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Overview of Remember Me Senior Care at Wind Creek

Remember Me Senior Care at Wind Creek is a senior living community in Cleveland, Tennessee, offering assisted living and memory care. Operating since 2021 with 70 beds, the community is owned by Remember Me Senior Care, LLC, founded by Andy and Tracy Sneed, whose personal experience caring for a family member with Alzheimer’s disease helped shape both the care philosophy and residential design of the community. Administrator Ashley Howard and owner Tracy Sneed are both Certified Dementia Practitioners, bringing specialized dementia care knowledge directly into community leadership.

Assisted living support is geared toward older adults who need help with activities such as bathing, dressing, medication management, and mobility assistance while still maintaining personal independence. The memory care program is specifically tailored for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, focusing on person-centered care, emotional reassurance, and structured engagement. Additionally, pricing is designed as all-inclusive, combining housing, amenities, and individualized care services into a single monthly rate.

One of the community’s most distinctive features is its neighborhood-style layout, featuring five farmhouse-style residences designed to create smaller, calmer living environments. This approach is intended to reduce overstimulation and confusion for residents living with dementia by offering more familiar surroundings, quieter shared spaces, and consistent daily routines. Dining areas are intentionally intimate, caregiver assignments emphasize continuity, and staff members receive ongoing dementia-focused education through the nationally recognized Dementia By Day training program developed by Rachael Wonderlin. A wide range of amenities and lifestyle programming is also provided, including Southern-style meals and recreational programming.

Remember Me Senior Care at Wind Creek is well-suited for older adults living with memory-related conditions who would benefit from a smaller-scale residential environment focused on familiarity, relationship-based caregiving, and dementia-specific support within a locally owned community setting.

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Overview of Apple Grove Alzheimer’s and Dementia Residence

Apple Grove Alzheimer’s and Dementia Residence is a specialized memory care community in Memphis, Tennessee, that provides memory support, adult day care, and respite care for older adults with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia throughout Shelby County and the surrounding Memphis metropolitan area. The community is locally owned and managed by Apple Grove, LLC, and has been in operation since 2009 with a 49-bed capacity. It was among the first in the Memphis area created exclusively for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

The community is intentionally designed around the unique needs of residents experiencing memory loss, featuring three primary service lines: residential memory care, adult day care, and respite care. 24-hour nursing support, assistance with daily living activities, medication oversight, and structured enrichment programming are provided, along with alternative therapies and dietitian-approved meals.

Safety and security features include wander-prevention systems, alarmed bracelet technology, and pressure-sensitive floor alerts, which aim to ease elopement risk and enhance resident safety. Along with a dementia-trained staff, on-site nursing presence, and on-call physician access are also available.

The community has completed the latest inspection in April 2025, reflecting recent regulatory review activity. However, detailed findings from the referenced report were not publicly accessible through indexed records, and no publicly available enforcement actions, fines, or substantiated complaints were identified.

As a locally owned care provider that provides dementia-exclusive programming, respite, and adult day care services, Apple Grove Alzheimer’s and Dementia Residence appeals to families seeking a purpose-built memory care environment with a strong residential feel within the Memphis, Germantown, Collierville, and north Mississippi region.

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Overview of Freedom Senior Living

Freedom Senior Living is a locally owned assisted living community in Sevierville, TN, offering personal care, memory care, and respite care. The community is owned by Freedom Senior Living, accommodating up to 61 older adults.

Three chef-prepared meals daily, with snacks, are provided, along with a variety of outdoor and indoor spaces. A dedicated activities director also oversees the social calendar, while 24-hour staffing with trained care personnel and licensed nursing services provides seamless physical support. Located in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains between Seymour and Sevierville, the community features a walk score of 64, offering better-than-average local walkability compared to many rural Tennessee settings.

The team assists with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, and medication management, while the secure memory care wing provides tailored cognitive stimulation for residents navigating Alzheimer’s or related dementias. Additionally, the community welcomes small pets and provides a structured respite care program, offering a practical short-term option for families looking to experience the environment before transitioning to a long-term placement.

Combining comprehensive 24/7 care, a lively activity curriculum, and scenic mountain-gateway views, Freedom Senior Living offers a highly personal, relationship-centered alternative to larger corporate-managed chains for families in the Sevierville and greater Knoxville area seeking a mid-sized setting.

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Overview of Symphony Assisted Living and Memory Support

Built on a single level in Franklin, Tennessee, Symphony Assisted Living and Memory Support is a family-owned assisted living and memory care community about 2.5 miles from downtown. The community has been serving residents for 7 years, giving it an established routine and experienced staff. Beverly Hissner serves as the administrator.

The single-story layout makes it easier for residents to move around without using stairs or elevators. Licensed nurses are available 24 hours a day to monitor medications and residents’ health conditions. On-site physical therapy is also available. Every room has its own heating and air conditioning controls, allowing residents to adjust the temperature to their comfort.

Residents live in studio apartments ranging from about 384 to 573 square feet, giving families a choice of room sizes. Outdoor courtyards and a front porch provide comfortable places to relax outside. The community welcomes pets, so residents can bring a companion animal. Transportation services, fitness programs, and recreation activities are also offered here.

The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 58. Some errands can be completed on foot, while other trips require driving. Families considering Symphony Assisted Living and Memory Support may want to ask about current studio availability because apartment sizes vary within the listed range.

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Overview of Signature Healthcare of Ridgely Rehab & Wellness Center

Owned by Sherry Norvell, Signature Healthcare of Ridgely Rehab & Wellness Center is a skilled nursing home in Ridgely, Tennessee. Located at 117 North Main Street in a town setting, it serves patients recuperating from illness or injury, plus those needing ongoing skilled care. Accepted are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families numerous ways to fund short-term rehabilitation and longer-term nursing care stays. Operating for 33 years, the 100-bed facility averages a stay length of about 136 days. This mix reflects occupants healing from surgery or hospitalization alongside people who stay for ongoing medical support. Current occupancy sits at 61 percent, with 61 residents in place.

