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Assisted living and memory care in Hickory Hill, Memphis, TN

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When people compare assisted living and memory care options in Hickory Hill, 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 Hickory Hill, 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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Questions families ask in Hickory Hill, Memphis, TN Short answers, with the guide that goes deeper
Is there licensed assisted living within 4 miles of Hickory Hill?

Yes: 7 licensed communities within 4 miles of the centre of Hickory Hill. The closest is Fireside Villa (3535 Kirby Parkway, Memphis, 1.2 miles, 901-365-3535).

How many licensed assisted living communities are there near Hickory Hill, 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 Hickory Hill, Memphis, TN.

Which communities near Hickory Hill, 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 Hickory Hill, 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 Hickory Hill, 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 Hickory Hill, 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.

Hickory Hill is a Memphis neighbourhood, so the state registry files its communities under Memphis. 7 licensed assisted living communities lie within 4 miles of the centre of Hickory Hill (ZIP 38115); below they are listed first, then the nearest others, 8 of the 10 with memory care.

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Licensed assisted living and memory care near Hickory Hill, 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 Hickory Hill.

CommunityPhoneMemory careLicenceWebsiteDistance
Fireside Villa
3535 Kirby Parkway, Memphis, TN 38115
901-365-3535NoAssisted Care Living Facility
Licence 166
Website1.2 mi
The Pointe at Kirby Gate
6480 Quince Road, Memphis, TN 38119
901-753-3449Yes (22 secured beds)Assisted Care Living Facility
Licence 131
Website1.8 mi
The Summit of Germantown
6420 Quince Road, Memphis, TN 38119
901-436-1296Yes (29 secured beds)Assisted Care Living Facility
Licence 548
No website listed1.8 mi
Avaline at River Oaks
1645 West Massey Road, Memphis, TN 38120
901-245-0305Yes (26 secured beds)Assisted Care Living Facility
Licence 61
Website3.8 mi
StoryPoint Germantown
6300 BriarCrest Ave, Memphis, TN 38120
901-250-5931Yes (42 secured beds)Assisted Care Living Facility
Licence 496
No website listed3.9 mi
Apple Grove Alzheimer's and Dementia Residence
3575 Hacks Cross Road, Memphis, TN 38125
901-755-1244Yes (49 secured beds)Assisted Care Living Facility
Licence 301
Website4.0 mi
Belmont Village
6605 North QUAIL HOLLOW ROAD, Memphis, TN 38120
901-624-8820Yes (24 secured beds)Assisted Care Living Facility
Licence 102
Website4.0 mi
Southbreeze Assisted Living
3168 Hacks Cross Road, Memphis, TN 38125
901-748-1738Yes (32 secured beds)Assisted Care Living Facility
Licence 363
Website4.2 mi
Brookdale Germantown
7701 Poplar Avenue, Germantown, TN 38138
901-752-8444NoAssisted Care Living Facility
Licence 73
Website4.4 mi
The Opus at East Memphis
1045 Landsdowne Manor Ln E, Memphis, TN 38117
901-587-7100Yes (30 secured beds)Assisted Care Living Facility
Licence 555
Website4.8 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 Hickory Hill should know

Closest licensed communities: Fireside Villa (1.2 miles, 901-365-3535); The Pointe at Kirby Gate (1.8 miles, 901-753-3449); The Summit of Germantown (1.8 miles, 901-436-1296). Distances are straight-line; allow for traffic on Winchester Road and Hickory Hill Road when you plan regular visits.

Memory care: 8 of the 10 communities listed here report a secured memory care unit to the state, the nearest being The Pointe at Kirby Gate at 1.8 miles. If your parent wanders or cannot be left alone safely, start with those. How to tell when it is time.

Small residences: every community listed here is licensed for more than 30 residents; ask about smaller wings or neighbourhoods inside them if your parent prefers a quieter setting.

Nearest major hospital with a page here: Saint Francis Hospital-Park Avenue, about 3.3 miles away. If your parent is being discharged there, see communities near Saint Francis Hospital-Park Avenue and what to have ready in 72 hours.

Cost: no public source publishes a reliable Hickory Hill-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: Parkway Village, Memphis, TN (2.5 mi) · Germantown, TN (4.0 mi) · East Memphis, TN (4.9 mi) · University District, TN (6.3 mi) · Olive Branch, MS (6.4 mi) · Berclair, Memphis, TN (7.2 mi)

By type of care: Memory care in Germantown, TN (4.0 mi) · Assisted living in Germantown, TN (4.0 mi)

Hospitals nearby: Near Saint Francis Hospital-Park Avenue (3.3 mi) · Near Delta Specialty Hospital (3.9 mi) · Near Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital (4.3 mi)

Distances are straight-line. Every page lists the licensed communities nearest to it.

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