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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Shelby County, TN

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Assisted living costs in Shelby County average about $4,442 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 40 communities in Shelby County. Our detailed directory has 931 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.

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Photo of Midtown Center for Health and Rehabilitation
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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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.
Photo of Orange Mound Care Home
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 Midsouth Residential Care Center
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.
Photo of Williams Care Home
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.
Photo of The Village at Germantown a CCRC
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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...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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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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.
Photo of Southerland Place
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
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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.
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.
Photo of Grand Court Memphis
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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Photo of Legacy Assisted Living and Memory Care at Lenox
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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
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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.
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...
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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.
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 $4,442 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gilt Edge, TN with an average of $3,865 per month.

Assisted living costs in Shelby County, TN, vs. nearby counties

Shelby County, TN
$4,442/mo
$4,494/mo
$4,442/mo

Assisted living costs in Shelby County, TN, vs. state and national averages

Shelby County, TN
$4,442/mo
U.S. national average
$4,705/mo

Assisted living costs in Shelby County, TN, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,442/mo
$4,890/mo

Assisted living costs in Shelby County, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,635/mo
Private
$5,000/mo
Studio
$5,332/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,083/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,733/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,546/mo

Senior living costs in Shelby County 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: Shelby County, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShelby County, TNTennesseeU.S.
Assisted Living$4,442/mo$4,273/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$4,890/mo$4,363/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living$3,734/mo$3,785/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Shelby County, TN:$4,442/mo
Tennessee:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Shelby County, TN:$4,890/mo
Tennessee:$4,363/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Shelby County, TN:$3,734/mo
Tennessee:$3,785/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
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Assisted living costs in Shelby County, TN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Shelby County 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.

Shelby County, TNTN stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Shelby County, TN

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Shelby County 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
Shelby County, TN$4,815/mo$5,077/mo-5.2%
Tennessee$4,552/mo$4,433/mo+2.7%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Shelby County, TN
2024 average cost:$4,815/mo
2023 average cost:$5,077/mo
Percent change:-5.2%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$4,552/mo
2023 average cost:$4,433/mo
Percent change:+2.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Shelby County, TN

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Shelby County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Shelby County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Shelby County

Cordova

5.0
Shelby Gardens might not be the newest, fanciest assisted living facility, but it does have the best staff. In fact, they just won a bunch of awards! The staff really care for my mom and look out for her best interests - and she’s not always the easiest to get along with. Shelby Gardens has ...
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Brookdale Dogwood Creek in Germantown, TN

4.4
I live out of state, but my sister and brother both live in Memphis and visit our mom frequently. There have been several issues that have come up, but they have now been resolved. I am pleased that my mom has gained weight and talks much clearer when I am on the phone with her.

The Village at Germantown a CCRC

4.8
I was happy with the care that my husband received here at this community. It is very clean and taken care of. The staff was very attentive and friendly. He was pleased with the variety of meals. They did offer activities for him to participate. I would highly recommend the care and value here ...
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Shelby County review score based on 253 family reviews

8.6
Review score37 facilities253 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 253 reviews of 37 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

8.6
Shelby County, TN37 facilities
8.9
Bartlett, TN20 facilities
8.6
Memphis, TN39 facilities

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 253 reviews of 37 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
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.8
Staff
4.0
4.0
Meals & dining
3.7
3.7
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.7
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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
48.6%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
43.2%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.5%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
56.8%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24.3%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.8%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
48.6%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
45.9%
52.4%
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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.
Shelby County, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
45.9%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
32.4%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40.5%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.8%
13.7%
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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.
Shelby County, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.7%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.2%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
40.5%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.9%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.5%
17.3%
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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.
Shelby County, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.1%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.5%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
37.8%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.5%
18%
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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.
Shelby County, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
45.9%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.4%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.7%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.8%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.6%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.5%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.2%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.2%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.5%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.6%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
43.2%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
37.8%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.6%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.9%
46%
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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 help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Tennessee assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Shelby County protect seniors.
Learn about Tennessee assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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