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Royal Retreat Assisted Living
Independent Living · Memphis, TN
Exterior view of Royal Retreat Assisted Living facility Dining room set up for a meal with table settings Interior common sitting area with seating and windows Cozy resident room with a bed and seating area

Royal Retreat Assisted Living

Independent Living · Memphis, TN
6551 Knight Arnold Rd, Memphis, TN 38115 View map
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Overview of Royal Retreat Assisted Living

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Royal Retreat Assisted Living’s care in Memphis, TN, is independent living. Residents have private living spaces and use the community’s services, which suits someone set on living independently. Hickory Hill is the Memphis neighborhood it calls home.

Studios, one-bedrooms, and two-bedrooms are available across 99 beds, and residents may bring pets. The area is car-dependent, with a score of 37 on Walk Score. Manivannan (Mike) Sivalingam is the administrator, and Rakshan Residency LLC operates the community.

Facility Direct Line (901) 563-2210
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By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 99 Rank #24 / 78Bed count — State benchmarked This independent living community is ranked 24th out of 78 independent living communities we track in Tennessee for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Tennessee facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every independent living community we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Independent living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #40 / 74Years in operation — State benchmarked This independent living community is ranked 40th out of 74 independent living communities we track in Tennessee for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Tennessee facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every independent living community we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Independent living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
20 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #64 / 122Walk Score — State benchmarked This independent living community is ranked 64th out of 122 independent living communities we track in Tennessee for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Tennessee facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every independent living community we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Independent living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
37 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #41 / 42Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This independent living community is ranked 41st out of 42 independent living communities we track in Tennessee for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Tennessee average, with its Statewide rank out of 42. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every independent living community we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Independent living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
31.3% This home usually has availability

Based on 31 residents and 99 beds. Source: state licensing agency resident count

Lower than the Tennessee average: 74.2%

About This Community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Care Living Facility
IssuanceJanuary 6, 2006
CountyShelby
License Number00000279

Ownership & Operating Entity

Royal Retreat Assisted Living is legally operated by Rakshan Residency LLC, and administered by Manivannan ( Mike) Sivalingam.

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Room Accommodations

Building TypeSingle-story
Room Types
Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed

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Inspection History

In Tennessee, the Department of Health, Division of Health Care Facilities performs unannounced inspections and investigations to ensure facilities provide high-quality resident care.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Tennessee state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Overall vs. TN average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Tennessee average:
• Total citations (500% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityTN Averagevs. TN Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 122.0 This facility has 500% more total citations than a typical Tennessee assisted living residence (12 vs. TN avg 2).↑ 500% worse
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Residents information

Stay stats

Average length of stay
272 days
Total residents
43
Total admissions (2024)
18
Total discharges (2024)
18

Discharges

  • To Private Residence or Home 1
  • To Nursing Home 1

Demographics

GENDER

  • Female Residents 67.4%
  • Male Residents 32.6%

AGE DISTRIBUTION

  • 80-84 25.6%
  • 85-89 65.1%
  • 90 or more 9.3%

ETHNICITY

  • Black Residents 55.8%
  • White Residents 44.2%

Places of interest near Royal Retreat Assisted Living

Address 6551 Knight Arnold Rd, Memphis, TN 38115 — 2.72 miles to nearest hospital (Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital)

