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5 star
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My family realized that I needed more assistance and care than could be provided in our home. This community supported me with the opportunity and resources that I needed to improve my quality of life and...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Collierville! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include independent living and enhanced living. Throughout each service level, we strive to......Read more
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2727 Photos available
9.7
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20 reviews
9.7
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5 star
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A GREAT Activity Director [name removed]!!!! He is awesome!!! The food is subpar. Could be much better for how high the rent is! Very pretty building very inviting. My mom's room is very pretty how we set it...
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Germantown! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we strive to make every......Read more
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9.7
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15 reviews
9.7
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Meals are only 2 times a day. It was great when mom first moved in... beautiful new facility with great staff but mostly empty (just opened). [name removed] management took over & total staff changeover. No...
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.
The Summit of Germantown provides the vibrant retirement lifestyle you’ve always wanted. We offer peace of mind with additional levels of support and care available right onsite. Residents have priority access to our accommodations for Assisted Living and Memory Care in East Memphis, providing......Read more
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Sometimes the food is not as good as when it's at its best. But generally, everything is really good there. Most everyone is very cordial and helpful. They come in and hang paintings or pictures on the walls...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Town Village is much more than senior living—it's a way of life. Here you'll find a distinctive living experience filled with friendships and life enrichment activities. Step outside and discover peaceful outdoor spaces perfect for visiting with friends, gardening, enjoying fresh air or bird......Read more
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54 reviews
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54 reviews
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The nursing and care staff in the memory unit are extremely helpful and professional, working to meet each resident with the care needed for their particular situation. The entire facility is clean, well...
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Cordova! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include independent living, assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we......Read more
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They are doing updates but still needs repairs to plumbing and flooring. Can seem to get rid of roaches in the building. Elevators are pretty bad condition. New management company took charge over year ago....
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located near downtown Memphis, in the Evergreen Vollintine Historic District,adjoining the Green Line walking trail. We are just a few blocks from Overton Park, the Memphis Zoo, and the beautiful campus of Rhodes College, and less than five miles to beautiful Harbor Town. The Community is gated,......Read more
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It is a great facility! Big factor for choosign it: Cost! Staff sometimes short handed/turnover, often residents need assistance with getting around, eating/cutting food, swallowing. Not sure how many staff...
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.
A great life. For great seniors.Take the short drive from Memphis to the upscale town of Germantown, Tennessee, and you’ll find a premiere assisted living community that helps seniors find a new kind of independence. Here, you have access to world-renowned health care while also enjoying the......Read more
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I liked that it had a at home feel, clean, I loved the staff, they cared about my dad, made sure his diapers were changed and got his medicine and sometimes fed his meal. My brother and I were lucky they...
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.
Our community offers social, life-enriching activities every day for connecting with friends and family, sharing memories and experiencing a sense of belonging. The Village at Primacy Place is more than senior living—it's a way of life. If you’re looking for a community that understands and......Read more
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The staff is very professional and helpful to the patient's needs. They are very caring and considerate and they have lots of knowledge about their needs. I love Foxbridge and I would recommend it to...
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 middle of Shelby County is Foxbridge Assisted Living and Memory Care community, a unique, quiet, gated, eight-acre campus featuring five residential cottages with twenty-four apartments each. Walking paths, gardens, pond, ducks and ducklings, geese and goslings, many kinds of birds......Read more
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9.0
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We have had a positive experience with American House -Bartlett, though we haven't actually been able to move my son's father in yet. He is still in rehab facility due to set backs in his recovery....
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.
Providing Assisted Living in the Bartlett area near great shopping and dining and offering a warm, loving environment....Read more
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Photo of Shelby Garden Place
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It is the best. But my husband can't transfer anymore. He had an accident and pt isn't helping much. He loved it there and all the help especially [name removed] the head nurse. It is a great place with...
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.
At Shelby Gardens Place, a pet friendly senior living community, we provide a veteran supported environment through thoughtful, compassionate assistance with their daily routine, while respecting their independence. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a......Read more
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1111 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.8
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60 reviews
8.8
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Need update on decor, but it is clean. Def BEST value for the money. Loved the staff!! They got my dad well enough that he was able to leave & go home after just 4 months! Love that place. Also, my dad...
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 right outside of Germantown, our community offers you a whole new world of friendship, gracious living, comfort and convenience in an ultimate location. Put them together and you have the perfect combination for an independent, rewarding and fulfilling retirement. We invite you to call......Read more
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I had just moved here from NY, and the only other one was too expensive. I love here and the manager [name removed] is a jewel. I have no complaints. So far I am happy.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Independent Senior Apartment Community 55+We all want freedom: The freedom to live life to the fullest, to experience the joy of quality time with family and friends, the freedom of choice. A Senior Community lifestyle affords residents the freedom to live the life they dream of amongst their......Read more
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I like that they make my father feel very comfortable. He's a very sociable, active 87 year old. They make sure he's entertained, they make sure he is ready for all outside appointments and engagement. They...
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.
Royal Retreat Senior Living Community is a home like no other. We are locally owned and managed by Memphians who have an authentic understanding of the needs and culture of the community we serve. We are driven by passion to improve the quality of life for our senior residents and provide them a......Read more
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66 Floor plans available
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8.1
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I love that everyone is so friendly and love my dad. All the staff at Belmont are friendly, kind and supportive. Yes, I would recommend this community to other families and I have recommended this community...
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.
Belmont Village of Memphis, Tennessee is located in the attractive Germantown residential area shaded by Crape Myrtle and Dogwood trees, not too far from the Mississippi River. Situated near shopping, restaurants, places of worship and outstanding medical facilities — not to mention everything......Read more
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Just a nice place that you trust with your loved ones to be cared for.....clean, friendly, lots of options for everyone.
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.
Opened in July 2016, Hearthside of Bartlett is a licensed Assisted Living community in Bartlett, Tennessee....Read more
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1515 Floor plans available
7.5
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23 reviews
7.5
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23 reviews
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What I love the most about the Robinwood Retirement Resort is the inclusive atmosphere it has, that really made it feel like everyone there is a apart of a family. I also love the dining hall which is a...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Robinwood Retirement Resort is Bartlett's newest independent living community. Robinwood Retirement Resort comprises 142 apartments for adults 55 and over — including studio apartments, one,  two, and three bedroom suites and a variety of floor plans. Robinwood Retirement is an......Read more
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My loved one was very ill, and they assisited with everything she needed in every way. And they made her last days as good as they could possibly be.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Home Care, Nursing Homes
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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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They're great. I love the staff. I love the way they take care of my mother. The nurses are just the best. My mother is on the second floor in the Terrace assisted living section. And they are so...
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.
Trezevant is the Mid-South's only accredited continuing care retirement community providing the highest quality of life, wellness and independence for senior adults. Our new program at Trezevant Terrace introduces gracious assisted living and memory support services bringing superior care,......Read more
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My mother has settled into this community very well, she loves it here ! It is a nice clean community, they do a good job with keeping the grounds, and community well maintained. The staff is very nice, they...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Ideal Solution The Embassy is the answer for those who wish to enjoy the conveniences available in a fine home without the responsibility and expense of maintaining a house and grounds. We offer a prestigious address and friendly, secure sanctuary without the expenses and problems of home......Read more
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I really need to give [Name removed] at hats off because , this is the best apartment complex in my life, I have live in and I been here going on 6 years and don't have any plans on moving period. I have...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Luther Towers offers 1 bedroom apartments for independent, seniors (50+) or the disabled. The apartments have been recently upgraded. Upgrades include hard wood flooring, new appliances, and ceiling fans. There is an on-site store, laundry facility, and newly remodeled beauty salon/barber shop.......Read more
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Happy with my choice. Great location, friendly neighbors, cooperative office staff. The space is right sized for me, it has all the amenities I needed. Management is making changes to the building I wasn't...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
If you are tired of spending your retirement working around the house and ready to live a little,then the Terrace is right for you. Here you can come and go as you please enjoying all that the Terrace and Memphis have to offer,yet feel safe and secure surrounded by friends and a friendly,caring......Read more
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They are new so there are a few kinks to work out. But the apartments are lovely, and they plan so many fun activities for the residents. My mom loves the food. And the caregivers are sincere, kind and...
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.
Opus provides residents with a lifestyle focused on wellness and meaningful social connections. Our independent living apartments, independent living cottages, assisted living options, and dementia care options allow us to provide individualized care and assistance to everyone who calls our......Read more
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Laurel Glen at Memphis was head and shoulders above other places we toured. It is very updated and nice. With any facility like this, there is a period of time where you really have to follow up and make...
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.
Come home to The Avaline at River Oaks in East Memphis, Tennessee. Our boutique apartment homes and amenities enable you to live your best life. From Assisted Living to specialized Dementia (Memory) Care, we strive to provide high quality lifestyles for senior adults of all abilities. Residents......Read more
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We have been pleased with The Parkview studio apartment. Perfect size for my brother, and because he lives there a free membership to the zoo is included (within walking distance). Two daily meals and...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
The Parkview is located in the heart of Mid-Town Memphis with views of Overton Park. Our apartment-style community offers all of the amenities of a home without the work. Imagine a life without household chores, yard work or home maintenance. Invite guests to a meal, special event or social......Read more

