Commonwealth Senior Living at Oak Ridge sits in Oak Ridge, TN, and offers several care types, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and short-term respite stays, all for adults aged 55 and up, and it holds an active state license, meaning trained staff offer support around the clock. The community has apartment-style homes, with studios, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and companion suites, and all places include private bathrooms, kitchenettes, and air conditioning to help keep things comfortable, plus housekeeping and laundry show up regularly so residents can spend time on other things. Residents can bring cats and dogs under 25 lbs, and there's both indoor and outdoor space-like a garden, courtyard, party space, and patio-for sitting and talking or enjoying the weather, and there are walking paths, a butterfly garden, and a hummingbird garden for people who enjoy being outside. For meals, there's a dining room and restaurant-style options, where a chef cooks farm-to-table dishes, and the kitchen can handle diabetic, gluten-free, low sodium, no sugar, vegan, and vegetarian diets, which helps a lot of residents keep eating what they like or need, and guests are welcome to join for meals sometimes too.
When it comes to support, the staff can help with nearly any daily task, including bathing, dressing, using the restroom, transferring, reminders for those with incontinence, plus medication management and help with blood sugar checks or insulin shots for people with diabetes, and residents who need stand-by or lift assistance can get it, with a nurse on-site for 12 to 16 hours a day, a doctor on call, and awake staff available at all hours. The community works with physical, occupational, and speech therapists, as well as visiting podiatrists, dentists, a Geriatric Internist, and a Geriatric Psychiatrist, so health needs get attention without always needing to leave. The memory care area sits in its own secure building with alarms and bracelets to prevent residents with Alzheimer's or dementia from getting lost, plus extra technology for safety; they're open to caring for people who wander, need behavior support, or even those at elopement risk. There's also a system with 24-hour call buttons everywhere for quick help if needed, which gives residents and families a little more peace of mind.
Activities are steady throughout the week and support everything from socializing to moving around, including Tai Chi, yoga, chair yoga, walking clubs, cooking and art classes, crafts, creative writing, reading, singing karaoke, trivia, Wii bowling, and even outings to places nearby like the University of Tennessee Arboretum or American Museum of Science and Energy, and there are Wine and Design events, Readers' Theater, and gardening for people who'd rather stay in. There are larger rooms like a library, movie theater, ballroom, and computer room for hobbies or visits, plus a wellness center and a fitness room for people who want to exercise, and spaces are available for spiritual and religious services, like Bible studies, Catholic services, and visits with chaplains or a rabbi. For those who need a pep up, there's an ice cream parlor, coffee shop, beauty salon, and spa, so folks can feel their best, and room service is available if residents prefer to eat meals privately instead of going to the dining room.
Transportation gets arranged for medical appointments or outings, and there's parking if somebody has a car. Housekeeping, maintenance, and linen service happen on a schedule, keeping apartments and common areas clean, and common indoor spaces support easy visits with friends and family. Respite and hospice care options help family caregivers or people recovering from illness, and residents who want to age in place can do that here, thanks to the different care levels and flexible support. Payment options include private pay, social security, veterans' benefits, or private insurance, and there are different community, care, and respite fees depending on needs and room type.
Nearly everything people need is handled right on the property, including tailored care plans, encouragement to join activities, and staff known for treating residents with kindness, so folks can focus on enjoying life, staying as independent as possible for as long as possible, and having a sense of belonging in a busy, caring place.
