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A music-lovers paradise, Memphis is also a dream for anyone who appreciates a mild climate and outdoor activities. In this guide, you’ll learn everything you need to know about our 10 independent living partner facilities within a 25-mile radius of downtown Memphis.
Independent living is a more relaxed way of living. Offering the logistic and social benefits of living in a senior community while still being able to live as you choose, exploring your interests, connecting with friends and family, and spending time in the wider community.
This guide will highlight the costs associated with independent living, ways you can pay for independent living, regulations that guide independent living communities, health care options for seniors, and activities to enjoy in Memphis.
How do we rank Memphis independent living communities?
Our goal is to help you find high-quality independent living facilities that fit your needs. Using our 20+ years of experience in senior living, we developed a proprietary rating system based on the following:
Types of care available in Memphis, TN
Independent Living
Shelby Gardens might not be the newest, fanciest assisted living facility, but it does have the best staff. In fact, they just won a bunch of awards! The staff really care for my mom and look out for her best interests - and she’s not always the easiest to get along with. Shelby Gardens has transformed my life and my mom’s.
I was happy with the care that my husband received here at this community. It is very clean and taken care of. The staff was very attentive and friendly. He was pleased with the variety of meals. They did offer activities for him to participate. I would highly recommend the care and value here to other families.
The Pinnacle of Southhaven had a warm environment and was very helpful. during our experience. We would recommend this community to other families who made need a place for their loved ones
6300 Briarcrest Ave, Germantown, TN 38120
Facility is 1st class; clean and safe. Food is very good, serve too much on each plate(a lot wasted). Management staff(office, nursing) is responsive to issues. [name removed] (activities director) is...
HarborChase of Germantown is a place where unrivaled hospitality and classic elegance converge in a timeless setting of peaceful tranquility. Here, you’ll find much more than amazing value in the award-winning cuisine, personalized housekeeping, exhilarating activities, generous amenities and...
1550 North Parkway, Memphis, TN 38112
They are doing updates but still needs repairs to plumbing and flooring. Can seem to get rid of roaches in the building. Elevators are pretty bad condition. New management company took charge over year ago....
Located near downtown Memphis, in the Evergreen Vollintine Historic District,adjoining the Green Line walking trail. We are just a few blocks from Overton Park, the Memphis Zoo, and the beautiful campus of Rhodes College, and less than five miles to beautiful Harbor Town. The Community is gated,...
950 Cherry Road, Memphis, TN 38117
Both staff and residents are so welcoming that one truly does feel that they are home. Meal service is exceptional in that all meals are provided in either in dining room or the bistro, and always various...
Town Village is much more than senior living—it's a way of life. Here you'll find a distinctive living experience filled with friendships and life enrichment activities. Step outside and discover peaceful outdoor spaces perfect for visiting with friends, gardening, enjoying fresh air or bird...
6015 Primacy Pkwy, Memphis, TN 38119
I liked that it had a at home feel, clean, I loved the staff, they cared about my dad, made sure his diapers were changed and got his medicine and sometimes fed his meal. My brother and I were lucky they...
Our community offers social, life-enriching activities every day for connecting with friends and family, sharing memories and experiencing a sense of belonging. The Village at Primacy Place is more than senior living—it's a way of life. If you’re looking for a community that understands and...
6551 Knight Arnold Rd, Memphis, TN 38115
I like that they make my father feel very comfortable. He's a very sociable, active 87 year old. They make sure he's entertained, they make sure he is ready for all outside appointments and engagement. They...
Royal Retreat Senior Living Community is a home like no other. We are locally owned and managed by Memphians who have an authentic understanding of the needs and culture of the community we serve. We are driven by passion to improve the quality of life for our senior residents and provide them a...
4580 Forest Hill Irene Rd, Memphis, TN 38125
Heritage was so warm and inviting just upon entering. The staff there are very personable with southern charm. They were very attentive to our needs every step of the way! This is definitely home for my...
