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10 Best Nursing Homes in Memphis, TN

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From barbecue to blues, Memphis has a lot to love. While searching for Memphis long-term care options, you’ll notice the term “nursing home” comes up a lot because it’s often used as a general term for any type of long-term care. However, in reality, nursing home refers to skilled nursing wings or facilities. This specialized service cares for people with extensive short- and long-term health conditions and often isn’t actually needed by people searching for a long-term care community.

While A Place for Mom doesn’t partner with standalone skilled nursing homes, we do have 13 different long-term care options to consider, one of which has a skilled nursing facility on-site. The care you’re looking for might be found in other senior living facilities. Here’s how our 13 partners within a 10-mile radius of downtown Memphis break down:

  • 3 standalone assisted living facilities
  • 2 combination assisted living and independent living facilities
  • 6 assisted living and memory care combinations
  • 2 adult care homes

In this guide, you’ll learn how residents can pay for their time in these facilities, how the government regulates them, and what services they provide so you can make an informed decision on the care level needed. You’ll also learn everything there is to know about life in the Bluff City, from health care options to transportation services and ways to have fun.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Memphis, TN
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Assisted Living
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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.
Average starting price $X,XXX/month
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Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Average starting price $X,XXX/month
Home Care
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Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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5 / 5.0

It's taken Mom a while to get use to everything. She's been there a few months and she's starting to get settled in. I love everything about Germantown Plantation...the staff is beyond fabulous! I would soooo recommend Germantown Plantation to anyone! Thank you so so much! The staff have made it suc...

4.9 / 5.0

My in-laws say that the food is good, but not home. I like that it is a lovely dining room but the few times I have eaten there the food was lukewarm and you had to send back to heat more. The in-laws also say that they serve chicken "a lot". However the executive director [name removed] encourages ...

5 / 5.0

My overall experience was very good. The staff are very approachable. They kept our family informed. However the initial adjustment was difficult. No visit from family for 2 weeks, but the reason for the policy was explained. When my loved one passed away, Quail Ridge was acknowledged on the funeral...

