they really do care for the residents. they treat them like a normal person not someone who can't do anything for themselves.

This is a wonderful community that loves on my mom, as if she is their mom. I highly recommend Abe's Garden after visiting multiple places and my my mom now being here for almost three years. There is good communication from the team of caregivers, lots of engagement opportunities and most of all love and laughter! read more

Abe's Garden is such an amazing community and offers something for everyone! The staff is so caring and are angels to those who attend the programs and live in the community. It is such a thoughtful place for those with dementia. They really are a saving grace and provide all kinds of support for families and caregivers. I'm not sure what I would've done without them! read more

The folks that run Abe's Garden are awesome. From Courtney who helped me land on my decision, to Kylie who has always gone above and beyond...I am deeply appreciate in the way they have cared for my loved one. They even helped him out financially when his health took a negative turn and he needed more care than originally intended. Thank you Abe's Garden! read more

As we were touring our son asked if we would move again. After downsizing twice in 8 years my immediate response was that this was "it". Our son replied that this was a nice "it" and that has proven to be the case. There is an aura of friendliness which pervades this place. There is concern and care expressed towards each resident by both the program staff, the dining hall wait staff and the maintenance staff. Being called by one's name is special; it's very good to be on a first name basis with those who are caring for us. There are numerous activities and one may choose which things are most appealing and participate accordingly. There are exercise classes 5 days a week. The gym is open 24-7, 7 days a week if one wants to go ride the incumbent bikes or walk the treadmill. There is also on-site Home Health. A car service is available Monday-Friday and is very helpful. Lunch and dinner are served 7 days a week. There is a birthday dinner each month for those whose birthdays are being celebrated and it is a very nice occasion. Every Thursday afternoon is Wine and Cheese and every Friday evening is Steak Night. Each of us has a Medical Alert Device and we are strongly encouraged to wear them. Choosing a life style that Abe's Garden provides is a big decision. Our family is grateful we have found this place. If you are looking for a new home this may be "it" for you, too! I highly recommend a visit! read more

This is the best facility in the country for dementia. There is a reason there is a long wait list. They work hard to keep loved ones entertained and loved and well fed and even active. It is the best spot for someone you love suffering with the disease. read more

Abe's Garden is toted as the premier senior living community not only in Nashville but nationally. In my experience it was a good deal of smoke and mirrors. The marketing director which is the founders sister and the daughter of Abe, does not paint an accurate picture of the community. On our first tour two years ago it was freezing in their unit, the residents and workers were miserable. We took our mother to another facility and our father lived at home. Now our father is declining and needing just a little more assistance and he desires to be closer to our mother. After two years we assumed the heat would be repaired or upgraded and all the grand promises the marketing director made would either have come to fruition or at least be in progress. While on our second tour of Abe's Garden I asked directly about the heating and cooling. While the marketing director was redirecting the conversation, a member of the staff behind her chuckled. I asked for to use a restroom and insisted my wife and sister continue with the tour. I then asked the employee about the heat and they told me nothing has been done to correct the situation. I then rejoined the tour which had only gotten about ten feet away. I noticed water spots on the ceiling tiles, leaks in the roof, drywall peeling and the over bearing odor of urine. The staff seems discontent as well and that speaks volumes to me. As the marketing director was spinning her tale, I decided then and there this is not the place for my mother. The prices are outrageous for such a establishment that is supposedly only three years old and in such poor condition. My wife and sister wanted to continue the tour and see where our father would be and his accommodations. Then the marketing director introduced us to the interim executive director, and I completely understood why things were the way they were. When I inquired what happened to the previous executive director I was told the standard, he left to pursue other interests. Once again an employee, this one in the office area, snorted and whispered to the lady sitting next to her. We continued our tour and everything on their Park Manor side was clean and beautiful, but only on the first floor. We arrived on one of the upper floors and it was if we stepped back in time. The hallway was darker then expected, old carpet lined the floors and the walls haven't been cared for in some time. What was at one time considered art hung on the walls, and this is when the marketing director begun to spin another tale of how the residents loved the decor and it is for their enjoyment that the building is in that type of condition. When we walked into the room I gasped, as they had baseboard heaters, like when I was a child, and a window unit air conditioner. I was told then about the grandiose plans that would happen (eventually) or if we wanted, we could hire a contractor and renovate their apartment to our standards. What a wonderful business model charge lower for independent living apartments then most of your competitors and have the perspective resident pay to upgrade your facility. Needless to say we are not putting our loved ones in that environment! Hardly any of the residents were smiling or talking, they mostly looked catatonic throughout both sides of the facility. We were repeatedly told engagement, engagement, engagement is what we are about. About 75 to 80% of the people were fixated on a television. Hardly anyone was engaged. A friend whose mother spent her last few months there, convinced us to give Abe's Garden another try and stated that the building was constantly being repaired; however, the care by the nurses, care partners, and social workers was superior. That maybe true but I could not in good conscience but my mother and father into a place with such an obvious disconnect from what the marketing director told us it was and what I personally observed. The body language, comments, and looks by the staff on our tour of both sides of the building gave us the true image of that establishment. read more