Heritage at Irene Woods was designed by nationally known real estate developer Edwards Rose & Sons and is the area’s most sought after option for a beautiful senior living choice. Heritage at Irene Woods offers independent living apartment homes, assisted living apartments and memory care...
2180 Mangum Rd, Memphis, TN 38134
The 3-11 pm shift is very good and do their best to care for my mom. I sense they are short staffed. It is a very difficult job. I don’t know the morning crew, except [name removed], and she is...
Located in the middle of Shelby County is Foxbridge Assisted Living and Memory Care community, a unique, quiet, gated, eight-acre campus featuring five residential cottages with twenty-four apartments each. Walking paths, gardens, pond, ducks and ducklings, geese and goslings, many kinds of birds...
6301 Village Grove Dr, Memphis, TN 38115
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I had just moved here from NY, and the only other one was too expensive. I love here and the manager [name removed] is a jewel. I have no complaints. So far I am happy.
Independent Senior Apartment Community 55+We all want freedom: The freedom to live life to the fullest, to experience the joy of quality time with family and friends, the freedom of choice. A Senior Community lifestyle affords residents the freedom to live the life they dream of amongst their...
6420 Quince Road, Memphis, TN 38119
We have no complaints. Everyone is super nice and my mom loves it. They are fixing to start auto draft for her billing. It was the nicest place for an affordable price for her.
Brightmore of East Memphis, a full-service rental senior living community in East Memphis near Germantown and Collierville, has the answer.Brightmore of East Memphis provides the vibrant retirement lifestyle you’ve always wanted. Here, you can choose from a number of Independent Living rental...
6420 Quince Road, Memphis, TN 38119
We have no complaints. Everyone is super nice and my mom loves it. They are fixing to start auto draft for her billing. It was the nicest place for an affordable price for her.
Brightmore of East Memphis, a full-service rental senior living community in East Memphis near Germantown and Collierville, has the answer.Brightmore of East Memphis provides the vibrant retirement lifestyle you’ve always wanted. Here, you can choose from a number of Independent Living rental...
6480 Quince Road, Memphis, TN 38119
The Pointe at Kirby Gate was the only place that agreed to admit my father who was actively dying and needed hospice to their facility. This allowed my parents to be together until he passed four days after...
Located right outside of Germantown, our community offers you a whole new world of friendship, gracious living, comfort and convenience in an ultimate location. Put them together and you have the perfect combination for an independent, rewarding and fulfilling retirement. We invite you to call...
7701 Poplar Avenue, Germantown, TN 38138
Residents are friendly and engaging with fellow residents without being intrusive. A true sense of community. Staff keeps us well informed of the status of Mom. She is thriving and likes being there.
A great life. For great seniors.Take the short drive from Memphis to the upscale town of Germantown, Tennessee, and you’ll find a premiere assisted living community that helps seniors find a new kind of independence. Here, you have access to world-renowned health care while also enjoying the...
108 Clarington Drive, Southaven, MS 38671
Everything was great. The staff was always pleasant & always answered any questions right away or found out the answers to the questions that they did not know. What stood out about Pinnacle was their...
Hermitage Gardens of Southaven is a beautiful, 55-suite retirement community offering Assisted Living and Alzheimer's Care. Step inside our doors and discover charming assisted living with a distinctive grace reminiscent of Southaven's celebrated history. Personal touches create a community rich...
6605 North Quail Hollow Road, Memphis, TN 38120
I love the excellent care the staff give to my sister, and she loves living at the Belmont Village Memphis community, Based on the experience so far, I would recommend this community to other families
Belmont Village of Memphis, Tennessee is located in the attractive Germantown residential area shaded by Crape Myrtle and Dogwood trees, not too far from the Mississippi River. Situated near shopping, restaurants, places of worship and outstanding medical facilities — not to mention everything...