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The heat got repaired at Heritage yesterday around noon. I’m so glad of that too. The employees there are very nice the food there is very good from what I understand. After 2 1/2 days of no heat I’m...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Heritage at Irene Woods was designed by nationally known real estate developer Edwards Rose & Sons and is the area’s most sought after option for a beautiful senior living choice. Heritage at Irene Woods offers independent living apartment homes, assisted living apartments and memory care...
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Very nice community of staff and residents. My father is very happy and is thriving.It was the right fit for my father's needs. I would recommend to others.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Royal Retreat Senior Living Community is a home like no other. We are locally owned and managed by Memphians who have an authentic understanding of the needs and culture of the community we serve. We are driven by passion to improve the quality of life for our senior residents and provide them a...
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The facility is always well kept. No funny smells and the director is outstanding. The negative side is the aids are sometimes not as helpful as they should be. For us the main reason we chose this place...
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.
Our community offers social, life-enriching activities every day for connecting with friends and family, sharing memories and experiencing a sense of belonging. The Village at Primacy Place is more than senior living—it's a way of life. If you’re looking for a community that understands and...
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Sometimes hard to get any answers. They won't allow to have hearing devices plugged up to charge. It helps patient anxiety if they can hear and communicate with staff. They should know that being a memory...
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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Our loved one was only there for a month and during his stay the staff were very very nice. The community was always clean, the staff were helpful, genuinely caring, compassionate and such. It was a...
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.
HarborChase of Germantown is a place where unrivaled hospitality and classic elegance converge in a timeless setting of peaceful tranquility. Here, you’ll find much more than amazing value in the award-winning cuisine, personalized housekeeping, exhilarating activities, generous amenities and...
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I would put mom there again if I had the chance. Mom passed after a bout with pneumonia. Day care flexibility and access to staff were excellent. I refer them to everyone.
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
For assisted living in the Memphis community, Apple Grove Alzheimer's & Adult Day care offers a family oriented atmosphere for members and their families. This community is a short drive from Memphis, Germantown, Collierville and North Mississippi and is great for quick and easy visits. Apple...
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I've been extremely satisfied.I am so pleased with our selection of the pointe at Kirby Gate. Management went above and beyond to help me get my husband moved as we were under a time crunch. He's so much...
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 right outside of Germantown, our community offers you a whole new world of friendship, gracious living, comfort and convenience in an ultimate location. Put them together and you have the perfect combination for an independent, rewarding and fulfilling retirement. We invite you to call...
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The in house therapy is a must to hopefully enable her to get stronger and more independent. Very organized with plenty of staff per resident. The stuff is friendly, communicates well, and is willing to...
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.
Belmont Village of Memphis, Tennessee is located in the attractive Germantown residential area shaded by Crape Myrtle and Dogwood trees, not too far from the Mississippi River. Situated near shopping, restaurants, places of worship and outstanding medical facilities — not to mention...
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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.
South Breeze Assisted Living is a 28-unit, single-story residence. The intimate 20,000 square-foot floor plan puts dining and common living space within a short walk from each resident's living quarters. South Breeze offers five floor plans ranging from a studio to 2-bedroom. Your job is living...
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I think it was a good place. The staff seemed to sincerely care about my mom. I would recommend. I picked it because it wasn't huge, it was clean and we had a very positive feeling as we spoke to people that...
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.
A great life. For great seniors.Take the short drive from Memphis to the upscale town of Germantown, Tennessee, and you’ll find a premiere assisted living community that helps seniors find a new kind of independence. Here, you have access to world-renowned health care while also enjoying the...
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Everything was great. The staff was always pleasant & always answered any questions right away or found out the answers to the questions that they did not know. What stood out about Pinnacle was their...
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.
Hermitage Gardens of Southaven is a beautiful, 55-suite retirement community offering Assisted Living and Alzheimer's Care. Step inside our doors and discover charming assisted living with a distinctive grace reminiscent of Southaven's celebrated history. Personal touches create a community rich...
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I like the care that my father is getting at this community from the excellent staff. The menu is very good and he seems to be happy with the variety of meals. I am happy that the community is clean and he...
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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They're great. I love the staff. I love the way they take care of my mother. The nurses are just the best. My mother is on the second floor in the Terrace assisted living section. And they are so...
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.
Trezevant is the Mid-South's only accredited continuing care retirement community providing the highest quality of life, wellness and independence for senior adults. Our new program at Trezevant Terrace introduces gracious assisted living and memory support services bringing superior care,...
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Laurel Glen at Memphis was head and shoulders above other places we toured. It is very updated and nice. With any facility like this, there is a period of time where you really have to follow up and make...
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.
For more than 20 years, the dedicated team at Laurel Glen at Memphis has been providing the finest Assisted Living/Memory Care community services in the Memphis, Germantown, Collierville, Shelby and Desoto area.We know how difficult it can be for a loved one to make the transition from home to a...
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My loved one was very ill, and they assisited with everything she needed in every way. And they made her last days as good as they could possibly be.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Home Care, Nursing Homes
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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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If there is an issue it is addressed very quickly and this is great. They also have really good meals. For what I am paying I am receiving very good services. I would highly recommend this community. There...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
When a loved one is in need of the type of assistance provided by a Memory Care community, choosing the right one is critically important. Our highly experienced and compassionate team knows how challenging such a time can be and we are here to help families in every way possible.Every one of our...
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No one greeted us when we moved in.They weren't even expecting us to move in.She's supposed to wear a watch but they don't check if She loves the food there. They emphasis they have a lot of activities but...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Kirby Pines Retirement Community is an award winning 50-acre life care retirement community located in Memphis, Tennessee. With the incomparable lifestyle and comprehensive life care offered, we offer you a beautiful home, whether it is an Independent Apartment or Garden Home, an Assisted Living...
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Our dear mother bought in/ moved into the Village 5+ years ago, and has enjoyed it very much. The staff, service, friends, activities, and food, etc. have been excellent and we've had no problems. She is...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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My husband has been here for a few days now. The staff have been very attentive to his needs. He has been unable to leave his bed to attend any events if they had any. Hopefully soon. The PT/OT services are...
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Majestic Gardens is the premier destination for rehab and skilled nursing care in Memphis. We are passionate about providing the highest quality of care available. Our rehab specialists and nursing staff employ state-of-the-art medical equipment and cutting-edge therapies in order to provide the...
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Affordable Senior Care is working really well. We are really pleased with the staff and everything that's going on. The nurse checks her. They are giving her baths. The food looks real good. The staff is...
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.
Affordable Senior Care is an assisted living and memory care community that hosts senior residents in the city of Southaven, DeSoto County, Mississippi. There are many artistic structures ideal for a perfect visit during an afternoon stroll in the city. This region has excellent weather...
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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
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 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 with...
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Staff is very attentive to needs of those that live there. The food is wonderful my loved one never complains about it at all! It smells clean every time I am there. Everyone there is caring and...
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.
Riverdale Assisted Living located in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee provides seniors with the opportunity to become a part of a caring community. This community offers residents and their guests much to do and see. Memphis is a busy city with plenty to do. Guests of our residents will enjoy...
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My loved one was only here a short time before she passed, but they did a great job keeping her comfortable and helping our family through the whole process. On the night that she passed they handled...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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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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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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.