According to these guys, 5.4+ Million American have a dementia related illness and they're trying to find a cure. The website has a really good education section. read more

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My grandmother has lived at Abe's since November of 2019. Prior to that date, she briefly lived in a different Alzheimer's Care home where we had a terrible expereince. An opening came available at Abe's and she is so happy and well cared for there. She stays busy during the day, she has friends and it is obvious that she trusts and likes her caregivers. Abe's did a tremendous job of keeping residents safe during COVID. They went out of their way to schedule facetime calls - I spoke to my Mimi every Friday at 2:00. She was always happy to talk and ready to move on to the next activity when our calls ended. Now that we are able to visit in person again, I go every week. Her room is always spotless and neatly organized. The meals are homemade in each of the 3 kitchens that the residents can use and they can watch while the food is being cooked. Every meal I had there (preCOVID) was delicious. The staff is friendly and professional. They get to know the family and they are great at helping my Mimi transition to a new activity when a family member leaves at the end of a visit, so that she is not upset and exit-seeking like she was in the previous location. Their open courtyard allows her to go in and out freely, while still keeping her safe. It creates the feeling that she is not "trapped" because, although she can't exit to the outside Nashville area, she can go in and out of the large courtyard through various doors that all lead into the circle shaped living area. I can't say enough positive things about Abe's and what a comfort it is to know how well taken care of my grandmother is. They truly are the cutting edge of Alzheimer's Assisted Living. read more

My mother has been at Abe's Garden for over a year and a half. I did years of research looking for a great place, so when the time came for my Mom to need professional caregiving, we would be prepared. She had gotten to the point of needing trained caregivers who would keep her engaged, redirect when needed, feel safe and make sure her physical needs were met. Abe's Garden checks all the above and more. Every person who works in the memory care housing, always calls my Mom by her first name, they make it their job to know personal history of my Mom as to interact with her and make her feel safe and important to them. They treat her like family. From the decor on the walls, to the lighting, floor to ceiling windows (so you can always tell if it's day or night, what season it is) etc.... to my Mom not being able to see any door that she cannot go out or come back in, which really helps stop the exit seeking urges. Their are three "Pods". One is the art portion, one is nature and one is music. My Mom loves plants and animals. She lives in the nature section. Their are birds that live there. Used to be a dog named Dixie and there is a cat. My Mom loves all of these things. There is a kitchen in each pod. It always smells of food cooking or cookies baking. You never feel like you are in a "nursing home"atmosphere. It feels like home. I could go on and on, but I feel like Abe's Garden is maybe the best place in the country for memory care. We live a few hours away, but rotate going to see her so that she has very regular visits. Our family feels 100% confident that our Mom is at the best place possible. Peace of mind is so critical when dealing with a loved one with Alzheimer's. Thank you Abe's Garden! read more

Impressive architecture and design. Good care staff, but high turnover. Lack of communication between adminstration and care staff as well as adminstration and families. Very controlling environment, making up policies and rules as they go. Very expensive for the lack of activities and services provided. read more