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Best Memory Care in Tennessee

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 266 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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Jun 2026
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266 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.

Clarendale at Indian Lake
MC
AL
IL
RC
Hendersonville (Indian Lake Boulevard)
78
Facility 78
TN AVG 88
Rank #216 / 426
No
38
Facility 38
TN AVG 34
Rank #248 / 553
1 Bed / 2 Bed
6
Facility 6
TN AVG 27
Rank #362 / 385
93.6%
Facility 93.6%
TN AVG 73.7%
Rank #36 / 287
A+Mitchell MetzgerHendersonville Tn Senior Living Leaseco,
508 days
Facility 508 days
TN AVG 465
Rank #91 / 201
Morning Pointe of Franklin
MC
AL
Franklin
80
Facility 80
TN AVG 88
Rank #207 / 426
Yes
25
Facility 25
TN AVG 34
Rank #349 / 553
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
9
Facility 9
TN AVG 27
Rank #337 / 385
92.5%
Facility 92.5%
TN AVG 73.7%
Rank #38 / 287
A+Jenna AlleyFranklin Tn Medical Investors, LLC
649 days
Facility 649 days
TN AVG 465
Rank #52 / 201
Schilling Gardens Senior Living
MC
ADC
AL
HC
RC
Collierville
78
Facility 78
TN AVG 88
Rank #216 / 426
Yes
29
Facility 29
TN AVG 34
Rank #317 / 553
Studio / 1 Bed
44
Facility 44
TN AVG 27
Rank #38 / 385
61.5%
Facility 61.5%
TN AVG 73.7%
Rank #215 / 287
A+Heather OverallSouthside Nursing , LLC
433 days
Facility 433 days
TN AVG 465
Rank #107 / 201
Morning Pointe of East Hamilton
MC
AL
Ooltewah (Collegedale)
81
Facility 81
TN AVG 88
Rank #204 / 426
Yes
26
Facility 26
TN AVG 34
Rank #341 / 553
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
6
Facility 6
TN AVG 27
Rank #362 / 385
86.4%
Facility 86.4%
TN AVG 73.7%
Rank #79 / 287
A+Ian ShivesEast Hamilton Medical Investors, LLC
412 days
Facility 412 days
TN AVG 465
Rank #113 / 201
Somerby Franklin
MC
AL
IL
Franklin
96
Facility 96
TN AVG 88
Rank #169 / 426
No
51
Facility 51
TN AVG 34
Rank #127 / 553
1 Bed / 2 Bed
8
Facility 8
TN AVG 27
Rank #345 / 385
86.5%
Facility 86.5%
TN AVG 73.7%
Rank #78 / 287
A+Elizabeth EctonMeadow Senior Care, LLC
258 days
Facility 258 days
TN AVG 465
Rank #154 / 201
Rockbridge Oaks
MC
AL
IL
Chattanooga (Concord Heights)
74
Facility 74
TN AVG 88
Rank #230 / 426
Yes
35
Facility 35
TN AVG 34
Rank #269 / 553
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
3
Facility 3
TN AVG 27
Rank #377 / 385
51.4%
Facility 51.4%
TN AVG 73.7%
Rank #250 / 287
A+Tammy CainTn Rockbridge Property LLC-
The Lantern at Morning Pointe Chattanooga
MC
Chattanooga (Twin Brook)
69
Facility 69
TN AVG 88
Rank #258 / 426
Yes
29
Facility 29
TN AVG 34
Rank #317 / 553
Studio
19
Facility 19
TN AVG 27
Rank #283 / 385
82.6%
Facility 82.6%
TN AVG 73.7%
Rank #106 / 287
A+Nena MitchellShallowford Medical Investors, LLC
412 days
Facility 412 days
TN AVG 465
Rank #113 / 201
Morning Pointe of Collegedale at Greenbriar Cove
MC
AL
Collegedale (Four Corners)
65
Facility 65
TN AVG 88
Rank #273 / 426
Yes
29
Facility 29
TN AVG 34
Rank #317 / 553
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
TN AVG 27
Rank #283 / 385
86.2%
Facility 86.2%
TN AVG 73.7%
Rank #81 / 287
A+Sarabeth Janae WilkinsGreenbriar Assisted Living Center, LLC
449 days
Facility 449 days
TN AVG 465
Rank #103 / 201
Heritage at Irene Woods
MC
AL
IL
Collierville (Lakes Of Forest Hill)
60
Facility 60
TN AVG 88
Rank #289 / 426
Yes
14
Facility 14
TN AVG 34
Rank #426 / 553
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
14
Facility 14
TN AVG 27
Rank #314 / 385
91.7%
Facility 91.7%
TN AVG 73.7%
Rank #45 / 287
A+Sam NotowichIrene Woods Senior Living, L.l.c
796 days
Facility 796 days
TN AVG 465
Rank #13 / 201
Walking Horse Meadows
MC
AL
RC
Clarksville (Evergreen Estates)
99
Facility 99
TN AVG 88
Rank #150 / 426
Yes
52
Facility 52
TN AVG 34
Rank #114 / 553
Alcove / Studio
29
Facility 29
TN AVG 27
Rank #161 / 385
-A+Chanel SmithSnh Tenn Tenant, LLC
407 days
Facility 407 days
TN AVG 465
Rank #116 / 201
The Village at Bellevue
MC
AL
RC
Nashville (Bellevue)
99
Facility 99
TN AVG 88
Rank #150 / 426
No
49
Facility 49
TN AVG 34
Rank #149 / 553
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
23
Facility 23
TN AVG 27
Rank #261 / 385
-B-Lisa PeekBellevue Senior Health, LLC-
Brookdale at Home® Jackson Oaks
MC
AL
IL
Jackson
75
Facility 75
TN AVG 88
Rank #227 / 426
Yes
52
Facility 52
TN AVG 34
Rank #114 / 553
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
16
Facility 16
TN AVG 27
Rank #302 / 385
41.3%
Facility 41.3%
TN AVG 73.7%
Rank #272 / 287
A+James Clinton HickersonBlc Jackson Oaks, LLC
373 days
Facility 373 days
TN AVG 465
Rank #125 / 201
StoryPoint Knoxville West
MC
AL
Knoxville (Rocky Hill Center)
100
Facility 100
TN AVG 88
Rank #141 / 426
Yes
11
Facility 11
TN AVG 34
Rank #445 / 553
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
26
Facility 26
TN AVG 27
Rank #229 / 385
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
TN AVG 73.7%
Rank #154 / 287
A-Linda WomackSenior Living Manor Group, LLC
172 days
Facility 172 days
TN AVG 465
Rank #169 / 201
Brookdale Sandy Springs
MC
AL
Maryville (Westwood Hills)
100
Facility 100
TN AVG 88
Rank #141 / 426
Yes
16
Facility 16
TN AVG 34
Rank #410 / 553
Studio / Suite / Companion Rooms
48
Facility 48
TN AVG 27
Rank #14 / 385
-A+Alexis SheltonBkd Sandy Springs, LLC
644 days
Facility 644 days
TN AVG 465
Rank #53 / 201
StoryPoint Chattanooga
MC
AL
Chattanooga (Mountain Creek)
92
Facility 92
TN AVG 88
Rank #178 / 426
Yes
8
Facility 8
TN AVG 34
Rank #457 / 553
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
32
Facility 32
TN AVG 27
Rank #151 / 385
76.1%
Facility 76.1%
TN AVG 73.7%
Rank #147 / 287
A+Mary Shoulders1148 Mountain Creek Road Opco LLC
190 days
Facility 190 days
TN AVG 465
Rank #165 / 201
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Overview of Mary, Queen of Angels Assisted

