The Best Nursing Home Communities in Shelby County, TN

"There are too many problems too count in this nursing home; I wouldn't even know where to start. Suffice it to say that it has a one-star rating by Medicare/Medicaid for a reason. I am sorry to say that I would not recommend this facility to anyone. There are many employees there that should be fired. Patients who cannot feed themselves are not getting fed, or to be fair, not much effort is being made to feed them. Patients who are bedridden are getting bedsores because they are not being turned enough. Some of the staff is pleasant but many of them are just there for a paycheck and can't wait to clock out. Please think long and hard before you put a loved one in Ashton Place! "

"I couldn't have asked for a better facility for my Mom. They treated her like she was one of their own. The food was always hot and delicious and Mom ate every last bite. There wasn't a day that I didn't visite that when I walked in and walked down the hall it smelled and was so clean. And every time I visited, Mr. Anderson would always make sure everything was up to my Mom and my standards. If I could give this facility 10 stars I would! "

"The rooms were pleasant and a step above most care centers we've been to. Staff was extremely helpful and great about calling us with notifications. My aunt enjoyed their courtyard and salon the most. Staff treated her like family. Hopefully this is unnecessary but would send her to them again."

"My mother is in Quince Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for long-term care. It is a clean facility. The staffing is great. They're very attentive and they always keep me informed of what's going on. I think she's getting the value for the cost. She's in a semi-private room. It has two beds, two closets, restroom, and two TVs. I know there's a salon in there and an activity area. Whenever I go (and I go often at least a couple of times a week), it's always very clean. It seems to be very sanitized. They make sure people wear their masks. We had the Mother's Day brunch. It was better than hospital food; it was pretty good. They're really accommodating."

"I live in Independent Living at The Village of Germantown and my husband is in assisted living; we both have lovely customized apartments and have a wonderful staff to look after us. Maintence is the best and is hopeful in all kinds of situations ...even personal needs such as hinging pictures, changing light bulbs or putting wheels on a new walker...they go beyond their job descriptions to help. I personally do not mind the large entry fee, it keeps people on Medicaid out; the entry fee is invested and the investments are used to help keep the property in tip-top shaped and provide extra services that other facilities do not offer, plus you or your heir gets 90% of your investment back, when you move out or die."

"My mother is in the Applingwood Health Care Center. I like the fact that they are very conscientious about who comes in and who comes out, they are using the COVID restrictions to the best of their ability. They have the monitor type of visitations where you come in and they only have to visit one area, so you don't go through a facility, so that way nobody won't be contracting anything and bringing it back to others. So I like it. And they are very attentive to their residents. They are very active with the residents and know what's going on with them and know each one of them. So I like it. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The community layout is nice. I mean, it is all staggering, if I can say it is like three different facilities on the same parking lot and they all have their whole parking area. So it's very easy to find. The atmosphere is good, you would think you're home away from home. They have where they can get their nails done, get their hair done, they have crocheting and they can do their painting or art. So I love it. Arts and crafts, I mean, they have everything, movies, it's like in another world."

"Kirby Pines is a unique place to live! The community is on 60 acres of pristine grounds, complete with a lake, greenhouse with garden plots, a walking trail through woods, gazebo for events, with a welcoming entrance lobby which has been recently redecorated. The activities are too numerous to list, but include musical programs, Mahjongg, bridge and other games, water aerobics, all kinds of painting and crafts, pool, ballroom dancing classes, vespers and religious services. All levels of medical care are available, from independent resident apartments or garden homes, to assisted living, to memory care, and beyond. Dedicated and caring staff throughout. There’s a movie theatre, a fully staffed woodworking shop, Performing Arts Center that holds several hundred people, pool room, crafts room, public puzzle table, concession shop, exercise classes, choir. Daily food selections are outstanding and include elaborate holiday celebrations coordinated by our chef and kitchen. BUT, the people who live here create the heart! An amazingly warm and caring community! More can be said, but if you don’t have a family, you’ll definitely be part of one here. Come check us out – you’ll be glad you did. (Residents of 6+ years)"

"Everyone was extremely nice at Grace Healthcare of Cordova. The facility is very nice. They had very nice employees, friendly employees, and everybody there seems to be equally professional. They've been around for a long time. They have a salon and someone comes in for that, and they have therapy. It was well kept up when I visited. The rooms are nice sizes, some are standard, and if you want more room, you can get a bigger room to have the patient. I can't place my aunt there because they're near train tracks. They're also near Baptist East, Baptist Minor, and all those facilities."

"Ave Maria has an outstanding reputation here in the Memphis area, and it's been around a long time and it deserves its outstanding reputation. It's a lovely community. The staff was very friendly and professional. The food was delicious. The cleanliness and structure of the building is wonderful. Although it was an older structure, it was in very good condition. The atmosphere was cheerful. The sizes of the rooms were perfect, just the right size."

"Toured the facility with my sister when we were looking for a place for my Father. Clean and friendly staff. We chose an eldercare home that was closer to where my sister lived, that was the only reason we did not choose Majestic."

"My mohter and my aunt were both residents of St. Peter Villa and throught out their stay friendly professional service was afforded them. "

"My mother was a resident at Mid-South for 10 years, and I still have many friends who live at this facility. My mother was treated in a presidential fashion, hence, her room was referred to as the "White House." I looked after her for 11 years at home before she went to live at Mid-South. She had a massive stroke, which almost entirely destroyed her communications. She could understand what everyone was saying to her, but she couldn't respond except to say "yes" or "no." Despite all of this, she managed to make herself understood by the staff, who knowing how fussy she was, made it a point to understand what she was trying to say to them and comply with her wishes. On a visit from Ireland to see her one time, my brother remarked on how many times the staff came in to check on her. My mother was well beloved at Mid-South and as a caregiver, you can't ask for more. "

"The staff takes great care of my uncle compared to other facilities he has been in. He is always clean and well taken care of. The staff is very helpful and address all concerns promptly. They go on field trips."

"My husband moved to Memphis Jewish Home & Rehab. I chose it for him because I guess I heard a lot of good things about a lot of people talking about it. They were always short of help, but that's everywhere you go. They have bingo and poker. They have a courtyard and a library. They have a small deli inside. They have a salon. They cut your hair and wash your hair and all that stuff. They also wash the clothes for free."