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Best Memory Care in Tennessee

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 273 memory care communities in Tennessee using Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in TN
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Jul 2026
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273 homes
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Avg Walk Score: 34/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Tennessee. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 88The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Tennessee. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Memory Care around Tennessee

The information below is reported by the Tennessee Department of Health, Division of Health Care Facilities.

The Health Center at Standifer Place
MC
ADC
AL
HC
HOS
IL
NH
SNF
Chattanooga (Walker Road)
125
Facility 125
TN AVG 88
Rank #67 / 425
No
38
Facility 38
TN AVG 34
Rank #248 / 551
-
34
Facility 34
TN AVG 24
Rank #11 / 387
33.6% A+David BoozerMaturecare Of Standifer Place, LLC
4 days
Facility 4 days
TN AVG 460
Rank #184 / 185
12927.9%72.1%0%1.6%3.1%7.8%10.9%27.9%14.7%34.1%2.3%96.1%1.6%
NHC Place Cool Springs
MC
AL
HOS
NH
SNF
Franklin (Cool Springs)
108
Facility 108
TN AVG 88
Rank #123 / 425
No
34
Facility 34
TN AVG 34
Rank #279 / 551
-
22
Facility 22
TN AVG 24
Rank #260 / 387
67.6% -Anthony Todd MooreNhc Healthcare/Cool Springs, LLC
504 days
Facility 504 days
TN AVG 460
Rank #83 / 185
12129.8%70.2%0%0%0.8%5%12.4%24%21.5%36.4%0.8%95.9%3.3%
The Heritage at Brentwood
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Brentwood
66
Facility 66
TN AVG 88
Rank #266 / 425
No
7
Facility 7
TN AVG 34
Rank #469 / 551
1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
26
Facility 26
TN AVG 24
Rank #216 / 387
89.7% A+-----------------
Kirby Pines
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Memphis
120
Facility 120
TN AVG 88
Rank #81 / 425
Yes
31
Facility 31
TN AVG 34
Rank #303 / 551
1 Bed / 2 Bed-0-Anna BradfordPsalms, Inc---------------
Brookdale Green Hills Cumberland
MC
AL
Nashville (Green Hills)
149
Facility 149
TN AVG 88
Rank #39 / 425
Yes
25
Facility 25
TN AVG 34
Rank #349 / 551
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
18
Facility 18
TN AVG 24
Rank #278 / 387
73.8% A+Timothy SovieBkd Green Hills Cumberland, LLC
437 days
Facility 437 days
TN AVG 460
Rank #94 / 185
17732.2%67.8%0%0%1.7%5.1%11.9%19.2%23.7%38.4%1.1%97.7%1.1%
Belmont Village Senior Living Memphis
MC
AL
IL
Memphis
120
Facility 120
TN AVG 88
Rank #81 / 425
No
55
Facility 55
TN AVG 34
Rank #94 / 551
-
28
Facility 28
TN AVG 24
Rank #139 / 387
85.0% A+Stephanie CrumpBelmont Village Memphis Tenant, LLC
663 days
Facility 663 days
TN AVG 460
Rank #40 / 185
9338.7%61.3%2.2%5.4%8.6%9.7%17.2%28%15.1%14%3.2%95.7%1.1%
Belmont Village Memphis
MC
AL
RC
Memphis
120
Facility 120
TN AVG 88
Rank #81 / 425
Yes
55
Facility 55
TN AVG 34
Rank #94 / 551
Studio / 1 Bed
28
Facility 28
TN AVG 24
Rank #139 / 387
85.0% A+Stephanie CrumpBelmont Village Memphis Tenant, LLC
663 days
Facility 663 days
TN AVG 460
Rank #40 / 185
9338.7%61.3%2.2%5.4%8.6%9.7%17.2%28%15.1%14%3.2%95.7%1.1%
Abundant Christian Living Community Assisted Living Center
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Johnson City
24
Facility 24
TN AVG 88
Rank #415 / 425
No
2
Facility 2
TN AVG 34
Rank #505 / 551
-
20
Facility 20
TN AVG 24
Rank #267 / 387
75.0% -Kelly Bradish-
146 days
Facility 146 days
TN AVG 460
Rank #160 / 185
3438.2%61.8%0%0%0%5.9%0%20.6%17.6%55.9%-97.1%2.9%
Hermitage Health Center
MC
NH
SNF
Elizabethton
70
Facility 70
TN AVG 88
Rank #249 / 425
No
68
Facility 68
TN AVG 34
Rank #37 / 551
-
34
Facility 34
TN AVG 24
Rank #11 / 387
78.1% -Andrew Call----------------
Trenton Health and Rehabilitation Center
MC
NH
RC
SNF
South Trenton
50
Facility 50
TN AVG 88
Rank #340 / 425
No
46
Facility 46
TN AVG 34
Rank #179 / 551
-
34
Facility 34
TN AVG 24
Rank #11 / 387
90.2% -Wally Vernon----------------
Lebanon Center for Rehabilitation and Healing, LLC
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Courts Lebanon
60
Facility 60
TN AVG 88
Rank #289 / 425
No
2
Facility 2
TN AVG 34
Rank #505 / 551
-
34
Facility 34
TN AVG 24
Rank #11 / 387
85.8% -Rebecca Black Lewis----------------
Diversicare of Martin
MC
NH
HOS
SNF
Martin
150
Facility 150
TN AVG 88
Rank #36 / 425
No
19
Facility 19
TN AVG 34
Rank #385 / 551
-
34
Facility 34
TN AVG 24
Rank #11 / 387
54.3% -Terri BodkinsDiversicare Leasing LP---------------
NHC HealthCare, Farragut
MC
AL
NH
SNF
Knoxville
88
Facility 88
TN AVG 88
Rank #186 / 425
No
24
Facility 24
TN AVG 34
Rank #357 / 551
-
28
Facility 28
TN AVG 24
Rank #139 / 387
--Karla LaneNhc Healthcare/Farragut, LLC
190 days
Facility 190 days
TN AVG 460
Rank #152 / 185
6421.9%78.1%3.1%0%4.7%6.3%15.6%17.2%26.6%26.6%32.8%67.2%-
The Pavilion Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Lebanon
74
Facility 74
TN AVG 88
Rank #230 / 425
Yes
2
Facility 2
TN AVG 34
Rank #505 / 551
----Victoria Harrison----------------
Stones River Manor, Inc.
MC
ADC
AL
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Murfreesboro
30
Facility 30
TN AVG 88
Rank #410 / 425
No
5
Facility 5
TN AVG 34
Rank #478 / 551
-
7
Facility 7
TN AVG 24
Rank #355 / 387
85.7% -Amanda Pullias----------------
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Overview of The Health Center at Standifer Place

