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Compare Memory Care around Tennessee The information below is reported by the Tennessee Department of Health, Division of Health Care Facilities.
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| Knoxville Landing |
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. |
Knoxville (Lake Brook Boulevard) | 102 | Yes | 13 | Studio / 1 Bed | 27 | 78.4% | - | Michele Blankenship | Willow Ridge Senior Living - Knoxville L | 623 days |
| The Waters Of Springfield |
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.
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). |
Springfield | 66 | No | 32 | - | 34 | 56.1% | - | Rick Lucas | The Waters Of Springfield, Llc | - |
| Webb House Retirement Center |
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. |
Mcminnville (Hiawassee) | 60 | No | 14 | Private / Companion Suites | - | 33.3% | A | Rickey Lee Webb | The Webb House Retirement Center Of Mcmi | 223 days |
| The Heritage at Brentwood |
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.
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). |
Brentwood | 77 | No | 7 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed | 26 | 88.2% | A+ | - | - | - |
| Young Heart Senior Care Home |
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. |
Hendersonville (Middle Tennessee) | - | No | 37 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Abe’s Garden 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.
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. |
Nashville | 64 | No | 26 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 17 | 95.3% | A+ | Christopher Coelho | Abe's Garden Community | 163 days |
| Vantage Pointe Village |
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. |
Ashland City | - | Yes | - | 1 Bed | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Volunteer Home Care |
HC
Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
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. |
Jackson | - | No | 45 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Hickory Gardens 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.
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. |
Madison | - | No | 30 | Studio / Alcove / Suite | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Regency Retirement Village of Jackson |
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. |
Jackson | - | No | 43 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Thriving at Home Senior Care |
HC
Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
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. |
Jackson | - | No | 56 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Sitters & More |
HC
Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
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. |
Jackson | - | No | 41 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wellington Manor Jackson |
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. |
Jackson | - | No | 30 | Apartment / Suite | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Alexian Village of Tennessee Retirement 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.
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.
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). |
Signal Mountain | - | Yes | 3 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Concord Place |
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. |
Knoxville | - | No | 14 | Private Suite | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Experience care and assistance like no other with the extraordinary senior living community of Holston Health and Rehabilitation Center in Boyd’s Bridge Pike, Knoxville, TN, offering a wide range of care options including continuing care, rehabilitation, skilled nursing, respite care, and hospice. The community takes pride in a team of compassionate and highly skilled professionals attending to seniors’ unique needs and aspirations around the clock. Featuring physical, occupational, and speech therapy, Holston Health and Rehabilitation Center works hard to enhance seniors’ well-being day by day.
Alongside specialized programs such as IV therapy, wound care, podiatry care, pain management, diabetes management, and psychological services, the community fosters a lively and inviting environment to ensure seniors are comfortable and well-cared for. Meals are meticulously prepared and approved by dietitians to meet dietary needs and preferences. Holston Health and Rehabilitation Center is a good place to find all the care you need with its exceptional services and extensive amenities.
What does this home offer?
Building Type: Single-story
Clarendale at Indian Lake is a luxury retirement home in Hendersonville. Offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care services, the community offers an unmatched quality of service that promotes and improves individual wellness in a home-like atmosphere. The senior living community offers the best convenience and comfort for seniors who want to stay active and have a quaint lifestyle. The nurturing environment empowers and enhances the lifestyles of each individual for purposeful living.
The residential living at Clarendale is where Southern hospitality meets elegant luxury in an expansive retirement home setting. Adults and seniors will nurture their holistic wellness through the community’s accommodations; these include a cafe, a game room, a fitness center, a dining room, individualized care plans, specialized memory care training, and life-enriching programs.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Transportation Services
Schilling Gardens Senior Living is a compassionate senior living community based in Collierville, TN, offering various care options, including assisted living, memory care, respite care, rehabilitation, hospice care, and an Adult Day Club. Residents here enjoy the comfort of receiving attentive support and care from a licensed team of care professionals available 24 hours a day to provide various services. The community ensures a cozy residence with spacious apartment options, including a studio and one-bedroom apartment.
The community ensures plenty of enjoyable opportunities with its broad range of activities, events, and wellness initiatives. A culinary team carefully prepares delicious dishes that are tailored to accommodate residents’ nutritional needs. With access to various therapy services, comprehensive care, nourishing meals, and nurturing environment, residents are able to live a comfortable and fulfilling retirement life at Schilling Gardens Senior Living.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Morning Pointe of Franklin is a premier community with idyllic surroundings, offering an affordable and home-like atmosphere. This one-story structure provides assisted-living services in an ideal location near various local conveniences, including historic downtown Franklin. Residents can embrace a vibrant lifestyle enriched with daily activities, ensuring a dynamic and engaging living experience that breaks away from the ordinary.
The community at Morning Pointe of Franklin prioritizes holistic well-being by offering daily exercise and physical activities, engaging group outings, volunteering opportunities, community projects, and lifelong learning programs. With a variety of purposefully designed floor plans, residents enjoy a comforting environment adorned with gorgeous and posh design elements. The facility features patios, courtyards, a 24-hour emergency response system, walking trails, exercise equipment, and round-the-clock availability of clinical staff, ensuring a well-supported and fulfilling living experience for seniors.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Settled in the beautiful setting of South Northshore Drive, Knoxville, TN is the renowned senior living community of Northshore Heights offering assisted living and memory care. The community promises a relaxing and safe retirement by featuring several options for a comfortable and well-designed residence including various studios, private and companion suites, and one-bedroom deluxe. Moreover, Northshore Heights offers different levels of care based on seniors’ needs and preferences.
