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Compare Assisted Living around Shelby County
The information below is reported by the Tennessee Department of Health, Division of Health Care Facilities.
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| Heritage at Irene Woods |
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL
Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC
Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
IL
Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. |
Collierville (Lakes Of Forest Hill) | 60 | Yes | 14 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 13 | 91.7% | A+ | Sam Notowich | Irene Woods Senior Living, L.l.c | 796 days |
| Royal Retreat Assisted Living |
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL
Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. |
Memphis (Hickory Hill) | 99 | Yes | 37 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 20 | 31.3% | - | Manivannan ( Mike) Sivalingam | Rakshan Residency LLC | 272 days |
| Opus East Memphis |
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL
Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC
Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. |
Memphis (Audubon Park) | - | No | 21 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 2 | - | A | - | - | - |
| Shelby Gardens of Cordova |
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC
Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. |
Cordova | 88 | No | 29 | Studio / 1 Bed | - | - | - | Jordie Montgomery | Shelby Gardens LLC | 52 days |
| Germantown Plantation Senior Living Community |
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL
Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. |
Germantown | 152 | No | 55 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 21 | 73.0% | A+ | Cynthia Ellen Workman | Germantown Plantation Retirement Communi | 1261 days |
| Ave Maria Home |
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. |
Bartlett | 100 | No | 43 | - | - | 93.2% | A+ | Emmanuel Wilson | - | - |
| Ave Maria Home Assisted Living |
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. |
Bartlett | 101 | No | 43 | - | 26 | - | - | Caralena Lawrence | - | - |
Offering assisted living and memory care, the Heritage at Irene Woods is ranked to be one of the best in the city, and is entrusted by many to enroll their loved ones or themselves. Heritage proudly provides a home-like environment where their residents are treated like family; as well as be part of a community that boasts a lifestyle of comfort. The assisted living community is where seniors thrive with everyday senior living. Heritage promotes a community that is able to enhance the quality of life for each resident in their new home.
Senior living at the Heritage in Irene Woods is delivered through the person-centered approach to senior living. providing a reliable environment through the maintenance-free services, housekeeping services, comfortable common spaces, and delicious dining experience. The memory care program that focuses on seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia is a trusted care plan that aims to satisfy and secure an individual.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Royal Retreat Assisted Living is a community that provides quality service based on your style and your choice. Also offering independent living options, they give residents the highest quality of standard living while also encouraging them to expand their social life to discover a meaningful journey during their golden years. They strongly encourage residents to participate in community gatherings to further expand their vibrant social life. Royal Retreat is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of every senior through its innovative approach to senior living.
Royal Retreat provides a list of programs and support services available: licensed nurse and personal care staff that are available 24/7 to help with medication management and assistance with day-to-day needs (ADLs); housekeeping services, transportation services, therapy, and engaging activities are also given.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Fitness and Recreation
Opus East Memphis screams elegance and luxury as a community for assisted living. Residents are guaranteed to enjoy their stay because of the astonishing, beautifully decorated interiors of the building– adding to the charm the community holds. The luxurious Opus East Memphis strongly presents a warm and welcoming environment with resort-like hospitality. It promotes a relaxing and serene atmosphere for seniors of independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Opus East Memphis ensures a life well-spent dedicated to providing compassionate care for their residents, making the elderly and their family feel secure and comfortable knowing that they are in good hands.
Life at Opus East means an elevated and enhanced everyday living thanks to the accommodations and convenience that the community offers. Management tries to maintain a personal-touch kind of care when it comes to providing services kept at a professional level while creating a mutual respect and trust between staff and residents. From high-class dining rooms to a lively get together with friends and family, trust that Opus East will do everything to make it all possible so you can live your life to the fullest.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Overview of Shelby Gardens of Cordova
Live a more fulfilling lifestyle with Shelby Gardens of Cordova, a reliable senior living community in Shelby County, Cordova, TN, offering assisted living and memory care. The community invites residents into attractively designed accommodations built to provide a warm, private and homelike environment. Residents here are able to maintain their independence while benefiting from various supportive services, including assistance with activities of daily living, personal care, and medication management.
In addition to round-the-clock care provided by licensed medical professionals, the community also warrants a nurturing environment through various enriching services and amenities. Vibrant interactions are fostered by a 24/7 activities calendar, live entertainment, and programs. An experienced culinary team guarantees fresh, delicious, and nutritious meals catered to residents’ nutritional needs and preferences. With its comprehensive services, compassionate care team, and convenient amenities, residents here are sure to live a fulfilling lifestyle.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Overview of Germantown Plantation Senior Living Community
Enjoy the comforts of home without the responsibility of maintaining it at Germantown Plantation, a dependable senior living community in Shelby County, Germantown, TN, offering independent living and assisted living. Residents enjoy their peace of mind with emergency call pendants that immediately alerts the dedicated team of licensed nurses to their aid 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The community offers spacious apartments in multiple floor plans and equipped with modern conveniences and high ceilings or plenty of natural light and good ventilation.
Various supportive services, including weekly housekeeping, laundry services, transportation to appointments, and meal room service during illness are provided to make residents’ lives easier and convenient. Three nutritious and tasty chef-prepared meals are provided to ensure residents are always eating on time and healthily with the supervision of a licensed nutritionist. Residents also enjoy various amenities for entertainment and relaxation, including a 50 seat movie theater, indoor swimming pool and Jacuzzi, fitness center, game room, and a jam-packed calendar of activities.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Ave Maria Home Assisted Living is a senior living community in Memphis, TN. It offers assisted living, Alzheimer’s/memory care, skilled rehabilitation, long-term skilled nursing care, and pastoral care. The facility is committed to providing high-quality, personalized care in a faith-based environment.
Ave Maria Home is a senior living community in Memphis, TN. It offers assisted living, Alzheimer’s/memory care, skilled rehabilitation, long-term skilled nursing care, and pastoral care. The facility is committed to providing high-quality, personalized care in a faith-based environment.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these assisted living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
Weighting overview
35%
Resident Experience
25%
Regulatory
15%
Visual Media
10%
Website
10%
Stability
5%
Environment
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Resident & Family Experience 35%
The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.
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Review Sentiment
Review Volume
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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
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State Inspections
Citations/Inspection
% Inspections w/ Citations
Complaint Visits
Accreditations
BBB Rating
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Visual Media & Transparency 15%
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
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Video Tours
Virtual Walkthroughs
Photo Quantity
Photo Quality
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Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
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Website Content
Mobile Usability
Staff Info Available
Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
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Occupancy Rate
Bed Options
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Environment & Pricing 5%
Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.
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Walk Score
Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Shelby County, TN
What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Tennessee?
Assisted living in Tennessee supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.
What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Tennessee?
Assisted living in Tennessee is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.
Does Tennessee Medicaid cover assisted living?
Tennessee Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Tennessee) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.
What is assisted living?
Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.
How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?
This page features 7 assisted living facilities in Shelby County, TN. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Shelby County, TN?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Shelby County, TN, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Shelby County, TN?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.
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