Oak Ridge, TN, may be best known for the town's role in the Manhattan Project, and nuclear development is still a top industry here. The town is located in the foothills of the Smokey Mountains, near the larger city of Knoxville. Patriot Hills is a licensed assisted living facility that provides 24-hour non-medical care and help with mobility, hygiene and daily life tasks for those that need it.

Residents here have a full schedule of planned activities, such as book clubs, game nights and group outings. The small facility is located in a tree-lined residential area, safe for seniors to take walks around the neighborhood. Accommodations include studio and one-bedroom apartments, with small pets allowed in the private resident quarters. Each unit has light housekeeping services and in-room phones.

Meals and snacks are included for all residents, with some dietary needs accommodated, or seniors may opt to prepare their own meals in their apartment kitchens. Transportation to off-site devotional services, medical appointments and errands is also provided. Other amenities include both indoor and outdoor common areas and a beauty salon.