The Health Center at Standifer Place specializes in delivering personalized services tailored to meet the unique needs of your loved ones. With an emphasis on independent living, assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, and adult day care services, the staff strives to maintain an atmosphere of growth and patience– perfect for residents who seek to relax and recover.
The lifestyle at The Health Center is easy and results-driven thanks to the extensive services offered; residents can live a fulfilling everyday life. Some all-inclusive features include ALDs, medication management, transfer assistance, housekeeping, specialized programs, tailored care plans, and medical aid.

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Overview of Nhc Place Cool Springs

Situated in Franklin, Nhc Place Cool Springs is an exceptional residence in Tennessee, providing not only short-term care and skilled nursing but also rehabilitation services to cater to the needs of seniors. Beyond these essential services, they extend their care offerings to assisted living, long-term care, and memory care, emphasizing the importance of fostering independence while ensuring reliable support. The facility, known for its positive environment and commitment to quality food, offers a broad range of healthcare services, making it a comprehensive destination for senior care.

Nhc Place Cool Springs boasts a large facility with an outstanding healthcare team, including specialized physicians, nurses, therapists, nurse practitioners, dietitians, and chefs dedicated to providing top-notch care. The on-site rehabilitation facility enhances convenience, while specialty services like IV therapy, podiatry care, diabetes management, psychological services, and more contribute to the holistic approach to senior well-being. This establishment excels in nursing home care, embodying qualifications and standards that prioritize the health and comfort of its residents.

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Overview of The Heritage at Brentwood

Set in the neighborhood of Brentwood, Tennessee, The Heritage at Brentwood is a welcoming senior living community that offers independent living. Sprawled on 48 acres of beautifully maintained grounds, the community provides residents with a peaceful living environment with their stunning accommodations and inviting common spaces. Offering LifeCare®, the community ensures residents have access to other levels of care, including assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation.

Various activities like fitness classes, lectures, and events are available to make sure residents are able to enjoy a fulfilling and purposeful retirement experience. Residents also benefit from having access to a variety of amenities, such as a fitness center, pool, and refreshing walking and biking paths. Delicious and nutritious meals are also offered to elevate residents’ quality of life even more.

