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Memory care in Shirley 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 Shirley is about $3,932 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 52 communities, read 653 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Heritage is an older facility but the place is clean, the employees go above and beyond in care. I had to move my mom to Heritage after she fell several times. She lived with me and my husband but my...
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.
Heritage Assisted Living is a lovely assisted living community located in the beautiful and vibrant Knoxville, Tennessee. There is never a shortage of activities and recreation to participate in in Knoxville, Tennessee. Animal lovers will enjoy a stroll through the Knoxville Zoo while those who...
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The value for the money is great, I think it is a steal for what is provided. The facility has a bright and upbeat atmosphere which is what stuck out most to us during the tour. The best thing about this...
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, Independent 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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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.
Cumberland Ridge Assisted Living has served the beautiful Cumberland Plateau since 1997. Located in Crossville, Tennessee – home of the Cumberland County Playhouse, numerous wineries, ten golf courses and outlet shopping; Cumberland Ridge is a quality facility for those who would like to enjoy...
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This place is amazing!! There is probably a lot of fancier facilities but the staff here make up for that. They treat every resident like they are family. Its like one big famiky here, I've only been here a...
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
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, Memory Care
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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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Photo of Uplands Village
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
Photo of Memory Assisted Living At Uplands Village
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Absolutely wonderful! All staff is loving, caring and giving! Great place to work – visit – live! Great home for “community living” I love it here!!
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, Memory Care
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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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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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Beautiful facility with a band new exquisite wing adding 20 suites. Staff is wonderful, caring & attentive. I’ve had experience with other properties who look great in appearance and talk it up in the tour,...
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.
Autumn Care Assisted Living Autumn Care Assisted Living is an assisted living community taking care of seniors and is nestled among the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains in Knoxville, Tennessee. Our assisted living community has beautiful outdoor patio and garden areas that give our...
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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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This was a wonderful place for my dad. He loved it. I a. So grateful to the people there. They took very good care of him. This place was a blessing to us. So sad it is not available to others.
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.
Prestige Assisted Living has 72 facilities located in the states of Alaska, Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Nevada and Washington. We are highly known for our high values of respect, integrity, commitment, and trust. We offers services for independent care, assistant living,...
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We've had a very good experience with Autumn Care, overall! The facility itself looks very nice, they do a great job of keeping it clean, and there's usually some sort of activity going on for the residents....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Autumn Care Autumn Care is a family-owned assisted living community in scenic Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee. Our cozy, welcoming community is located in a quiet residential neighborhood surrounded by mature trees and lush green lawns. Knoxville offers the perfect mix of Southern hospitality,...
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.

Cost of memory care in Shirley, TN

The average cost of senior living in Shirley is $3,932 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Livingston, TN with an average of $3,828 per month.

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

Shirley, TN
$3,932/mo
$4,235/mo
$3,968/mo

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

Shirley, TN
$3,932/mo
U.S. national average
$5,057/mo

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

Memory Care
$3,932/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,657/mo
Studio
$5,298/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,500/mo

Senior living costs in Shirley 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: Shirley, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShirley, TNTennesseeU.S.
Memory Care$3,932/mo$4,472/mo$5,057/mo
Assisted Living$3,885/mo$4,374/mo$4,784/mo
Independent Living$3,306/mo$3,840/mo$4,247/mo
Memory Care
Shirley, TN:$3,932/mo
Tennessee:$4,472/mo
U.S.:$5,057/mo
Assisted Living
Shirley, TN:$3,885/mo
Tennessee:$4,374/mo
U.S.:$4,784/mo
Independent Living
Shirley, TN:$3,306/mo
Tennessee:$3,840/mo
U.S.:$4,247/mo
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Memory care costs in Shirley, TN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Shirley 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.

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Memory care cost trends in Shirley, TN

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Shirley 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
Shirley, TN$5,143/mo$4,489/mo+14.6%
Tennessee$5,263/mo$5,104/mo+3.1%
National$6,445/mo$6,067/mo+6.2%
Shirley, TN
2024 average cost:$5,143/mo
2023 average cost:$4,489/mo
Percent change:+14.6%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$5,263/mo
2023 average cost:$5,104/mo
Percent change:+3.1%
National
2024 average cost:$6,445/mo
2023 average cost:$6,067/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
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What families are saying about memory care in Shirley

Recent reviews for memory care in Shirley

River Oaks Place Loudon

5.0
I've enjoyed all the times I've been here.

Autumn Care in Knoxville, TN

4.5
They are doing a great job. The only thing is the scheduled cleaning is once a week and I think they may need it a little more often. I have been overall very pleased with Autumn care and with Brenda the administrator, they helped make this as painless as possible. They eat well and enjoy the ...
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Cedar Hills Senior Living in Cookeville, TN

5.0
When we had my loved one living here it worked out well, for her. We did not experience problems.

Shirley review score based on 106 family reviews

7.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 106 reviews of 45 Shirley memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Shirley 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

Shirley review score compared against nearby cities

7.1
Shirley, TN45 facilities
7.6
Allardt, TN32 facilities
7.9
Sunbright, TN73 facilities

Review subcategories for Shirley 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 106 reviews of 45 Shirley memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Shirley 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.
Shirley, TN averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.6
3.9
Friendliness
3.7
4.0
Care services
3.6
3.7
Staff
3.6
3.9
Meals & dining
3.5
3.6
Activities
3.4
3.5
Value for cost*
3.5
3.6
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Shirley memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shirley memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shirley, 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 Shirley 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 Shirley that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shirley, TNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55.6%
63.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
48.9%
47%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.8%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60%
69.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40%
28.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.8%
89.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.8%
59%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
55.6%
69.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Shirley 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 Shirley Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shirley, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53.3%
71.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
24.4%
45.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37.8%
67.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.6%
26%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shirley 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 Shirley partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shirley, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.1%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.6%
44.3%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
41.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
49.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
21.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Shirley 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 Shirley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shirley, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.8%
31.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
39.7%
Room service
Room service
26.7%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.2%
22.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shirley 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 Shirley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shirley, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
32.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
28.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.6%
52.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.4%
50.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.8%
59.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
39.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.9%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
36.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.2%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
42.2%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
31.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.9%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.4%
45.8%
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State regulations for memory care in Shirley

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 Shirley protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sycamore Trace, Arbor Terrace of Knoxville and The Groves at Oak Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated memory care facilities near Shirley, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 52 memory care facilities near Shirley, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Shirley, Tennessee is Sycamore Trace. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 52 memory care facilities near you in Shirley, Tennessee typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Shirley, 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 Shirley, 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 Shirley, Tennessee ranges from $145 to $7995. The average Memory Care cost in Shirley, Tennessee is $3,932. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Shirley, Tennessee typically starts at $145. 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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