Manorhouse Assisted Living

Margaret Elliott | 10/30/2014

When the time came that my Mother should no longer live alone, I wanted to have her near me. To have her near me meant a move from North Carolina, away from lifelong friends and some family. I wanted a loving, home atmosphere where she could have her own space, but have assistance with her medications, meals, etc. The Manor House was my first stop. When I walked in I was greeted with such warmth and friendliness and immediately had a good feeling. As I talked with staff and toured the facility, I began to have my fears eased and was beginning to feel at home myself. I felt so completely comfortable and at ease I looked No further. This was meant to be Mother’s new home. On the day she moved in, every member of the staff came to meet her, began calling her by name and treating her and us like family. We were able to furnish her apartment with her own furniture, pictures, and plants, everything to make her feel comfortable and at home. The Manor House has a beautiful courtyard on the interior of the building. She loves to spend time out there feeding birds and enjoying beautiful East Tennessee days. There are a lot of musical activities, and programs to keep their residents happy, active and engaged in life. Mother has been a resident at the Manor House now for a year and a half. In that time they have helped her through two major illnesses to a full recovery, encouraged her to stay active, and make sure she is happy and well cared for. She has made so many good friends. We also have made new friends who are like family to us all. Manor House is “home” for Mother. The time that she has resided at the Manor House has been among some of the happiest in her later years. They have and continue to take good care of her and us. I can’t imagine not having the love and support of Tim and his staff to help guide us through what have truly become her golden years. I am thankful every day for The Manor House of Knoxville.