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Overview of Kirby Pines

Kirby Pines is a luxurious life care community in Memphis, TN, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. The community is dedicated to improving older adults’ quality of life through a full continuum of care within a 60-acre setting. Housekeeping, laundry, transportation, and healthy meals are among the services provided to help residents maintain their independence. Through personalized care plans, the community strives to meet residents’ unique needs and preferences.

Games, fitness programs, and social events foster interactions and encourage residents to live actively. The community’s memory care setting can also accommodate up to 30 residents, ensuring their comfort and safety. Along with on-site amenities, like walking trails, an indoor pool, and four specialty dining rooms, local amenities in Memphis are also easily accessible. This life care community has comprehensive care options and upscale amenities, making it a great choice for senior living in Tennessee.

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Overview of Brookdale Green Hills Cumberland

Nestled in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee, Brookdale Green Hills Cumberland offers a vibrant senior living community where residents can enjoy a relaxed retirement lifestyle. This elegant, resort-like community provides the ideal place for seniors or their loved ones to call home. Brookdale Green Hills Cumberland offers personalized assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care, with staff available 24/7 to provide assistance with daily tasks and support with bathing, dressing, and medication management.

The memory care program creates a secure and predictable environment, with gentle guidance and visual reminders to help those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia live their best life. The community’s robust activities calendar keeps residents engaged, with fitness groups, cooking demonstrations, morning devotionals, resident socials, and music events. Memory care residents also enjoy a variety of dementia-friendly programs that help them stay connected to past hobbies, continue creative pursuits, and strengthen social connections. The dining program offers delightful culinary experiences, with heart-healthy meals, tableside service, and personalized dining assistance for memory care residents.

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Overview of Belmont Village Senior Living Memphis

Belmont Village in Memphis is an assisted living and memory care, resident-centered community. Belmont Village proudly stands as one of the premier senior living communities in the Germantown area where care and comfort are continuously offered and balanced. Belmont Village ensures that residents are given the best and only the top-tier services and amenities exclusively for them. At the luxury senior living community, Belmont Village Senior Living in Memphis continues to provide the highest standard of care.
Living at the Los Gatos branch of the Belmont Village senior living group, only the quality service is given to residents–the Belmont Village way. Promoting world-class health and medical services to provide the best features, while altogether maintaining a level of independence, is essentially the Belmont way of providing an excellent level of service and care.

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Overview of Belmont Village Memphis

Twenty-eight years on N Quail Hollow Road gives Belmont Village Memphis a kind of institutional steadiness that newer communities are still earning. The 120-bed assisted living and memory care facility sits in a moderately walkable Memphis neighborhood (Walk Score 55), close enough to daily errands for some but still car-dependent for most. It is part of the Belmont Village operating group.

The building runs at 85% occupancy, with 102 of its 120 beds currently filled. Studios and one-bedrooms are the available formats across three stories. Around-the-clock coverage by licensed nurses and CNAs is the staffing baseline, with on-site rehabilitation, respite stays, and short-term placements rounding out the service menu. Memory care is a distinct offering here, and the Whole Brain Fitness program gives that population a structured cognitive framework rather than a generalized activity calendar.

On the lifestyle side, the setup is reasonably complete. Restaurant-style dining with chef-prepared meals, a supervised fitness center, a bistro with daily refreshments, a full salon, free daily scheduled transportation, and a pet-friendly policy cover most of what residents and families look for in this category.

Belmont Village Memphis serves two distinct populations: assisted living residents who need consistent daily support, and people living with dementia who benefit from a purpose-built memory care program in a community that has been doing this long enough to have worked out the operational details.

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Overview of Abundant Christian Living Community Assisted Living Center

Owned by Tyler Colbaugh, Abundant Christian Living Community Assisted Living Center is a rehabilitation and respite care facility on Sherwood Drive in Johnson City, Tennessee. It has served residents for 20 years. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to cover short-term rehabilitation stays and longer-term care needs.

The 24-bed facility’s focus on rehabilitation is shown in its average length of stay of 89 days. The population includes a mix of post-acute care residents working through recovery. The home has an occupancy rate of 75%, maintaining an active resident population as it accepts new admissions.

Nurse staffing averages 2 hours and 21 minutes of nursing care each day. Residents are supported by registered nurses, nurse aides, and LPN/LVN staff, who provide care and support throughout the day.

Meals are planned by a registered dietitian to provide balanced nutrition for residents. The community also offers worship services, entertainment, recreation, and educational programs. These activities reflect the facility’s Christian focus and support physical and emotional well-being during a resident’s stay.

