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Governors Bend

1631 Zane Whitson Dr, Erwin, TN

Assisted LivingMemory CareIndependent Living

3.06 reviewsRead reviews

About the community

About Governors Bend

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Family and resident feedback

3.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews

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★★★★

Critical

NOT Skilled to provide Memory Care

This is not a memory care facility! I moved my mother here on [date removed] and moved her out 2 months later. Cannot advise on the assisted living portion of the facility , however the memory care should not exist. The facility does not have the skilled personnel to handle dementia patients. In the two months that my mother was here I saw NO group activities. Residents constantly walking the hallway because of lack of stimulation. The executive director was very difficult to reach when there were concerns and bec

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Staff
3.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
3.0 / 5
S MNovember 22, 2024

★★★★★

Positive

Governors Bend, A Great Place to be!

The overall experience, the cleanliness, the friendliness of the staff, quality of care, meals and dining and activities have all been a great experience. We would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.

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AnonymousOctober 24, 2024

★★★★★

Positive

Review for Governors Bend

I thought the activities they planned including music and worship were great. We picked this community, because of the location and friendly staff as well as a great well kept facility.They took great care of her and we have nothing but good things to say about her stay there.

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JimJune 26, 2023

★★★★★

Positive

Going above and beyond

This facility has been good, things are going really well. My dad is still living at home and visits my step mom here often. If they haven't seen him visit, they call him and check on him to make sure he's ok. They just go above and beyond. Housekeeping is often (sometimes daily) and they do a great job. Communication with the family is good. The food is good, they have good quality and variety. They offer a variety of activities. They seem a bit short staffed, but do very well with the staff that they do have. The

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Meals & Dining
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Nicholas LNovember 2, 2022

★★★★

Positive

It was too high class, and like a high end hotel. The cost was significantly higher. They did everything well, and it was nice.

JefferyOctober 14, 2022

★★★★★

Positive

A Great Resting Place and A Great Place for Your Loved One to Be, A Very Peaceful Place

We have an excellent experience here. The community was very clean. The staff were very friendly and helpful. They took great care of my loved one. They had events, music, and more for activities for the residents to participate in. The meals were very good here. They have a good menu for the residents to choose from. Medication management, hygiene, dressing, and bathing assistance were some care the community was able to offer my loved one. I have recommend the community to several people since we left.

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Jim TMay 11, 2022

Verified overview

What we know from public sources

Care options
Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Operator
Not yet resolved
Public price status
Not publicly found
Last source check
August 19, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

Grouped so you can scan what affects day-to-day life before opening an operator page.

Meals & dining

  • Guest Meals
  • Meals Provided
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Kosher
  • Vegetarian
  • No Sugar
  • Gluten-free
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Organic
  • Vegan

Health & wellness

  • Incontinence Care
  • Diabetic Care
  • Medication Management
  • Memory Care
  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • High Acuity Care
  • Non-Ambulatory Care

Services & convenience

  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Cats Allowed
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Beautician
  • English

Activities & engagement

  • Wii Bowling
  • Cards / Pinochle Club
  • Holiday Parties
  • Dances
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Birthday Parties
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Christian Services
  • Reminiscence Programs
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Art Classes
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Visiting Chaplain or Priest
  • Book Club
  • Walking Club
  • Activities On-site
  • Activities Off-site
  • Trivia Games
  • Bible Study Group
  • Stretching Classes
  • Sensory-based Programs

Outdoor spaces

  • Central Fireplace
  • TV Lounge
  • Library
  • Barber Shop
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Butterfly garden / Hummingbird garden
  • Meeting Room
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Private Bath
  • Beauty Salon
  • Outside Patio
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Game Room
  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Jacuzzi
  • Piano or Organ
  • Fitness Center

Apartment & room features

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Air Conditioned
  • Garden View
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Kitchenette
  • Ground Floor Units

Official oversight

Inspection and quality records

Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”

Coverage last checked August 19, 2026.

Questions to confirm with the community

Additional care fees
Not publicly disclosed
Move-in fee
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Exact unit availability
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