Memphis-area senior care homes
Assisted living and memory care near Methodist University Hospital
Published by Memphis Senior Care Homes. A free guide for families. Listings come from the Tennessee licensure registry and are never ranked by who pays us.
How do you compare assisted living and memory care options in Methodist University Hospital?
When people compare assisted living and memory care options in Methodist University Hospital, four things narrow the field fastest: fit for the specific situation, verification that the provider is authorized to do the work, how clearly the process and paperwork are explained, and what follow-up is included.
Most people compare fit, process clarity, follow-up expectations, and whether the provider or program explains the next step in plain language, but convenience alone is rarely the full answer.
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When people compare assisted living and memory care options in Methodist University Hospital, four things narrow the field fastest: fit for the specific situation, verification that the provider is authorized to do the work, how clearly the process and paperwork are explained, and what follow-up is included.
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Who are the best providers in Methodist University Hospital, TN?
There is no universal “best.” Use a consistent checklist: verify licensing through the state lookup below, confirm relevant credentials and scope, compare policies (follow-up, timelines, communication), and review practical fit (location, availability, insurance/fees where applicable). This list is educational only and is not a recommendation, ranking, or endorsement.
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How many licensed assisted living communities are there near Methodist University Hospital?
The directory on this page lists every Assisted Care Living Facility the Tennessee Health Facilities Commission licenses in Shelby County and every Personal Care Home the Mississippi State Department of Health licenses in DeSoto County, sorted by distance from Methodist University Hospital.
Which communities near Methodist University Hospital have memory care?
Communities marked Memory care report secured beds to Tennessee, or hold a licensed Alzheimer's and dementia care unit in Mississippi. A secured unit is a locked or alarmed area for residents who may wander. Ask each community how many secured beds are open now.
What is the difference between a care home and assisted living?
People use care home loosely for any residential setting. In Tennessee, an Assisted Care Living Facility is licensed to help with daily activities and medications; a residential home for the aged offers room, board and supervision only; a nursing home provides 24-hour skilled nursing.
How do I know whether my parent needs assisted living or memory care?
If your parent needs help with bathing, dressing or medications but is safe on their own, assisted living usually fits. If they wander, get lost, or cannot be left alone safely because of dementia, a secured memory care unit is the safer choice.
Does Medicare pay for assisted living near Methodist University Hospital?
No. Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care in assisted living. It can cover a short skilled-nursing stay after a qualifying hospital stay. Tennessee residents may qualify for help with care costs through TennCare CHOICES.
How quickly can a parent move in after a hospital stay?
Some communities can assess and admit within a few days if a room is open and the paperwork is ready. Have the discharge summary, medication list, physician orders and a TB screening ready to speed it up.
Is this guide free for families in Methodist University Hospital?
Yes. Families never pay us. Senior living communities pay us a referral fee or a flat fee when they accept a family we introduce, and some buy sponsored placements, which are labelled.
How do I check a community's inspection history?
Use the licence number in the directory to look the community up with the Tennessee Health Facilities Commission, which publishes licensure and survey information. Ask the community for its most recent survey and how any deficiencies were corrected.
What should I bring to a tour near Methodist University Hospital?
Bring your parent's medication list, a short note on what help they need each day, and your budget range. Use the 40 questions checklist in our guides so every tour is compared the same way.
Can my parent keep their own doctor after moving?
Usually yes. Most assisted living residents keep their own physician, though some communities have visiting doctors or nurse practitioners. Ask how appointments and transport are handled.
Are DeSoto County and West Memphis communities included?
DeSoto County, Mississippi communities are included from the Mississippi State Department of Health directory. Arkansas licenses assisted living through its own agency and is not yet listed, so families in Crittenden County see the nearest Tennessee and Mississippi communities.
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Assisted living is a licensed residence that helps with bathing, dressing, meals and medications while your parent keeps their own apartment. Memory care is a secured unit with staff trained in dementia. A care home is the everyday name for either one; Tennessee licenses both as Assisted Care Living Facilities and Mississippi as Personal Care Homes.
If your parent is being discharged from Methodist University Hospital (1265 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104) and cannot safely go home, these are the 10 licensed assisted living communities closest to the hospital, 7 of them with secured memory care beds. Ask the hospital case manager or discharge planner for the discharge summary, medication list and physician orders now: every community below will ask for them before it can assess your parent.
