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The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Shelby County, TN for 2024

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Shelby County

Home to Elvis Presley and blues music, Shelby County is the hub of a major metropolitan area in Southwest Tennessee and has a population of more than 930,000 people, 13.1 percent who are over the age of 65. Residents in that age bracket who have Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia may choose between 12 memory care facilities in the county.

As is the case for all of Tennessee, memory care facilities in Shelby County are referred to as either assisted care living facilities or residential homes for the aged and must receive a license from the Tennessee Department of Health. This license certifies that the facility is capable of caring for adults in varying stages of memory decline.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in

  • Shelby County's winters are short and mild, and fall and spring tend to be pleasant. Memory care residents who enjoy spending supervised time outside may find their excursions are limited by the sweltering summer days. The highs in July and August regularly exceed 90 degrees, and the humidity can be oppressive.
  • At eight percent cheaper than the national average, Shelby County's cost of living is very low for a major metropolitan area in the Sun Belt. The county's housing costs are a full one-third lower than average, making the area attractive to family members wanting to relocate or purchase a second home near their loved one in memory care.
  • Seniors in Shelby County do not pay state taxes on any of their retirement income, including Social Security benefits. This friendly tax treatment leaves more money available for memory care residents to spend on high-quality care. The area's property taxes are also much lower than average.
  • Shelby County is known for its violent crime rate of 68.7 out of 100, which is more than double the U.S. average of 31.1. While safety-conscious seniors may want to keep this fact in mind, they might also consider that memory care facilities, most of which have extensive security features, are among the safest places to live.

Paying for Memory Care in Shelby County

Memory Care costs in Shelby County start around $5,352 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 Shelby 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.

Counties in Tennessee

Madison County

$5,700

US

$5,694

Shelby County

$5,352

Lafayette County

$4,430

De Soto County

$3,363

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Shelby County

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

More Ways to Pay for Memory Care

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.

Free Memory Care Resources in Shelby County

Shelby County and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free memory care resources in Shelby County, please visit our Memory Care in Tennessee page.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Shelby County

Shelby 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.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Julie

I visited this facility

Review of The Gardens of Germantown

I really feel that the strength of The Gardens of Germantown is their activities director. It seems like they do a whole lot with the memory care residents. I thought it was a really nice area. It...

Provider response

Hi Julie, thank you for your kind words about the Gardens of Germantown! We're thrilled our activities director and team made a positive impression, and we’re proud to provide meaningful...

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Julie

I visited this facility

Review of Brookdale Dogwood Creek

I went to Brookdale Dogwood Creek. The person doing the tour was fine, and the staff seemed very knowledgeable. The memory care seemed a little closed off compared to the other places. The rooms...

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Robert

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Apple Grove

My mom moved to Apple Grove. Everything's OK. What got me is they had a payment option that worked for my situation. It's a double room, but she was a single occupant, but then after about a month...

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