Page 17 of Best Memory Care in Tennessee

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Overview of Assisted Living at Trezevant

Assisted Living at Trezevant offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Memphis, Tennessee. Assisted living helps with daily tasks while residents keep their own apartments, while independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Nursing home and skilled nursing include licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Having these care levels in one community can allow a resident’s support to increase as needs change without requiring a move elsewhere. The community has 151 beds and is administered by Crystal Birch.

The area has a Walk Score of 54 out of 100, so it is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot. A resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain nearby destinations independently. On site, residents can use the Aquatic Center, Exercise Studio, and Fitness Center for exercise, while the salon and spa provide personal care services within the community. Rehabilitation services help residents recover or maintain function, and community transportation provides rides when needed.

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Overview of Diversicare of Martin

Experience unrivaled care and assistance with Diversicare of Martin, a distinguished senior living community in Mount Pelia Road, Martin, TN, offering various care services including complex medical care, memory care, long-term care, short-stay rehabilitation, and hospice care. With a team of compassionate and specially trained professionals available around the clock, seniors can rest assured of receiving the utmost care for their every need. The community goes above and beyond to provide a safe place for seniors to flourish and live their lives to the fullest.

The community respects residents’ autonomy and ensures they receive the help they need and prefer while retaining their independence. Enriching activities and stimulating programs are also conducted to keep residents happy and moving. Diversicare of Martin is a haven for seniors in need of assistance in their daily living especially with its comprehensive care services.

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Overview of Huntsville Post-Acute Rehabilitation Center

Owned by Huntsville TN Holdco LLC, Huntsville Post-Acute Rehabilitation Center is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility on Baker Street in Huntsville, Tennessee. For over three decades, it has provided specialized post-acute care and rehabilitation services to individuals healing from illness, injury, or surgery. The facility offers 96 beds and typically operates at around 77 percent occupancy. Residents can choose between private and semi-private accommodations. Accepted are Medicare, Medicaid, and private-pay residents.

The facility’s key strength is its comprehensive rehabilitation program. Patients recuperating from cardiac events, strokes, orthopedic procedures, or other major medical conditions receive individualized therapy and recovery plans tailored to help them regain independence. Specialized services exist for people requiring pulmonary care, tracheostomy support, bariatric management, diabetic care, oncology-related services, and post-surgical pain management. More clinical offerings include IV therapy, wound care, and dialysis services provided on-site or through transportation arrangements. For occupants needing mental health support, telepsychiatry services connect them with behavioral health professionals without leaving the facility. The average resident stay is around 123 days, reflecting a focus on rehabilitation and extended recovery. Nursing care is delivered through a mix of registered nurses, licensed practical/vocational nurses, and nursing aides. On average, residents receive about four hours of nursing care daily, including support with medical needs, personal care, and rehabilitation goals. A vital part of the recovery process is nutrition. Residents eat three chef-prepared meals daily, with therapeutic diet options and consultations from a registered dietitian available when needed. In-room dining can also be arranged for those with specific medical or personal preferences. Beyond medical care, Huntsville Post-Acute Rehabilitation Center emphasizes comfort, wellness, and life quality. Residents benefit from weekly housekeeping and laundry services, on-site beauty salon access, and various recreational and therapeutic programs. Activities comprise art and music therapy, social gatherings, community outings, and wellness-focused events. Outdoor courtyards and landscaped gardens offer pleasant spaces for relaxation, while religious services exist for those wanting them. Found in an area with limited walkability, the facility is best accessed by car, making advance travel planning helpful for visiting family and friends.

With its solid rehabilitation programs, specialized medical services, and integrated behavioral health support, Huntsville Post-Acute Rehabilitation Center is well-suited for individuals seeking focused recovery care in a supportive environment.

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Overview of Spring Gate Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Spring Gate Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center occupies a single-story building at 3909 Covington Pike in Memphis, Tennessee. The 206-bed facility has been operating for 34 years under various operators and is currently run by Memphis Operator, LLC, with Kristian Carr-Grisby as administrator. Care designations include nursing home, memory care, palliative care, and respite care. The Covington Pike corridor carries a Walk Score of 30, so families and staff will almost always need a car.

