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Photo of Trustwell at Shelby Gardens Place
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9.6
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9.6
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We needed a place for a friends widow for a short term stay until arrangements could be made to get her back to the Philippines. We were very pleased with Shelby Gardens that worked with us to get her placed...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
At Shelby Gardens Place, a pet friendly senior living community, we provide our residents thoughtful, compassionate assistance with their daily routine, while respecting their independence. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time licensed nurse is...
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8.7
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8.7
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95 reviews
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What we like the most about the community is that it is clean and feels like home. Based on the experience so far we would recommend Foxbridge Assisted Living and Memory Care community to other families.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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 middle of Shelby County is Foxbridge Assisted Living and Memory Care community, a unique, quiet, gated, eight-acre campus featuring five residential cottages with twenty-four apartments each. Walking paths, gardens, pond, ducks and ducklings, geese and goslings, many kinds of birds...
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8.7
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63 reviews
8.7
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They encourage participation. On family night the staff encourages residents to dance along with them. Staff will even dance with wheelchair bound residents. They know residents by name. They know their...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Providing Assisted Living in the Bartlett area near great shopping and dining and offering a warm, loving environment.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
When the demands of living in your home require more than you’re willing and able to give on your own, you’ll find a welcome home here at Parkway Cove.Parkway Cove is located in beautiful Covington, TN. Covington has a delightful combination of shopping, dining and recreational activities in a...
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6.0
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6.0
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The staff treats residents like family. They are well staffed and residents are allowed to go about their day as they wish. They offer lots of interactive activities. The staff is kind to residents and...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Quail Ridge is an assisted living community in the quaint city of Bartlett, Shelby County, Tennessee. Enjoy our community's courtyard and beautiful grounds. With close proximity to the city of Memphis, the town of Bartlett offers many exciting opportunities for residents and visiting family...
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The staff at Hearthside was very welcoming from the very first day. They continue to take great care of my mother, and she speaks very highly of them. The facility is always clean and inviting to guests. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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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Provides: Assisted Living
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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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Photo of Bond Care Home
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Photo of St. Clare Health and Rehab
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Midsouth Residential Care Center
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Photo of Williams Care Home
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.

Cost of assisted living in Richardsons, TN

The average cost of senior living in Richardsons is $3,177 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gates, TN with an average of $3,645 per month.

Assisted living costs in Richardsons, TN, vs. nearby cities

Richardsons, TN
$3,177/mo
$3,708/mo
$4,160/mo

Assisted living costs in Richardsons, TN, vs. state and national averages

Richardsons, TN
$3,177/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Richardsons, TN, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,177/mo
$4,595/mo

Assisted living costs in Richardsons, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,800/mo
Studio
$5,053/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,638/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,605/mo

Senior living costs in Richardsons vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Richardsons, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRichardsons, TNTennesseeU.S.
Assisted Living$3,177/mo$4,139/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,595/mo$4,227/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$2,856/mo$3,633/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Richardsons, TN:$3,177/mo
Tennessee:$4,139/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Richardsons, TN:$4,595/mo
Tennessee:$4,227/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Richardsons, TN:$2,856/mo
Tennessee:$3,633/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Richardsons, TN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Richardsons and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Richardsons, TNTN stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Richardsons, TN

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Richardsons have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Richardsons, TN$3,968/mo$4,831/mo-17.9%
Tennessee$4,552/mo$4,433/mo+2.7%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Richardsons, TN
2024 average cost:$3,968/mo
2023 average cost:$4,831/mo
Percent change:-17.9%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$4,552/mo
2023 average cost:$4,433/mo
Percent change:+2.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Richardsons, TN

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Richardsons.

What families are saying about assisted living in Richardsons

Recent reviews for assisted living in Richardsons

Cordova

5.0
Shelby Gardens might not be the newest, fanciest assisted living facility, but it does have the best staff. In fact, they just won a bunch of awards! The staff really care for my mom and look out for her best interests - and she’s not always the easiest to get along with. Shelby Gardens has ...
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Quail Ridge Transitional Assisted Living and Memory Care in Bartlett, TN

4.5
The Monday-Friday staff is great. The weekend staff can be different, depending. The entire staff during the week is very friendly and helpful. Weekends seem different. The meals are much more restaurant quality than any other facility that we've been to previously. The staff has been very ...
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Hearthside of Bartlett

4.9
Just a nice place that you trust with your loved ones to be cared for.....clean, friendly, lots of options for everyone.

Richardsons review score based on 88 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 88 reviews of 16 Richardsons assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Richardsons review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Richardsons review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Richardsons, TN16 facilities
8.2
Gilt Edge, TN13 facilities
8.6
Munford, TN15 facilities

Review subcategories for Richardsons assisted living

When assisted living 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 88 reviews of 16 Richardsons assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Richardsons resident and family assisted living 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.
Richardsons, TN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.0
Friendliness
4.2
4.1
Care services
3.8
3.8
Staff
4.1
4.0
Meals & dining
3.8
3.6
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.9
3.7
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Richardsons assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Richardsons assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Richardsons, 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 Richardsons assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Richardsons that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Richardsons, TNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
25%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
75%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
25%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
6.3%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
75%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
18.8%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
37.5%
54.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Richardsons assisted living

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 Richardsons Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Richardsons, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
18.8%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
18.8%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Richardsons assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Richardsons partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Richardsons, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.8%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.8%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Richardsons assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Richardsons communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Richardsons, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
12.5%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.3%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Richardsons assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Richardsons offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Richardsons, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
25%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.8%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
18.8%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.3%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.8%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
18.8%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.3%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Richardsons

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Tennessee assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Richardsons protect seniors.
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Trustwell at Shelby Gardens Place, Foxbridge Assisted Living and Memory Care and American House Bartlett are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Richardsons, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
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