Daily nursing support averages 3 hours 50 minutes per resident, providing consistent hands-on care all day. The staffing model comprises registered nurses, nurse aides, and LPN/LVN staff working in coordinated daily shifts. Clinically, the center offers rehabilitation services and has developed specialized programming in dementia care. This can be valuable for families navigating memory loss and behavioral changes in a structured environment. Care navigation and clinical services help residents and families understand treatment options and next recovery steps. Beyond clinical care, the community emphasizes life quality through amenities like satellite television, concierge services, and an on-site chapel. Residents can join elder vacations and community involvement activities, and the home arranges transportation to events and outings. The design of small neighborhoods within the facility creates a more intimate setting than a large open campus. Ridgely has a Walk Score of 41, meaning the area and a few nearby services are somewhat walkable, though most trips involve transportation. Visiting family members may find the calmer, small-town setting a serene environment for care and recovery.

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Overview of Signature Healthcare of Erin

Signature Healthcare of Erin offers nursing home, hospice care, memory care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Erin, TN. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing on site around the clock, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice care supports end-of-life care, palliative care focuses on symptom relief, and respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The range of care can suit a resident whose needs change over time.

The community has 164 beds, and private rooms give residents a single private space. Total nurse staffing is 3h 41m per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time assigned to each resident. Short-term rehabilitation is available for residents needing a time-limited recovery stay.

A Walk Score of 34 places the area in the car-dependent band, so most errands require a car or a ride; a resident who no longer drives generally needs transportation for off-site errands. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, allowing families to use public benefits when eligible or pay directly. Residents can use the onsite chapel and transportation to community events. Teresa Wall serves as administrator, and LP Erin operates the community.

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Overview of The Farms at Bailey Station

The Farms at Bailey Station offers a unique and rewarding luxury senior living near me with experience unlike any other, a variety of opportunities for personal growth and physical activity.

The Farms transcends mere beautiful surroundings. This community cultivates a spirit of connection, where residents gather for exquisite meals, engaging social events, and fulfilling activities.  Five distinct dining venues cater to tastes, offering culinary journeys from fine dining to Southern classics. Residents unwind in thoughtfully designed living spaces, perfect for relaxation or connecting with friends.

From elegant dining experiences and social gatherings to opportunities for personal growth and well-being, this exceptional community offers all the ingredients for a fulfilling and enriching retirement. Recognizing the importance of long-term security, The Farms offers LifeCare, a program that ensures residents have access to necessary care services on-site, should their needs change. This commitment to a continuum of care allows residents to age in place with dignity and peace of mind.

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Overview of Heritage Pointe Senior Living

Heritage Pointe Senior Living is a senior living community in Cookeville, TN, that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Managed by Beacon Co LLC, this 66-bed community originally opened in 2007, making it a familiar and stable presence for families exploring care options in the Cookeville area.

The daily experience within this community is framed around a resort-style layout, featuring private suites equipped with individual climate controls, full bathrooms with walk-in showers, and convenient kitchenettes. Three nutritious meals daily, weekly housekeeping, personal laundry service, and scheduled transportation for medical appointments are also provided.

Its dedicated memory care wing, known as The Cottage, features a structured, purposeful environment utilizing a high staff-to-resident ratio, secure gated courtyards for safe outdoor access, and tailored therapeutic memory-stimulation activities. To foster transparency and connection, a Family Ambassadors program and distinct monthly activity calendars for both the main residential area and the memory care wing are conducted.

Regulatory monitoring is conducted by the Tennessee Department of Health, Division of Health Care Facilities, with the most recent inspection in March 2022. It is fully state and city approved for fire safety, featuring integrated emergency call systems in every room, secure entry point tracking, and full building sprinkler systems.

Heritage Pointe Senior Living provides a well-rounded and accommodating environment for families in the Cookeville area seeking a stable setting that adapts to changing physical or cognitive needs. Notably, it is considerably accessible from a financial planning perspective, as long-term care insurance and maintaining a VA-approved status to support veterans and their spouses are provided.

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Overview of Wellington Manor Jackson

Wellington Manor Jackson offers assisted living and memory care in Jackson, Tennessee. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for residents who may be at risk of wandering.

Both care levels are available within the same community, which can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move elsewhere. The community has 88 beds and a 24 hour awake care team.

Residents can spend time in the courtyard, gardens, and walking paths, and local transportation services cover excursions and physician appointments. Meals are served restaurant style in the dining hall or a resident’s room, while stylist and barber services are available for an additional fee; Kimberly Warren is the administrator.

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Overview of Dyer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Dyer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center provides skilled nursing, assisted living, and memory care in Dyer, TN. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living helps with bathing, dressing, medication management, and other daily tasks. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Having several care levels in one community can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since care can continue without moving to another community. Rehabilitation services include physical and occupational therapy, allowing residents receiving those services to access therapy through the community. The center has 120 beds and accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families several listed ways to cover care.

Total nurse staffing is 5h 19m per resident/day, representing the daily nursing staff time allocated to each resident. A salon, private dining rooms, and scheduled community outings give residents access to on site grooming, meals in a more private setting, and organized opportunities to leave the community. The area has a Walk Score of 38 and is car dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride; a resident who no longer drives would need that support for routine trips. Glenda McCartney serves as the administrator, and Dyer Nursing Home operates the community.

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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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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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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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Website & Operator Transparency 10%

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

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Community Stability 10%

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

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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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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.