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Assisted living and memory care in Frayser, Memphis, TN
Published by Memphis Senior Care Homes. A free guide for families. Listings come from the Tennessee and Mississippi licensure registries and are never ranked by who pays us.
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When people compare assisted living and memory care options in Frayser, Memphis, TN, 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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When people compare assisted living and memory care options in Frayser, Memphis, TN, 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 Frayser, TN?
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Questions families ask in Frayser, Memphis, TN
Is there licensed assisted living within 4 miles of Frayser?
No: none within 4 miles of the centre of Frayser. The closest is Ridgemont Manor #1 (3805 Ridgemont Avenue, Memphis, 4.1 miles, 901-384-9205).
How many licensed assisted living communities are there near Frayser, Memphis, TN?
The directory on this page lists every Assisted Care Living Facility the Tennessee Health Facilities Commission licenses in Shelby, Tipton and Fayette Counties and every Personal Care Home the Mississippi State Department of Health licenses in DeSoto and Marshall Counties, sorted by distance from Frayser, Memphis, TN.
Which communities near Frayser, Memphis, TN 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 Frayser, Memphis, TN?
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 Frayser, Memphis, TN?
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 Frayser, Memphis, TN?
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.
No licensed assisted living community lies within 4 miles of the centre of Frayser (ZIP 38127). Below are the 10 licensed communities nearest to it, 6 of them with memory care; the closest is Ridgemont Manor #1, 4.1 miles away in Memphis.
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Licensed assisted living and memory care near Frayser, Memphis, TN
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 centre of Frayser.
| Community | Phone | Memory care | Licence | Website | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgemont Manor #1 3805 Ridgemont Avenue, Memphis, TN 38128 | 901-384-9205 | No | Assisted Care Living Facility Licence 319 | No website listed | 4.1 mi |
| Ridgemont Manor #2 3815 Ridgemont Avenue, Memphis, TN 38128 | 901-384-9205 | No | Assisted Care Living Facility Licence 312 | No website listed | 4.1 mi |
| Assisted Living at Trezevant 3437 Waynoka Ave, Memphis, TN 38111 | 901-352-4000 | Yes (28 secured beds) | Assisted Care Living Facility Licence 34 | Website | 6.4 mi |
| American House Bartlett 3345 Kirby Whitten Road, Bartlett, TN 38134 | 901-383-6901 | No | Assisted Care Living Facility Licence 62 | Website | 8.0 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 | 8.4 mi |
| Ave Maria Home Assisted Living 2795 Charles Bryan Road, Bartlett, TN 38134 | 901-386-3211 | Yes (15 secured beds) | Assisted Care Living Facility Licence 56 | Website | 9.0 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 | 9.2 mi |
| Quail Ridge Alzheimer's Special Care Center 2820 Kirby Whitten Parkway, Bartlett, TN 38134 | 901-612-3081 | Yes (66 secured beds) | Assisted Care Living Facility Licence 407 | No website listed | 9.3 mi |
| Hearthside Senior Living of Bartlett 7480 U.S. Highway 70, Bartlett, TN 38133 | 901-266-3329 | No | Assisted Care Living Facility Licence 393 | No website listed | 11.1 mi |
| Shelby Gardens 1535 Appling Care Lane, Cordova, TN 38018 | 901-377-7500 | Yes (21 secured beds) | Assisted Care Living Facility Licence 26 | No website listed | 11.1 mi |
Sources: Tennessee Health Facilities Commission licensure reports and the Mississippi State Department of Health facilities directory, fetched 2026-10-25. 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.
What families near Frayser should know
Closest licensed communities: Ridgemont Manor #1 (4.1 miles, 901-384-9205); Ridgemont Manor #2 (4.1 miles, 901-384-9205); Assisted Living at Trezevant (6.4 miles, 901-352-4000). Distances are straight-line; allow for traffic on Frayser Boulevard and I-40 when you plan regular visits.
Memory care: 6 of the 10 communities listed here report a secured memory care unit to the state, the nearest being Assisted Living at Trezevant at 6.4 miles. If your parent wanders or cannot be left alone safely, start with those. How to tell when it is time.
Small residences: 2 of the communities listed are licensed for 30 or fewer residents, which some parents find easier to settle into than a large building.
Nearest major hospital with a page here: Regional One Health, about 5.4 miles away. If your parent is being discharged there, see communities near Regional One Health and what to have ready in 72 hours.
Cost: no public source publishes a reliable Frayser-only price. Ask each community for an all-in monthly figure at your parent's assessed care level, and read what the monthly rate includes before you compare quotes. If money may run out, ask whether the community accepts TennCare CHOICES and read when the money runs out.
Before you tour: use the 40 tour questions, check each licence with the state (how), and take the residency agreement home to read (what to look for). Short answers are on the FAQ.
Nearby pages
Nearby areas: Binghampton, TN (5.0 mi) · Raleigh, Memphis, TN (5.1 mi) · Midtown Memphis, TN (5.2 mi) · Memphis, TN (5.6 mi) · Downtown Memphis, TN (5.7 mi) · Cooper-Young, TN (6.8 mi)
By type of care: Memory care in Memphis, TN (5.6 mi) · Assisted living in Memphis, TN (5.6 mi)
Hospitals nearby: Near Memphis VA Medical Center (5.3 mi) · Near Regional One Health (5.4 mi) · Near Methodist University Hospital (5.7 mi)
Distances are straight-line. Every page lists the licensed communities nearest to it.
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