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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 273 memory care communities in TN using TN Dept. of Health (TDH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in TN
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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

Info below is compiled from the TN Dept. of Health (TDH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

The Health Center at Standifer Place
MC
ADC
AL
HC
HOS
IL
NH
SNF
Chattanooga (Walker Road)
125
Facility 125
TN AVG 88
Rank #67 / 425
No
38
Facility 38
TN AVG 34
Rank #248 / 551
-
34
Facility 34
TN AVG 27
Rank #49 / 386
33.6% A+David BoozerMaturecare Of Standifer Place, LLC
4 days
Facility 4 days
TN AVG 457
Rank #182 / 183
12927.9%72.1%0%1.6%3.1%7.8%10.9%27.9%14.7%34.1%2.3%96.1%1.6%
NHC Place Cool Springs
MC
AL
HOS
NH
SNF
Franklin (Cool Springs)
108
Facility 108
TN AVG 88
Rank #123 / 425
No
34
Facility 34
TN AVG 34
Rank #279 / 551
-
22
Facility 22
TN AVG 27
Rank #271 / 386
67.6% -Anthony Todd MooreNhc Healthcare/Cool Springs, LLC
504 days
Facility 504 days
TN AVG 457
Rank #81 / 183
12129.8%70.2%0%0%0.8%5%12.4%24%21.5%36.4%0.8%95.9%3.3%
The Heritage at Brentwood
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Brentwood
66
Facility 66
TN AVG 88
Rank #266 / 425
No
7
Facility 7
TN AVG 34
Rank #469 / 551
1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
26
Facility 26
TN AVG 27
Rank #231 / 386
89.7% A+-----------------
Kirby Pines
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Memphis
120
Facility 120
TN AVG 88
Rank #81 / 425
Yes
31
Facility 31
TN AVG 34
Rank #303 / 551
1 Bed / 2 Bed-0-Anna BradfordPsalms, Inc---------------
Brookdale Green Hills Cumberland
MC
AL
Nashville (Green Hills)
149
Facility 149
TN AVG 88
Rank #39 / 425
Yes
25
Facility 25
TN AVG 34
Rank #349 / 551
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
48
Facility 48
TN AVG 27
Rank #14 / 386
73.8% A+Timothy SovieBkd Green Hills Cumberland, LLC
437 days
Facility 437 days
TN AVG 457
Rank #92 / 183
17732.2%67.8%0%0%1.7%5.1%11.9%19.2%23.7%38.4%1.1%97.7%1.1%
Belmont Village Senior Living Memphis
MC
AL
IL
Memphis
120
Facility 120
TN AVG 88
Rank #81 / 425
No
55
Facility 55
TN AVG 34
Rank #94 / 551
-
28
Facility 28
TN AVG 27
Rank #169 / 386
85.0% A+Stephanie CrumpBelmont Village Memphis Tenant, LLC
663 days
Facility 663 days
TN AVG 457
Rank #38 / 183
9338.7%61.3%2.2%5.4%8.6%9.7%17.2%28%15.1%14%3.2%95.7%1.1%
Belmont Village Memphis
MC
AL
RC
Memphis
120
Facility 120
TN AVG 88
Rank #81 / 425
Yes
55
Facility 55
TN AVG 34
Rank #94 / 551
Studio / 1 Bed
28
Facility 28
TN AVG 27
Rank #169 / 386
85.0% A+Stephanie CrumpBelmont Village Memphis Tenant, LLC
663 days
Facility 663 days
TN AVG 457
Rank #38 / 183
9338.7%61.3%2.2%5.4%8.6%9.7%17.2%28%15.1%14%3.2%95.7%1.1%
Abundant Christian Living Community Assisted Living Center
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Johnson City
24
Facility 24
TN AVG 88
Rank #415 / 425
No
2
Facility 2
TN AVG 34
Rank #505 / 551
-
20
Facility 20
TN AVG 27
Rank #281 / 386
75.0% -Kelly Bradish-
146 days
Facility 146 days
TN AVG 457
Rank #158 / 183
3438.2%61.8%0%0%0%5.9%0%20.6%17.6%55.9%-97.1%2.9%
Hermitage Health Center
MC
NH
SNF
Elizabethton
70
Facility 70
TN AVG 88
Rank #249 / 425
No
68
Facility 68
TN AVG 34
Rank #37 / 551
-
34
Facility 34
TN AVG 27
Rank #49 / 386
78.1% -Andrew Call----------------
Trenton Health and Rehabilitation Center
MC
NH
RC
SNF
South Trenton
50
Facility 50
TN AVG 88
Rank #340 / 425
No
46
Facility 46
TN AVG 34
Rank #179 / 551
-
34
Facility 34
TN AVG 27
Rank #49 / 386
90.2% -Wally Vernon----------------
Lebanon Center for Rehabilitation and Healing, LLC
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Courts Lebanon
60
Facility 60
TN AVG 88
Rank #289 / 425
No
2
Facility 2
TN AVG 34
Rank #505 / 551
-
34
Facility 34
TN AVG 27
Rank #49 / 386
85.8% -Rebecca Black Lewis----------------
Diversicare of Martin
MC
NH
HOS
SNF
Martin
150
Facility 150
TN AVG 88
Rank #36 / 425
No
19
Facility 19
TN AVG 34
Rank #385 / 551
-
34
Facility 34
TN AVG 27
Rank #49 / 386
54.3% -Terri BodkinsDiversicare Leasing LP---------------
NHC HealthCare, Farragut
MC
AL
NH
SNF
Knoxville
88
Facility 88
TN AVG 88
Rank #186 / 425
No
24
Facility 24
TN AVG 34
Rank #357 / 551
-
28
Facility 28
TN AVG 27
Rank #169 / 386
--Karla LaneNhc Healthcare/Farragut, LLC
190 days
Facility 190 days
TN AVG 457
Rank #150 / 183
6421.9%78.1%3.1%0%4.7%6.3%15.6%17.2%26.6%26.6%32.8%67.2%-
The Pavilion Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Lebanon
74
Facility 74
TN AVG 88
Rank #230 / 425
Yes
2
Facility 2
TN AVG 34
Rank #505 / 551
----Victoria Harrison----------------
Stones River Manor, Inc.
MC
ADC
AL
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Murfreesboro
30
Facility 30
TN AVG 88
Rank #410 / 425
No
5
Facility 5
TN AVG 34
Rank #478 / 551
-
7
Facility 7
TN AVG 27
Rank #357 / 386
85.7% -Amanda Pullias----------------
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American House Lebanon

