Page 9 of Best Memory Care in Tennessee

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 272 memory care providers 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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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Typical or reported average length of stay for residents, when the state publishes this aggregate figure.
Percentage of residents reported as male in state demographics, shown as a whole-number percent.
Percentage of residents reported as female in state demographics, shown as a whole-number percent.
Morning Pointe of Athens Assisted Living
MC
AL
Athens (Bohannon Addition)
56
Facility 56
TN AVG 89
Rank #199 / 245
Yes
18
Facility 18
TN AVG 33
Rank #184 / 254
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
27
Facility 27
TN AVG 24
Rank #93 / 217
-A+Crystal Michelle SuttonAthens Senior Community, LLC
662 days
Facility 662 days
TN AVG 423
Rank #24 / 136
6830.9%69.1%1.5%0%1.5%4.4%17.6%16.2%25%33.8%1.5%98.5%-
River Oaks Place Loudon
MC
AL
RC
Loudon
49
Facility 49
TN AVG 89
Rank #215 / 245
Yes
27
Facility 27
TN AVG 33
Rank #149 / 254
Private / Companion Suites
28
Facility 28
TN AVG 24
Rank #75 / 217
--Shelley HicksRiver Oaks Place Loudon, LLC
546 days
Facility 546 days
TN AVG 423
Rank #46 / 136
7238.9%61.1%4.2%8.3%15.3%9.7%18.1%23.6%9.7%11.1%4.2%95.8%-
Morning Pointe of Hardin Valley
MC
AL
Knoxville
83
Facility 83
TN AVG 89
Rank #116 / 245
Yes
12
Facility 12
TN AVG 33
Rank #211 / 254
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
4
Facility 4
TN AVG 24
Rank #208 / 217
86.7%
Facility 86.7%
TN AVG 73.6%
Rank #44 / 159
-Paula GoinsHardin Valley Medical Investors, LLC
308 days
Facility 308 days
TN AVG 423
Rank #96 / 136
11770.9%29.1%0%2.6%3.4%3.4%17.9%16.2%25.6%30.8%1.7%98.3%-
The Summit of Germantown
MC
AL
IL
RC
Memphis (Kirby Trace)
58
Facility 58
TN AVG 89
Rank #195 / 245
Yes
27
Facility 27
TN AVG 33
Rank #149 / 254
1 Bed / 2 Bed
31
Facility 31
TN AVG 24
Rank #66 / 217
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
TN AVG 73.6%
Rank #138 / 159
A+Kathy GarbusMemphis Senior Housing Opco K6, LLC
237 days
Facility 237 days
TN AVG 423
Rank #106 / 136
6926.1%73.9%0%0%2.9%26.1%34.8%18.8%13%4.3%15.9%84.1%-
Northshore Heights
MC
AL
Knoxville (Rocky Hill Center)
74
Facility 74
TN AVG 89
Rank #138 / 245
No
6
Facility 6
TN AVG 33
Rank #233 / 254
Studio / 1 Bed-
82.4%
Facility 82.4%
TN AVG 73.6%
Rank #62 / 159
-Carrie CatherwoodNorthshore Heights, LLC
716 days
Facility 716 days
TN AVG 423
Rank #11 / 136
8234.1%65.9%0%0%2.4%3.7%11%18.3%35.4%29.3%1.2%97.6%1.2%
The Groves at Oak Ridge
MC
AL
Oak Ridge
76
Facility 76
TN AVG 89
Rank #133 / 245
Yes
24
Facility 24
TN AVG 33
Rank #165 / 254
Studio / 1 Bed
27
Facility 27
TN AVG 24
Rank #93 / 217
69.7%
Facility 69.7%
TN AVG 73.6%
Rank #99 / 159
-Melissa MartinThe Groves At Oak Ridge, LLC
456 days
Facility 456 days
TN AVG 423
Rank #58 / 136
5034%66%0%6%0%6%30%8%26%24%-100%-
Elmcroft of Hamilton Place
MC
AL
IL
RC
Chattanooga (Cannondale)
60
Facility 60
TN AVG 89
Rank #180 / 245
No
45
Facility 45
TN AVG 33
Rank #76 / 254
Studio
29
Facility 29
TN AVG 24
Rank #70 / 217
-A+Timothy P. CookEc Opco Hamilton Place, LLC
74 days
Facility 74 days
TN AVG 423
Rank #124 / 136
4928.6%71.4%0%0%8.2%16.3%30.6%14.3%10.2%20.4%8.2%89.8%2%
Deane Hill Place
MC
AL
IL
RC
Knoxville (Deane Hill)
124
Facility 124
TN AVG 89
Rank #37 / 245
Yes
40
Facility 40
TN AVG 33
Rank #96 / 254
Studio / Studio Deluxe
27
Facility 27
TN AVG 24
Rank #93 / 217
--Caroline Brooks WilderKnoxville Al/Mc, LLC
323 days
Facility 323 days
TN AVG 423
Rank #94 / 136
8132.1%67.9%1.2%0%0%2.5%19.8%25.9%38.3%12.3%2.5%97.5%-
Smith County Health and Rehabilitation
MC
NH
SNF
Carthage
34
Facility 34
TN AVG 89
Rank #235 / 245
No
45
Facility 45
TN AVG 33
Rank #76 / 254
-
34
Facility 34
TN AVG 24
Rank #19 / 217
61.8%
Facility 61.8%
TN AVG 73.6%
Rank #119 / 159
-Casey Lynn MaloneCarthage Opco LLC
698 days
Facility 698 days
TN AVG 423
Rank #15 / 136
2934.5%65.5%0%0%0%0%6.9%3.4%41.4%48.3%96.6%-3.4%
Brookdale Dogwood Creek
MC
AL
CCRC
IL
NH
SNF
Germantown
60
Facility 60
TN AVG 89
Rank #180 / 245
Yes
4
Facility 4
TN AVG 33
Rank #239 / 254
1 Bed / 2 Bed
48
Facility 48
TN AVG 24
Rank #4 / 217
76.7%
Facility 76.7%
TN AVG 73.6%
Rank #81 / 159
A+Sandra EnfingerS-H Opco Germantown, LLC
269 days
Facility 269 days
TN AVG 423
Rank #102 / 136
6618.2%81.8%0%0%0%3%15.2%22.7%31.8%27.3%4.5%95.5%-

