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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Shelby County, TN
If your loved one needs memory care in Shelby County, A Place for Mom can help. With 36 memory care facilities in Shelby County, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Shelby County incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Shelby County memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Shelby County, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Balmoral, Sea Isle Park and Poplar Avenue.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Memphis, Collierville and Bartlett.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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We decided to relocate my brother here from another community in the area and so far things are going well. The staff is very friendly and attentive. The community and housekeeping is kept up. My brother...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Located in the heart of bustling Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, Legacy Assisted Living & Memory Care at Lenox Park is conveniently located to you and your family. We are easy to access and provide ample parking. Our central location makes it possible for active seniors to remain engaged...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Metro Community Care Homes Assisted living is good living at Metro Care Homes in Memphis Tennessee. We are conveniently located in the heart of bustling Memphis where the best in dining, shopping and culture can be shared by you and your friends and family. Our beautiful grounds offer ample...
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Cost of memory care in Shelby County, TN
The average cost of senior living in Shelby County is $4,721 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include La Grange, TN with an average of $4,046 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Shelby County, TN vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Shelby County, TN vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Shelby County, TN by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in Shelby County
Recent reviews for memory care in Shelby County
Foxbridge Assisted Living and Memory Care in Memphis, TN
5.0
We give them 5 stars because they were good to Mom and I would recommend them. What really stood out to us about Foxbridge Assisted Living was the triendliness of the staff
The Gardens of Germantown
3.7
We were there for a very short period of time less than 2 months. the majority of this time mom had been placed in hospice care with Compassus. The things we liked most was we were told there would be a nurse on duty 24 hrs a day in moms unit. There were only 10 residents in moms unit. The ...
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American House Bartlett
4.3
Everyone there was very nice! Especially [name removed] and [name removed]. I don't know what we would've done without them.
She said the best meal she had was the first day she was there. I think they changed chefs or something. She also complained that she had chicken almost every meal.
Shelby County review score based on 176 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 176 reviews of 33 Shelby County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Shelby County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
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Review subcategories for Shelby County memory care
When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 176 reviews of 33 Shelby County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Shelby County resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Shelby County, TN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.4
Friendliness
4.2
4.5
Care services
3.7
4.2
Staff
4.1
4.4
Meals & dining
3.8
4.0
Activities
3.6
4.0
Value for cost*
3.7
4.0
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Shelby County memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shelby County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shelby County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Shelby County memory care
Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Shelby County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
51.5%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
48.5%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.9%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.6%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24.2%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.9%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
51.5%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
48.5%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Shelby County memory care
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Shelby County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
45.5%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36.4%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
39.4%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.1%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shelby County memory care
Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Shelby County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.4%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
39.4%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.5%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.1%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Shelby County memory care
Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Shelby County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
39.4%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.4%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
39.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.1%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shelby County memory care
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Shelby County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
48.5%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.4%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.5%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.5%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.6%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.5%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.5%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.5%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
45.5%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
42.4%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.2%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.5%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Heritage at Irene Woods, Village at Primacy Place and Royal Retreat Assisted Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Shelby County, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 36 memory care facilities near Shelby County, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Shelby County, Tennessee is HarborChase of Cordova. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 36 memory care facilities near you in Shelby County, Tennessee typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Shelby County, Tennessee, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Shelby County, Tennessee, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Shelby County, Tennessee ranges from $1200 to $10102. The average Memory Care cost in Shelby County, Tennessee is $4,721. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Shelby County, Tennessee typically starts at $1200. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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Memory Care in Cities Near Shelby County
- Memphis, Tennessee
- Collierville, Tennessee
- Bartlett, Tennessee
- Southaven, Mississippi
- Millington, Tennessee
- Germantown, Tennessee
- Atoka, Tennessee
- Hernando, Mississippi
- Cordova, Tennessee
- Olive Branch, Mississippi
- Byhalia, Mississippi
- Lakeland, Tennessee
- Rossville, Tennessee
- Cayce, Mississippi
- Madge, Tennessee
- Oakland, Tennessee
- Canadaville, Tennessee
- Lewisburg, Mississippi
- Elba, Tennessee
- Shawnee, Arkansas
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