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Assisted living and memory care in West Memphis, AR

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 West Memphis, AR?

When people compare assisted living and memory care options in West Memphis, AR, 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.

Costs, timelines, and verification steps can vary by market, so this page works best as a local orientation layer before a person decides which guide, official lookup, or callback path to use.

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When people compare assisted living and memory care options in West Memphis, AR, 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 West Memphis, AR?

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 West Memphis, AR?

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 West Memphis, AR.

Which communities near West Memphis, AR 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 West Memphis, AR?

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 West Memphis, AR?

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 West Memphis, AR?

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.

Families in West Memphis, AR often look east across the river. This directory lists communities licensed in Tennessee and Mississippi; Arkansas licenses its own separately. Below are the 10 licensed communities nearest to West Memphis, 7 of them with memory care.

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Licensed assisted living and memory care near West Memphis, AR

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 West Memphis.

CommunityPhoneMemory careLicenceWebsiteDistance
Assisted Living at Trezevant
3437 Waynoka Ave, Memphis, TN 38111		901-352-4000Yes (28 secured beds)Assisted Care Living Facility
Licence 34		Website13.5 mi
Ridgemont Manor #1
3805 Ridgemont Avenue, Memphis, TN 38128		901-384-9205NoAssisted Care Living Facility
Licence 319		No website listed15.5 mi
Ridgemont Manor #2
3815 Ridgemont Avenue, Memphis, TN 38128		901-384-9205NoAssisted Care Living Facility
Licence 312		No website listed15.5 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		Website16.1 mi
Radiance Senior Living of Southaven
108 Clarington Avenue, Southaven, MS 38671		662-349-9043Yes (licensed dementia unit)Personal Care Home - Assisted Living with Alzheimer's/Dementia Care Unit
Licensed by MSDH		Website16.7 mi
American House Bartlett
3345 Kirby Whitten Road, Bartlett, TN 38134		901-383-6901NoAssisted Care Living Facility
Licence 62		Website18.1 mi
Foxbridge Assisted Living and Memory Care
2180 Mangum Road, Memphis, TN 38134		901-377-0101Yes (36 secured beds)Assisted Care Living Facility
Licence 15		Website18.5 mi
StoryPoint Germantown
6300 BriarCrest Ave, Memphis, TN 38120		901-250-5931Yes (42 secured beds)Assisted Care Living Facility
Licence 496		No website listed18.9 mi
Avaline at River Oaks
1645 West Massey Road, Memphis, TN 38120		901-245-0305Yes (26 secured beds)Assisted Care Living Facility
Licence 61		Website19.0 mi
Belmont Village
6605 North QUAIL HOLLOW ROAD, Memphis, TN 38120		901-624-8820Yes (24 secured beds)Assisted Care Living Facility
Licence 102		Website19.5 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.

What families near West Memphis should know

Closest licensed communities: Assisted Living at Trezevant (13.5 miles, 901-352-4000); Ridgemont Manor #1 (15.5 miles, 901-384-9205); Ridgemont Manor #2 (15.5 miles, 901-384-9205). Distances are straight-line; allow for traffic on Poplar Avenue, I-240, US-78 and I-55 when you plan regular visits.

Memory care: 7 of the 10 communities listed here report a secured memory care unit to the state, the nearest being Assisted Living at Trezevant at 13.5 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: Regional One Health, about 8.7 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 West Memphis-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.

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