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Nursing Home (334) 281-6336
Retirement Tower (334) 288-6462
Home Care (334) 284-0007
4401 Narrow Lane Road
Montgomery, AL 36116
Arrowhead (334) 409-2828
9081 Atlanta Highway
Montgomery, AL 36117

About Us

The History of John Knox

John Knox Manor, Inc. is a non-profit organization created in 1965 by East Alabama Presbytery, Presbyterian Church USA. The purpose was to build and operate a facility for the elderly devoted to Christian Care.

Construction began on John Knox Manor I, a retirement home for independent living, in May 1969, and opened the doors for business on November 1, 1970.

In May, 1976, John Knox Manor II, a skilled nursing facility, was the next phase to open. It also provides rehabilitation and short-term Medicare stays.

In December 1996, a third level of care was added to meet the ever growing need of the senior population. The third level of care, John Knox Manor III/Sturgis Hall, was for assisted living services that JKM could offer the senior population in independent living.

John Knox @ Home opened in April 2009. It offers non-medical at home services. This includes assistance with personal care, light housekeeping, meal preparation, errands, transportation to appointments and hospital stay assistance.

John Knox @ Arrowhead opened in May of 2013. It is a 16 bed assisted living facility on the east side of town.

John Knox continues to be a vibrant part of Montgomery. It offers many options in retirement living.

The Garden

The Jewel of John Knox

In early 2000, John Knox Manor went through the process of being recognized and certified for the establishment and maintenance of a Backyard Wildlife Habitat site. This habitat is certified in the National Wildlife Federation’s world-wide network of mini-refugees where, because of John Knox’s conscientious planning, landscaping and sustainable gardening, wildlife may find quality-habitat food, water, cover, and a place to raise their young.

We lovingly refer to our garden area as the Jewel of John Knox. Brimming with perennials, bulbs, annuals, roses, and vines, it is a cottage-style garden overflowing with colors, textures, and birdhouses.

The garden vignettes change yearly. Even when most of the flowers have lost their blooms in cooler seasons, there is always something to see in the garden. Welcoming-garden flags, gardening gizmos creatively used as decorative accessories, arbors, pergolas, bird baths, and outdoor sculptures give a warm and welcoming feeling.

Throughout the garden are small sitting areas to observe nature and plants, butterflies, and birds. Residents, families, and visitors enjoy the serenity of the garden and make donations to add to its beauty and enjoyment. The Jewel is our pride and joy!


"Back on its golden hinges the gate of memory swings, and my heart goes into the garden and walks with the olden things."
~ Ella Wheeler Wilcox

Frequently Asked Questions

Please find the below frequently asked questions.

If you have any further questions, please contact us.

  • What is a CCRC?

    A Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) provides all levels of care for seniors. It gives the resident and their families peace of mind to know that as the residents’ condition changes they can progress to higher levels of care to receive the services they need. John Knox offers Retirement Apartments, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, and Home Care Services.

  • What options does John Knox offer for senior living?

    John Knox contains independent living apartments, catered living services, assisted livings (one on main campus and the other on the East side of town), skilled nursing, and in-home companion services. 

  • How do I arrange for a tour of John Knox?

    Look at the top of the page for our contact form if you would like to contact our administrators via email. Otherwise, you may look to the bottom of this page for facility-specific phone contact information.

  • Are there physician services available on-site?

    Yes, John Knox’s Medical Director, Dr. Harold Cox, provides primary care physician services to residents in the assisted livings and nursing home.

  • How are fees for services reimbursed?

    Our independent, assisted livings, and home care provide private-pay services. Medicare covers services for short-term if the resident meets Medicare criteria for the nursing home. Other pay sources in skilled nursing are Medicaid and private pay.

  • Is John Knox owned /operated by the Presbyterian Church?

    John Knox, Inc. is a church-sponsored, not-for-profit retirement community open to people of all religious affiliations. A volunteer board of directors oversees its operations.

  • May I bring my own furniture?

    Yes. Each facility has specific requirments related to furniture, but it is important to us that our residents have their own furniture.

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