Shannondale Assisted Living sits in Knoxville, TN, as part of Covenant Living Communities, where folks who live there get help with daily needs and comfort as they get older. The place has private apartments, which run from 771 to 1550 square feet, and many of them have kitchens, laundry rooms, porches, or balconies, so people can feel right at home and still do some things for themselves if they want. There's a nurse on staff, with 24-hour assistance, and call systems in place, so someone's there to help day or night, whether a person needs help getting dressed, taking medicine, or moving around. Shannondale has programs set up for both assisted living and memory care, so people with different needs can choose the best fit, and there's care for folks who can't walk on their own, or need diabetic and incontinence help, too.
The facility allows live-in pets, and has a bark park where dogs can get some exercise, so animal lovers don't have to say goodbye to their companions. Residents can spend time gardening in a greenhouse, walking along paths, or just sitting in shared indoor areas. There are swimming pools, an indoor pool with jacuzzis, a whirlpool, and a spa, which sounds nice for those who like to relax or stay active. There's also an arts room, spaces for devotional activities, movies, and lots of group events where people can socialize or do creative things, which helps keep the mind and body busy.
Residents get three meals a day, plus snacks, and the kitchen staff works with different dietary needs, like allergies or diabetes, which is important for many. Housekeeping, laundry, and even dry cleaning are handled by staff, along with help for personal grooming, like hair care, so things stay comfortable and clean. There's a barber and salon on site for a haircut or shave, and transportation and errands for groceries and pharmacy runs make life easier. Each unit comes furnished, has a phone, and emergency alert systems, so families know their loved ones are safe, and if someone's health takes a turn, Shannondale can provide some medical services like IV therapy, or set up physical, occupational, and speech therapy in their outpatient rehab. Activities run by residents or staff keep the calendar full, and the community lets people come together but also have privacy when they need it. Shannondale works closely with outside health care teams to coordinate care, which helps when things get complicated. The administrator is named Erynn Sandman, and the whole place is part of the Tennessee Health Care Association, so it's run according to certain standards people can trust. These features try to make Shannondale a steady and reliable place for seniors who want both support and a little independence, every day.
