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The average monthly cost of Memory Care in Tennessee is $5,992, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Shellsford area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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Photo of Brookdale Hixson
99 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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They are extremely friendly and have been overly accommodating. They have worked diligently to ensure my family member feels like it's her home and has the hands on assistance where she needs it while...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Find a Redefined IndependenceSenior living often gets bogged down with the stress and isolation that can come with living at home. But it doesn’t have to. As a resident at our warm, welcoming community, you can trade all of that for a life filled with interesting things to do and interesting...
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My sister has problems of her own that have little to do with the facility and staff. She does not want to get dressed in the morning because of the hassle with her oxygen. She often stays in her PJs all...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to StoryPoint Chattanooga! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we strive to make...
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9.4
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The staff is friendly and responsive. My mom has lots of activities to participate in and she really likes everyone there. It's helpful that the have a bus to take her to doctor appointments. Yes, I would...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Creekside at Three Rivers Assisted Living opened in June of 2010. We are proud to have been voted 'BEST ASSISTED LIVING IN RUTHERFORD COUNTY' for the second consecutive year in a row. At Creekside at Three Rivers Assisted Living, we provide comfortable living areas, cozy parlors, an intimate...
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3131 Floor plans available
9.2
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I have never seen a more compassionate, listening staff. Our needs were immediate and they worked a miraculous scenario to make it happen. My brother didn't last long, but until his death they were caring,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to Harmony at Victory StationIndependent Living | Assisted Living | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services...
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1111 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.1
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49 reviews
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The caregivers were kind, but the facility often seemed understaffed, which made it difficult for residents to receive timely attention. The food was fair, and the overall cleanliness was also fair. At the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Photo of The Rutherford Assisted Living
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9.0
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Could not ask for better experience. Great communication and food is good. I would absolutely recommend it to others who are searching for a place for their loved one.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The Rutherford Assisted Living, a three story facility,opened in 2001. It was designed to provide residents with a superior living experience that is sensitive to their needs.Every detail was carefully planned from the wall finishes to the lighting and carpeting.The facility offers a Formal...
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I love the staff and how they really seem to care about each person in the facility. Food is not always the best my daddy says . They could work on that more but I do feel like it is a great place with...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Charter Senior Living of Chattanooga's personalized approach to Independent Living, Assisted Living and Short-Term Stays offers comfort for those seeking the best in senior care. Learn how to get started on your journey to exceptional senior living and why choosing Charter makes all the difference.
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33 Floor plans available
8.7
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5 for all. I would rate higher if I could. The staff is like family. They truly care for the residents just like their own family. They take the residents on bus rides weekly and out to a different...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
You want the best for your loved one and so do we. That's why we make your loved one our top priority. We provide a home-like atmosphere and offer a vibrant social calendar. Our team of committed professionals is devoted to keeping your loved one engaged and maximizing the health and well-being...
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8.7
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23 reviews
8.7
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The staff at Bellwood is fantastic!!! They are very helpful & and they make you feel like you're at home!!! We have 3 meals a day served in the cafeteria. The food is usually pretty good!!! They have...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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8.6
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68 reviews
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Staff is wonderful and caring. Friendly and loving staff along with a smaller population of residents. A Place for Mom was wonderful to me and very helpful.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Providing Assisted Living and Memory Care to the Murfreesboro area.
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Photo of Signal Mountain Senior Living
1818 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
8.3
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100 reviews
8.3
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100 reviews
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The staff are friendly & helpful, the food is good, but 3 meals a day might be a little much, but gives a good choice. The rooms are very nice, great location.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located on 10 acres at the base of Signal Mountain, the five-story, senior living community accommodates 119 assisted living, memory care apartments with studio, one- and two-bedroom options, as well as independent living. Residents can enjoy the convenience of having a beauty salon, an exercise...
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Photo of The Rutherford Memory Care
88 Photos available
8.3
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25 reviews
8.3
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25 reviews
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The facility is very nice. The staff is very helpful when you need them for something. I really appreciated the care they gave my Aunt...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Rutherford Memory Care is an memory care facility that cares exclusively for those with Alzheimer's disease and other memory impairments. This community is tailored to meet the individual needs of those suffering from a memory-impairment. The community is uniquely designed to accommodate 32...
