Governor’s Bend Retirement and Assisted Living is a senior living community located in Erwin, Tennessee. The facility provides assisted living as its primary care level, with additional services typical of continuing care retirement communities and senior living environments. Residents have a choice of private or semi-private accommodations in a homelike, well-maintained setting. Governor’s Bend focuses on meeting the day-to-day needs of residents through a combination of personal care assistance, social opportunities, and on-site amenities, including communal dining areas, exercise rooms, and a barber/beauty salon.

Governor’s Bend offers a comprehensive range of care and medical support services. Residents with diabetes benefit from specialized care, including assistance with monitoring and management as ordered by their care plan. Memory care services are available within a secured community setting, offering tailored support and enhanced safety for those with cognitive impairments. The community provides incontinence care, ambulatory care, and medication management, ensuring that individual health needs are met under professional supervision. Staff at Governor’s Bend are equipped to assist residents with full support in bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. The facility accepts residents with psychiatric issues and provides access to visiting physicians and psychiatric practitioners, contributing to ongoing medical oversight and mental health support. English is the primary language spoken by staff and residents.

Transportation needs are addressed through complimentary transportation services offered by Governor’s Bend. These services are available for both medical appointments, such as visits to physicians or specialists, and non-medical purposes, including local outings and errands. The objective is to support residents’ ongoing healthcare requirements and facilitate participation in community activities.

Resident and family feedback highlights the staff’s attentive, caring approach and the facility’s Christian-based, community-oriented environment. Many note a strong sense of peer support among residents and a welcoming, respectful atmosphere. High satisfaction is expressed with daily activities, religious services, and meals, though a few reviewers mention a desire for improvements in food quality. Residents describe Governor’s Bend as clean and spacious, with a variety of amenities supporting social interaction and wellness. Overall, the community is recognized for providing a secure and comfortable living environment and consistent, compassionate care for seniors.

Costs at this community start at $4,170 and range up to $4,488. The average price in the community is $4,329, which is less than the average price in the area of $4,587. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.