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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.
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.
Belmont Village Senior Living Memphis
IL
AL
MC
Memphis
120
Facility 120
TN AVG 81
Rank #10 / 78
Yes
55
Facility 55
TN AVG 38
Rank #21 / 122
-
28
Facility 28
TN AVG 22
Rank #17 / 74
85.0%
Facility 85.0%
TN AVG 74.2%
Rank #20 / 42
A+Stephanie CrumpBelmont Village Memphis Tenant, LLC
663 days
Facility 663 days
TN AVG 433
Rank #10 / 44
9338.7%61.3%2.2%5.4%8.6%9.7%17.2%28%15.1%14%3.2%95.7%1.1%
The Summit of Germantown
IL
AL
MC
RC
Memphis (Kirby Trace)
58
Facility 58
TN AVG 81
Rank #57 / 78
Yes
27
Facility 27
TN AVG 38
Rank #83 / 122
1 Bed / 2 Bed
31
Facility 31
TN AVG 22
Rank #13 / 74
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
TN AVG 74.2%
Rank #34 / 42
A+Kathy GarbusMemphis Senior Housing Opco K6, LLC
237 days
Facility 237 days
TN AVG 433
Rank #35 / 44
6926.1%73.9%0%0%2.9%26.1%34.8%18.8%13%4.3%15.9%84.1%-
Royal Retreat Assisted Living
IL
Memphis (Hickory Hill)
99
Facility 99
TN AVG 81
Rank #24 / 78
Yes
37
Facility 37
TN AVG 38
Rank #64 / 122
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
20
Facility 20
TN AVG 22
Rank #40 / 74
31.3%
Facility 31.3%
TN AVG 74.2%
Rank #41 / 42
-Manivannan ( Mike) SivalingamRakshan Residency LLC
272 days
Facility 272 days
TN AVG 433
Rank #31 / 44
4332.6%67.4%0%0%0%0%0%25.6%65.1%9.3%55.8%44.2%-
Assisted Living at Trezevant
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Memphis
151
Facility 151
TN AVG 81
Rank #3 / 78
No
54
Facility 54
TN AVG 38
Rank #23 / 122
-
28
Facility 28
TN AVG 22
Rank #17 / 74
--Crystal BirchAssisted Living At Trezevant Episcopal H---------------
Trezevant
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Memphis (Waynoka)
31
Facility 31
TN AVG 81
Rank #71 / 78
Yes
29
Facility 29
TN AVG 38
Rank #81 / 122
Studio / 1 Bed
49
Facility 49
TN AVG 22
Rank #4 / 74
41.6%
Facility 41.6%
TN AVG 74.2%
Rank #38 / 42
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Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other TN independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Financial assistance

Programs that may help with care and living costs in Tennessee

Royal Retreat Assisted Living is in Memphis, Tennessee. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.

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Medicare costs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Tennessee Medicare Savings Program

Who it is for
Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing

Eligibility

General
Medicare beneficiary meeting Tennessee rules for the applicable Medicare Savings Program.
TN specifics
QMB provides Medicare premium and cost-sharing assistance; SLMB and QI provide Part B premium assistance.

What it provides

  • Assistance is tier-specific; QMB may pay Medicare premiums deductibles and coinsurance while SLMB and QI pay Part B premiums.
Energy assistance

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Tennessee LIHEAP

Who it is for
Income-eligible households responsible for home heating or energy costs
Income limit
60% of state median income by household size under the applicable program-year matrix.

Eligibility

General
Low-income Tennessee household that meets program and local documentation requirements.
TN specifics
THDA publishes separate 2026 and 2027 income matrices and policy manuals; benefits depend on available local funding.

What it provides

  • Home-energy and crisis assistance based on the applicable program-year matrix.
Food assistance

Tennessee Aging Nutrition Program

Tennessee Aging Nutrition Program

Income limit
OAA-funded nutrition services are not means-tested; meals may be provided at no cost and voluntary donations are welcomed.
Asset limit
OAA nutrition eligibility has no asset test; home-delivered service need and local assessment still apply.

Eligibility

General
Congregate meals serve adults age 60 or older and their spouses; home-delivered meals require a local AAAD intake assessment of need.
TN specifics
State describes more than 150 congregate locations and home-delivered services in all 95 counties; meal days and availability vary by provider.

What it provides

  • Congregate or qualifying home-delivered meals plus socialization nutrition education and counseling.
Homeowner tax relief

Property Tax Relief Program

Tennessee Property Tax Relief Program

Income limit
2026 relief · For elderly and disabled homeowner categories maximum combined 2025 income is $38,470 from applicant spouse co-owner and resident remainder; veteran categories have separate rules.

