The southwestern Tennessee community of Memphis sits on the east bank of the Mississippi River and serves as the seat of Shelby County. In this region, 2024 survey data indicates a typical monthly assisted living fee of $5,155, which exceeds the state norm but falls about $200 below the national median. Fortunately, local seniors have 56 facilities to choose from within the city and nearby.
This directory includes an overview of assisted living options in the Memphis region and highlights 483 reviews consumer reviews. These reviews indicate an overall quality score of 4.1 out of 5 stars stars among local facilities.
56 Results
4580 Forest Hill Irene Road, Memphis, TN 38125
4.7
(21 reviews)
"Excellent customer service. All the staff are very caring and I feel like they listen to me needs and address my concerns. I feel very safe here and the location for my family is ideal. We have a lot of fun activities and the food is really good...."
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6605 Quail Hollow Road, Memphis, TN 38120
4.5
(27 reviews)
"I toured Belmont Village Memphis. They're very welcoming. The staff was very professional and friendly. The food was delicious. The structure of the building was lovely. The dining area was elegant...."
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2180 Mangum Road, Memphis, TN 38134
4.4
(21 reviews)
"I toured Foxbridge. It's an older community that is very well maintained. I think there have probably been updates to the building. It is very homey there. It's lovely. What is so nice there, is that people live in small homes where staff members tak..."
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6539 Knight Arnold Road, Memphis, TN 38115
4.2
(12 reviews)
"We toured the Royal Retreat. Everything was very well kept. It was beautiful. The staff was excellent. She was very informative and very knowledgeable. She helped me a lot. She answered questions that we had. She was wonderful. She did mention that t..."
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6300 Briarcrest Avenue, Memphis, TN 38120
4.5
(2 reviews)
"We're extremely pleased. My parents' experience is very positive. The staff and environment have been very friendly and very easy to integrate with. Their room is beautiful. The dining area is outstanding, and the food is very good. They have very ni..."
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6420 Quince Rd, Memphis, TN 38119
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My wife's cousin is now at The Summit of Germantown. She has been there for a week now. It's excellent. It couldn't be better. I like the beautiful wide hallways. It's easygoing and secure. Excellent staff. My wife's cousin's room is adequate and ess..."
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1550 North Parkway, Memphis, TN 38112
4.4
(32 reviews)
"I moved to King's Reserve Memphis. It's a great community and the people are great. They have a dining room and a pantry. They have "wine down" where you can eat, drink wine, and gather with people to talk. They have bingo. They also have a dog park...."
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6480 Quince Rd, Memphis, TN 38119
4.6
(16 reviews)
"The one that we ended up choosing was The Pointe at Kirby Gate. The people who worked there were very nice. One of the things that my dad liked was that they had fewer patients than the other ones did, and the room was immediately available. We were ..."
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6880 E. Raines Rd., Memphis, TN 38115
4.6
(9 reviews)
"I went to Riverdale Assisted Living Center. Nina was excellent. She was a good first person to see me walk through the door. She was very professional and very knowledgeable and she made you feel welcome to the facility. She was able to answer every ..."
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3535 Kirby Road, Memphis, TN 38115
4.2
(18 reviews)
"Kirby Pines is a unique place to live! The community is on 60 acres of pristine grounds, complete with a lake, greenhouse with garden plots, a walking trail through woods, gazebo for events, with a welcoming entrance lobby which has been recently red..."
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3575 Hacks Cross Rd, Memphis, TN 38134
4.2
(15 reviews)
"My husband was at Apple Grove during my hospital stay and I found them to be very caring. They took such great care with him and he really enjoyed his visit. I would highly recommend Apple Grove Assisted Living to anyone who wants the best care ..."
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3393 Kirby Road, Memphis, TN 38115
4.4
(9 reviews)
"I found Feels Like Home. It used to be Franklin Park but it's now on new ownership, and the name of it is Feels Like Home. The staff is very amenable and friendly. I haven't been there for the meal. They're still in the process of renovating it, but ..."
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2805 Charles Bryan Road, Memphis, TN 38134
4.0
(20 reviews)
"Ave Maria has an outstanding reputation here in the Memphis area, and it's been around a long time and it deserves its outstanding reputation. It's a lovely community. The staff was very friendly and professional. The food was delicious. The cleanlin..."
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3168 Hacks Cross Rd., Memphis, TN 38119
4.4
(5 reviews)
"My mom is in South Breeze. I love the rooms. I don’t have anything that they need to improve on. We 100 percent love it. ..."
