Generations Center of Spencer is a nursing home in Spencer, Tennessee, that has a 70-bed skilled nursing facility, providing both long-term and short-term care for people who need it, and they've got 24-hour nursing care, a call system around the clock for safety, and nurses available from 12 to 16 hours a day, including support for folks who need help with bathing, dressing, getting around, or taking their medicine, and they're ready to help with transfers and day-to-day life activities, and there are always staff on hand for supervision, so you don't have to worry about being alone if something happens, and the staff works on personalized care plans, aiming for every resident to keep as much independence as possible. The facility has different types of rooms-private, shared, and studio-with private bathrooms, kitchenettes, cable TV, phone, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and furnished options for comfort, and it's wheelchair accessible, with parking for visitors, restrooms, and customer parking onsite, and they accept both Medicaid and Medicare, which makes things a little easier for those worried about payment.
For those looking to stay busy, there's a community-sponsored activities program, scheduled daily activities, music, arts, outdoor activities, fitness programs, a library, movie theater, arts room, and even a theater for events or movies, plus outdoor gardens and walking paths for fresh air; there's a fitness room for those who want to keep moving, and residents can join physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy right in the building. Generations Center of Spencer offers memory care for people who need extra support, and provides mental health care with a nurse practitioner as part of its services, as well as regular visits from a doctor.
The dining room has meals prepared by a professional chef with options for those with allergies or diabetes, offering restaurant-style meals throughout the day, and dietary consultations are available too; laundry and housekeeping services keep things tidy, and residents have access to a beauty shop, business room, and concierge service if extra help is needed. Social services, spiritual services, case management, restorative therapy, and wound care are all available onsite, and they'll provide transportation if you need to get to appointments outside the facility. The staff believes, "The residents do not live where we work; we work where the residents live," and they try to create a "Home Away from Home" atmosphere, offering family support and encouraging resident-run activities, all set in a small hometown setting where care is handled with compassion, focusing on mental and physical well-being.