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99 Photos available
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42 reviews
7.7
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They were kind and responsive to questions, and had good attitudes. They could improve by a little more attentiveness to new residents who are having problems adjusting. Our mother fell getting out of bed...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Located in Crossville (a suburb of Knoxville), Tennessee, Dominion Senior Living community provides specialized memory care for residents with memory loss, dementia, or Alzheimer's disease. Our Woodlawn Road location in Cumberland County is close enough to State Route 127 that friends and family...
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I would recommend you go visit and it's a good place for your loved one. The community and staff are inviting. They keep the residents busy, and sometimes my loved one leaves me to go do activities during...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
When you visit Riverview Terrace, you'll find a warm, friendly community where folks can thrive and connect. It's a place full of friendly local faces where you and your loved one will feel right at home, whether that's in our inviting community spaces or homey studio apartments and 1-bedroom...
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My daddy resided at Autumn Oaks on two different occasions. He was loved dearly and cared for in such a nice way. Even with the restrictions of COVID the staff made every effort to keep things flowing as...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
When the demands of living in your home require more than you’re willing and able to give on your own, you’ll find a welcome home here at Autumn Oaks.Autumn Oaks has been serving seniors and their families in the Manchester area since 1999. Our residents enjoy peace of mind knowing that our...
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My loved likes the food. They have a lot of activites. The value for the money, compared to other places is fair. We picked this community, because the commute is fairly close, and we received good feedback....
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Welcome to Valley View Located in the heart of the beautiful Sequatchie Valley, Valley View is the only licensed assisted living community in four counties surrounding and including the community of Whitwell, TN. Nestled between stunning Tennessee mountains, our senior residence provides a...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Conveniently located just off Reeves Street on Kings Lane, not far from Arnold Air Force Base, Morning Pointe of Tullahoma is a single-level state-of-the-art assisted living community offering 34 spacious apartments with multiple floor choice plans. The community also offers another 16 apartments...
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This is a small close knit community. Everyone here is just so nice and they treat you like family. It is warm and inviting when you walk in and it feels like home. They genuinely care about the residents at...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
If you agree that being active and independent are vital to a healthy and productive life, then we invite you to join our family at Cedar Hills. Located in the rolling hills of Cookeville, TN, Cedar Hills is a place where residents enjoy all the amenities of home — comfort, companionship,...
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They were excellent. We couldn't get over how friendly they were. Each of the staff actually came in to introduce themselves to us. From the nurses, to the food service people, to housekeeping, everybody...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Located in the heart of Putnam County, Morningside of Cookeville has provided assisted living since 1998. We recognize that a person's optimum health and well being are the result of caring for the whole person - physically, emotionally, spiritually, intellectually and socially.  Morningside...
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Staff is friendly and helpful, they work together really well. Common areas are clean and nicely furnished. Monthly newsletters are sent to families with calendar of daily events. The rep that we spoke with...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
A Fantastic Tennessee Senior LifestyleYou don’t have to feel stuck with the stress and frustration that often comes from living at home. Instead, you can trade home maintenance and chores for days full of interesting things to do. You can trade isolation for a community full of interesting...
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I am very pleased with the care this community has provided my mother, they have been very sensitive to her needs and have helped her adjust very nicely into her new apartment. I really enjoy the fact that...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
When you visit Park View Meadows, you'll find a warm, friendly community where folks can thrive and connect. It's a place full of friendly local faces where you and your loved one will feel right at home, whether that's in our inviting community spaces or homey studio apartments and one bedroom...
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We chose Acension Living Alexian Village because of the cleanliness of the facility as well as the warm and comfortable décor. This is the first place I've put my mom that has given me complete peace of...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Alexian Village of Milwaukee is sponsored by the Alexian Brothers, an 800 year old Catholic religious order committed to quality and compassionate care for seniors. Situated on 60 acres in Milwaukee’s Historic Granville neighborhood, Alexian Village boasts of apartments of all sizes ranging from...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Carthage Pavilion Assisted Living opened our community in September of 2015. Our staff have a combined of 25 plus years in senior living experience. We are locally owned and operated. We are conveniently located only 6 miles from I-40 East in-between Lebanon and Cookeville, TN. Our property...
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Although they was a few other options in Bedford county Carriage House Inn was by far the best choice for my family member. The food was great!! Dad was very happy there. The staff was kind and helpful. He...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Finding an assisted living facility for those that are dear to you can be a difficult decision, as there are a variety of options available. You want them to be in a comfortable, safe environment that provides for their specific needs. If your family member is unable to continue living...
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My mother is very happy and feels safe. She reports often that she has many friends there! The staff really appear to enjoy her as well!I have recommended many times.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Alexian Brothers Senior Ministries in Chattanooga, TN is sponsored by the Alexian Brothers, an 800 year old Catholic religious order committed to quality and compassionate care for older adults. Alexian Brothers offer an array of services and programs in the Chattanooga region ranging from...
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Cost of memory care in Shellsford, TN