The community provides a haven for couples to live their retirement together while receiving the care and assistance that matches their needs. Stay happy and immersed in your surroundings with a jam-packed calendar of fun activities and engaging programs. Eat well and feel your best with healthy and tasty meals to meet dietary needs and preferences. Northshore Heights is ideal for seniors and their partners seeking to live every moment of their best years without worries.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Located in Ooltewah, TN, Morning Pointe of East Hamilton is a welcoming assisted living and memory care community that provides a safe and comfortable retreat for seniors who wish to feel supported while living a vibrant life. Featuring a variety of well-designed accommodations, the community provides residents with plenty of options to choose the residence that best fits their needs. Residents can rest easy with 24-hour nursing care and a dedicated team of clinical professionals available to help anytime of the day.
Fostering a full, well-connected living experience, the community offers a diverse calendar of activities and specialized programming that’s inspired by residents’ strengths and interests. Residents are free to participate in exercise classes, outings, watch live entertainment or relax in beautifully maintained outdoor areas and common spaces. With chores handled and meals provided, residents live a convenient lifestyle without the usual worries of daily living.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 262 - 633 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Nestled amidst the tranquility of the Great Smoky Mountains in Athens, TN, Terrabella Athens is an idyllic senior living community that offers various senior living options, including assisted living, respite care, and memory care. The community offers studios and one-bedroom apartments with plenty of privacy and convenient access to various amenities and beautiful outdoor areas. Residents enjoy diverse social events and activities with additional support from a dedicated team trained to monitor and provide needed personal care. A team of skilled caregivers is also available to provide assistance and care to residents dealing with memory loss.
At Terrabella Athens, they develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident along with an encouraging environment that allows residents to thrive in body and mind. Residents enjoy a wide range of amenities designed to provide comfort, ease, and delight, such as vibrant recreational spaces, group trips, health and wellness initiatives, housekeeping and maintenance services, and scheduled transportation. With its compassionate services and comprehensive amenities, Terrabella Athens truly captures the warmth of hospitality and care.
Situated in the heart of Hixson, Tennessee, Morning Pointe of Hixson offers a haven of comfort and tranquility for seniors. Whether a senior requires gentle daily assistance or seeks a comprehensive care plan tailored to their unique needs, this community is dedicated to enhancing their quality of life.
Morning Pointe of Hixson is a compassionate assisted living and memory care community thoughtfully designed to provide seniors with a profound sense of purpose and overall well-being. They are conveniently located along the picturesque Tennessee River Parkway, with Chattanooga Trails and Greenways, offering various assisted living services. Additionally, it’s also close to establishments such as Northgate Mall.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 363 / 331 / 394 / 578 / 449 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / Suite / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Sister company of Windsor Ridge Assisted Living, Rain Forest Landings also offers an unmatched level of quality service that is all focused on promoting and improving individual wellness. As an Inspirit senior living community, the assisted living community offers a stimulating atmosphere that helps residents maintain a level of independence while receiving additional support. Ridge Forest Landings is where residents can be better versions of themselves– leading to a purposeful life experienced during their golden years.
Windsor Ridge offers a list of comprehensive amenities and services that help make the lives of its residents hassle-free. They boast their specialized memory care program that focuses on the cognitive ability of seniors with memory loss; they are proud of their fostering friendships made among everyone in the community that makes the stay even more meaningful. Services and amenities are provided with full attention at any time of day.
Tucked away in the quiet neighborhood of Lebanon, TN, American House Lebanon is an exceptional senior living community that offers assisted living, memory care, and respite stays. Featuring an array of studios and one-bedroom apartments, the community provides residents different options to find the residence that best fits their preferences and needs. Residents find comfort, knowing that a compassionate team is available 24/7 to support them. Residents in the memory care community are guaranteed exceptional support and gentle programming that enables them to live a meaningful life despite the challenges they are facing.
Committed to letting residents live confidently and independently in a vibrant environment, American House Lebanon conducts a diverse calendar of activities focused on health, wellness, and making connections. Residents enjoy the convenience of housekeeping, laundry, transportation, postal services, and on-site salon services. With most of the chores handled, residents live a life free of chores with more time to enjoy on-site live entertainments and common spaces like a day spa & jacuzzi, theater, library, activity & game room, and inviting gathering areas.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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Because this care level is regulated, clinical outcomes and compliance carry significantly more weight than transparency or digital presence. Each community receives a ranking based on the factors below, weighted according to their importance in predicting resident safety, care quality, and long-term stability.
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These factors help us evaluate how well a community presents itself and how consistently it meets resident needs.
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These elements provide helpful context but carry less weight because our rankings prioritize real-world satisfaction and care consistency first.
The result is a fair, clear, and data-driven ranking system for families researching senior living options.
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Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:
- Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
- Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
- Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
- Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
- State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
- Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
- Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.
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