Friendship Retirement Home sits at 196 Depot St in Friendship, Tennessee, and looks a bit like a solid old family home because that's what it used to be, built back in 1919 and spruced up in 1980, still holding onto its three stories of solid brick and a metal roof, and you'll notice there are 11 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms, so there's plenty of room for everyone, plus extras like a living room, dining room, two outbuildings, a garage, and a carport for those who need them. The home has a real home-like feel, with a chair lift to the second floor, and you'll see stoves, a side-by-side refrigerator, freezer, as well as a washer and dryer included, which helps with daily routines and feels typical and comfortable.
Friendship Retirement Home gives care and living options for elderly folks who need help or just want an easier, friendlier place to live; you'll find assisted living for those who want support with things like bathing, dressing, and medication, independent living for active seniors, and memory care for people with dementia or Alzheimer's, and they go out of their way to make the memory care setting safer, built to help prevent confusion or wandering. The staff have a good reputation for being helpful, kind, and joyful, and friendships are important around here, they really try for a sense of community, running programs and activities that keep people social, busy, and feeling at home, plus there's a medical care center, wellness programs, and nursing care.
Residents enjoy common gathering areas, social activities, nutritious meals planned by chefs, and plenty of daily support, and the place is pet-friendly and has handicap-accessibility, which helps keep stress low and life as simple as possible. The home has won awards like Best of Senior Living All Star and Best of Senior Living for care and support, with families noting the positive, friendly community and thorough services. They provide home care and boarding, and are also known as a rooming and boarding house, which means they offer flexible living arrangements, and though you won't find listed opening hours, you'll need to contact the home directly to arrange a visit or get more details. The house has seen many uses over the years and could work for a family home, bed & breakfast, or even an antique shop, but right now, it's full of seniors enjoying a comfortable, supportive, and community-minded life.