Mary Queens of Angels presents a unique and faith-centered approach to life. For the residents of this community, every day is an opportunity to celebrate and find joy in the present moment. With services that include senior care, memory support, personalized care plans, and therapy services on site, residents can experience the peace of mind that comes with knowing that their needs are being taken care of. Emergency pendant or pull cords are available in case of an emergency, and residents can enjoy three delicious meals every day. 

The community is equipped with a wide range of amenities, including a bistro, library, home theater, salon and barber, transportation, piano, Wi-Fi, and a covered porch. These amenities are designed to keep residents engaged and entertained, while also providing opportunities for relaxation and socialization. For those who want to deepen their faith and connect with others in the community, Mary Queens of Angels also offers a variety of faith-based opportunities. The community choir, bible study, and mass are just a few examples of the activities available to residents who want to strengthen their connection to their faith.

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Overview of Brookdale Johnson City

Nestled in Johnson City, Tennessee, Brookdale Johnson City offers an assisted living and memory care community that stands out from the rest. This charming, home-like community features countless areas for socializing, dining, and entertaining, along with a full calendar of events that provide opportunities for residents to engage in inspiring activities. The community offers support and guidance with many daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, and medication management, and has staff available 24/7 to respond to emergencies.

For seniors seeking a fairly independent lifestyle with a helping hand, Brookdale Johnson City’s assisted living program provides luxuries like housekeeping and restaurant-style dining, along with personalized care. The memory care program uses a person-centered approach to help seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia flourish, offering a daily structured path to strengthen cognitive and social skills while keeping residents physically and mentally engaged. The robust activities calendar caters to both assisted living and memory care residents, with options ranging from fitness classes and worship services to trivia games and resident socials. Residents can also enjoy delicious, restaurant-style meals in the elegant dining room, with dementia-friendly menus and individualized dining assistance available for memory care.

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Overview of The Lantern at Morning Pointe Powell

Set in the quiet lands of Dannaher Drive, Powell, TN, The Lantern at Morning Pointe Powell is a distinguished senior living community focusing on memory care. The community features special programs to ensure seniors receive the care and assistance that best matches their needs and interests. Spend a wondrous retirement, experiencing new things with support from a team of dedicated and qualified professionals.

Optimize independence and cherish moments within the beautiful and cozy spaces of The Lantern at Morning Pointe Powell. With a holistic approach, the community doubles its efforts to enhance seniors’ quality of life. Indulge in carefully prepared meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. The Lantern at Morning Pointe Powell strives to provide a safe place for seniors to live their golden years with dignity and happiness.