Eligibility

General
Qualifying low-income elderly or disabled homeowners and eligible disabled veteran homeowners or surviving spouses; this property-tax relief is not a renter rebate.
TN specifics
Apply after receiving the 2026 property-tax bill; application and payment deadline is 35 days after the delinquency date. Relief is reimbursement rather than an exemption.

What it provides

  • Reimbursement varies with property assessment local tax rate and appraisal ratio.
In-home support

Tennessee Options for Community Living

TN Options

Income limit
No income eligibility requirement; an income-based sliding fee scale applies.

Eligibility

General
Tennessee resident age 18 or older with qualifying physical or cognitive disability and assessed ADL/IADL limitations; the state page excludes intellectual disability from OPTIONS.
TN specifics
State-funded OPTIONS is administered through local Area Agencies on Aging and Disability; services depend on availability and need.

What it provides

  • Homemaker personal care and home-delivered meals; other local services vary.
Caregiver support

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Tennessee Family Caregiver Support Program

Who it is for
Family or informal caregivers of an adult 60+ or of someone of any age with dementia
Income limit
Federal program prioritizes greatest economic and social need.

Eligibility

General
Caregivers of adults age 60 or older or adults with Alzheimer disease or related disorder; qualifying grandparent or relative caregivers age 55 or older caring for a minor child are also included.
TN specifics
Administered through Area Agencies on Aging and Disability; service availability varies by area.

What it provides

  • Counseling support groups caregiver training respite personal care homemaker services and adult day care subject to local availability.
Long-term care coverage

CHOICES Program

TN Medicaid CHOICES

Income limit
Must receive SSI or meet Medicaid Long-Term Services and Supports financial eligibility.

Eligibility

General
CHOICES home/community groups serve adults age 65 or older and adults age 21 or older with physical disabilities; financial and medical eligibility required; Group 2 requires nursing-home level of care; Group 3 serves qualifying people at risk.
TN specifics
Benefits depend on CHOICES group and an authorized assessment.

What it provides

  • Long-term services and supports in an authorized home/community setting or nursing facility; care-plan services vary by group and need.
Cash support · veterans

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Tennessee VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Who it is for
Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
Income limit
Countable income must be below the applicable Maximum Annual Pension Rate (MAPR); the rate depends on dependents and benefit category; Qualifying unreimbursed medical expenses may reduce countable income.
Asset limit
VA pension net-worth limit is $163,699 from December 1 2025 through November 30 2026; net worth includes countable assets and annual income under VA rules.

Eligibility

General
Additional pension benefits for qualifying Veterans or survivors who satisfy VA pension eligibility and the medical requirements for Aid and Attendance or Housebound status; being an older veteran or spouse alone does not qualify.
TN specifics
This is a federal VA benefit rather than a state-specific grant; Aid and Attendance and Housebound benefits cannot be received together.

What it provides

  • Increased monthly VA pension based on the applicable MAPR less countable income.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Royal Retreat Assisted Living

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 What neighborhood is Royal Retreat Assisted Living in?
Royal Retreat Assisted Living is in the Hickory Hill neighborhood of Memphis.
02 Who is the owner of Royal Retreat Assisted Living?
Royal Retreat Assisted Living is legally operated by Rakshan Residency LLC, and administered by Manivannan ( Mike) Sivalingam.
03 Is Royal Retreat Assisted Living in a walkable area?
Royal Retreat Assisted Living has a walk score of 37. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
04 What is the license number of Royal Retreat Assisted Living?
According to TN state health department records, Royal Retreat Assisted Living's license number is 00000279.
05 What is the occupancy rate at Royal Retreat Assisted Living?
Royal Retreat Assisted Living's occupancy is 31.3%.
06 How long has Royal Retreat Assisted Living been in business?
Royal Retreat Assisted Living has been operating for approximately 20 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
07 Are pets allowed at Royal Retreat Assisted Living?
Yes, Royal Retreat Assisted Living allows residents to bring their pets.
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