American House Shallowford is a one-story senior community in Tennessee with different levels of care, so people can live more independently or get more help as their needs change, and it's easy to get around since everything's on one level and wheelchair-friendly, even the showers. The community provides independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, respite care, hospice, and continuing care, so residents who need support with daily tasks like bathing, grooming, dressing, or medication can get help, and those with Alzheimer's, dementia, or memory loss live in a separate, secured memory care section designed just for them with special programs and safety features, like alarms on exit doors and bracelets to keep people from wandering away unnoticed. There's always staff awake, nurses on site, doctors on call, and the staff gets good marks for being friendly, approachable, and able to handle more difficult behaviors like wandering, exit seeking, or physical outbursts.
Transportation services make it easier to visit places like the Chattanooga Zoo or Hamilton Place Mall, and people can go to local attractions using community vehicles, get rides to appointments, or park their own cars. The community accepts cats and dogs, so residents can keep their pets with them. People can stay short-term for respite care if caregivers need a break, and American House handles more complex needs, including total care, standby help, assisted transfers by one or two staff, and mechanical lifts for people who aren't able to stand. The community has full housekeeping, maintenance-free living in private apartments and suites, and common areas both indoors and outside, including two private courtyards, a community garden, gardens, outdoor patios with greenery, and comfortable indoor rooms with fireplaces, stylish furnishings, and big dining areas with chandeliers and large windows. There are salon and beautician services right on site.
Meals are served restaurant-style, and room service is available, and they can handle special diets like low-salt or low-sugar menus. Each resident gets a personalized care plan based on their needs and wants, so their daily routines fit them. There's a steady schedule with a lot of activities-things like art classes, educational talks, stretching, Tai Chi, yoga, Wii bowling, trivia, and trips out, along with outings to nearby spots and activity programs that help people make friends and stay busy. For spiritual needs, there are devotional services on site as well as trips to places of worship. Memory care residents get specialized activities to help with mental engagement, and those with dementia or Alzheimer's are kept safe and supported in their own building.
The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed, and people are encouraged to socialize in large, inviting spaces or stay active outdoors, or just enjoy quiet time in their private apartments. Families visiting have parking, the property is well taken care of, and virtual tours are available, so people can see what the community looks like ahead of time. American House Shallowford is part of a multi-state network, and offers simple, pleasant living for seniors with a range of care options all in one place.
