Nursing Homes in Memphis, Tennessee

CaringScore for Memphis, TN

CaringScore was designed to help millions of Americans find the best places to retire, age in place, or receive eldercare. The CaringScore for nursing homes in Memphis was based on more than 50 factors in three key categories: health, cost, and livability. By compiling and analyzing this data, Caring.com is able to rate the quality of life you or a loved one might expect should you choose nursing homes in Memphis.

A CaringScore can range from 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and provides a quick way to compare cities, counties, and even specific zip codes. With a CaringScore of 5.4, Memphis is on par with the national average for those seeking nursing homes.

The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for Memphis. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Memphis, TN

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Memphis, rates a region on a scale of 1 (less healthful) to 10 (more healthful). It's specifically tailored to anyone looking for nursing homes. The HealthScore for Memphis is based on the availability of healthcare resources, air and water quality, the overall health of the local population, and other key factors. With a HealthScore of 5.9, Memphis rates above average for those seeking nursing homes.

Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults seeking nursing homes. At 267.3 physicians per capita, Memphis scores 21.2 percent better than the national average. Memphis trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 53.8 percent, with 0.6, and scores 42.1 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 27.7. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Memphis is 74.7 years -- 4.1 percent lower than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Memphis is 74.7 years -- 4.1 percent lower than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Memphis's environmental health -- is 16.4 percent above average.

Doctors Per Capita	Memphis, TN	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	267.3	220.5
Geriatricians	0.6	1.3
Cardiologists	11	7.7
Oncologists	7.6	3.5
Orthopedists	8.5	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Memphis, TN

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Memphis, rates the cost of living for older adults on a scale of 1 (more expensive) to 10 (less expensive). It's specifically tailored to people looking for nursing homes. The CostScore for Memphis is based on data such as the average monthly cost of nursing homes in the region, cost of living indices such as housing and healthcare, regional tax rates, and other key factors. With a CostScore of 6.5, the costs associated with nursing homes in Memphis are generally less expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Memphis is $5,490 , which is generally on par with the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Memphis indexes at 18.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 5.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 45.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Memphis, TN
Aggregate Index	82
Healthcare Index	105
Housing Index	55
Food Index	89
Utilities Index	94
Transportation Index	97

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Memphis, TN

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Memphis. On a scale of 1 (less livable) to 10 (more livable), it's a rating of the quality of life in a region, specifically tailored to those looking for nursing homes. The LivabilityScore for Memphis is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 3.1, Memphis rates below average for nursing homes.

Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for nursing homes. The sun shines an average of 218 days each year in Memphis, 6.3 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 31°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Memphis than in other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 91°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Memphis is 150.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 150.0 percent higher than average. At $36,584 per year, the population of Memphis earns a lower than average median household income. Memphis has an unemployment rate of 10.90 percent, roughly 19.8 percent higher than the national average. And about 11.27 percent of the population in Memphis is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which trails the national average by 14.4 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Memphis	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	3.4	136.1
Libraries	2.7	18.8
Places of Worship	60.3	220.5
Public Transit	66.3	110.4
Grocery Stores	123.9	97.7
Pharmacies	13.7	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65