My Vietnam veteran father had a stroke and diagnosed with dementia at the same time. Unable to care for himself and me being here in TN and him in Ohio, I felt I I had a bit of unique situation. Matt File; The administrator was such a great help navigating me with what I needed to do to get my father here, he put me in touch with an organization that works with vets to offer assistance in their monthly costs. The day I moved my father in, I wasn't going to be there until later in the evening, 9:00pm well past office hours, Amy their memory care director stayed until I got there to make sure Dad & I were welcomed and for dad to feel comfortable, The rooms are clean, and spacious. Andrea the activities director also stayed to meet dad, she let him know as soon as he was ready to join in she will be there to navigate him to all the fun he could handle! I cannot tell you how much worry and stress they took off my shoulders will all they have done. I am forever grateful!
The Lodge at Natchez Trace
Offers Assisted Living and Memory Care
15 Reviews
8207 Highway 100, Nashville, TN 37221
Call
(800) 385-2527
Reviews of The Lodge at Natchez Trace
Assisted Living Reviews for The Lodge at Natchez Trace
December 23, 2019
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
March 25, 2019
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
I cannot adequately express my gratitude to the folks at
The Lodge at Natchez Trace.
I was, like most, concerned when Mom and Dad moved into assisted living.
But I need not have been. After a little time to acclimate I heard my Mom say, for the first time in a long time, "I'm happy."
The Lodge is a clean, beautiful and friendly place.
But the best thing about it is the people. Everyone I've met on the staff has been kind and caring as well as sincere and professional. From the Maintenance Guys (Bo and Kevin) to the Executive Director (Steve) and everyone in between the Lodge is full of genuinely good folks.
And that includes, of course, the residents.
Mom and Dad found an extended family at the Lodge. They quickly made several good friends and became part of a community that really cares for them.
In short, Mom and Dad found a Home at The Lodge.
And a concerned child couldn't ask for more than that.
October 20, 2018
I visited this facility
Visited my grandmother there recently for a couple days. Wonderful facility, nice and clean grounds, great food, and very nice and accommodating staff. Thanks!
June 25, 2018
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
I visited my sister at The Lodge at Natchez Trace in Franklin, TN yesterday as I have before. I am constantly impressed with the facility and its overall cleanness and pleasant staff. The food in the cafeteria is excellent!As good as home cooking can get and Chef David is particularly kind, outgoing and sensitive to the specific needs and wishes of the residents and their guests.
March 19, 2018
I visited this facility
I recently visited to place my mother I was impressed as I was given a tour by Kelly very sweet lady I was taken around the beautiful place we were interduced to Brandy who works in Activities Dept she was doing crafts I belive they were painting crosses she was helping each one smiling laughing with them as I came back through I noticed a resident getting sleepy maybe ?She was rubbing her head and I couldn't make out if she was talking or singing to this resident I can say first impressions I loved it activities and social bonds are what my mother needs caring staff has put my mind at rest knowing they are there not only to collect a pay but put there heart into it. I seen many residents smiling throughout the building nursing staff was on the go busy but smiling. After touring 4 assistant living home we are leaning to put mother at The Lodge at Natchez Trace first impressions are always great Thanks you so much Kelly for our tour!
January 31, 2018
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
My mother has been living at The Lodge for just over 3 years...she calls it home. The facility is BEAUTIFUL and there are various sizes of rooms - a size for everyone.
At this stage of life, the 2 most critical areas are nutrition and social activities!
The Head Chef and his team are AMAZING! Some of Nashville's finest meals are being delivered to the residents daily! I frequently eat meals with my loved one!
In the area of Activities, it appears there is room for improvement. The effort is good, but could be enhanced. Getting the residents EXCITED about being out of their room and engaging in meaningful activities is critical. I am hopeful this is an area being worked on by management.
Nursing staff is TOP NOTCH! Genuinely caring, gentle and passionate about their work and the residents they serve!
Support staff...from the front office, facilities support, transportation services, to the techs who support the nursing staff, and those in the dining area...many have been there multiple years now (the facility is still young, about 5 years old). They love on the residents like family...because they ARE family!
Worthy of your time to check them out! My mom still calls The Lodge at Natchez Trace HOME!
