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
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