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Assisted living and memory care in Whitehaven, 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.
How do you compare assisted living and memory care options in Whitehaven, Memphis, TN?
When people compare assisted living and memory care options in Whitehaven, 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 Whitehaven, 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 Whitehaven, TN?
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Questions families ask in Whitehaven, Memphis, TN
Is there licensed assisted living within 4 miles of Whitehaven?
No: none within 4 miles of the centre of Whitehaven. The closest is Radiance Senior Living of Southaven (108 Clarington Avenue, Southaven, 4.7 miles, 662-349-9043).
How many licensed assisted living communities are there near Whitehaven, 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 Whitehaven, Memphis, TN.
Which communities near Whitehaven, 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 Whitehaven, 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 Whitehaven, 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 Whitehaven, 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 Whitehaven (ZIP 38116). Below are the 10 licensed communities nearest to it, 8 of them with memory care; the closest is Radiance Senior Living of Southaven, 4.7 miles away in Southaven.
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Licensed assisted living and memory care near Whitehaven, 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 Whitehaven.
| Community | Phone | Memory care | Licence | Website | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radiance Senior Living of Southaven 108 Clarington Avenue, Southaven, MS 38671 | 662-349-9043 | Yes (licensed dementia unit) | Personal Care Home - Assisted Living with Alzheimer's/Dementia Care Unit Licensed by MSDH | Website | 4.7 mi |
| The Goldton at Southaven 2782 Star Landing Road E, Southaven, MS 38672 | 662-913-7900 | Yes (licensed dementia unit) | Personal Care Home - Assisted Living with Alzheimer's/Dementia Care Unit Licensed by MSDH | No website listed | 7.8 mi |
| Culpepper Place of Olive Branch 7250 Pleasant Hill Road, Olive Branch, MS 38654 | 662-893-1462 | No | Personal Care Home - Assisted Living Licensed by MSDH | No website listed | 8.4 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 | 8.9 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 |
| Fireside Villa 3535 Kirby Parkway, Memphis, TN 38115 | 901-365-3535 | No | Assisted Care Living Facility Licence 166 | Website | 10.6 mi |
| The Summit of Germantown 6420 Quince Road, Memphis, TN 38119 | 901-436-1296 | Yes (29 secured beds) | Assisted Care Living Facility Licence 548 | No website listed | 10.7 mi |
| The Pointe at Kirby Gate 6480 Quince Road, Memphis, TN 38119 | 901-753-3449 | Yes (22 secured beds) | Assisted Care Living Facility Licence 131 | Website | 10.7 mi |
| StoryPoint Germantown 6300 BriarCrest Ave, Memphis, TN 38120 | 901-250-5931 | Yes (42 secured beds) | Assisted Care Living Facility Licence 496 | No website listed | 11.3 mi |
| Avaline at River Oaks 1645 West Massey Road, Memphis, TN 38120 | 901-245-0305 | Yes (26 secured beds) | Assisted Care Living Facility Licence 61 | Website | 11.3 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 Whitehaven should know
Closest licensed communities: Radiance Senior Living of Southaven (4.7 miles, 662-349-9043); The Goldton at Southaven (7.8 miles, 662-913-7900); Culpepper Place of Olive Branch (8.4 miles, 662-893-1462). Distances are straight-line; allow for traffic on Elvis Presley Boulevard and I-55 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 Radiance Senior Living of Southaven at 4.7 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: Methodist South Hospital, about 0.6 miles away. If your parent is being discharged there, see communities near Methodist South Hospital and what to have ready in 72 hours.
Cost: no public source publishes a reliable Whitehaven-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: Southaven, MS (3.1 mi) · Horn Lake, MS (5.0 mi) · Cooper-Young, TN (6.7 mi) · Parkway Village, Memphis, TN (7.4 mi) · Midtown Memphis, TN (8.1 mi) · Downtown Memphis, TN (8.1 mi)
By type of care: Memory care in Southaven, MS (3.1 mi) · Assisted living in Southaven, MS (3.1 mi)
Hospitals nearby: Near Methodist South Hospital (0.6 mi) · Near Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto (4.4 mi) · Near Delta Specialty Hospital (6.2 mi)
Distances are straight-line. Every page lists the licensed communities nearest to it.
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