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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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Last updated
Jun 2026
We analyzed
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
13
Facility 13
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 Nhc Healthcare Murfreesboro

Nhc Healthcare Murfreesboro is a single-story nursing home on North University Street in central Murfreesboro, in a moderately walkable area. The 181-bed facility focuses on short-term rehabilitation and ongoing nursing care, particularly therapy-focused recovery. Families often choose NHC for managing post-hospitalization rehab, orthopedic recovery, or neurological conditions.

The facility’s services include physical, occupational, and speech therapy, as well as a specialized LSVT program for residents with Parkinson’s disease. This breadth of programming shows its full commitment to hands-on recovery work rather than maintenance care alone.

Daily nurse staffing comprises registered nurses averaging 46 minutes per resident, nurse aides providing 2 hours and 29 minutes of direct care, and LPNs and LVNs contributing 35 minutes. This layered staffing structure is to provide consistent and attentive daily care.

Meals are prepared under the oversight of a dietitian and a chef to meet each resident’s specific nutritional needs. Residents have access to in-house services, such as barbering, housekeeping, and laundry, as well as optional home care support for those with complex needs. Families can pay through Medicare and Medicaid, which broadens options for families considering admission.

Visitors walking around the neighborhood can expect a moderately walkable setting. Some errands and nearby services are within walking distance, but most trips require a vehicle.

The facility is best suited for residents who are recovering or need ongoing skilled nursing care, with therapy services and 24-hour staffing for seniors undergoing rehabilitation.

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Overview of Patriot Health and Rehabilitation Center

Patriot Health and Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home and memory care community in Paris, Tennessee, situated on Volunteer Drive about 2 miles from the city center. The 127-bed facility offers long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, wound care, and a dedicated memory care program, serving residents across Henry County.

Quality Measures from CMS administrative data present a mixed picture. Long-stay hospitalizations are 0.79 per 1,000 resident days, half of the Tennessee average. Short-stay rehospitalization is 18.0%, roughly 19% lower than the state average. Against those figures, falls with major injury are reported at 1.9%, compared to a Tennessee average of 0.8%, and short-stay emergency department visits are 31% above the state rate.

Staffing shows a similar split: LPN staffing averages 12% above the Tennessee average at 1 hour and 14 minutes per resident per day, while registered nurse staffing averages 29 minutes per day, 22% below the state figure.

Patriot is not listed as a CMS-certified Medicare or Medicaid provider. Private-pay residents have access to private rooms in a single-story building. Amenities include a community garden, courtyard, and library, along with scheduled social programming and pet visits. The facility also offers art workshops and structured recreational activities, rounding out a lifestyle-oriented program alongside clinical services.

The community’s rehabilitation capacity and wound care services, combined with its memory care program, fit residents whose needs span post-acute recovery and longer-term cognitive support in a smaller Tennessee market.

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Overview of Hickory Gardens Assisted Living

Hickory Gardens Assisted Living is a privately owned and locally operated assisted living community in Madison, TN, that offers personal care and memory support. The community also promotes a warm and home-like environment, ensuring residents’ comfort and familiarity. 24-hour care, restaurant-style dining, and housekeeping services are among the exceptional services provided to improve residents’ quality of life. Here, residents receive the utmost attention and care, with personalized care plans tailored to their needs.

Educational programs, exercise classes, and fun gatherings provide residents with more opportunities to explore new interests and have fun. With cozy living spaces and lively gathering areas, residents can ease their worries and rest comfortably. Residents also have a laid-back lifestyle with the community’s ideal location in the quiet residential area of Madison. As one of the trusted choices for senior living in Tennessee, this assisted living community ensures older adults have a worry-free retirement.

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Overview of Regency Retirement Village of Jackson

Regency Retirement Village of Jackson is a nurturing assisted living and memory care community in Jackson, TN, that offers personal and specialized care for older adults and those with cognitive conditions. Promoting a warm and home-like environment, the community ensures older adults can keep their peace of mind in retirement. Here, residents receive exceptional care to enrich their living experiences, including 24-hour care, chef-prepared meals, and medication administration. The community’s decades of experience reflect its dedication to helping residents live comfortably in retirement, alongside personalized care plans.

Music therapy, social events, and a variety of recreational activities provide residents with plenty of options for spending their days and connecting with friends. With four acres of beautiful spaces, a beauty and barber shop, and secure entry, residents are guaranteed a stress-free retirement. Situated in the lively neighborhood of Jackson, near grocery stores and various dining options, the community ensures residents have easy access to their needs and leisure. This assisted living and memory care community provides all-inclusive services and a continuum of care, making it one of the best options for senior living in Tennessee.

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Overview of Thriving at Home Senior Care

Thriving at Home Senior Care is a compassionate home care provider in Jackson, TN, that offers memory care and other non-medical care services. Older adults, those with disabilities, and the chronically ill can keep their peace of mind, accompanied by the agency’s flexible care options. With round-the-clock assistance, light housekeeping, and medication reminders, older adults have a maintenance-free lifestyle. The agency also strives to understand older adults’ needs and preferences to provide the utmost attention and care they deserve.

Companionship is also available, helping older adults live actively and remain socially connected. With transportation services, older adults can travel comfortably and safely. Those staying in the hospital can also opt for assistance services to prevent loneliness. This home care provider is a great choice for home care in Tennessee, especially with its dedicated services delivered in the safety of their homes.

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Overview of Wellington Manor Jackson

Wellington Manor Jackson is a trusted assisted living community in Jackson, TN, that offers personal care. Promoting a home-like environment, the community ensures residents’ comfort and healing. With 24-hour assistance, nutritious meals, and recreational programs, residents are guaranteed a maintenance-free lifestyle. Residents’ needs are also met with individualized care plans.

Light exercises, social events, and a variety of games provide residents with more opportunities for leisure and interactions. Thoughtfully furnished rooms and cozy communal spaces also ensure residents’ relaxation. The community’s peaceful setting in Jackson guarantees a stress-free retirement. As one of the trusted choices for senior living in Tennessee, this assisted living community has top-notch services dedicated to older adults’ welfare.

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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.