1934 Pendleton St, Memphis, TN 38114
I like the care that my father is getting at this community from the excellent staff. The menu is very good and he seems to be happy with the variety of meals. I am happy that the community is clean and he...
366 S Highland St, Memphis, TN 38111
Happy with my choice. Great location, friendly neighbors, cooperative office staff. The space is right sized for me, it has all the amenities I needed. Management is making changes to the building I wasn't...
If you are tired of spending your retirement working around the house and ready to live a little,then the Terrace is right for you. Here you can come and go as you please enjoying all that the Terrace and Memphis have to offer,yet feel safe and secure surrounded by friends and a friendly,caring...
274 S Highland St, Memphis, TN 38111
I really need to give [Name removed] at hats off because , this is the best apartment complex in my life, I have live in and I been here going on 6 years and don't have any plans on moving period. I have...
Luther Towers offers 1 bedroom apartments for independent, seniors (50+) or the disabled. The apartments have been recently upgraded. Upgrades include hard wood flooring, new appliances, and ceiling fans. There is an on-site store, laundry facility, and newly remodeled beauty salon/barber shop....
177 N Highland St, Memphis, TN 38111
They're great. I love the staff. I love the way they take care of my mother. The nurses are just the best. My mother is on the second floor in the Terrace assisted living section. And they are so...
Trezevant is the Mid-South's only accredited continuing care retirement community providing the highest quality of life, wellness and independence for senior adults. Our new program at Trezevant Terrace introduces gracious assisted living and memory support services bringing superior care,...
1914 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104
We have been pleased with The Parkview studio apartment. Perfect size for my brother, and because he lives there a free membership to the zoo is included (within walking distance). Two daily meals and...
The Parkview is located in the heart of Mid-Town Memphis with views of Overton Park. Our apartment-style community offers all of the amenities of a home without the work. Imagine a life without household chores, yard work or home maintenance. Invite guests to a meal, special event or social...
1029 Cherry Road, Memphis, TN 38117
They are new so there are a few kinks to work out. But the apartments are lovely, and they plan so many fun activities for the residents. My mom loves the food. And the caregivers are sincere, kind and...
Opus provides residents with a lifestyle focused on wellness and meaningful social connections. Our independent living apartments, independent living cottages, assisted living options, and dementia care options allow us to provide individualized care and assistance to everyone who calls our...
1029 Cherry Road, Memphis, TN 38117
They are new so there are a few kinks to work out. But the apartments are lovely, and they plan so many fun activities for the residents. My mom loves the food. And the caregivers are sincere, kind and...
Opus provides residents with a lifestyle focused on wellness and meaningful social connections. Our independent living apartments, independent living cottages, assisted living options, and dementia care options allow us to provide individualized care and assistance to everyone who calls our...
256 S Camilla St, Memphis, TN 38104
City View Towers are twin high-rise apartments overlooking downtown Memphis, TN. City View is the largest Section-8 community in Tennessee and the one of the best for seniors over the age of 55 to call home. The property has an Elderly designation with HUD and we pride ourselves on our ability to...
505 S. Perkins, Memphis, TN 38117
My mother has settled into this community very well, she loves it here ! It is a nice clean community, they do a good job with keeping the grounds, and community well maintained. The staff is very nice, they...
The Ideal Solution The Embassy is the answer for those who wish to enjoy the conveniences available in a fine home without the responsibility and expense of maintaining a house and grounds. We offer a prestigious address and friendly, secure sanctuary without the expenses and problems of home...
2990 Hickory Hill Ext, Memphis, TN 38115
I don't have a lot of hands on experience with the place, but from what I have seen and what I have heard from my loved one they do a fine job here! It's a nice looking place, and the people all seem very...
Serenity Apartments @ Hickory Hill has been voted the Best Senior Living in Memphis for 2015. We were listed in the Memphis Business journal as one of the Top Retirement Communities. It has everything to make your new place to call home more enjoyable! All of our unfurnished apartment homes...