The surrounding area is car-dependent, with few walkable options nearby. Residents and visitors will generally need transportation for appointments, errands, and other outings. Families looking for short-term rehabilitation or respite care in a faith-based setting may appreciate the community’s focus on staffing levels, meal planning, and attention to the basics of good care.

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Overview of Hermitage Health Center

Hermitage Health Center is a 70-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Elizabethton, Tennessee, operated by Ocoee Hermitage Health Center, LLC, under the administration of Andrew Call. Licensed since 1992, the nonprofit community accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay and provides physical, occupational, and speech therapy alongside memory care services.

CMS rates the facility 5 stars overall, 63.4% above the Tennessee average, driven by an exceptionally clean inspection record. Across three inspections since 2019, the facility recorded 5 citations, compared with a Tennessee average of 15.4; its rate of 1.67 citations per inspection ranks 8th out of 176 Tennessee SNFs. None of the five citations were critical or serious; all were moderate care planning citations that were later corrected. No fines or enforcement actions appear in the record.

Staffing is mixed. Total nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 11 minutes per resident per day, 13% below the Tennessee average, with LPN staffing also below state norms. The offsetting signal is RN staffing, which averages 55 minutes per resident per day, 49% above the state average. Weekend RN staffing is 50% above average, which suggests strong weekly clinical oversight.

The facility’s 94-day average length of stay and rehabilitation service lineup, including PT, OT, and speech therapy, reflect a post-acute orientation. Occupancy rate is 68%, modestly below the state average of 71.6%, indicating current availability.

Hermitage Health Center fits residents seeking short- to mid-term skilled rehabilitation in Carter County, as well as those requiring memory care in a facility with a standout compliance record.

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Overview of Trenton Health and Rehabilitation Center

Trenton Health and Rehabilitation Center in Trenton, Tennessee, is a nursing home that offers professional skilled nursing, short-term recovery, and temporary respite services. This 50-bed community primarily assists older adults and their families throughout the West Tennessee region. Due to its intentional size, the community is capable of providing more personalized attention. Operating since July 1, 1992, under the ownership of Hampton Worthington Properties, LLC, the community accommodates Medicare, Medicaid, and private payments.

With an impressive overall CMS rating, the community has outperformed the Tennessee baseline by 63.4% in its total composite score. Every evaluation category exceeds state standards. Health inspections are rated 37% higher than the state average, showcasing a history of clean evaluations. Staffing levels score 22.4% above the Tennessee norm, indicating excellent daily care hours.

A deeper look at the 7-year regulatory history reveals only 9 citations across 3 separate cycles, which sits comfortably below the Tennessee average of 15.4. Most importantly, the community has zero critical or serious citations on record. The 9 noted deficiencies were all moderate, primarily involving infection control, pharmacy practices, and general quality of care. The most recent review occurred in December 2024, and every cited deficiency has since been fully resolved.

The community has an average of 3 hours and 48 minutes of direct nursing attention daily, outstripping the state average by 4%. Certified nursing assistants drive this performance, providing 7% more daily bedside care than the state benchmark. While registered nurse and licensed practical nurse hours trail state medians slightly, weekend RN presence is 25% lower than the state average. Physical therapy hours are lower as well, signaling that the operations lean more toward long-term support than high-intensity physical rehabilitation.

With an occupancy rate of 69.3% compared to the state’s 73% average, securing placement here is generally straightforward. The typical stay lasts 120 days, and a large portion of incoming individuals utilize Medicare for brief rehabilitative stays.

24-hour skilled nursing coverage, transitional rehabilitation for recovery periods, and short-term respite options are offered. Accepting various payment models like Medicaid, Medicare, and private funds helps ease the financial burden for families organizing long-term arrangements. For those exploring the area, its Walk Score of 46 indicates a car-dependent to somewhat walkable location, where a few local amenities are within walking distance, but driving remains standard.

For households in the local area seeking a trustworthy environment with a flawless serious-deficiency record, Trenton Health and Rehabilitation Center is a highly viable option. Its strong CMS metrics also provide peace of mind to relatives managing the transition process. Since the average stay spans four months and diverse insurance types are welcome, the community successfully bridges the gap between brief post-hospital recovery and extended care for older adults.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

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.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

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.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in Tennessee

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.

Does Tennessee Medicaid cover memory care?

Tennessee Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, 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 memory care?

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.

How many memory care communities are listed on this page?

This page features 273 memory care communities in Tennessee. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right memory care community in Tennessee?

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 Tennessee, 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 memory care communities in Tennessee?

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.