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177 N. Highland Street, Memphis, TN 38111
4.6
(3 reviews)
"Trezevant Manor was very well maintained, and the patients there were very well taken care of. You had to have a lot of finances to get in, but for the most part, it was very beautiful. They had amenities like a gym, an exercise room, and a pool, and..."
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1150 Dove Crest Rd, Memphis, TN 38134
3.0
(11 reviews)
"I had a hard time finding a nursing home that I liked for my Father - Signature Heathcare Dovecrest was his third nursing home. I wish it would of been the first place because this nursing home was amazing! They have people that work there that rea..."
READ MORE3475 Chowning Road, Memphis, TN 38135
5.0
(1 reviews)
"The staff at Elite Personal care-home are truly amazing. They pay great attention to detail and provide services that your family will need. My dad loves bingo and the staff would sit and they all enjoyed it. Elite Personal Care-home is a great plac..."
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3437 Waynoka Avenue, Memphis, TN 38111
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My grandmother is currently a resident of the Mary Galloway Home. We chose this facility because they offer assisted living options specifically for women. We felt my grandmother needed more social interactions, even though she was still largely able..."
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131 N Tucker St, Memphis, TN 38104
3.0
(4 reviews)
"Toured the facility with my sister when we were looking for a place for my Father. Clean and friendly staff. We chose an eldercare home that was closer to where my sister lived, that was the only reason we did not choose Majestic...."
READ MORE2600 Poplar Avenue # 206, Memphis, TN 38112
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Mid-South Supportive Living was a smaller place, but it was well-kept. The people there were very, very nice. But it was small and there was no outside area where people could walk. I noticed they would go on the bus to go shopping or wherever they w..."
READ MOREAccording to 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey data, the cost of assisted living in Memphis falls near $5,155 per month, surpassing the Tennessee median by roughly $250 but comparing favorably to the nationwide norm of $5,350. While fees run higher in Nashville, where facilities charge around $5,316, other cities in the region have more economical rates. In Jackson and Clarksville, seniors pay about $4,140 and $3,450 monthly, respectively.
Memphis
$5,155
Tennessee
$4,900
The United States
$5,350
Clarksville
$3,450
Nashville
$5,316
Jackson
$4,140
Chattanooga
$5,350
When trying to decide how to pay for assisted living, one of the first questions that comes up is "How much does it cost?" With the impact of inflation, it's more important than ever to have up-to-date information when making a financial plan for senior living. To help shed light on real senior living prices, Caring.com has compiled proprietary cost data from its network of more than 75,000 senior living providers to provide insight into the average cost of assisted living in Memphis and 32 other cities in Tennessee.
Seniors who reside in assisted living in Memphis may be eligible for government funding assistance from the CHOICES program, which is offered under Medicaid Waiver 1115.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Tennessee page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Tennessee page.
Recent inflation has caused assisted living costs in Memphis to significantly increase. From 2022 to 2024, prices rose by approximately 18%, from $3,756 to a projected $4,432. Averages in the state of Tennessee were 11% lower than Memphis in 2022, but for 2024, they're expected to be higher by about 2.5%. Collierville, a neighboring city, experienced a nearly identical impact from inflation, with a 17.9% increase from $5,513 to $6,505. Costs also rose in Jackson and Nashville by about 17.9%. Projections for 2024 show costs will continue to affect assisted living in Memphis and surrounding areas.
| Location | 2022 Cost (Historical) | 2023 Cost (Current) | 2024 Cost (Estimated) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $3,756 | $4,115 | $4,432 |
| U.S. Average | $4,070 | $4,459 | $4,802 |
| Tennessee | $3,383 | $4,201 | $4,543 |
| Collierville | $5,513 | $6,040 | $6,505 |
| Jackson | $3,225 | $3,533 | $3,805 |
| Nashville | $4,495 | $4,925 | $5,304 |
Assisted living residents in Memphis pay about $5,155 per month. However, senior care options that include skilled nursing tend to cost more. Home health care agencies charge roughly $400 more, and seniors with complex medical needs pay around $8,395 for nursing home care in a semiprivate room.
Home Health Care
$5,529
Assisted Living Facility
$5,155
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$8,395
There are many resources in Memphis,TN that assist seniors in their retirement. caring.com has compiled information on local organizations, programs and agencies and categorized them into care types for easy reference.</p> <p>For information about statewide resources and those in nearby cities, go to Caring's Tennessee state page.
