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10 Best Nursing Homes in Shelby County, TN
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Shelby County nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Shelby County, TN may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.
We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Shelby County or another care type is right for you. Browse 54 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Shelby County.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Longview, Longview and Colonial Acres.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Cayce, Elba and Lewisburg.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Shelby County, TN
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When another rehab place told me she would never be independent again and that she would be in a nursing home forever, we didn't listen. At Applingwood they are really working to get her back on her feet and...
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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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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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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.
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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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.
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.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Wesley Highland Place Is a small assisted living facility. Each room opens up to the common area where the residents receive their meals and socialize. The facility has a home like atmosphere making it a warm and inviting place to live. Wesley Highland Place offers an intimate community with...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: 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.
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
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 nursing homes in Shelby County, TN
The average cost of senior living in Shelby County is $4,722 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Covington, TN with an average of $3,991 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Shelby County, TN vs. nearby counties
Shelby County, TN
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Shelby County, TN vs. the state and national average
Shelby County, TN
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Shelby County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Shelby County, TN by room type
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Average cost of Nursing Homes in Shelby County over time
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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.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Shelby County
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Shelby County
The Gardens of Germantown
3.7
We were there for a very short period of time less than 2 months. the majority of this time mom had been placed in hospice care with Compassus. The things we liked most was we were told there would be a nurse on duty 24 hrs a day in moms unit. There were only 10 residents in moms unit. The ...
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HarborChase of Germantown
4.6
Our situation was unique-transitional between needing memory care versus assisted living. It was important that I was in residence with my spouse. The staff was accommodating of our unique status.
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 nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shelby County nursing homes 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 nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes 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
34.7%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
34.7%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
73.5%
25.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
75.5%
26.5%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40.8%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
73.5%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
36.7%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
36.7%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Shelby County nursing homes
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 Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shelby County, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
32.7%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
24.5%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.6%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.2%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shelby County nursing homes
Nursing homes 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
22.4%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
26.5%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.7%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Shelby County nursing homes
Our nursing homes 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
26.5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
26.5%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.2%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shelby County nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes 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
32.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.5%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.4%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.8%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.7%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
30.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.7%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Village at Primacy Place, American House Bartlett and HarborChase of Germantown are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Shelby County, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 54 nursing homes facilities near Shelby County, Tennessee. See the full list.
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