1645 West Massey Road, Memphis, TN 38120
Laurel Glen at Memphis was head and shoulders above other places we toured. It is very updated and nice. With any facility like this, there is a period of time where you really have to follow up and make...
For more than 20 years, the dedicated team at Laurel Glen at Memphis has been providing the finest Assisted Living/Memory Care community services in the Memphis, Germantown, Collierville, Shelby and Desoto area.We know how difficult it can be for a loved one to make the transition from home to a...
Independent living communities in Memphis offer competitive pricing when compared to the national average. The average monthly cost for Memphis independent living is $2,656, which is about $500 less per month than the national average. This cost includes associated fees and add-ons. Pricing information comes from A Place for Mom’s 2022-2023 proprietary data on its partner communities in Memphis.[01]
Independent living offers a relaxed lifestyle choice for people who want to live independently without worrying about the inconveniences of home ownership. Below is a list of on-site amenities and services typically included in monthly rent at our partner independent living communities in Memphis, Tennessee:
The following are average baseline costs for independent living in Memphis before any add-on fees.
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Unlike assisted living, independent living is not classified as a senior care community by insurance providers, so programs like Medicaid, Medicare, or long-term care insurance don’t cover rent costs associated with independent living. These programs can, however, help with medically necessary in-home care costs, should care needs arise.
In this section, you will learn about some of the ways people typically pay for independent living. Resources include private pay options, VA benefits, Medicaid, Medicare, and public assistance.
Private pay options are a great way to supplement independent living costs where possible. Private pay can include things like Social Security benefits, investment returns, pensions, and savings accounts. Depending on your current financial circumstances, the following private pay options may also apply:
In Tennessee, independent living communities don’t need to be licensed or require regular inspections, because they’re not considered care facilities. However, a license is required if an independent living community shares facilities with an assisted living senior care community. To learn how regulations apply to assisted living facilities, check out the laws and regulations section of our Memphis assisted living page.
Independent living communities in Memphis typically have a minimum age requirement of 55. All rental complexes are required to follow general housing standards under the Fair Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Under these laws, seniors with disabilities have a right to accessibility standards in rental communities like independent living facilities.
Additionally, independent living communities need to comply with state and city housing laws. Tennessee’s Landlord Tenant Act and local housing codesensure accommodations are safe and habitable by complying with building and housing codes.
Tennessee Department of Health contact information
Tennessee Department of Health
710 James Robertson Parkway
Nashville, TN 37243
Phone: 615-741-3111
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Independent living facilities don’t have to adhere to specific COVID-19 regulations. However, around half of the independent living communities in Memphis are combined with assisted living facilities, so you may find COVID-19 guidelines in practice in communal areas.
Tennessee doesn’t have any state mandates and instead follows Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) visitation guidance.
Masking. When transmission rates are high, everyone must wear a mask. In addition, staff must wear a well-fitted face mask per CDC guidelines. And, while not required, visitors and residents are encouraged to wear masks.
Facility cleanliness. High-touch areas should be disinfected and cleaned regularly, while staff must clean designated visiting areas after each visit.
Staff safety. Staff should use personal protective equipment when needed.
Social distancing. During peak visiting times or parties, social distancing is encouraged.
Independent living is the best of both worlds for active seniors who enjoy the social perks of community living but want to avoid the stress of home ownership. Independent living communities boast a variety of amenities and features that make living in Memphis unique and comfortable.
Amenities
Beautiful outdoor areas and spacious, pet-friendly living spaces punctuate the independent living experience in Memphis. Additionally, these welcoming communities offer a range of other amenities, including:
A community hub
Socializing with friends and neighbors is built into the daily routine at Memphis independent living communities. Not only will you live nearby but community events and activities bring residents together to share hobbies and interests. Meet up at happy hour for laughs and conversation in an on-site lounge or pub. Get your hands dirty in a community garden. Learn to paint like the masters in an art class, or join a book club to discuss the trials and tribulations of characters from your favorite novel.
