Glenmary

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  • Interior

    A cozy living room with a coffee table adorned with fresh flowers.
  • Outdoors

    A green sign surrounded by trees and plants in an outdoor setting.
  • Decor

    A beautifully arranged dining area with elegantly set tables and chairs, ready for guests.
  • Living Room

    A traditional style living room with a cozy sofa and elegant coffee table.
  • Architecture

    A residential apartment building with multiple balconies surrounded by trees.
  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with elegant furnishings and warm decor.
  • Trees

    A multi-story apartment building with balconies and surrounding greenery.
  • Kitchen

    A modern kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances and light wood cabinets.
  • Garden

    An aerial view of an outdoor swimming pool surrounded by greenery and walkways.
  • Artwork

    A modern living room with a comfortable sofa, stylish rug, and ample natural light streaming through glass doors.
  • Lobby

    A luxurious lobby featuring elegant seating and a reception desk.
  • Seating

    A cozy home theater room with comfortable seating and a big screen.
  • Exercise Equipment

    A small gym with exercise equipment including treadmills, an elliptical machine, and a set of dumbbells.

Glenmary

1550 North Parkway, Memphis, TN 38112

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

4.3 from 51 reviews
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Assisted Living Independent Living Skilled Nursing Facility

Pricing

Glenmary offers a competitively priced range of living accommodations compared to its local and state counterparts. For instance, the monthly cost for a studio at Glenmary is $2,215, significantly lower than the Shelby County average of $4,078 and the state average of $3,485. Similarly, one-bedroom units at Glenmary are priced at $2,240, offering a more affordable option compared to Shelby County's $3,704 and Tennessee's $3,592 averages. Even in the two-bedroom category, Glenmary stands out with a rate of $2,700, which is considerably less than both the county's average of $3,740 and the state's average of $3,962. These figures highlight Glenmary's commitment to providing accessible and economical living spaces within an increasingly competitive market.

Room TypeGlenmaryShelby CountyTennessee
Studio$2,215$4,078$3,485
1 Bedroom$2,240$3,704$3,592
2 Bedrooms$2,700$3,740$3,962

Overall Review

Pros

  • pro The Glenmary at Evergreen has a friendly atmosphere that feels like family, with accommodating staff who genuinely care about the residents' needs.
  • pro Residents appreciate the spacious apartments and amenities, including balconies, walk-in closets, and well-maintained facilities.
  • pro There are plenty of activities available, keeping residents engaged and providing social interaction opportunities.
  • pro The dining area is clean and well-kept, with efforts made to ensure food is served warm and appealing to residents.
  • pro The community's location offers convenience for families visiting their loved ones nearby.
  • pro Staff members are responsive to issues raised by residents and work hard to address concerns promptly.
  • pro The energy of the people in the community is vibrant, contributing to a positive living environment where residents feel comfortable and active.

Cons

  • pro The Glenmary at Evergreen would not accept the reviewer’s loved one due to her colostomy bag, indicating they could not handle that level of care.
  • pro There have been complaints about the food, with specific mentions of meals not being appealing or suitable for residents with special dietary needs.
  • pro Some residents reported struggling with the staff's ability to provide adequate help and timely meal service, especially on weekends.
  • pro Maintenance issues, including problems with hot water and elevator maintenance, are taking longer than expected to resolve.
  • pro One tour experience felt rushed, and the environment appeared too independent for a resident who needed more assistance.
  • pro The reviewer expressed disappointment in communication from staff regarding waiting list inquiries after multiple attempts to contact them without a response.
  • pro There was concern about overcrowding due to recent moves from another facility, leading to challenges in staffing and service delivery in the community.

Review

The Glenmary at Evergreen is a community that has garnered a range of opinions from those who have experienced its offerings, particularly suited to independent living and some basic assisted care. Many reviewers appreciate the overall ambiance and cleanliness of the facility, highlighting its friendly atmosphere that makes residents feel like part of a family rather than merely occupants of an older building. The community boasts numerous amenities, including spacious apartments with balconies, walk-in closets, and well-maintained appliances. A resident mentioned having a washer and dryer just down the hall, adding to the convenience of daily living.

Despite many positive aspects, there are challenges related to meal preparation and special dietary needs. One reviewer pointed out that their loved one had faced issues due to medical restrictions needing a special diet when common meals like mac and cheese were served. Although staff members assured them that special meals could be arranged if requests were communicated in advance, there seemed to be gaps in this communication process where residents struggled to get their needs met consistently. Overall meal satisfaction emerged as a recurring theme among reviews; while some found the food good and enjoyable, others expressed disappointment over wait times for service or limited options available during weekends when staffing appeared sparse.

Maintenance issues also surfaced as concerns for several residents’ families. Some reported ongoing problems with hot water availability or elevator maintenance that seemed prolonged without resolution. This created discomfort for those using the elevators frequently or relying on consistent hot water access. While management appears responsive when issues are brought up, the frequency with which these problems arose raised eyebrows among some community members.

One salient feature noted by various reviewers was the level of independence exhibited by many residents at The Glenmary at Evergreen. For potential residents seeking more assistance than what they observed during visits—characterized by active participants engaging in activities—this aspect proved unappealing. Families looking for environments suited for loved ones requiring greater care felt that the community did not align with their needs.

Conversely, other visitors expressed eagerness about moving into The Glenmary at Evergreen themselves after touring it due to its appealing design and vibrant social scene. Numerous activities keep individuals engaged; one reviewer highlighted communal outings like trips to local attractions such as zoos on pleasant days—indicating an energetic lifestyle within the community.

