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1265 UNION AVENUE, Memphis, TN, 38104
Located at the southwestern tip of Tennessee along the banks of the Mississippi River, Memphis is home to Graceland, Elvis Presley’s home. There are also a number of high-performing hospitals in the region, including Methodist University Hospital and Baptist Memorial Hospital — Memphis.
Approximately 12.8% of the city’s 651,073 residents are aged 65 and older, and seniors who require long-term skilled nursing care will find that nursing home rates in Memphis are relatively affordable at an average of $7,300 per month, which is $456 below the national average. Nursing homes provide around-the-clock skilled care for those with complex medical needs who can’t safely live in a less-restrictive setting, such as a private home or assisted living facility. Seniors who are able to remain in their own homes with assistance may find that either homemaker or home health aide services provide the right level of support.
This guide provides an overview of nursing homes in Memphis, including average care costs and how those costs compare to state and national rates. There are also a number of free and low-cost resources for seniors and their caregivers who need help locating long-term care services.
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1265 UNION AVENUE, Memphis, TN, 38104
200 SOUTH PARKWAY WEST, Memphis, TN, 38109
"Parkway Health & Rehab, located in Memphis, TN, is a senior living provider that specializes in skilled nursing care and hospice care. This ..."
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1076 CHAMBLISS ROAD, Memphis, TN, 38116
877 Jefferson Avenue, Memphis, TN, 38103
200 S Parkway W, Memphis, TN, 38109
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800 WEST BROADWAY, West Memphis, AR, 72301
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"Broadway Health and Rehabilitation is such a wonderful facility where the employees treat everyone like family!! ..."
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4.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother was in Willowbend at Marion for a month. It was clean and very convenient, just a couple of miles from here. The people were friendly. The room is as big as she’s in now. Originally, those rooms were all private rooms, and now they’re semi-..."
READ MORE610 SOUTH AVALON ST, West Memphis, AR, 72301
The average monthly rate for nursing home care in Memphis is $7,300 for a semiprivate room, and $7,680 for a private room.
Throughout Tennessee, city-specific average nursing home costs range from a low of $6,753 in Clarksville to a high of $7,368 in Johnson City. Rates are slightly above the state average of $7,072 in a number of cities, including Memphis ($7,300) Nashville ($7,270) and Knoxville ($7,148). Overall, nursing home rates in Tennessee are well below the national average of $7,756. Actual rates are set by each facility depending on its location and the amenities and services provided.
Memphis
$7,300
Tennessee
$7,072
The United States
$7,756
Clarksville
$6,753
Knoxville
$7,148
Nashville
$7,270
Johnson City
$7,368
In addition to skilled nursing home care, which costs an average of $7,300 for semiprivate and $7,680 for private rooms, there are a number of community-based and residential care services available to Memphis seniors. Adult day health care is the least-costly option at $1,679 per month, while in-home care costs an average of $3,813 per month for either a homemaker or home health aide. Seniors can expect to pay an average of $4,391 per month for nonmedical residential care in an assisted facility, which includes room and board.
Homemaker Services
$3,813
Home Health Aide
$3,813
Adult Day Health Care
$1,679
Assisted Living
$4,391
Nursing Home (semiprivate room)
$7,300
Nursing Home (private room)
$7,680
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
There are a number of free and low-cost resources available to Memphis seniors who require long-term care services. These resources include legal assistance, case management, and help with health insurance and finding financial assistance for nursing home care.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (877) 236-0013 | Tennessee’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman program works to protect the rights of long-term care residents throughout the state. Ombudsmen can provide seniors with information about their rights related to long-term care, help resolve complaints about nursing home services, and answer questions about Medicaid and Medicare. |
Memphis Area Legal Services | (901) 523-8822 | Memphis Area Legal Services provides low-income seniors with access to free legal information, assistance and representation for noncriminal matters. MALS staff can also assist with advanced directives, qualified income trusts, Medicaid issues and wills. |
Aging Commission of the Mid-South | (901) 222-4111 | The Aging Commission of the Mid-South is the designated Area Agency on Aging and Disability for Memphis. The organization provides seniors and their caregivers with free information about long-term care resources, case management services and help obtaining financial assistance for nursing home care. |
Alzheimer’s Association — West Tennessee|Memphis Chapter | (800) 272-3900 | The West Tennessee|Memphis Chapter of the National Alzheimer’s Association offers information and resources for people living with memory loss, their loved ones and professional caregivers. Free services include patient and family support groups, information sessions and referrals to local resources. |
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Susan A
1
Review of Signature Healthcare of Memphis
Be very careful sending someone here. Insurance approved a 20 -100 day skilled nursing facility stay for my 76 year old husband with a fractured pelvis. In less than 7 days a report was sent...
Provider response
Susan, we here at Signature take all of your concerns very seriously, and we work hard to serve you, our residents, and their families. The care of our residents is our top priority. We would like...
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Evelyn P
5
Review of Graceland Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
The nurses were so attentive to my mom’s wombs! She went from facility to facility and only got worse! I thank God that this place was a little gem and ray of hope! Not only did mom’s womb heal...
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Sister of a resident on 4
1
Review of Spring Gate Rehab & Healthcare Center
This place is infested with roaches, rats throughout the building cockroaches on the respiratory unit is disgusting. And those residents don't stand a chance of a healthy life. Respiratory sit...