Current occupancy is 119 of 206 beds, a 58% fill rate. The average length of stay is 99 days; a figure that reflects both short-term rehabilitation cases and residents with longer-term nursing needs.

Staffing runs at 2 hours and 55 minutes of total nursing care per resident per day, with registered nurses providing 49 minutes of that. A doctor is on staff, and a medical director is on site. The 900 square-foot rehabilitation and therapy center supports physical, occupational, and respiratory therapy. Named clinical programs include wound care therapies, IV medication therapy, dysphagia training, a fall management program, and a patient and family education program.

The on-site services list is notably broad for a facility this size: a dentist, podiatrist, dialysis unit, salon and spa, and religious services are all available without leaving the building. Pet therapy is offered. Dining is described as fine dining with gourmet menus. Residents have access to an outdoor courtyard, manicured gardens, a family and resident lounge, in-room cable, and WiFi. The facility accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay.

State inspections have tended to focus on medication management, infection prevention and control, fall and injury prevention, care planning and documentation, resident rights and protections, staffing and staff credentials, environmental and hazardous-materials safety, and housekeeping and upkeep; a wide range of operational areas.

Spring Gate offers a clinically dense, full-service environment in Memphis including dialysis, dentistry, podiatry, and multiple named rehabilitation programs on one campus, and is suited to older adults with complex or layered care needs whose families want specialty services accessible without arranging outside transport.

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Overview of The Village at Bellevue

Nestled in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee, The Village at Bellevue stands as a premier senior living community offering a harmonious blend of Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Respite Care services. Embracing a philosophy that champions personal freedom, the community is dedicated to providing the care and support older adults sometimes need while fostering an environment of independence. The idyllic campus, just steps away from downtown Nashville, sets the stage for a vibrant and engaging lifestyle.

The team of expert caregivers at The Village at Bellevue is committed to ensuring residents experience the utmost convenience, with a helping hand always within reach. Around-the-clock availability ensures prompt attention to any maintenance needs, allowing residents to enjoy their lives without the burden of household concerns fully. More than a living space, The Village at Bellevue strives to be a hub where residents effortlessly connect with the people, places, and activities that infuse purpose and joy into their lives. It’s a haven where personalized care meets a commitment to enhancing the overall well-being and independence of each resident.

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Overview of Center on Aging and Health

Operating for 25 years, Center on Aging and Health is a 120-bed SNF on South Mohawk Drive in Erwin, Tennessee. Owned by Christopher Gaddy, the facility provides residential care to residents requiring ongoing nursing support and medical services. It welcomes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, making it attainable to families with different coverage options.

The community operates with full-time nursing staff 24/7. Total nursing care averages 3 hours 25 minutes per resident day, including registered nurses, nurse aides, and LPN/LVN support. This staffing structure supports occupants needing consistent hands-on assistance with daily care and medical oversight. Clinical services are spotlighted. The facility offers rehabilitation services and specialized programs, including orthopedic rehabilitation, a secured memory unit for residents with cognitive decline, and on-site dialysis for occupants needing it. Respite care exists for short-term stays, and the community maintains hospice rooms for end-of-life care. A doctor is on staff, and in-home services are available to residents who may transition to care at home. Currently at about 52 percent occupancy, the community averages a stay duration of roughly 178 days, reflecting a mix of residents in short-term rehabilitation and longer-term care. The surrounding area scores 45 for walkability, meaning some neighborhood services are reachable on foot, but most trips need transportation.

To verify compliance with state and federal regulations, Tennessee’s Department of Health, Division of Health Care Facilities oversees the Center on Aging and Health and conducts regular inspections.

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Overview of Monroe Health and Rehabilitation Center

Set in a rural part of Monroe County, Monroe Health and Rehabilitation Center is a skilled nursing facility in Madisonville, Tennessee. The community offers nursing home care alongside hospice, palliative, and respite services. There’s also a memory care option for residents who need it. Monroe Operations Holdings LLC owns the facility, and Jason Werden is the administrator. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to cover both short-term rehabilitation stays and longer-term nursing care.

