condition can affect their ability to:
- Think
- Reason
- Remember
At Deane Hill Place, our memory care campus specializes in providing individualized care plans to residents with dementia. Our team of caregivers is proficient, well-informed, and specifically trained to care for individuals with memory-related challenges and dementia, including AD.
Delicious and Nutritious Meals
If you or your older loved one becomes a Deane Hill Place resident, you won’t have to worry about what to cook and eat daily. While you can use your apartment home’s kitchenette, preparing and eating meals alone daily can become tedious and a hassle.
On days you don’t want to bustle around the kitchen, our talented culinary and dining team is ready to take orders and whip up delicious meals that nourish your mind and body. Various menu options await you in a cozy, restaurant-style dining environment. Here, you can enjoy your meals with friends and fellow residents.
We also understand that many older adults have specific nutritional requirements. If you have any, let us know, and we’ll accommodate your dietary needs.
Stay Active and Social
Our senior living community in Knoxville, TN, helps ease the burden of tedious housekeeping, home maintenance, and laundry tasks our residents face. We handle these on their behalf, giving them more time to enjoy recreational, social, and physical activities and events, such as:
- Mahjongg
- Putt-putt
- Educational classes
- Fitness classes
- Arts and crafts
- Social events and gatherings
- Live entertainment
- Bible studies
We also have welcoming, well-maintained communal and outdoor spaces where residents can relax, socialize, or host gatherings with family and friends.
Live With Your Furry Family Member
The American Humane Society (AHS) says that over half of adults 50 and older have at least one pet. It’s completely understandable, as studies have linked the bonds people share with animals to the following benefits:
- Lower cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and triglyceride levels
- Lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels may help cut the risk of heart disease
- Decreased feelings of anxiety and loneliness
- More opportunities to engage in outdoor activities and exercise
- Improved cognitive function in seniors
- More chances to socialize
If you or your older loved one has a small pet or wants one, you’ll be glad to know that Deane Hill Place will welcome them.
Schedule a Tour of Deane Hill Place Today
At Deane Hill Place Assisted Living & Memory Care, a comfortable, well-furnished apartment home, personalized care services, delicious meals, and a community that promotes physical and mental well-being await you or your older loved one.
So, if you’re searching for the best senior living community in Knoxville, TN, look no further than Deane Hill Place. We have been a trusted name in senior living for years, and we look forward to showing you why older adults and their loving family members choose us.
Speak with us today to explore and learn more about our senior living options and schedule a tour.