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each memory care community is ranked against every other TN memory care community we track that reports that metric, not just the 272 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Morning Pointe of Athens Assisted Living

Morning Pointe of Athens Assisted Living boasts an enriching retirement experience with memory care living in a nurturing environment. Management and staff strive to create a sense of community and belonging where everyone is welcome and included, and the facility maintains top-notch quality. When it comes to setting the standard for quality care and going above and beyond to meet the needs of seniors, it offers compassionate and kind care for its seniors.

Life is focused on an active and fulfilled holistic wellness. Seniors are offered an array of services, such as restaurant-style dining, walking paths, private assisted living apartments, stimulating memory care activities, medication management, and ADLs designed to meet the needs of every resident.

Contact Morning Pointe of Athens Assisted Living

Overview of River Oaks Place Loudon

Discover River Oaks Place Loudon, a premier community in the heart of Loudon, TN, specializing in assisted Living and memory care services. Surrounded by history and offering picturesque views of the Tennessee River and Smoky Mountains, this community features 40 beautifully designed suites in a historic building, perfect for seniors requiring personalized care. Here, residents can choose from well-appointed and cozy accommodations with several floor plans based on their preferences.

The community provides cozy living spaces, craft and hobby areas, covered patios, and a beauty salon, all within a tranquil, six-acre wooded hilltop. Residents can enjoy personalized assistance, wellness programs, and a variety of activities that foster engagement and social interaction. With its rich history and welcoming atmosphere, River Oaks Place Loudon offers a truly comforting and supportive environment for seniors.

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Overview of Morning Pointe of Hardin Valley

Set in the serene neighborhood of Knoxville, TN, Morning Pointe of Hardin Valley is a welcoming senior living community for seniors needing assisted living and memory care. The community provides personalized care, ensuring residents feel supported while maintaining their independence. Seniors can enjoy medical assistance, convenient transportation to appointments, nutritious meals, and a lively community. The professional care team organizes exercise programs, entertainment, and group outings to keep residents active and engaged.

The community fosters a home-like environment, with specialized memory care services for those facing Alzheimer’s or other forms of memory loss. Residents benefit from 24-hour access to licensed nurses and clinical teams, medication management, and personalized care services. Amenities include assistance with personal grooming, meal accommodations, and incontinence management, all aimed at fostering a safe, comfortable, and fulfilling lifestyle.

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The Summit of Germantown

6420 Quince Rd, Memphis, TN 38119
Overview of The Summit of Germantown

Discover a vibrant retirement lifestyle at The Summit of Germantown, a lively senior living community in the heart of Memphis, TN, offering independent living and assisted living. Enjoy the comfort and security of well-designed accommodations ranging from one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. Here, residents are empowered to maintain their independence with the help of individualized care plans that feature a diverse wellness program.

Ensuring residents’ peace of mind, the community features a licensed nurse management consisting of a certified medication technician and certified nursing assistant who are available to provide care 24/7. Services like housekeeping, laundry and linen service, scheduled transportation, and delicious meals prepared by a talented culinary team helps residents live a convenient and worry-free lifestyle. A diverse array of life enrichment and life-long learning programs further enhances residents’ living experience by helping them stay stimulated and engaged.

$3,395/Month

Contact The Summit of Germantown

Overview of Northshore Heights

Settled in the beautiful setting of South Northshore Drive, Knoxville, TN is the renowned senior living community of Northshore Heights offering assisted living and memory care. The community promises a relaxing and safe retirement by featuring several options for a comfortable and well-designed residence including various studios, private and companion suites, and one-bedroom deluxe. Moreover, Northshore Heights offers different levels of care based on seniors’ needs and preferences.

