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Oakwood Senior Living
232 E Churchwell Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917
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Oakwood Senior Living Description
Originally built in 1914 as an elementary school, Oakwood Senior Living is now Knoxville, Tennessee’s premier Assisted Living and Memory Care community, right in the heart of the Oakwood Community.
Oakwood Senior Living offers 63 senior apartments as well as an affordable, all-inclusive lifestyle that includes personalized care, exciting entertainment, fine dining, and much more! Our community is all-inclusive to provide seniors the opportunity to create a no-nonsense budget for their living expenses during their stay.
Located just off Central Avenue, Oakwood Senior Living is minutes away from the Tennessee Theater, Knoxville Museum of Art, and many other exciting attractions. Come let us “teach” you all about our unique senior living experience at Oakwood Senior Living.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Assisted Living
Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.
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Memory Care
Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Summary of Reviews:
- Several reviews highlight concerns about the high turnover of staff, lack of trained caregivers, and substandard in-house medical care. Some describe the facility as a "warehouse" situation, particularly criticizing the care (or lack thereof) for memory care residents.
- There are alarming reports of management issues, including claims of unprofessional behavior, neglect of resident care, and failure to address serious concerns raised by both staff and family members.
- On a positive note, some reviews praise the facility for its beautiful location, historic charm, and large rooms. There are commendations for the passionate and caring staff, delicious food, and a variety of activities offered to residents.
- Several reviewers express satisfaction with the care their loved ones receive, describing the staff as extended family and highlighting the facility's efforts to make residents comfortable even during challenging times like lockdowns.
- However, there are also reports of serious safety concerns, including staff with criminal histories and allegations of resident neglect and abuse. Some reviews call for the facility to be investigated.
- Despite the mixed reviews, there are repeated mentions of the facility's aesthetic appeal, including unique rooms with tall ceilings and large windows, and the quality of the dining experience.
Overall, the reviews present a mixed picture, with significant concerns about staff and management overshadowing the positive aspects of the facility's environment and care for some residents.
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What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Knoxville which is 2.1 miles away and has a population of 185,291 (small city).
- The average income is $45,560, which is very low compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 83
- Low Temperature: 40
- Average Temperature: 62.8
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 166 days of rain, 8 days of snow and 189 days of sun
- Precipitation: 2.4 inches a year
- The median age is 33.1 years old, low compared to other cities.
- 5.88% of the population are Veterans which is a high percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
- 5.55% of the population are Foreign-born which is a very low percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
- The population is 1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2% Asian, 17% Black or African-American, 4% Hispanic or Latino, and 74% White.
- The crime rate is 9.55 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 2.41 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 4.75 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 1.66 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 76.05 years old, which is very low compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 197.0, Moderate Days 76.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Food City
1.6 miles awayThe Market at Union & Gay
1.8 miles awayPublix
2.7 miles awayKroger
3.0 miles awayEarth Fare Supermarket
4.1 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
Central St NB @ Churchwell Ave
0.2 miles awayCentral St SB @ Churchwell Ave
0.2 miles awayCentral St NB @ Emerald Ave
0.2 miles awayCentral St SB @ Emerald Ave
0.2 miles awayHarvey St SB @ Oglewood Ave
0.3 miles awayBanks
First Tennessee Bank
0.9 miles awayClayton Bank
1.8 miles awayRegions Bank
1.8 miles awayHome Federal Bank
1.9 miles awayU.S. Bank
1.9 miles awayHospitals
Physicians Regional Medical Center
0.4 miles awayFort Sanders Regional Medical Center
2.0 miles awayEast Tennessee Childrens Hospital
2.2 miles awayUniversity of Tennessee Medical Center
3.2 miles awayHelen Ross McNabb Center
4.2 miles awayPharmacies
Walgreens
2.2 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
2.8 miles awayNorwood
2.8 miles awayCVS/pharmacy
7.6 miles awayGordon's Drug
8.3 miles awayDentists
Robert M. Kelso, DDS
5.5 miles awayAmerican Family Dentistry
7.9 miles awayNorthshore Smiles
12.0 miles awayMyers Family Dentistry
13.6 miles awayFarragut Modern Dentistry
14.7 miles awayParks
Sharp's Ridge Memorial Park
1.0 miles awayEdgewood Park
1.0 miles away4th and Gill Park
1.0 miles awaySharp Ridge Memorial Park
1.1 miles awayReed and Baxter Avenue Park
1.1 miles awayNone Found
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Culture
Colston Center for the Performing Arts
1.4 miles awayUniversity of Tennessee Knoxville art Gallery
1.5 miles awayTennessee Theatre
1.9 miles awayTennessee Theater
1.9 miles awayTennessee Ampitheatre
1.9 miles awayRestaurants
Elkmont Exchange
0.9 miles awayA Dopo Sourdough Pizza
1.3 miles awayLonesome Dove
1.5 miles awayBarley's Pizza and Taproom
1.5 miles awayThe Curious Dog hot dogs
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