801 W Main St, Lebanon, TN 37087
Overview of American House Lebanon

Tucked away in the quiet neighborhood of Lebanon, TN, American House Lebanon is an exceptional senior living community that offers assisted living, memory care, and respite stays. Featuring an array of studios and one-bedroom apartments, the community provides residents different options to find the residence that best fits their preferences and needs. Residents find comfort, knowing that a compassionate team is available 24/7 to support them. Residents in the memory care community are guaranteed exceptional support and gentle programming that enables them to live a meaningful life despite the challenges they are facing.

Committed to letting residents live confidently and independently in a vibrant environment, American House Lebanon conducts a diverse calendar of activities focused on health, wellness, and making connections. Residents enjoy the convenience of housekeeping, laundry, transportation, postal services, and on-site salon services. With most of the chores handled, residents live a life free of chores with more time to enjoy on-site live entertainments and common spaces like a day spa & jacuzzi, theater, library, activity & game room, and inviting gathering areas.

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American House Bristol

826 Meadow View Rd, Bristol, TN 37620
Overview of American House Bristol

Located in Bristol, TN, American House Bristol is a remarkable senior living community that offers assisted living, memory care, and respite stays. The community offers a warm and welcoming environment with well-appointed apartments and a dedicated team that provides personalized care for each resident. Residents’ lives are enhanced with mindful programs and an array of enrichment activities.

Residents enjoy added assistance with services like housekeeping, laundry, medication reminders, physical therapy, assistance with the activities of daily living and more. Three chef-prepared meals and dining assistance are provided to ensure residents enjoy a comfortable and filling dining experience. Amenities include an arts and crafts studio, postal services, a well-curated library, secure walking paths and gardens, courtyard, patios and seating areas, and inviting common areas for social interaction and relaxation.

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Overview of Viva Senior Living at Wilson

Conveniently located in the thriving neighborhood of Lebanon, TN, Viva Senior Living at Wilson is an astounding community that offers assisted living. Residents receive top-tier care tailored to their daily living activities and personal needs from a kind and highly trained team available 24/7. Purposely built and spacious accommodations are provided in a nurturing and welcoming environment to ensure residents feel at ease during their stay.

Dedicated to improving residents’ quality of life, a carefully curated calendar of engaging programs and enriching activities is conducted. Residents have a delightful dining experience with delicious and healthy dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Medication management, respite care, and transportation services are provided for residents’ convenience. Residents have the finest retirement experience with the community’s top-tier services and exceptional amenities.

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Overview of Brookdale at Home® of Nashville

Based in Westwood Place, Nashville, TN, Brookdale at Home Nashville is committed to improving seniors’ well-being with in-home care services including companion, personal, and respite care. The senior care provider helps seniors with daily living activities, medication, and other personal needs to ensure they enjoy a worry-free lifestyle. An experienced and highly qualified team keeps seniors company as they start their healing journey in the safety of their homes.

With Brookdale at Home Nashville, families and seniors can ease their minds by receiving care plans tailored to their needs and preferences. The community also assists seniors with their errands, meal preparation, and housekeeping. Experience unrivaled care and support in the comforts of your home with the reliable Brookdale at Home Nashville.

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American House Bartlett

3345 Kirby Whitten Rd, Bartlett, TN 38134
Overview of American House Bartlett

Operating for over 26 years, American House Bartlett is an assisted living community that provides assisted living services to older adults in Bartlett, Tennessee. Operated by Ec Opco Bartlett, LLC, the 116-bed, single-story community on Kirby Whitten Road is designed for individuals who need assistance with daily activities while maintaining as much independence as possible in a supportive residential setting.

