Assisted living house holds grand opening

By AMY FOSTER / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard

Gaither family members Kathy Campbell, left, Pat Gaither, David G. Gaither, Robert Coy Gaither and David W. Gaither cut the ribbon during the grand opening ceremony of the Robert Coy House Wednesday afternoon. (Amy Foster photo)

Warren County gained a valuable asset Wednesday with the grand opening of the Generations Estates Assisted Living at the Robert Coy House in McMinnville.

The Robert Coy House, which is owned and operated by the Generations/ Gaither Group, is a 2-acre facility that houses eight senior-aged women. The facility was named after Robert Coy Gaither, the 11-year-old grandson of owner and CEO David G. Gaither.

“We were blessed to come to this area in 1998 and now we have several houses in this area,” Gaither said at the grand opening. “This house, I feel, is something McMinnville really needs.”

The home, which will provide assisted living strictly for women, offers many modern amenities such as a secure key pad entry at every door. The staff will also offer an in-house beauty salon, housekeeping, laundry service, scheduled transportation, 24-hour care, planned activities and trips, and a nutritious dining program which includes three meals a day.

Aside from the modern amenities and activities, around-the-clock care by licensed nurses will be available 365 days a year. They will administer medication, assist with daily living activities, coordinate with physicians and medical specialists, and conduct an on-site visiting physicians program.

“We wanted to bring a home-like atmosphere to a service that is greatly needed in Warren County,” senior vice president and COO Buffy Gaither said.

Buffy also added they are striving to have a Southern hospitality like atmosphere so these ladies will be as comfortable as possible.

The Gaither Group is a family-owned and operated business that offers nine housing facilities that accommodate over 130 people. The new facility is part of a series of Generations Estates/Gaither owned assisted living homes within Warren, Cannon and Van Buren counties.

The group also offers services to patients with mental illnesses. In 2006, there will be a high-tech facility for Alzheimer patients.

“There are always vacancies available at Generations in Warren County,” Buffy said.

The Generations Estates Assisted Living is now accepting residents for the Robert Coy House. There are currently seven slots left. To get more information call (931) 939-4762.