Alexander Guest House sits at 83 Kentucky Ave in Oliver Springs, Tennessee, down from the Chapel on the Hill in the Jackson Square area, and the building goes back to 1943 but they did a big remodel in 2015 before opening for senior living in 2016, so while the place keeps its old charm, everything's been made to fit modern needs, and you find 64 senior apartments here with private or two-bed suites, studio apartments, and every one's got private bathrooms with walk-in showers, emergency call systems, kitchenettes, and some nice touches like TV and Wi-Fi, plus there are lounges, a well-stocked library, an atrium, and a patio garden where folks can sit, watch the birds, or just relax. You'll see people walking outside on raised paths and in an enclosed courtyard, and yes, pets are welcome and there's guest parking too, so visitors don't have to fuss about finding a spot, and folks can even have help bringing their own cats and dogs along, which makes things homier.
Alexander Guest House offers both assisted living and memory care, covering everything from personal care, bathing, grooming, medication reminders and management, transfer help, and even toileting support, and they never charge different prices for each level of care because it's all-inclusive so you know what to expect every month, paying by check if you prefer, and the community also has specialized staff like part-time nurses, a weekly Nurse Practitioner visit, on-call doctors, and visiting therapists-physical, speech, and occupational-plus on-site pharmacy, so you don't need to run all over town for care. They're set up to provide more help if someone needs physical transfers, help with incontinence, behavioral needs, or diabetic care, and even folks prone to wandering can have the safety of a secure and monitored memory care wing, with technology like alarm bracelets to help keep everyone in the right place, and the staff is trained for dementia and Alzheimer's, giving residents supervision, reminders, and gentle prompts throughout the day.
The social life is full here, because there's a full calendar with activities like arts and crafts, game nights, trivia, live music, gardening in the raised beds, outings for shopping or local events, plus pet programs, wine tasting, educational workshops, cooking classes, karaoke, and intergenerational events, and an activity director keeps things stirring so that folks have a chance to try something new as well as keep up with old interests; for the spiritual needs, devotional services are held on-site and off-site, and a chaplain visits as well. Dining comes with room service, special diets for those who need low sodium or diabetic options, and restaurant-style seats for mealtimes, all included with the rent, and folks can invite family or friends for guest meals, or reserve a private dining room for a get-together.
Alexander Guest House takes care of chores like laundry, linens, housekeeping, and maintenance, and you get help with things like money management, coordination of appointments, and all that daily business that starts to get away from you, and when families need a break, Alexander does offer respite stays as well as hospice services for those at the end of life, so folks can stay in one familiar place no matter their needs. Residents get round-the-clock staff available, with transportation for appointments and outings, and the environment pays attention to safety with secure gates, emergency systems, and well-maintained indoor and outdoor spaces, including accessible bathrooms and showers, wide halls, elevators, and room for wheelchairs everywhere you look.
This community combines history, modern care, and genuine attention for older adults, whether needing help short-term or long-term, and reviews average 4.5 stars from 11 users, so people usually seem pleased with what they find, making Alexander Guest House a straightforward choice for folks looking for a welcoming, inclusive place with predictable costs and the support to feel secure and at home.
