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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Gainesville, TN

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Memory care in Gainesville offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Gainesville is about $4,854 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 10 communities, read 167 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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9.4
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60 reviews
9.4
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60 reviews
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Nice building with friendly, smiling faces. The pool and gym are nice additions to an already beautiful community. My favorite place is the area with the pinball machines. The games are nice touches to the...
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Cordova! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include independent living, assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we...
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9.2
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59 reviews
9.2
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59 reviews
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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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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
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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.
Opened in July 2016, Hearthside of Bartlett is a licensed Assisted Living community in Bartlett, Tennessee.
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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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It has been a decent experience for my mother here at this community. There are some improvement that they need to make before I would recommend them. The community looks nice, they do a very good job with...
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.
SomerOak Senior Living is located in Somerville, TN. This assisted living community provides the best care to seniors who are looking to call Somerville their home. A part of Fayette County, Somerville offers much to do and see. Residents and their guests enjoy spending time at Davis Square and...
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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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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, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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My Mom passed away on 30 August 2019, but I can say her stay at Shelby Gardens though short was very nice. The staff were very helpful and nice. Though limited by her health she enjoyed her stay. I know my...
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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Cost of memory care in Gainesville, TN

The average cost of senior living in Gainesville is $4,854 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ripley, TN with an average of $3,724 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Gainesville, TN vs. nearby cities

Gainesville, TN
$4,854/mo
$5,233/mo
$4,847/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Gainesville, TN vs. the state and national average

Gainesville, TN
$4,854/mo
U.S. national average
$4,906/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Gainesville vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$4,854/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Gainesville, TN by room type

Semi-Private
$4,832/mo
Studio
$6,078/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,190/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,493/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Gainesville over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Gainesville

Recent reviews for memory care in Gainesville

The Village at Germantown a CCRC

5.0
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 now >90, and had a fall recently- and though she fractured her a bone, she was able to go ...
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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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Gainesville review score based on 67 family reviews

7.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 67 reviews of 10 Gainesville memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Gainesville 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

Gainesville review score compared against nearby cities

7.2
Gainesville, TN10 facilities
7.5
Braden, TN11 facilities
7.7
Mason, TN18 facilities

Review subcategories for Gainesville 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 67 reviews of 10 Gainesville memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Gainesville 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.
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Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
4.3
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
4.0
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Gainesville memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gainesville memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gainesville, 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 Gainesville 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 Gainesville 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
50%
66.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30%
48.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
72.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
30%
61.8%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
72.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Gainesville 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 Gainesville 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
30%
74.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30%
46.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20%
70.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gainesville 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 Gainesville 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
30%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
45.6%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
42.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30%
51.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
20.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Gainesville 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 Gainesville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
32.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
40.9%
Room service
Room service
30%
38%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
23.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gainesville 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 Gainesville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30%
34.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10%
29.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
54.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
61.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
40.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30%
36.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
48.2%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
48.5%
Dances
Dances
20%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10%
22.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
47.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

StoryPoint Germantown, StoryPoint Cordova and American House Bartlett are the top-rated memory care facilities near Gainesville, Tennessee. See full list of communities.

There are 10 memory care facilities near Gainesville, Tennessee. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Gainesville, Tennessee are StoryPoint Germantown and StoryPoint Cordova. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 10 memory care facilities near you in Gainesville, Tennessee typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Gainesville, 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 Gainesville, 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 Gainesville, Tennessee ranges from $1200 to $10600. The average Memory Care cost in Gainesville, Tennessee is $4,854. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Gainesville, 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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