The 81-bed community has been operating for 34 years. Its current occupancy rate is 69%, with 56 of its beds filled. Residents stay an average of 109 days, a length consistent with a mix of post-acute rehabilitation and longer-term nursing care. On the clinical side, residents receive roughly 2 hours and 51 minutes of total nursing care per resident daily.

Rehabilitation is a core focus here. On-site rehabilitation services, short-term rehab, and outpatient therapy support residents recovering from surgery, illness, or a hospital stay. Respite care is also available for families who need short-term relief from caregiving at home.

State inspections, conducted by Tennessee’s Department of Health, Division of Health Care Facilities, have covered a range of routine compliance areas typical of skilled nursing oversight. These include resident rights, care documentation, and infection control practices. Families touring the community may want to ask staff how these areas are being addressed.

Residents have access to a courtyard and community garden, a family visitation room, and a barber and beauty salon. Three meals are served daily. Housekeeping, laundry, and scheduled transportation are part of the standard offering, along with on-site spiritual services. The surrounding neighborhood is moderately walkable, with a Walk Score of 56, which means some errands are within walking distance.

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Overview of Cypress Grove Post Acute

Cypress Grove Post Acute is a skilled nursing and nursing home community with specialized memory care in Jackson, TN. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care provides supervision for residents who need support related to memory loss.

The community may be a good fit for a resident who needs ongoing nursing oversight, rehabilitation, wound care, or specialized memory support. It has 170 beds, with total nurse staffing of 3h 33m per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident.

Rehabilitation services and wound care are available, giving residents access to therapy and wound focused clinical support as part of their care. A salon and barber provide on site grooming, and Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted: Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help eligible residents whose savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay allows families to pay directly.

Zabian Sanders serves as administrator, and Goodhope Bay Holdings operates the community.

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Overview of Renaissance Terrace

Renaissance Terrace has been part of Knoxville’s senior care landscape for 55 years now, a long run by any standard in this field. The 50-bed nursing home sits on Bearden Pl in a genuinely walkable stretch of the city. A Walk Score of 74 means most errands, a pharmacy trip, a coffee, whatever, don’t require a car at all.

Beyond nursing home care, Renaissance Terrace also covers assisted living, independent living, and memory care, so the building serves a fairly wide range of needs under one roof. It’s a mid-rise with private rooms, which matters if privacy is high on your list. The resident mix here leans toward both ends of the care spectrum: short-term rehab stays after a hospital visit, and long-term residents settling in for the long haul. The average length of stay runs 462 days, well past a year, which tells you long-term care is doing a lot of the work here.

On staffing, nurse aides provide the bulk of hands-on care, clocking in at 2 hours and 7 minutes per resident each day. Add in RN and LPN time, and total nursing care lands around 2 hours and 49 minutes per resident per day. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted, which opens up more than one path for families figuring out how to pay for this.

Pets are welcome here, and residents have access to transportation services and a fitness and recreation program, both useful in a location that’s otherwise easy to get around on foot anyway. Senior Citizens Home Assistance Service runs the building, with Katelyn Bray as administrator and Tim Howell as CEO. Taken together, the decades of operation, the long average stay, and the four-care-type range point to a facility built for residents who need somewhere stable to land, not just pass through.

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Overview of Selmer Post Acute

Selmer Post Acute offers nursing home, hospice care, memory care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Selmer, Tennessee. Skilled nursing and nursing home care provide licensed nursing support on site, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice focuses on comfort at the end of life, and palliative care addresses symptoms associated with serious illness. Respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs temporary support.

The community has 126 beds. Its range of services may suit a resident who needs nursing care, memory support, end of life care, or a temporary respite stay within one community. Short Term Rehab and rehabilitation services support residents working toward recovery, with a rehab gym providing space for therapy on site.

Courtyards and common areas give residents designated outdoor and shared spaces within the facility. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Kimberly Thompson serves as administrator, and Selmer SNF Healthcare operates the community.

A Walk Score of 45 places Selmer Post Acute in a car dependent setting, where most errands require a car or a ride. A resident who no longer drives would need transportation for routine errands outside the community.

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Weighting overview

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    Resident Experience
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    Regulatory
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    Visual Media
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    Website
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    Stability
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    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 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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Memory Care in Tennessee at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 33/ 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: 89The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Tennessee. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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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 272 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.