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Memory care in Rather offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Rather is about $4,705 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 91 communities, read 1329 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Cades Center Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in Jackson, Tennessee. Our modern location sits in a private, park-like setting and provides you with a home-like feel. You'll find that our location is perfectly suited for those who want to be near medical facilities,...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
When you have made the decision that assisted living is the best choice for you or someone you love, you'll find a welcome home at Southern Oaks. All the help you need is right here, but you may not notice it right away. That's part of the charm. We believe in being felt more than being seen, and...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Pro Matura Group
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
When the demands of living in your home require more than you’re willing and able to give on your own, you’ll find a welcome home here.To us assisted living means two things. You do the living and we help you do just that. Our personal assistants provide what you need when you need it. Here, the...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Cost of memory care in Rather, TN

The average cost of senior living in Rather is $4,705 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hornsby, TN with an average of $3,078 per month.

Memory care costs in Rather, TN, vs. nearby cities

Rather, TN
$4,705/mo
$4,634/mo
$5,320/mo

Memory care costs in Rather, TN, vs. state and national averages

Rather, TN
$4,705/mo
U.S. national average
$4,956/mo

Memory care costs in Rather, TN, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$4,705/mo

Memory care costs in Rather, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,624/mo
Studio
$4,995/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,131/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,914/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,546/mo

Senior living costs in Rather vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Rather, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRather, TNTennesseeU.S.
Memory Care$4,705/mo$4,365/mo$4,956/mo
Assisted Living$4,376/mo$4,273/mo$4,705/mo
Independent Living$3,769/mo$3,789/mo$4,162/mo
Memory Care
Rather, TN:$4,705/mo
Tennessee:$4,365/mo
U.S.:$4,956/mo
Assisted Living
Rather, TN:$4,376/mo
Tennessee:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Independent Living
Rather, TN:$3,769/mo
Tennessee:$3,789/mo
U.S.:$4,162/mo
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Memory care costs in Rather, TN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Rather and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Rather, TNTN stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Rather, TN

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Rather have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Rather, TN$5,633/mo$5,259/mo+7.1%
Tennessee$5,314/mo$5,174/mo+2.7%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Rather, TN
2024 average cost:$5,633/mo
2023 average cost:$5,259/mo
Percent change:+7.1%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$5,314/mo
2023 average cost:$5,174/mo
Percent change:+2.7%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in Rather

Recent reviews for memory care in Rather

Ciel Senior Living of Collierville

4.7
There was housekeeping service and my mom's apartment was always maintained along with the common areas. The staff were attentive to mom's needs and treated her with respect. The activities were fun and engaging, even if mom forgot that she did them.

Magnolia Place New Albany

4.6
The staff at Magnolia Place was outstanding! The compassion, friendliness, and level of care they provided my sister was out of this world! Simply incredible. Sadly, my sister passed away...Through all of that, too, the help and care the staff gave us was such a tremendous blessing. There are no ...
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The Village at Germantown a CCRC

5.0
Our dear mother bought in/ moved into the Village 5+ years ago, and has enjoyed it very much. The staff, service, friends, activities, and food, etc. have been excellent and we've had no problems. She is now >90, and had a fall recently- and though she fractured her a bone, she was able to go ...
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Rather review score based on 348 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 348 reviews of 85 Rather memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Rather review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Rather review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Rather, TN85 facilities
8.8
La Grange, TN9 facilities
7.2
Moscow, TN9 facilities

Review subcategories for Rather memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 348 reviews of 85 Rather memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Rather resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Rather, TN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.9
Staff
4.0
4.1
Meals & dining
3.7
3.8
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Rather memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rather memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rather, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Rather memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Rather that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Rather, TNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
54.1%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.4%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.8%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
56.5%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.2%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.8%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.7%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
48.2%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Rather memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Rather Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Rather, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
48.2%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
34.1%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
38.8%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.8%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Rather memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Rather partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rather, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
34.1%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50.6%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
45.9%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.6%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.6%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Rather memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Rather communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rather, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.4%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
30.6%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.2%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rather memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Rather offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rather, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
44.7%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.9%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.4%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.6%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.9%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.8%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.9%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.6%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.3%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.9%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
49.4%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
32.9%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.8%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.9%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Rather

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Tennessee memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Rather protect seniors.
Learn about Tennessee memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

StoryPoint Germantown, The Summit of Germantown and Shelby Garden Place are the top-rated memory care facilities near Rather, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 91 memory care facilities near Rather, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Rather, Tennessee are StoryPoint Germantown and StoryPoint Cordova. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 91 memory care facilities near you in Rather, Tennessee typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Rather, Tennessee, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Rather, Tennessee, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Rather, Tennessee ranges from $1200 to $11590. The average Memory Care cost in Rather, Tennessee is $4,705. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Rather, Tennessee typically starts at $1200. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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