Governor's Bend Retirement & Assisted Living

1631 Zane Whitson Drive, Erwin, TN 37650

For more information about senior living options: (844) 490-3973

Assisted Living

Features

Housing

  • 124 resident community capacity 124 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Description

Governor's Bend Retirement & Assisted Living in Erwin, TN, offers a warm and inviting environment designed for seniors seeking both independence and support. This well-equipped community features a variety of amenities to enhance the quality of life for its residents. Enjoy pampering at the beauty salon, take advantage of community-operated transportation, or stay connected with friends and family via Wi-Fi/high-speed internet.

Residents can savor delicious meals in the restaurant-style dining room, where special dietary restrictions are accommodated, ensuring every resident enjoys nutritious and satisfying options. The fully furnished living spaces include private bathrooms and kitchenettes, creating a cozy home-like atmosphere.

A range of engaging activities is available to promote social interaction and well-being. With fitness programs, planned day trips, concierge services, and resident-run activities, there's always something happening at Governor's Bend. The community also offers scheduled daily activities designed to keep residents active and engaged.

For those requiring assistance with daily living activities, Governor's Bend provides comprehensive care services including 24-hour supervision, assistance with bathing and dressing, medication management, and meal preparation tailored to individual needs. Additionally, residents benefit from easy access to nearby health resources such as pharmacies, physicians, restaurants, and hospitals.

At Governor's Bend Retirement & Assisted Living, seniors can enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle with the perfect balance of independence and assistance in a supportive community atmosphere.

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Erwin, Tennessee offers a convenient location with easy access to healthcare facilities such as Peterson Family Healthcare and Unaka Internal Medicine, as well as pharmacies like Walgreens and West Towne Pharmacy. There are a variety of dining options nearby including Hibachi House and Clarence's Drive-In, providing a range of choices for meals. In terms of recreation, there are parks like Persimmon Ridge Park for outdoor activities and theaters such as AMC Johnson City 14 for entertainment. Additionally, there are places of worship like Limestone Cove First United Methodist Church and cafes like Starbucks for socializing and spiritual fulfillment. Overall, this area provides a mix of amenities that can cater to the needs and interests of seniors looking to settle down in Erwin.

Physicians

  • Peterson Family Healthcare (0.9 miles)
  • Colinger J W Jr MD PC (2.1 miles)
  • Unaka Internal Medicine (2.3 miles)
  • Mountain Medicine (3 miles)
  • First Choice Healthcare Family (9.5 miles)
  • Mountain States Health Alliance 310 Buildiing (9.5 miles)
  • East Tennessee Brain & Spine Center (9.5 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (9.9 miles)
  • West Towne Pharmacy (10 miles)
  • Walgreens (10 miles)
  • Medicine Shoppe (10 miles)
  • ProCompounding Pharmacy (10.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (10.1 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (1.9 miles)
  • Hibachi House (2.6 miles)
  • Clarence's Drive-In (3.2 miles)
  • Knight's Pizza (9.3 miles)
  • Cootie Browns (9.4 miles)
  • Cook Out (9.7 miles)
  • Pal's Sudden Service (9.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • Unicoi County Memorial Hospital (2.7 miles)
  • Woodridge (9.7 miles)
  • James H. Quillen VA Medical Center (9.8 miles)
  • Franklin Woods Community Hospital (11.7 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Limestone Cove First United Methodist Church (7.1 miles)
  • Islamic Center Of Northeast Tennessee (8.2 miles)
  • New Victory Baptist Church (8.3 miles)
  • Grace Fellowship Church (8.6 miles)
  • Southern Baptist Convention (9.4 miles)
  • Southern Baptist Convention (10.5 miles)
  • St Mary's Church (10.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (9.7 miles)
  • Main Street Cafe (9.9 miles)
  • Dos Gatos Coffee Bar (10.6 miles)
  • Open Doors Coffeehouse (10.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (11.9 miles)

Parks

  • Persimmon Ridge Park (10.5 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Johnson City 14 (11.5 miles)

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