Costs of nursing homes in the Memphis area

The cost of nursing home care in Memphis is $7,087 for residents in a semi-private room and $7,513 for a private room.[01] Nursing care, in this context, refers to skilled nursing care. These facilities have on-site health and rehabilitation services and a 24/7 medical presence.

Skilled nursing facilities are a good fit for seniors who need around-the-clock care, have serious physical or mental health conditions, or for those who need short-term care to recover from surgery, injury, or hospital stays. Services in a nursing home will often include:

  • Personal care assistance
  • Rehabilitation services
  • Palliative and hospice care
  • On-site health care
  • Transportation
  • 24-hour supervision by medically trained staff

For some people, a nursing home isn’t actually an appropriate form of care, as not everyone needs constant medical supervision. When people are more active and can live with some independence, assisted living or memory care might be better options.

According to proprietary data from A Place for Mom, the average monthly cost of assisted living and memory care is $3,985.[02] This figure includes any associated fees or add-ons, though actual prices may vary depending on location, floor plan, and additional amenities and services.

Average cost comparisons near Memphis, TN

Average monthly costs

Memphis, TN

$4,698

How people pay for a nursing home in Memphis

Assisted living and memory care can be paid for in a few ways. These are primarily privately funded (for example, through personal investments or savings) or publicly funded (such as through benefits or Medicare). While some people like to pay through one method, most use a combination of several funding methods to cover the cost of care.

In this section, you will learn how private pay, VA benefits, Medicaid, and Medicare can be used to pay for skilled nursing care.

Private pay methods in Memphis

People can use private funding to pay for assisted living or memory care in a handful of ways. Some of the most common are savings, pensions, investment returns, and Social Security benefits. For more ideas, these options are also helpful ways to pay for care:

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VA benefits for nursing homes in Memphis

In addition to benefits and organizations available to assist veterans who need financial help for assisted living or memory care, the VA’s Community Nursing Home Program offers places in community nursing homes or funding for at-home care; eligibility is based on service, income, and any disabilities a person has.

For eligible veterans, the VA Pension can help with housing or health-related needs. Eligibility for the VA Pension requires that veterans be one of the following:

  • At least 65 years old
  • A patient in a nursing home for long-term care because of a disability
  • Have a permanent or total disability
  • Receive Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income

Additionally, veterans must not have received a dishonorable discharge, and yearly family income and net worth must not exceed certain limits set by Congress. Service-time stipulations also apply.

Two other popular benefits that can be used toward health costs are:

  • Aid and Attendance benefit: For those with a disability due to wartime service, or illness, this benefit can contribute to anything that improves the quality of life.
  • Disability compensation: For those who have a service-connected disability. Veterans can find eligibility and application information on the VA website.

Shelby County Veterans Services is an organization that can support and advocate for veterans (and their families) when they’re applying for VA benefits. Memphis also is home to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 684, which offers support in several ways, including a financial grant for veterans in need through the VFW’s Unmet Needs Program.

Navigating the eligibility and claims process can be complicated, so we recommend contacting any of the organizations listed to help guide you through the process.

28694

Number of veterans who live in Memphis

Percentage of Memphis veterans that are 75+

Resources for Memphis veterans

Veterans benefits guidance

Shelby County Veteran Services
1060 Madison Ave.
Memphis, TN 38104
Phone: 901-222-4237
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Appointment only

VFW Post #684
3709 E. Raines Road
Memphis, TN 38118
Phone: 901-794-0696

Tennessee Department of Veterans Services
312 Rosa L. Parks Ave.
Nashville, TN 37243
Phone: 615-741-2345

Memphis Medicaid for nursing homes

Known as TennCare in Tennessee, Medicaid covers nursing home costs, but it has strict income eligibility and health requirements.[03] However, it won’t cover the full cost of assisted living or memory care.

Typically, health care costs in assisted living or memory care communities would be covered under the Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waiver program. The room and board costs would not be covered. Because these eligibility requirements differ, it’s recommended to contact a local organization that can help determine eligibility and identify the best type of care for your loved one.

The Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability provides a service called Information and Assistance that helps connect people to the right services and assistance. The Aging Commission of the Mid-South also provides this type of help. You can also connect with the long-term care ombudsman program’s representatives for assistance, too.

Memphis resident Medicaid resources

Medicaid resource offices

TennCare
310 Great Circle Road
Nashville, TN 37243
Phone: 800-342-3145

Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability
502 Deaderick St., 9th Floor
Nashville, TN 37243
Phone: 866-836-6678

Aging Commission of the Mid-South
160 N. Main St., 3rd Floor
Memphis, TN 38103
Phone: 901-222-4111

Long-Term Care Ombudsman – Memphis Delta

Zev Samuels
Phone: 901-529-4565
Email: zsamuels@mifa.org

Carlos Royston
Phone: 901-529-4562
Email: croyston@mifa.org

Medicare nursing home coverage in Memphis

Because nursing homes offer custodial care (additional support with activities part of daily life), seniors can not use Medicare for nursing home costs. In some situations, Medicare Part A will cover care in a skilled nursing facility, but only when it is medically necessary.

If eligibility is met and a senior has had a qualifying inpatient hospital stay, Medicare will cover the following services in a skilled nursing facility for a short time:

  • A semi-private room
  • Physical and occupational therapy
  • Medical and medical supplies used at the facility
  • Transportation
  • Dietary counseling
Medicare for assisted living and memory care facilities

Medicare will not pay for room and board at an assisted living or memory care facility. However, it will take care of medical-related expenses and care needed while living in those facilities.

To determine eligibility, Tennessee’s State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) is a helpful resource for people who want free and confidential advice. In terms of financial assistance, the Medicare Savings Program will cover some costs for medical deductibles, prescription drugs, and coinsurance. For support with care services and medical equipment, the Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) may also help.

For those with grievances or complaints or who want to appeal rulings related to long-term care, the Tennessee Long-Term Care Ombudsman is available to serve as an advocate.

Memphis resident Medicare resources

Medicare resource offices

Tennessee State Health Insurance Assistance Program (TN SHIP)
1104 England Drive
Cookeville, TN 38501
Phone: 877-801-0044

Tennessee Medicare Savings Program
Tennessee Department of Health
710 James Robertson Parkway
Nashville, TN 37243
Phone: 615-741-3111
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Tennessee Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Contact TennCare
310 Great Circle Road
Nashville, TN 37243
Phone: 800-342-3145

Memphis Social Security Administration Offices

SSA Location 1
3602 Austin Peay Highway
Memphis, TN 38128
Phone: 800-772-1213
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

SSA Location 2
1330 Monroe Ave.
Memphis, TN 38104
Phone: 800-772-1213
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

SSA Location 3
3461 S 3rd St.
Memphis, TN 38109
Phone: 800-772-1213
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Medicare benefits assistance

Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability
502 Deaderick St., 9th Floor
Nashville, TN 37243
Phone: 866-836-6678

Aging Commission of the Mid-South
160 N. Main St., 3rd Floor
Memphis, TN 38103
Phone: 901-222-4111

Long-Term Care Ombudsman – Memphis Delta

Zev Samuels
Phone: 901-529-4565
Email: zsamuels@mifa.org

Carlos Royston
Phone: 901-529-4562
Email: croyston@mifa.org

Understand Tennessee laws and regulations for nursing homes

In Tennessee, nursing homes must be licensed and regulated by Tennessee’s Department of Health. To hold a license, skilled nursing facilities (nursing homes) need to meet a number of requirements that involve staffing, quality of care, safety protocols, and training.

Nursing homes have specific staffing needs. In Tennessee, a registered nurse (RN) must be on duty for eight hours daily, while a licensed practical nurse (LPN) or RN must always be on duty. Residents should receive at least two hours of one-on-one care every day.[04]

Inspections happen regularly through the Department of Health at the state level. At the federal level, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) also regulate facilities that operate through Medicaid and Medicare programs.

Inspections are unannounced and will survey the following:

  • Facility operations
  • Staff qualifications
  • Resident care
  • Environmental conditions
  • Food service

The Department of Health publishes its findings annually in a report titled Nursing Home Inspection and Enforcement Activities. To look up specific nursing home facilities, you can click here.

For additional information on Tennessee’s standards and criteria for nursing home services, you may find it helpful to review the following resources:

Assisted living and memory care rules and regulations

Assisted living rules and regulations are also laid out for facilities without skilled nursing. Memory care is also subject to these standards, as well as adult care homes. These group homes are found in residential settings providing care to a small group.

