About Us​

Bennett Manor is an upcoming senior adult assisted living facility in Joelton, Tennessee. The plans include around 50 beds, with 20 units specifically designed for memory care. Our vision is to create a warm and inclusive community that caters to the needs of local residents, while also welcoming newcomers. With a focus on promoting independence and compassionate care, we aim to provide a nurturing environment that fosters dignity and respect. Join us in creating a future where cherished memories and fulfilling senior living experiences flourish at Bennett Manor.

Property

Rendering of Bennett Manor front Entrance

Bennett Manor will be located on Union Hill Road just yards from Highway 431, next to Love A Lot Daycare. The facility will be situated on 5 acres of property that was graciously donated by Jan Bennett in memory of her late husband, Mike Bennett.

Example of potential Bennett Manor exterior, not an actual rendering of the facility.

History

Mike Bennetts Mother
Violet Bennett

“Back around 2000, Mike’s mother, Violet Bennett, needed extra care. Mike and I were missionaries serving in Venezuela, so she started looking for an assisted living facility. She was disappointed that there was no such place in Joelton and ended up going to a place in Ashland City. When we came home for our furlough time in 2001, Mike started thinking about what could be done about getting a facility in Joelton. He realized that there was enough land around the house and came up with the idea of using the land to build an assisted living facility. I believe he may have mentioned the idea to Brother David Royalty, but nothing more was said and we headed back to Venezuela. That was all that happened until Brother David Royalty approached me about the possibility of donating land for a facility. I remembered how much Mike had wanted to build something like that given the experience of his mother.”

– Jan Bennett
Mike and Jan Bennett
Mike and Jan Bennett
  • 2013 – A dream to build an assisted living facility was born. Recognizing the average age of the Joelton community was increasing, a Market Feasibility Study showed an assisted living Center in Joelton was feasible.
  • 2016 – First Baptist Church Joelton Board of Directors met with Mrs. Jan Bennett to discuss utilizing property in her possession to fulfill this idea. Mrs. Bennett agreed and graciously donated the land.
  • 2017 – The Bennett Manor Board of Directors was established consisting of members of various church and community leaders and the 501(c)(3), non-profit, Bennett Manor Assisted Living organization was created. The Board agreed the facility should be named Bennett Manor Assisted Living.
  • 2019 – A second Market Feasibility Study was performed that favored the start of a center in Joelton.
  • 2021 – The estate for Paul Eggstein, who passed away in 2015, was settled; leaving Bennett Manor the much needed seed money/capital resources to take this dream to its next steps.

Board Members

  • Gary Moore
  • Billy Denny
  • Nick Leonardo
  • Hubert Cunningham
  • Roger Melton
  • Anna Tinkle
  • Jason Abendroth
  • Angela Smithson
  • Lea Boucher
  • Rick Roberts
  • Wayne Gill
  • Erik Smithson