Retirees can find support and advice on various senior-related issues from their local Area Agency on Aging. The agency provides advice on topics such as financial assistance programs, in-home care and long-term care planning. It also connects seniors and caregivers with community-based resources.
| Program Name | Phone Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Shelby County Aging Comission of the Mid-South | 866-836-6678 | The Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability administers state funding for home- and community-based programs for seniors aged 60 and above. The program is administered by nine area agencies covering all 95 counties. The program aims to improve the quality of life and ensure independence for older Tennesseans through daily living assistance such as household cleaning, shopping, transportation, dressing and home health care. Other facets of the program include cooking, home delivery of meals, home accessibility and home maintenance. |
Local organizations help ensure elderly citizens have a balanced diet and receive essential vitamins and minerals to remain healthy. Through nutrition programs, congregate meals, home-delivered meals and food pantries, these programs help Memphis seniors afford the nutritious food they need.
| Program Name | Phone Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-South Food Bank - Memphis | 901-527-0841 | Food pantries usually open once or twice a week to serve local seniors and families with bags or boxes of groceries. Food is available for free, though many food pantries suggest a nominal donation amount from those who can afford to pay. Food pantries typically allot their packages according to need, prioritizing emergency cases and people with young children. You may have to make a reservation or be prepared to wait in line during a food pantry's limited hours of operation. |
Many organizations offer free or low-cost legal services to Memphis seniors. Older adults can access advice on issues such as estate planning, living wills and power of attorney. Some firms also act as long-term care ombudsmen, advocating for the rights of seniors in senior living communities.
| Program Name | Phone Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Memphis Area Legal Services | 866-361-9001 | Seniors and low-income or disabled adults can get free advice and representation for a variety of civil matters. Areas of practice include wills, powers of attorney and elder abuse as well as financial exploitation and public benefits access. This organization can also help with evictions, housing disputes and income tax issues. |
Senior centers in Memphis bring together residents through recreational activities and events. Many also offer advice and support on senior issues, run wellness and nutrition programs, and connect older adults with other resources in the local area.
| Program Name | Phone Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's & Dementia Services of Memphis | 901-372-4585 | Alzheimer's & Dementia Services of Memphis help those with memory-related disorders live with dignity and respect while also supporting caregivers and families. They offer monthly support groups for caregivers to share ideas, learn about recent advances in treatment and source doctors who specialize in memory impairment. During the meetings, care is provided for family members free of charge. In addition to helping those living with Alzheimer's maintain motor coordination, physical fitness, cognitive functioning and sensory stimulation, they also offer a range of activities such as music appreciation sessions, intergenerational activities, pet therapy and visits from outside entertainers. |
Social Security offices in Memphis help seniors and disabled people access the benefits they're entitled to. Older adults can contact their local office for information about receiving retirement benefits, disability allowance and Supplemental Security Income.
| Program Name | Phone Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Memphis Social Security Offices | 800-772-1213 | Social Security is a source of income available to retirees and people who can no longer work because of a disability. The money for Social Security comes from a payroll tax levied on employers, employees and self-employed individuals. When you retire, you'll receive monthly payments based on how much you earned when you were working. |
Memphis retirees who have served in the U.S. military can find support from local veteran services. These offices and organizations help vets access the benefits they're eligible for and provide advice and information on a variety of issues.
| Program Name | Phone Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Memphis Vet Center | 901-522-3950 | For veterans seeking support, the Memphis Vet Center provides confidential counseling, connections to local resources and care referrals in one place. Veterans struggling with mental health conditions, such as PTSD, depression, anxiety and military sexual trauma, can access one-on-one or group counseling sessions while returning service members can receive transition counseling to help them adapt. The staff helps veterans learn about VA medical, education and burial benefits, helps them enroll in care and teaches them how to use them. |
| Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr. VA Medical Center | 901-523-8990 | The Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr. VA Medical Center is in the medical district of downtown Memphis, TN. Forming part of the VA Memphis health care system, this hospital offers comprehensive medical care to veterans and their families. Open to veterans enrolled in VA Health Care and registered for VA Memphis Health Care, the hospital provides a selection of medical care, including primary, urgent, mental and specialty health care. Other services include homeless veteran care, caregiver support and social work. |
Memphis Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in Tennessee are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Tennessee page for more information about these laws.
Assisted Living
John4
5.0
Review of Foxbridge
I toured Foxbridge. It's an older community that is very well maintained. I think there have probably been updates to the building. It is very homey there. It's lovely. What is so nice there, is...
Assisted Living
John4
5.0
Review of Belmont Village Memphis
I toured Belmont Village Memphis. They're very welcoming. The staff was very professional and friendly. The food was delicious. The structure of the building was lovely. The dining area was elegant.
Assisted Living
Beverly
4.0
Review of Royal Retreat
My mom moved to Royal Retreat. It was small. The staff was very professional and caring, and it fit exactly the needs that we needed for my mother. I did go for lunch and the food was good. It was...
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