The average cost of senior living in Tennessee is $5,992 per month as compared to $6,999 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Tennessee vs. national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeTennesseeU.S.Cost difference
Memory Care$5,992/mo$6,999/mo14.4% below national median
Assisted Living$5,215/mo$5,830/mo10.5% below national median
Independent Living$3,063/mo$3,520/mo13.0% below national median
Memory Care
Tennessee:$5,992/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:14.4% below national median
Assisted Living
Tennessee:$5,215/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:10.5% below national median
Independent Living
Tennessee:$3,063/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:13.0% below national median
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What families are saying about memory care in Shellsford

Recent reviews for memory care in Shellsford

Ascension Living Alexian Village - Tennessee (Assisted Living) in Signal Mountain, TN

5.0
I was extremely pleased with Ascension. The establishment, as well as the patients, were always very clean. I never detected any smells or odors -- and I have a keen sense of smell! They were communicative, helpful, and caring from my first visit until my Mom's death. My mom suffered from ...
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Regency House Assisted Living in Hixson, TN

4.5
Regency House is great and is the place my Mom calls her home. This facility is run like a finely tuned machine, and the staff is always friendly and attentive to their residents. Recently my Mom broke her hip and was in a rehab facility, and with her Dementia, she was declining due to the ...
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The Pavilion Senior Living at Carthage

4.9
The staff members here get 10 stars, they are all incredible. The nurses and nurses assistants go way above and beyond their normal duties, we are so appreciative. When our loved one goes to activities we always get pictures so we can see what she has been doing.

Shellsford review score based on 6 family reviews

9.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 6 reviews of 1 Shellsford memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Shellsford review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Shellsford review score compared against nearby cities

9.3
Shellsford, TN1 facilities
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Tullahoma, TN0 facilities
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Shellsford memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shellsford memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shellsford, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Shellsford memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Shellsford that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shellsford, TNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
53.9%
56.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
54.1%
42.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.8%
75.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95.5%
95%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.8%
63%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31%
24.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.7%
81.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.1%
53.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
68.7%
65%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Shellsford memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Shellsford Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shellsford, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
65.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42.9%
39.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
64.2%
61.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.6%
23.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shellsford memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Shellsford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shellsford, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
34.4%
24.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.5%
38.6%
No sugar
No sugar
38.4%
35.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.7%
45%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21%
19.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Shellsford memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Shellsford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shellsford, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
27.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
34%
32.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12%
19.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shellsford memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Shellsford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shellsford, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
44.7%
39.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.1%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.1%
24.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.2%
47.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48%
44.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.9%
53.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.8%
33.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.7%
30.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.7%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.4%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
45.7%
40.8%
Dances
Dances
32.6%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.9%
19.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.8%
39.7%
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State regulations for memory care in Shellsford

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Tennessee memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Shellsford protect seniors.
Learn about Tennessee memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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