The 3 Best Memory Care Facilities in Maury County, TN for 2024

Located an hour south of Nashville, Maury County is home to 92,000 residents, 15.5 percent of whom are at least 65 years old. For the county's senior residents who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, there are two live-in memory care facilities.

In Maury County, as in the rest of Tennessee, memory care facilities operate either as Assisted care Living Facilities (ALFs) or as residential homes for the aged and must be licensed by the Tennessee Department of Health.

• Hot, humid summers and short chilly winters characterize Maury County's climate. Daytime highs in July average 90 degrees, while nighttime lows in January average 26. The area gets 55 inches of annual rain on average, 16 inches more than the national average, but only a couple inches of snow. Memory care residents can enjoy supervised outdoor activities during the more than 200 sunny days each year.
  
• The cost of living in Maury County is seven percent higher than in an average U.S. city. Healthcare, at 36 percent higher than the national average, is the most expensive staple purchase in the area. Memory care residents who have limited financial means or lack comprehensive medical insurance may want to keep this in mind when evaluating the area.
  
• Maury County senior citizens pay no state income taxes on their Social Security benefits, 401(k)s, pensions or other retirement income. This favorable tax situation lets memory care residents put more money toward receiving the best possible care. Family members thinking of relocating or buying a home near their loved one will find Tennessee's property taxes much lower than the national average.
  
• The violent and property crime rates in Maury County both rank at a 45 on a scale of one to 100, with 100 representing the highest possible crime. The county's rates are right around the state averages but notably higher than the national averages of 31.1 and 38.1, respectively. Fortunately for memory care residents, most facilities offer a host of safety features, including cameras, guards and locking exterior doors.

Memory Care costs in Maury County start around $4,060 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.

It’s important to note that memory care rates in Maury County and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Tennessee page.

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Tennessee page.

Maury County-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in Tennessee are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Tennessee page for more information about these laws.