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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Shelby County, TN
Assisted living costs in Shelby County average about $4,347 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 44 communities in Shelby County. Our detailed directory has 760 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.
As you explore assisted living near you, you may also want to consider assisted living options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Memphis, Germantown and Millington.
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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My Mom passed away on 30 August 2019, but I can say her stay at Shelby Gardens though short was very nice. The staff were very helpful and nice. Though limited by her health she enjoyed her stay. I know my...
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: 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.
Wesley Highland Place Is a small assisted living facility. Each room opens up to the common area where the residents receive their meals and socialize. The facility has a home like atmosphere making it a warm and inviting place to live. Wesley Highland Place offers an intimate community with...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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
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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.
Opened in July 2016, Hearthside of Bartlett is a licensed Assisted Living community in Bartlett, Tennessee.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal 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.
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: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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So far it has worked out very well. They take good care of my mother. The Loving Hearts Care Home is a nice place. I would definitely recommend this community. It's really clean. The atmosphere is nice....
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Veterans are welcome.Special Veteran's care activities weekly.
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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We decided to relocate my brother here from another community in the area and so far things are going well. The staff is very friendly and attentive. The community and housekeeping is kept up. My brother...
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.
Located in the heart of bustling Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, Legacy Assisted Living & Memory Care at Lenox Park is conveniently located to you and your family. We are easy to access and provide ample parking. Our central location makes it possible for active seniors to remain engaged...
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.
Metro Community Care Homes Assisted living is good living at Metro Care Homes in Memphis Tennessee. We are conveniently located in the heart of bustling Memphis where the best in dining, shopping and culture can be shared by you and your friends and family. Our beautiful grounds offer ample...
Cost of assisted living in Shelby County, TN
The average cost of senior living in Shelby County is $4,347 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gilt Edge, TN with an average of $3,736 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Shelby County, TN vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Shelby County, TN vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Shelby County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Shelby County, TN by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Shelby County, TN
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What families are saying about assisted living in Shelby County
Recent reviews for assisted living in Shelby County
The Gardens of Germantown
3.7
We were there for a very short period of time less than 2 months. the majority of this time mom had been placed in hospice care with Compassus. The things we liked most was we were told there would be a nurse on duty 24 hrs a day in moms unit. There were only 10 residents in moms unit. The ...
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StoryPoint Germantown
4.6
Our situation was unique-transitional between needing memory care versus assisted living. It was important that I was in residence with my spouse. The staff was accommodating of our unique status.
Apple Grove Alzheimer's and Dementia Residence in Memphis, TN
5.0
I would put mom there again if I had the chance. Mom passed after a bout with pneumonia. Day care flexibility and access to staff were excellent. I refer them to everyone.
Shelby County review score based on 185 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 185 reviews of 42 Shelby County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Shelby County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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
Shelby County review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Shelby County assisted living
When assisted living 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 185 reviews of 42 Shelby County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Shelby County resident and family assisted living 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.Shelby County, TN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.5
Friendliness
4.3
4.6
Care services
3.8
4.2
Staff
4.1
4.5
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
3.7
4.1
Value for cost*
3.8
4.1
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Shelby County assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shelby County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shelby County, 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 Shelby County assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Shelby County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
45.2%
52.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
38.1%
33.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.7%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
52.4%
56.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.8%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.3%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47.6%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
45.2%
53.1%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Shelby County assisted living
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 Shelby County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.9%
51%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
31%
32%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
38.1%
40.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.5%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shelby County assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Shelby County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.2%
26.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.5%
39.8%
No sugar
No sugar
35.7%
36.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
35%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
13.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Shelby County assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Shelby County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
30.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.1%
41.7%
Room service
Room service
35.7%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.9%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shelby County assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Shelby County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
29.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.2%
48.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.8%
52.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.1%
40.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.5%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.1%
37.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.2%
46.1%
Live performances
Live performances
40.5%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
35.7%
29.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.4%
24.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
45.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Shelby County
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Tennessee assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Shelby County protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Great Southern Senior Living, Heritage at Irene Woods and Village at Primacy Place are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Shelby County, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 44 assisted living facilities near Shelby County, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Shelby County, Tennessee are Great Southern Senior Living and StoryPoint Cordova. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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Assisted Living in Cities Near Shelby County
- Memphis, Tennessee
- Germantown, Tennessee
- Millington, Tennessee
- Oakland, Tennessee
- Horn Lake, Mississippi
- West Memphis, Arkansas
- Cordova, Tennessee
- Collierville, Tennessee
- Bartlett, Tennessee
- Byhalia, Mississippi
- Hernando, Mississippi
- Olive Branch, Mississippi
- Marion, Arkansas
- Munford, Tennessee
- Atoka, Tennessee
- Southaven, Mississippi
- Eads, Tennessee
- Walls, Mississippi
- Piperton, Tennessee
- Ellendale, Tennessee
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