The community provides a haven for couples to live their retirement together while receiving the care and assistance that matches their needs. Stay happy and immersed in your surroundings with a jam-packed calendar of fun activities and engaging programs. Eat well and feel your best with healthy and tasty meals to meet dietary needs and preferences. Northshore Heights is ideal for seniors and their partners seeking to live every moment of their best years without worries.

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Overview of The Groves at Oak Ridge

Nestled in the welcoming neighborhood of Oak Ridge, TN, The Groves at Oak Ridge is a respected senior living community offering assisted living and memory care services. Here, residents can select from a wide array of spacious and comfortable accommodations ranging from one-bedroom to studio. With its highly skilled and hardworking team, this community offers an emergency response system and 24/7 personalized care services. In terms of memory care, a cutting-edge program called Pathways to Discovery is thoughtfully designed for those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

With its above-and-beyond amenities and other services, residents can enjoy delectable meals and snacks daily, weekly housekeeping and laundry services, in-house maintenance services, and free transportation to all professional services. Engage in diverse social activities and community events. At the The Groves at Oak Ridge, seniors are guaranteed a promising living experience.

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Overview of Elmcroft of Hamilton Place

In the welcoming city of Chattanooga, Tennessee, Elmcroft of Hamilton Place is a dedicated assisted living community and Alzheimer’s Care. This warm and inviting residence is tailored to accommodate individuals needing daily living assistance.

Elmcroft of Hamilton Place maintains the assurance of a licensed Health Care Director readily available 24/7, ensuring residents’ well-being is a top priority. Furthermore, with around-the-clock staffing by trained healthcare professionals, residents can choose the level of care that suits their preferences and requirements.

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Deane Hill Place

401 Catherine Mcauley Way, Knoxville, TN 37919
Overview of Deane Hill Place

Serving residents for 27 years, Deane Hill Place is a two-story assisted living community in Knoxville, Tennessee. The community at 401 Catherine McAuley Way is administered by Caroline Brooks Wilder under Knoxville AL/MC. With 124 beds and a two-story building layout, Deane Hill Place, to fit different needs and preferences, offers studio and studio deluxe room options. The neighborhood scores 40 on the Walk Score scale, so some errands are walkable, with most trips requiring transportation.

Occupants with pets or who would like to keep one can do so at the pet-friendly home. Its long tenure in Knoxville has allowed it to establish relationships and integrate into the surrounding neighborhood.

State inspections conducted by the Tennessee Department of Health have primarily underscored administrative documentation and operational practices. The facility has upheld compliance with routine regulatory requirements.

Deane Hill Place offers a stable, established option with a reasonable size and pet-friendly policies, noteworthy for families considering assisted living in Knoxville. An on-site tour provides a good sense of daily cultures, room options, and care approaches.

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Overview of Smith County Health and Rehabilitation

Carthage Opco operates Smith County Health and Rehabilitation, and Casey Lynn Malone administers it. The home holds just 34 beds in Carthage, Tennessee, with memory care and skilled nursing on the license, in addition to nursing home care. A building this size means a short list of names for anyone to learn, whether resident or staff.

Memory care is supervision for a person who’s at risk of walking out the door unsupervised. Before that step, the caring has usually taken over a spouse’s whole day, with not much time left that belongs to them. Licensed nursing covers a Sunday afternoon and the middle of a Wednesday night alike.

Post-operative Rehab, Inpatient/Outpatient Therapies, IV therapy, and Long- and Short-Term Care are the place’s named programs. Antibiotics running on a drip for six weeks is a nursing job, and not one a family should be expected to be able to handle. Therapy is available to someone staying here and to someone coming in for it without a bed.

Arts and crafts, hands-on cooking, gardening, and church services fill the ordinary week. A nurse practitioner works in-house, which puts an advanced clinician on site rather than on call. Each resident’s day has a share of the nursing time totalling 3 hours and 30 minutes across the day.

All three payment routes are open here. The area scores 45 for walking, and it counts as car-dependent, so most errands will need a ride there and back. Someone who has stopped driving will need help to get around outside.

Contact Smith County Health and Rehabilitation

Overview of Brookdale Dogwood Creek

Located in the scenic neighborhood of Germantown, TN, Brookdale Dogwood Creek is a renowned senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents here enjoy stylish apartments and restaurant-style dining, fostering a vacation-like atmosphere where they can trade home upkeep for leisurely pursuits. Social butterflies can relish in movie nights with friends or unwind in private, pet-friendly apartments.

With 24/7 emergency response available, peace of mind is assured while seniors focus on what they love most. At Brookdale Dogwood Creek, residents enjoy a seamless transition between different levels of care if their needs change, ensuring care without disrupting their lifestyle. Amenities include a bustling calendar of activities—from fitness classes to arts and crafts—that cater to diverse interests. Memory care programs are personalized to preserve individual identity, offering engaging activities like dancing and gardening to enhance residents’ quality of life.

$3,235/Month

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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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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.