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.

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.

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Overview of Kirby Gate Senior Living Facility

Kirby Gate Senior Living Facility offers assisted living and memory care in Memphis, TN. In assisted living, residents receive help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while keeping a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The community has 86 beds and offers respite care, giving a family the option of a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The combination of assisted living, memory care, and respite care may suit a resident whose needs could change over time or a family seeking temporary support.

HCC Development operates the community.

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Overview of Care Angels Home Health Care

Care Angels Home Health Care is a home care agency in Nashville, TN, offering a wide range of home health care services, including memory care and end-of-life care. The agency also strives to maintain accessibility and cleanliness of older adults’ homes to ensure their comfort and safety. With assistance with daily living activities, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and transportation services, older adults can maintain their independence with ease. To meet older adults’ needs and preferences, personalized care plans are also provided.

Companionship services and meaningful conversation encourage older adults to interact with friends and prevent loneliness. Wandering prevention and walking assistance are also provided, so older adults can move around safely. Providing care across Nashville, the agency ensures older adults receive the utmost care in the safety of their homes. As one of the trusted options for home care in Tennessee, Care Angels Home Health Care ensures older adults can age gracefully.

How we rank these memory care communities

Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials. Rank badges compare each community against other memory care communities in the same state — never against a different care type.