In Tennessee, assisted living and memory care facilities are both licensed under the term “assisted-care living facilities.” Another term is “homes for the aged,” which are also assisted living facilities, but they provide help with personal care only and no medical care at all.

Specific care plans must be created in a resident’s first five days. Medical records must be kept covering everything from medication administration and staff observations to doctor’s orders and vaccination records.

For memory care facilities, staff and administrators must have additional training on dementia behaviors. This is so they can be alert for exit-seeking behaviors and be able to successfully redirect residents and keep them safe and secure.

You can look up an assisted living or memory care facility (both are under assisted-care living facility) to see how it fared during inspections on the Department of Health’s Health Care Facilities search page. Group homes are searched as adult care homes.

Tennessee Department of Health contact information

Tennessee Department of Health
710 James Robertson Parkway
Nashville, TN 37243
Phone: 615-741-3111
Hours of Operation: Weekdays, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

COVID-19 regulations for Memphis nursing homes

Currently, Tennessee doesn’t have any state mandates relating to COVID-19 management in senior care facilities. Instead, the state has opted to require health care facilities to follow guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.[05]

In summary, these are some of the guidelines:

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Vaccinations. Staff is required to be vaccinated and boosted.

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Masking. Masks are encouraged, though not required, for guests and residents. If transmission rates become high, everyone is required to wear a mask. Find the latest data on community COVID transmission on the Shelby County Health Department’s data dashboard.

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Facility cleanliness. Staff should disinfect high-touch areas regularly.

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Staff safety. Personal protective equipment (PPE) should be worn by staff when necessary.

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Social distancing. Social distancing is encouraged indoors during peak visiting hours, parties, or other group gatherings.

Get to know senior living in Memphis

13Number of in-network assisted living facilities in market
3.7/5.0 average in-network rating
69% of our in-network/partner communities are pet-friendly 
92% of these/in-network/partner communities in market offer on-site activities
69% of communities with on-site physician (or comparable)
8% of communities with on-site skilled nursing
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Number of people we have referred to our in-market/partner communities in Memphis 
80
Average age of resident we have referred to in-market/partner communities in Memphis
Gender split: 67% female

What to expect from nursing homes in Memphis

While A Place for Mom does not partner with nursing homes, one assisted living facility in our network offers a skilled nursing wing.

Skilled nursing or nursing home?

Nursing home is often used as an all-encompassing term to describe any sort of long-term care or independent living community when the reality is that a skilled nursing facility is very different from other forms of senior care. In skilled nursing, expect more one-on-one time with staff, custodial care, rehabilitation, and palliative care all times of day or night.

Other senior options like assisted living or memory care can also provide skilled nursing services but for seniors with more independence in daily life. When determining necessary care needs, it is also helpful to look into multiple care options to determine which will offer the most suitable lifestyle.

A mix of care options

Of our 13 assisted living and memory care facility partners, three are standalone assisted living facilities and two are combination assisted living and independent living facilities. Six are combinations of assisted living and memory care facilities, and two are adult care homes. No two facilities in Memphis will be the same, so it’s important to understand the senior’s care needs in order to find the right match.

High-level care is available

Need full medication management? Non-ambulatory care? Of the 13 in-network facilities, 85% offer both of those services. For seniors who have trouble getting around, more than half have wheelchair-accessible showers built in, and 69% have ground-floor living units for residents who have trouble with stairs. There’s sure to be a choice of options when it comes to the specific care you or your loved one requires.

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88798

Number of seniors over the age of 65 currently living in Memphis

14%

Percentage of seniors 65 and older within the Memphis population

Median annual income for Memphis seniors 65 and older

Health care for seniors in Memphis

There are several large medical systems in the Memphis area. Most have multiple locations, making travel convenient, and all of them offer a range of specialties and services.

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Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis

This teaching hospital and surgical facility is ranked the number one regional hospital in Memphis by U.S News and World Report. Located in the East Memphis neighborhood, Baptist Memorial is classified as “high-performing” across 12 adult procedures, with particular recognition for its knee and hip replacement surgeries and treatment of heart conditions like COPD.

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Methodist Hospitals of Memphis

A sprawling medical institution with five campuses in Memphis, U.S. News and World Report recognized this hospital as the second-best regional hospital. It is widely known for its cancer care programs.