Ultimately, while some families opted against making Glenmary their first choice—often due to existing waiting lists or specific care requirements—the appreciation for its environment remained evident among many others who chose it because of its reasonable pricing and proximity to family support networks nearby. As such, The Glenmary at Evergreen remains an attractive option worthy of consideration for individuals seeking a lively independent living experience amidst thoughtful considerations around care needs and personal preferences.

Features

Housing

  • 54 resident community capacity 54 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
  • 3-bedroom apartments 3-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Bath tubs Bath tubs
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • General store General store
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Hiking trails Hiking trails
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Overnight guests Overnight guests
  • Party space Party space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Private cleaning services Private cleaning services
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Security gate Security gate
  • Small library Small library
  • Swimming pool Swimming pool
  • Swimming pool / hot tub Swimming pool / hot tub
  • TV room TV room
  • Telephone Telephone
  • VA Benefits Consultation VA Benefits Consultation
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • International cuisine International cuisine
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Organic Organic
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Special dining programs Special dining programs
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Book club Book club
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Cooking club Cooking club
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Games Games
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Karaoke Karaoke
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Other religious services Other religious services
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Protestant services Protestant services
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stories Stories
  • Tai Chi Tai Chi
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest
  • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Description

The Glenmary in Memphis, TN offers a variety of housing options including 2-bedroom apartments, 3-bedroom apartments, and studio apartments. This community provides care services such as independent living and skilled nursing facility care.

Residents at the Glenmary can enjoy a wide range of amenities to enhance their daily lives. These amenities include on-site activities, air-conditioning, bath tubs, a beautician on-site, beauty salon, cable or satellite TV, community-operated transportation, a computer center, devotional services off-site and on-site, a dining room for meals prepared by a professional chef with special dietary restrictions accommodated if needed.

There are also fitness rooms and swimming pools for residents to stay active and maintain their well-being. The community offers fully furnished units with kitchenettes and private bathrooms. Laundry services are provided along with housekeeping services to ensure a comfortable living environment.

Residents of the Glenmary have access to outdoor common areas including gardens and hiking trails for recreational activities. The community also offers move-in coordination for new residents and transportation arrangements for non-medical purposes as well as transportation to doctors' appointments.

For those who require assistance with daily tasks, there is a 24-hour call system and 24-hour supervision available. Care services include assistance with bathing, dressing, transfers, meal preparation and service if necessary. Medication management is also provided along with mental wellness programs and physical therapy.

The dining options at the Glenmary are diverse and cater to various dietary needs such as low/no sodium meals or diabetic care diets. There are special dining programs available as well as vegetarian options.

Residents can participate in a multitude of activities offered within the community such as art classes, book clubs, cooking classes/clubs/educational speakers about lifelong learning,gardening club etc). There are also opportunities for socializing through planned day trips/outings,scheduled daily activities , games like karaoke/live musical performances scheduled throughout the year. The community also hosts devotional activities, religious services, and visits from chaplains or priests for spiritual well-being.

The Glenmary is conveniently located near cafes, parks, pharmacies, physicians' offices, restaurants, places of worship, theaters and hospitals for residents to explore the surrounding area and meet their various needs.

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Memphis, Tennessee, boasts a diverse range of amenities catering to seniors who appreciate convenience and access to healthcare services. With several reputable physicians, pharmacies, and hospitals located within a 2-mile radius, residents can rest assured that their healthcare needs will be well taken care of. Additionally, the presence of various places of worship provides seniors with opportunities for spiritual fulfillment and community engagement. The abundance of parks in the area offers plenty of outdoor recreational options for those looking to stay active and enjoy nature. Furthermore, the proximity to cafes and restaurants ensures easy access to dining options for socializing or enjoying a leisurely meal. Overall, this neighborhood combines essential services with recreational opportunities, making it a desirable location for seniors seeking a vibrant and well-rounded community in which to reside.

Restaurants

  • Dino's Grill (0.5 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.9 miles)
  • CANVAS of Memphis (1.2 miles)
  • Hueys (1.3 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (1.5 miles)
  • IHOP (1.6 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • McLean Baptist Church (0.7 miles)
  • Grace-St Luke's Episcopal Church (1.5 miles)
  • St John's United Methodist Church (1.7 miles)
  • Second Chance Fellowship (1.9 miles)
  • Lindenwood Christian Church (2 miles)
  • Holy Trinity Community (4.5 miles)
  • Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church (5.1 miles)

Physicians

  • Women's Physicians Group (0.8 miles)
  • Midtown Internal Medicine (1.3 miles)
  • Christ Community Family Medicine (1.5 miles)
  • Sandeep Chilakala, MD (1.5 miles)
  • Asbell, Penny Ut Hamilton Eye Institute (1.6 miles)
  • Regional Medical Center (1.6 miles)
  • St Jude's Children Research Hospital (2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.9 miles)
  • RNP of Memphis (1.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.6 miles)

Parks

  • Overton Square (1 miles)
  • Mississippi Greenbelt Park (2.7 miles)
  • Mud Island River Park (2.9 miles)
  • Chickasaw Garden Park (3 miles)
  • Audubon Park (5.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • Collins Chapel Health Center (1.3 miles)
  • Memphis VA Medical Center (1.3 miles)
  • Le Bonheur Children's Hospital (1.5 miles)
  • Regional One Health Main Campus (1.6 miles)
  • St Francis Hospital (1.6 miles)
  • University Of TN Apha-Asp (1.7 miles)
  • St Jude MRI Suite (2 miles)

Cafes

  • Kay Kafe (2 miles)
  • Otherlands Coffee Bar & Exotic Gifts (2 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.5 miles)

Theaters

  • Malco Powerhouse Cinema Grill & MXT (3.4 miles)

Transportation

  • FedEx AOC (6.6 miles)
  • Memphis Air Traffic Control Center (6.7 miles)
  • Wilson Air Center (7.2 miles)

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