If you don’t have a car, Memphis can be a tricky place to get around. Most independent living communities have complimentary transportation and are located close to public transportation options. If you do have a car, communities offer on-site parking.
If specific services or amenities are important to you, a Senior Living Advisor can help you find an independent living community that fits your needs.
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Memphis has several hospitals for a range of health care needs. From geriatric care and specialists to mental health services and palliative care, seniors are sure to find care options suitable for them. Check out Memphis’ top-rated hospitals below.
In East Memphis sits Baptist Memorial, a teaching hospital and surgical facility which is highly ranked in a dozen adult procedures and conditions. Currently, this hospital is ranked the number one regional hospital in Memphis, according to U.S. News and World Report. It specializes in heart conditions and hip and knee replacement surgeries.
With five locations across Memphis, this network of hospitals is ranked as the second-best regional hospital in Memphis, according to U.S. News and World Report. It specializes in several forms of cancer care.
For the veteran community of Memphis, the VA Medical Center provides extensive primary care and hospital services. It also offers treatment for addiction, mental health, women’s health, and palliative care.
Memphis is a sprawling large city with limited walking and biking lanes. For that reason, many people rely on cars to get around. All independent living communities in the area offer parking to residents. But if you don’t have a car and want to live in a walkable neighborhood, neighborhoods like East Midtown, Idlewild-East End Historic, and Barry F. Homes could be a great fit.
For people who don’t want to drive, the city offers fixed-route bus lines and trolleys operated by Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA). MATA’s bus service has 26 lines across the city and operates fairly frequently. The trolleys offer a unique way to see the city but are only available downtown.
There are also a number of organizations that offer transportation to seniors or people with disabilities who are unable to use the fixed-bus routes MATA offers.
While some walkable neighborhoods exist, Memphis’ Walk Score is only 35, which is relatively low. Walk Score rates the walkability of cities on a scale of 0-100 based on public density and availability of public transport, walk lanes, and bike lanes.
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Whether you enjoy being among the crowds or someone who likes to make their own adventure, Memphis has something for everyone. With its pleasant climate, it’s no wonder Memphians love to spend time out by the Mississippi River.
Memphis River Parks offer beautiful views of the river and regularly host outdoor concerts, walking tours, and other activities specifically for seniors. If you want to spend time on the water, a dinner cruise on an authentic riverboat is a popular way to spend time with friends and family. Just across the river, in West Memphis, you’ll find the Southland Casino Hotel for anyone who loves to take in the excitement of a casino floor.
Most people know Memphis as the home of Elvis Presley, and music is a huge part of downtown nightlife. On any given night, you’ll find soul, rhythm and blues, and rock ‘n roll playing downtown in the bars and restaurants on lively Beale Street. Of course, you can also spend the day at Elvis Presley’s Graceland. The sprawling estate gives fans of the king a peek into his home, planes, vintage cars, and music memorabilia.
Sports fans should be sure to check out a home game of the Grizzlies NBA team. They play in an accessible stadium, the FedExForum in downtown Memphis, and regularly offer senior discounts for games.
There are also plenty of ways to spend time outside. Set on 4,500 acres, Shelby Farms Park is an accessible park that offers many experiences, including hiking, bike rental, and fishing.
For seniors wanting to connect with others to socialize and make new friends, the Memphis area has several senior centers offering senior-specific activities and programs, including:
Many of these locations can accommodate seniors who require accessibility assistance. If you have questions regarding your needs, call or email the specific business prior to your visit.
StoryPoint Collierville, HarborChase of Germantown and HarborChase of Cordova are the top-rated Independent Living facilities near Memphis, TN. These Independent Living facilities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews. See full list of communities.
The average cost of Independent Living in Memphis is 3,614 per month. This cost may vary based on location, amenities, floorplan, level of care and other factors.
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