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4.6 from 41 reviews
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Overall Review of J. B. Knowles Home Assisted Living
common29 reviews mention this
Caring, responsive staff stand out
Residents and families frequently describe staff as caring and willing to help.
Many reviewers say staff feel warm, welcoming, and attentive, with repeated mentions of polite front-office support and employees who help quickly. Several families describe feeling confident about safety and follow-through when concerns come up. A small number of reviews raise concerns about staff performance, including one describing poor outcomes and another noting no response to EMS.
common10 reviews mention this
Cleanliness is a consistent theme
The facility’s cleanliness is repeatedly praised by visitors and families.
Multiple reviews describe the building as spotless, clean, and well kept, including comments about visitors enjoying the space and residents being clean. Even among critical feedback, reviewers still focus on specific cleanliness and hygiene problems in certain areas. Overall, cleanliness comes up often enough to be a clear part of the day-to-day experience people notice.
common6 reviews mention this
Activities and worship keep residents engaged
Residents have regular activities, including faith-based gatherings.
Reviews frequently mention community-sponsored activities and a steady schedule that residents can join if they choose. Several people also point to devotional or worship times led by visiting clergy. One reviewer highlights that residents seem content and that there are activities daily.
common3 reviews mention this
Food gets positive mentions
Meals are a frequent positive in residents’ routines.
A few reviewers mention lunch experiences and describe the food as good, including a specific callout for fried chicken served on Thursdays. This aligns with the community offering restaurant-style dining and diet support like special dietary restrictions and diabetes diet options. Overall, dining shows up as something residents and families pay attention to.
caveat2 reviews mention this
Medication and emergency response concerns
Some reviews describe problems with medication management or emergency response.
While many families describe feeling safe in the care setting, at least two reviews raise specific concerns—one calling out medication management as subpar and another mentioning no response to EMS. These criticisms stand out because they relate to key safety and care responsibilities rather than day-to-day preferences.
How we summarize
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Features
Housing
100 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Amenities
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Nashville International (10 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Care Services
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Special dietary restrictions
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Cafes
Frothy Monkey (1.3 miles)
Starbucks (2.9 miles)
Parlor Doughnuts (3.6 miles)
Starbucks (4.2 miles)
Crema (4.7 miles)
East Park Donuts & Coffee (5 miles)
Pharmacies
Walgreens (1.3 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
Walgreens (2.2 miles)
Walgreens (3.1 miles)
Walgreens (3.2 miles)
Walgreens (3.3 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3.7 miles)
Parks
West Park (1.5 miles)
Richland Park (2.1 miles)
Centennial Park (2.8 miles)
Fannie Mae Dees Park (3.8 miles)
Music City Walk of Fame Park (4.3 miles)
Riverfront Park (4.4 miles)
Fred Douglas Park (4.9 miles)
Transportation
Corporate Flight Management (1.7 miles)
John C Tune Airport (JWN) (1.9 miles)
Restaurants
McDonald's (2 miles)
Hattie B's Hot Chicken (2.1 miles)
Blue Moon Riverfront Grille (2.6 miles)
Chick-Fil-A (2.8 miles)
Taco Bell (2.8 miles)
Chipotle Mexican Grill (2.9 miles)
McDonald's (3.2 miles)
Hospitals
Metropolitan Nashville General Hospital (2.5 miles)
Saint Thomas Heart - Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital (3.2 miles)
Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Cardiac Rehabilitation (3.6 miles)
J. B. Knowles Home Assisted Living on seniors.fyi includes 18 photos including images showing interior, billiards, windows, lobby, waiting area, decor, brick building, landscaping, and more.
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