Looking forward to the owner and management staff doing what needs to be done to strengthen the weaker areas.
October 15, 2017
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
The Lodge has been a good experience for my mother-in-law. What makes her experience so positive is the caring of many employees. However the one person who really stands out both with his cooking creativity and his personality is DAVID. David puts his heart and soul into his job each and every very day...
September 25, 2017
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
My mother resided at the Lodge for one year. The staff to resident ratio is very low. The food was also excellent. I thought the staff was scrupulously honest in their dealings with me, and seemed to truly enjoy being with my mother.
August 13, 2017
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
We love The Lodge so much, that we have used them for 2 relatives now. My Mother-In-Law lived there in 2016 up until she passed away. And now my mother is living there. The food is EXCELLENT, thanks to David's leadership. The staff is incredibly caring and kind. Thank you all for taking such good care of Mom!
August 12, 2017
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
My dad has lived at The Lodge for almost 1 year. It has been a very positive experience. Caring staff, clean, well-run facility with a great director. Dad loves living here. The director, John, knows how to manage good talent and The Lodge is fortunate to have a chef with advanced degrees in culinary arts who comes from a background of fine dining. The FOOD is OUTSTANDING! Chef David has very high standards for food quality. Starting with top-notch, fresh ingredients, he cooks from scratch. The meals he and his staff turn out rival any high-end restaurant in the city. Hand-made crab cakes with house-made dill sauce, shrimp and grits, short ribs and pecan pie are just a few of his most requested dishes. The house-made salad dressings are delicious. Families of residents know about this 'secret' place for an amazing lunch. Not only are Chef David and the dining staff amazing in the kitchen, they genuinely care about the residents. After cooking, Chef David comes into the dining room and visits with the residents. You can tell they love him. Two thumbs up for awesome food and warm, loving atmosphere!
August 10, 2017
I visited this facility
I visited The lodge I was very impressed with the activities and the director of activities she works hard at what she does as well as her assistants she works their minds as well as the effort she puts into the projects I was impressed thanks your great !
October 30, 2015
I visited this facility
The Lodge at Natchez Terrace was a nice and a fairly new facility. I really don’t know much about it, but it didn't have a place to work out, although the staff who accommodated me was excellent.
June 13, 2015
I visited this facility
Everything at the Lodge was spectacular. The holdback that I ran into is the fact that it's got two-stories and an elevator, and with my mother's dementia, that would make it too complicated. I saw them doing arts and crafts. I did not consume the food, but we went through the cafeteria and all the choices that they had, and it looked like it was very nicely done. But, like I said, first of all, I didn't like the two-stories because she was well-advanced in her dementia, and their hallways were more narrow. The Lodge was a beautiful place, and I thought their staff was excellent also. It was beautiful and well-maintained with a knowledgeable staff -- very nice place.
Provider Response
Hey Carl15, Thanks for the wonderful review. We are happy you liked our community. I did want to respond and clarify that our Memory Care is on the first floor only. Therefore mom would never have to use an elevator. The second is strictly for Assisted Living. Thanks again!
October 07, 2014
I visited this facility
The Lodge at Natchez Trace is a very nice facility but they don’t have a computer room yet, and at this day and age they need one. The rooms are small and nice. We haven’t looked at very many, but it’s fairly nice. There were a couple of people in the library, but I didn’t observe any other activities.
Provider Response
Good morning Caring86304950. I want to invite you to come to The Lodge for lunch, a tour, and a visit. I think you will be very pleased with how we have progressed since 2014. We average over 80 residents, have a great staff of caring professionals, including an Activity Department that provides many meaningful activity experiences each day, 7 days a week. We still do not have a computer room (yet), but we have a vibrant community of wonderful residents and staff! Please come by and be our guest for lunch. -John Pugh, Executive Director, The Lodge at Natchez Trace
September 15, 2014
I visited this facility
The Lodge at Natchez Trace was a brand new place. It was absolutely beautiful. Everything looked beautiful because it was brand new, but it was just too far for us. The rooms were wonderful. A lot of rooms have balconies, which is fine, but that kind of worried me a little bit for my mother-in-law. Also there weren't full at all, so it is hard to rate until you see all the people in there and see what's going on. The staff was very friendly, but I didn't really see any activities or anything going on.