Cost of independent living in Shelby County, TN

The average cost of senior living in Shelby County is $3,720 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Burlison, TN with an average of $3,222 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Shelby County, TN vs. nearby counties

Shelby County, TN
$3,720/mo
$3,752/mo
$3,777/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Shelby County, TN vs. the state and national average

Shelby County, TN
$3,720/mo
U.S. national average
$4,091/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Shelby County vs. other types of senior living

$4,871/mo
Independent Living
$3,720/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Shelby County, TN by room type

Semi-Private
$4,827/mo
Studio
$5,159/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,070/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,664/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,223/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Shelby County over time

Shelby County, TNTN stateNational

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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 independent living in Shelby County

Recent reviews for independent 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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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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The Pinnacle of Southaven

5.0
The Pinnacle of Southhaven had a warm environment and was very helpful. during our experience. We would recommend this community to other families who made need a place for their loved ones

Shelby County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shelby County independent 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 dietary accommodations in Shelby County independent living

Independent 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
25%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.3%
34.3%
No sugar
No sugar
27.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.6%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
9.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Shelby County independent living

Our independent 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
33.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
35.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shelby County independent 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 independent 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
45.8%
44.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
28.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.1%
47.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.1%
54.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.7%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.6%
38%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
41.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.9%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
39.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
35.4%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.8%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

StoryPoint Collierville, StoryPoint Germantown and The Summit of Germantown are the top-rated independent living facilities near Shelby County, Tennessee. See full list of communities.

There are 52 independent living facilities near Shelby County, Tennessee. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Shelby County, Tennessee are StoryPoint Collierville, StoryPoint Germantown and StoryPoint Cordova. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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