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Memphis VA Medical Center

Offering extensive care for veterans in Memphis, the VA Medical Center provides primary care, hospital services, and specialty care for women, people with mental health disorders, and those struggling with addiction.

Transportation for seniors in Memphis

Among our partner assisted living and memory care facilities, 62% offer complimentary transportation for residents and 39% offer at-cost services. At minimum, transport to medical appointments is standard.

Memphis is a spread-out city, meaning it’s difficult for people to get around without a car. For people with limited mobility and who are unable to use a car or bus independently, there are senior-specific transport services.

  • MATAplus is a door-to-door service operated by the Memphis Area of Transportation that is designed for people who cannot independently use the fixed-route bus system. This service operates during the same hours as fixed buses and extends three-quarters of a mile beyond the bus system limits. Seniors can apply online and can travel with caregivers once approved.
  • Tennessee’s Independent Transportation Network is open to anyone over the age of 60 who lives within the Interstate 240 loop. This service feels more like a taxi or rideshare, and caregivers or families can manage seniors’ online accounts, add money, and book and prepay for rides.
  • The Senior Volunteer Transportation Network is a program that will partner with agencies to connect seniors with volunteers who can help get them where they need to go. It is expected to be starting in Memphis soon.

Senior activities in Memphis

While there are plenty of fun activities to take part in onsite, as well as some planned outings, you might want to do something special with visiting friends or family. It’s easy to do just that in Memphis with the extensive range of activities on offer. Whether you’re interested in music, art, or you want to spend an afternoon on the Mississippi River, there’s something for several tastes and desires.

One of the most unique sights in Memphis is the Peabody Hotel’s duck parade. Originating in the 1930s, this tradition sees the staff of the Peabody Memphis roll out the red carpet for their skein of ducks, who proudly waddle to the foyer’s central fountain for a dip. The duck march happens at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. every day and is enjoyed by kids and adults alike. The Peabody also takes care to make sure public spaces and bathrooms are accessible to people with disabilities.

Memphis is the site of several great music venues, but this one might have the most history behind it. The Overton Park Shell is an outdoor Depression-era bandshell that hosts a raft of family-friendly music events. Perhaps most famous for hosting Elvis Presley in his first public performance, the shell features several genres and even hosts a free concert series in the summer. The venue is 100% wheelchair-accessible, has been certified as sensory-inclusive, and has American Sign Language interpreters at many events.

An afternoon on the water is also a wonderful way to spend the day; consider a scenic tour or lunch and blues cruise on an authentic riverboat. For additional accessibility, just call ahead after booking, and staff will be able to accommodate guests who need assistance.

A trip to the Memphis Botanic Garden is a must for those who want to spend the day outside. Situated on 96 acres, the botanic garden has 30 gardens, all themed differently. The botanic garden is wheelchair-accessible and has plenty of benches along the way for those who want to rest while taking in the scents, sights, and sounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

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References

  1. Genworth. (2021). Cost of Care Survey. Cost of Care Survey. https://www.genworth.com/aging-and-you/finances/cost-of-care.html

  2. A Place for Mom. (2022). A Place for Mom proprietary data.

  3. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. (n.d.). Nursing Facilities. Medicaid. https://www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/long-term-services-supports/institutional-long-term-care/nursing-facilities/index.html

  4. Harrington, C. (2008). Nursing Home Staffing Standards in State Statutes and Regulations. https://www.justice.gov/sites/default/files/nursing_home_staffing_standards_in_state_statutes_and_regulations.pdf

  5. Tennessee Department of Health. (2021). Letter to Long Term Care Providers. Letter to Long Term Care Providers. https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/health/documents/cedep/novel-coronavirus/datasets/LTCF-Community.pdf

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Genworth. (2021). Cost of Care Survey. Cost of Care Survey. https://www.genworth.com/aging-and-you/finances/cost-of-care.html

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A Place for Mom. (2022). A Place for Mom proprietary data.

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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. (n.d.). Nursing Facilities. Medicaid. https://www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/long-term-services-supports/institutional-long-term-care/nursing-facilities/index.html

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Harrington, C. (2008). Nursing Home Staffing Standards in State Statutes and Regulations. https://www.justice.gov/sites/default/files/nursing_home_staffing_standards_in_state_statutes_and_regulations.pdf

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Tennessee Department of Health. (2021). Letter to Long Term Care Providers. Letter to Long Term Care Providers. https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/health/documents/cedep/novel-coronavirus/datasets/LTCF-Community.pdf