Provider Response
Good afternoon Lovely Lady 0000022. I am the Executive Director of The Lodge. Boy, we have come a long way since 2014! I would like to invite you to come out and have lunch with me, meet the team and take a tour with me. You will find our residents happy, our facilities beautiful, well appointed, and first rate. We take great pride in our facility and in the work we do. I would love you to see us now and see the difference between your visit of 2014 and now. I believe you will be pleased. Sincerely, John Pugh Executive Director
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Services and Amenities of The Lodge at Natchez Trace
Room and housing options
- 1-bedroom apartments
- Studio Apartments
Dining options
- In Room Kitchenette
- In Room Kitchens
- Dining Room Shared Meals
Features
- Beauty Barber Shop
- Resident Transportation
- Coffee Shop
- Party Space
- Tv Room
- Garden And Patio
- Resident Parking
- Security Gate
Cleaning services
- Laundry For Linens
- Housekeeping
- Laundry For Clothing
Technology and entertainment
- Cable In Rooms
- Wifi
Health services
- Skilled Nursing
- Medication Management
- Physical Therapy
- Psychiatric Care
- Nurse On Staff: Yes
Activities
- Offsite Activities
- Music
- Games
- Stories
- Religious Services
- Lectures Discussions
- Book Clubs
- Wii Sports
- Fitness Room
- Gardening
- Cooking
- Arts And Crafts
Financial guidance
- Va Benefits Consultation
- Financing Advice
Guest services
- Guest Parking
- Guests At Mealtime
Languages
- English
General
- Resident Capacity: 87
- Pets: Yes
Range of services
- Physical Therapy
Costs
About The Lodge at Natchez Trace
Welcome to The Lodge at Natchez Trace
The Lodge at Natchez Trace is a unique residential setting designed in the fashion of a country vacation home or cabin with the amenities of the old time southern resorts. Our services and amenities have been created to provide a safe, exciting place to live that fosters the development of new friendships, encourages family visits, and participation in the life of their family members and improves their independence.
The goal of the Lodge is to create a plan that meets the unique needs for assistance with activities of daily living for each resident. Bathing, personal hygiene, dressing and toileting help is provided by our certified nursing assistants with dignity in the privacy of the resident’s apartment. The resident is encouraged to do as much for themselves as they are capable of doing. This maintains their abilities! Assistance provided by trained staff protects the resident from fall and injury which can jeopardize a senior’s independence.
Safety for our Residents
The Lodge at Natchez Trace has a secure neighborhood for individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of memory loss. Staff, specially trained in understanding and meeting the needs of individuals with dementia, will create a plan to maximize the independence of your family member. 24-hour supervision by a nurse and certified nursing assistants enhances the safety of our residents.
Positive, Stimulating Experience
Unique activities programs will create a positive stimulating environment and fosters positive emotional experiences for our residents. Socializing during meals and parties and integration with assisted living residents during special events improves the quality of life for those living in the Country House!
Peace of Mind for Families
Lodge’s Amenities
- Lodge’s Amenities
- Bistro
- Media Room
- Elegant Dining Room
- Private Dining Room
- Activities Room
- Sun Porch
- Outdoor Courtyards
- Studio Apartment Options (view floor plans)
- 1 Bedroom Apartment Options (view floor plans)
Lodge’s Services
- 3 Nutritious Meals per Day
- Coffee and Snacks Available 24/7
- Daily Therapeutic Activities Programs
- Trips out into the Community
- Assistance with Activities of Daily Living
- Weekly Housekeeping & Daily Trash Removal
- Access to a Nurse 24/7
- Assistance with taking Medications
- Memory Care Neighborhood
Thank you for your interest at The Lodge at Natchez Trace. Please give us a call to schedule a free tour.
What Makes Us Special
Our 24-Hour Nursing Care is a unique feature of the Lodge at Natchez Trace that few assisted living communities offer. Our philosophy is better management of chronic illness will improve the health status of our residents and improve their functional independence. Having a nurse respond to and assess health emergencies improves communication with our resident’s physician resulting in a more timely and appropriate response resulting in better outcomes!
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