Read From hospital to assisted living for the timeline and what to have ready in 72 hours.
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Licensed assisted living and memory care near Methodist University Hospital
Every row is licensed by its state: Tennessee rows are Assisted Care Living Facilities licensed by the Tennessee Health Facilities Commission, Mississippi rows are Personal Care Homes licensed by the Mississippi State Department of Health. Listing is free and is not affected by who pays us. Memory care means the community reports secured beds (Tennessee) or holds a licensed Alzheimer's/dementia care unit (Mississippi). Distances are straight-line from the hospital.
| Community | Phone | Memory care | Licence | Website | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assisted Living at Trezevant 3437 Waynoka Ave, Memphis, TN 38111 | 901-352-4000 | Yes (28 secured beds) | Assisted Care Living Facility Licence 34 | Website | 4.1 mi |
| The Opus at East Memphis 1045 Landsdowne Manor Ln E, Memphis, TN 38117 | 901-587-7100 | Yes (30 secured beds) | Assisted Care Living Facility Licence 555 | Website | 6.8 mi |
| Ridgemont Manor #1 3805 Ridgemont Avenue, Memphis, TN 38128 | 901-384-9205 | No | Assisted Care Living Facility Licence 319 | No website listed | 8.7 mi |
| Ridgemont Manor #2 3815 Ridgemont Avenue, Memphis, TN 38128 | 901-384-9205 | No | Assisted Care Living Facility Licence 312 | No website listed | 8.7 mi |
| American House Bartlett 3345 Kirby Whitten Road, Bartlett, TN 38134 | 901-383-6901 | No | Assisted Care Living Facility Licence 62 | Website | 9.3 mi |
| StoryPoint Germantown 6300 BriarCrest Ave, Memphis, TN 38120 | 901-250-5931 | Yes (42 secured beds) | Assisted Care Living Facility Licence 496 | No website listed | 9.6 mi |
| Foxbridge Assisted Living and Memory Care 2180 Mangum Road, Memphis, TN 38134 | 901-377-0101 | Yes (36 secured beds) | Assisted Care Living Facility Licence 15 | Website | 9.6 mi |
| Avaline at River Oaks 1645 West Massey Road, Memphis, TN 38120 | 901-245-0305 | Yes (26 secured beds) | Assisted Care Living Facility Licence 61 | Website | 9.8 mi |
| Belmont Village 6605 North QUAIL HOLLOW ROAD, Memphis, TN 38120 | 901-624-8820 | Yes (24 secured beds) | Assisted Care Living Facility Licence 102 | Website | 10.2 mi |
| The Summit of Germantown 6420 Quince Road, Memphis, TN 38119 | 901-436-1296 | Yes (29 secured beds) | Assisted Care Living Facility Licence 548 | No website listed | 10.7 mi |
Sources: Tennessee Health Facilities Commission licensure reports and the Mississippi State Department of Health facilities directory, fetched 2026-10-13. Check a licence and its survey history before you sign anything: how to read a Tennessee inspection record.
How we are paid: Our guide is free to families. Senior living communities pay us a referral fee or a flat fee when they accept a family we introduce, and some buy sponsored placements. Paid or not, every licensed community appears here in distance order.
Leaving Methodist University Hospital for assisted living
Who to talk to: every unit at Methodist University Hospital has a case manager or discharge planner. Tell them on the first day that your parent cannot safely go home alone and that you are looking at assisted living, and ask whether your parent is an inpatient or under observation, because only inpatient days count toward Medicare's three-day rule for a rehab stay.
Closest community: Assisted Living at Trezevant, 4.1 miles away, 901-352-4000. The nearest with secured memory care is Assisted Living at Trezevant (4.1 miles). A community close to the hospital keeps follow-up appointments short in the first weeks, when they are most frequent.
What every community will ask for: the discharge summary, a reconciled medication list showing what changed in hospital, physician orders confirming your parent can be cared for in assisted living, and a recent TB screening. Ask the case manager to send these to the communities you choose; with them ready, many communities can assess within a day or two of an opening.
If rehab comes first: a skilled nursing stay after the hospital gives you a few weeks to tour. Use the tour questions, check each licence (how) and plan the money (how families pay).
If you would rather be near home: families often choose a community near where they live rather than near the hospital. The closest city pages are Memphis, TN, East Memphis, TN, West Memphis, AR. Short answers to common questions are on the FAQ.
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