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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Shelby County, TN
Assisted living costs in Shelby County average about $4,313 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 731 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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We are totally pleased with GSSL. The staff is great and she is very happy there. The facility is smaller and staff have a more personal relationship with the residents unlike some of the larger facilities....
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.
Great Southern Senior Living is a residential care home offering all the amenities you expect at a large facility in the comfort of a beautifully-appointed residence to give our residents the highest quality of living. With over 20 years experience in senior care, our highly experienced ownership...
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51 reviews
Our experience has been very good. The staff is very professional and understanding. We would definitely recommend this community.
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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9.2
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11 reviews
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.
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.
HarborChase of Germantown is a place where unrivaled hospitality and classic elegance converge in a timeless setting of peaceful tranquility. Here, you’ll find much more than amazing value in the award-winning cuisine, personalized housekeeping, exhilarating activities, generous amenities and...
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42 reviews
The facility is always well kept. No funny smells and the director is outstanding. The negative side is the aids are sometimes not as helpful as they should be. For us the main reason we chose this place...
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...
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12 reviews
Very nice community of staff and residents. My father is very happy and is thriving.It was the right fit for my father's needs. I would recommend to others.
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...
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3 reviews
My wife and I enjoy living at Brightmore of East Memphis. With the monthly event calendar we have lots to select from. Ie; taking a shuttle to Walmart, to Target, to Walgreens, to Kroger, and etc. There...
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...
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8.9
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28 reviews
We toured several facilities before making a decision but when we entered Harbor Chase we knew this was the one. It was clean, all the people we encountered were friendly and looked genuinely happy. It was...
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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8.9
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82 reviews
I give them a 5 on all categories. Foxbridge is a wonderful place. The staff are very understanding and very compassionate not only about the person living there, but the family as well. The nursing staff...
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...
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8.7
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52 reviews
I think it was a good place. The staff seemed to sincerely care about my mom. I would recommend. I picked it because it wasn't huge, it was clean and we had a very positive feeling as we spoke to people that...
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...
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8.5
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50 reviews
There is always room for improvement, but I don't have any complaints about the staff or facilities. Staff is very helpful. Feel free to ask them about anything or express any needs you might have. They...
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...
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8.5
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119 reviews
I really appreciate the professionalism of the staff at Shelby Gardens Place. The nurses, the cleaning crew, the front desk, the maintenance crew and management all treat my brother with respect and...
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...
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7.8
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71 reviews
It's a great place but pay close attention before signing any leases on the money side. Things get added on that unless you go over all the details you will not know what's being charged. The thing we like...
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...
Quail Ridge Transitional Assisted Living and Memory Care
2820 Kirby Whitten Parkway, Bartlett, TN 38134Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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7.7
Review score
30 reviews
The staff treats residents like family. They are well staffed and residents are allowed to go about their day as they wish. They offer lots of interactive activities. The staff is kind to residents and...
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.
Quail Ridge is an assisted living community in the quaint city of Bartlett, Shelby County, Tennessee. Enjoy our community's courtyard and beautiful grounds. With close proximity to the city of Memphis, the town of Bartlett offers many exciting opportunities for residents and visiting family...
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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,...
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7.0
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1 review
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...
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49 reviews
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...
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I like the care that my father is getting at this community from the excellent staff. The menu is very good and he seems to be happy with the variety of meals. I am happy that the community is clean and he...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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51 reviews
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...
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.
Do more of what you loveTrade your to-do list for a bucket list. Here at our community in Germantown, Tennesse, you can do just that with more time for what matters most— pursuing your passion for volunteering, rediscovering an old hobby like painting or focusing on personal wellness with...
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No one greeted us when we moved in.They weren't even expecting us to move in.She's supposed to wear a watch but they don't check if She loves the food there. They emphasis they have a lot of activities but...
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.
Kirby Pines Retirement Community is an award winning 50-acre life care retirement community located in Memphis, Tennessee. With the incomparable lifestyle and comprehensive life care offered, we offer you a beautiful home, whether it is an Independent Apartment or Garden Home, an Assisted Living...
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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: Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
Cost of assisted living in Shelby County, TN
The average cost of senior living in Shelby County is $4,313 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gilt Edge, TN with an average of $3,743 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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Average cost of Assisted Living in Shelby County over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Shelby County, TN
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VA benefits in Tennessee
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Medicare and Medicaid in Tennessee
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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
3.3
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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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.
American House Bartlett
4.3
Everyone there was very nice! Especially [name removed] and [name removed]. I don't know what we would've done without them.
She said the best meal she had was the first day she was there. I think they changed chefs or something. She also complained that she had chicken almost every meal.
Shelby County review score based on 172 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 172 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 172 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
4.1
4.5
Friendliness
4.3
4.6
Care services
3.8
4.2
Staff
4.1
4.5
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
3.5
4.0
Value for cost*
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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
42.9%
51.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
38.1%
33.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.3%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.6%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
56.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.4%
29.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
81%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.2%
47.8%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
42.9%
53%
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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
40.5%
50.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.6%
31.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35.7%
40.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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13.4%
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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%
26.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.1%
39.4%
No sugar
No sugar
35.7%
36.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.5%
34.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.9%
13%
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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
31%
30.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.7%
41.3%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
35.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.9%
17.5%
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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
40.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31%
30.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.2%
29.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
49.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
48.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.4%
51.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.1%
40.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.1%
33.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.7%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
45.7%
Live performances
Live performances
38.1%
46%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
28.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19%
23.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.5%
44.9%
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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
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Assisted Living in Cities Near Shelby County
- Memphis, Tennessee
- Germantown, Tennessee
- Millington, Tennessee
- Marion, Arkansas
- Oakland, Tennessee
- West Memphis, Arkansas
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