Access to 24-hour staff assistance is provided, along with housekeeping, laundry, scheduled transportation, and respite care for short-term stays. Additionally, the pet-friendly community offers restaurant-style dining, a library, courtyard, patios, a beauty salon and barber shop, community gardens, postal services, and spiritual programs that enhance daily living.

A full calendar of activities, including fitness classes, games, and live entertainment, encourages older adults to stay active and socially connected. Moreover, the surrounding neighborhood has a Walk Score of 39, so while a few destinations are within walking distance, most errands are conveniently supported by the community’s transportation services.

State inspections have focused on areas such as life safety practices, resident supervision, cleanliness, food safety, and care plan documentation. As a result, families are encouraged to discuss how these aspects of daily operations are monitored and maintained.

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Overview of Rain Forest Landings

A 62-bed assisted living community administered by Nicole McCrory serving Knoxville residents needing support with daily living is Rain Forest Landings. Operating for 14 years, it’s operated by Landings Operator, LLC, and maintains strong occupancy at 95 percent.

The home delivers three care types: assisted living, memory care, and respite care. It’s part of the Inspirit senior living network and is Windsor Ridge Assisted Living’s sister community, bringing a shared commitment to supporting resident independence and wellness. The memory care program is tailored to serve residents navigating cognitive decline and memory loss. Found in the Truewood by Merrill neighborhood on Rain Forest Road, the car-dependent community sits where almost all errands need a vehicle. This setting suits residents and families who don’t need an urban or highly walkable location.

Inspection records from the Tennessee Department of Health show the community has maintained compliance well below the state average citations, indicating consistent adherence to regulatory standards over the years.

The facility is reachable for inquiries surrounding available rooms, services, and admission.

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Overview of Morning Pointe of Lenoir City

Settled in the beautiful town of Lenoir City, TN, Morning Pointe of Lenoir City is an inviting senior living community that offers top-notch assisted living care for seniors. Residents enjoy medical assistance, transportation to appointments, delicious meals, and a vibrant social environment. With a variety of activities, exercise programs, entertainment, and group outings organized by the professional care team, residents have ample opportunities to live a vibrant and fulfilling life.

The community features daily exercise and physical activities, creative and sensory programs, and life-long learning opportunities. Residents benefit from 24-hour access to personalized care services, medication management, and health oversight by licensed nurses. The community also offers fresh, delicious meals made from scratch using local ingredients, ensuring a delightful dining experience in a welcoming environment. With a dedicated team and a comprehensive range of services, Morning Pointe provides a nurturing and supportive home for seniors.

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Overview of Morning Pointe of East Hamilton

Located in Ooltewah, TN, Morning Pointe of East Hamilton is a welcoming assisted living and memory care community that provides a safe and comfortable retreat for seniors who wish to feel supported while living a vibrant life. Featuring a variety of well-designed accommodations, the community provides residents with plenty of options to choose the residence that best fits their needs. Residents can rest easy with 24-hour nursing care and a dedicated team of clinical professionals available to help anytime of the day.

Fostering a full, well-connected living experience, the community offers a diverse calendar of activities and specialized programming that’s inspired by residents’ strengths and interests. Residents are free to participate in exercise classes, outings, watch live entertainment or relax in beautifully maintained outdoor areas and common spaces. With chores handled and meals provided, residents live a convenient lifestyle without the usual worries of daily living.

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Overview of Etheridge House Senior Living

Perfectly settled in Union City, TN, Etheridge House Senior Living is a lively senior living community that offers assisted living, memory care, respite care, rehabilitation, hospice care, and Adult Day Club services. Residents here can spend their retirement years in utmost convenience and comfort with the support of a kind and dedicated care team available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to address various needs. Residences are designed to provide plenty of privacy and space and accommodate residents’ varying lifestyles.

Etheridge House Senior Living promotes a vibrant lifestyle filled with meaningful connections and opportunities for learning new things or improving overall wellbeing with a wide variety of activities and health and wellness programs. Residents never run low on energy with a talented team of chefs that prepares delicious and nutritious meals catered to provide residents with the right amount of sustenance. Apart from convenient access to various therapies, car services, and delicious meals, the community also features a friendly environment that fosters encouragement and a strong sense of community.

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Overview of Canterfield of Franklin

Canterfield of Franklin, a splendid residence in Tennessee, offers exceptional senior living with a focus on both assisted living and independent living in a premier environment. Embracing a neighborhood-style community, this isn’t just a facility; it’s akin to residing in a luxurious country club setting. Residents can lead an active lifestyle, fulfilling the dreams they’ve always envisioned, thanks to the array of amenities available. The community boasts restaurant-style dining, a salon, themed events, a community garden, a fitness center, and even unique features like a petting zoo and casino nights, enhancing the overall experience. The emphasis on healthy food choices adds to the well-rounded lifestyle provided.

It’s affordable luxury, offering top-notch living experiences with a reasonable price tag. With private dining rooms, a main dining hall, and a café, residents have diverse options for enjoying meals. This community is a gateway to elevated living, providing numerous avenues for a high-quality lifestyle, making it an ideal choice for those seeking independent living facilities and apartments for seniors.

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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 273 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.