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Overview of The Lantern at Morning Pointe Franklin, Tn

Settled in the serene city of Franklin, TN, The Lantern at Morning Pointe is a thriving senior living community that offers specialized memory care in a cozy, one-story community. The community features various open and spacious floor plans that residents are free to decorate to make it feel like home. With its close proximity to Reid Hill Commons and the popular Leiper’s Fork area, seniors at The Lantern have plenty of opportunities to engage in local activities and enjoy the city they love.

The Lantern at Morning Pointe Franklin provides a structured, home-like environment designed to make residents feel safe and secure. The community offers specialized programs for early to moderately severe stages of Alzheimer’s, focusing on individual interests and personal strengths. Residents can benefit from personalized care plans, medical assistance, transportation services, delicious meals, exercise programs, and a variety of activities and group outings, all aimed at ensuring a better quality of life for seniors and peace of mind for their families.

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Overview of Morning Pointe of Athens Assisted Living

Morning Pointe of Athens Assisted Living boasts an enriching retirement experience with memory care living in a nurturing environment. Management and staff strive to create a sense of community and belonging where everyone is welcome and included, and the facility maintains top-notch quality. When it comes to setting the standard for quality care and going above and beyond to meet the needs of seniors, it offers compassionate and kind care for its seniors.

Life is focused on an active and fulfilled holistic wellness. Seniors are offered an array of services, such as restaurant-style dining, walking paths, private assisted living apartments, stimulating memory care activities, medication management, and ADLs designed to meet the needs of every resident.

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Overview of Brookdale Colonial Heights

At Brookdale Colonial Heights, a comfortable and secure assisted living and memory care community in Kingsport, Tennessee, residents can live life to the fullest with personalized care tailored to their needs. The community handles cooking, cleaning, laundry, and other household chores, allowing residents to enjoy excursions into town, lively card games, or classic movie nights. Residents can choose from a selection of pet-friendly apartment floor plans to find the perfect fit. With staff available 24/7 for emergencies, residents can feel safe and secure. Brookdale Colonial Heights’ assisted living program offers personalized care in a warm, welcoming environment, keeping residents engaged and connected while providing compassionate help with daily tasks like dressing and getting around the community.

The memory care program features specially designed environments and trained associates who gently guide residents living with Alzheimer’s or dementia through a daily path of engagement, helping them enjoy a meaningful and purpose-filled life. Residents can participate in a variety of activities, from morning fitness classes and mental workouts to sensory therapy and resident socials, building confidence and developing friendships. The community also offers restaurant-style dining in the cozy dining room or private dining room, with dementia-friendly menus and a focus on creating a sense of belonging for memory care residents.

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Overview of The Waters of Springfield

Comfortably age in place in The Waters of Springfield, a remarkable senior living community in Springfield, TN, offering a wide array of excellent care services. Residents here are provided access to memory care, long term care services, hospice services, respite care, and a variety of other healthcare services. Featuring stunning and cozy accommodations, the community guarantees a safe and secure living environment for its residents.

Focused on helping residents maintain an active and fulfilling life, the community provides a wide variety of fun and engaging activities. Several amenities, such as a therapy gym and an elegant dining room are offered to make residents’ living experience more comfortable. Here, residents are guaranteed to age well and live well within an environment that encourages them to stay active and happy.

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Overview of The Lantern at Morning Pointe Spring Hill

Residing in the tranquil McCutcheon Creek Ln, Spring Hill, TN, The Lantern at Morning Pointe Spring Hill is an esteemed senior living community that focuses on memory care. The community provides signature programs to ensure seniors receive the best possible care for their unique needs and interests. With its dedication to enhancing seniors’ quality of life, The Lantern at Morning Pointe Spring Hill goes above and beyond to deliver round-the-clock care and support.

The community fosters a nourishing and vibrant environment for seniors to thrive and reach their full potential. Participate in mind-stimulating activities and carefully curated programs for enjoyment and wellness. Indulge in delicious and healthy meals catering to nutritional needs and tastes. The Lantern at Morning Pointe Spring Hill strives to provide a haven for seniors seeking a relaxing retirement enveloped by cozy and ethereal spaces.

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Overview of Fountains of Franklin

Fountains of Franklin, a distinguished senior living community, introduces a maintenance-free living experience that stands out from the rest. As an independent living community, it offers residents a plethora of amenities and engaging activities, setting the stage for a vibrant and fulfilling lifestyle. The environment is characterized by opportunities for enjoyment, growth, and a lively atmosphere, ensuring that every day brings something to look forward to. Activity rooms, on-site restaurants, scenic walking paths, and a closely-knit community contribute to the happiness and well-being of the residents.

This community is equipped with essential features like an emergency call system, fully furnished laundry facilities, walk-in closets, gas fireplaces, screened porches, and more. Fountains of Franklin is not just a residence; it’s a warm, stylish, and premier home-like setting that fosters a sense of community. It’s an ideal choice for those seeking independent living retirement communities with distinctive homes tailored for an exceptional senior living experience.

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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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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 266 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.