How many nursing homes are in Memphis?

There are 15 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Memphis, Tennessee, based on the latest CMS Care Compare extract.

What is the highest rated nursing home in Memphis?

SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE OF PRIMACY (operated by SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE) holds the highest overall CMS Five-Star rating at 5★. Health inspections 4, staffing 2, quality measures 5.

What is the average CMS rating in Memphis?

The average overall CMS Five-Star rating across Memphis is 2.6★ (-0.5 versus the national average of 3.1★).

How much does nursing home care cost in Memphis?

Costs vary by facility, room type, and level of care. Medicare covers limited short-term skilled nursing stays; long-term care is typically paid out-of-pocket, through long-term care insurance, or via Medicaid for those who qualify. Check eligibility at medicare.gov and medicaid.gov.

How do I find a nursing home in Memphis?

Use this directory to compare facilities by CMS Five-Star rating, then verify current availability and inspection history directly on Medicare.gov Care Compare before contacting the home.

Nursing homes in Memphis, TN

Compare 15 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Memphis, part of the Shelby area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2.6★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Memphis residents in Shelby County have access to 15 nursing homes, which currently hold an average CMS Care Compare overall rating of 2.6 out of 5 stars. While performance varies across ZIP codes like 38119 and 38115, families can find high-quality care at top-performing facilities such as Signature Healthcare of Primacy, one of two locations in the city to earn a prestigious 5-star rating based on federal quality metrics.

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Homes

Avg overall

2.6★

-0.5 vs national

Avg staffing

1.7★

Avg experience

0★

Rating distribution

avg 2.6★ · 15 homes

5★

2 (13%)

4★

3 (20%)

3★

2 (13%)

2★

3 (20%)

1★

5 (33%)

Provider mix in Memphis

12 organisations operate homes in this suburb.

What to look for in Memphis

9 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
No home in Memphis reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
2 homes hold the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
10 of 15 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 10 highest rated nursing homes in Memphis

1
SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE OF PRIMACY
SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE · Large
5.0
2
KIRBY PINES MANOR
PSALMS, INC · Large
5.0
3
ALLEN MORGAN HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER
TREZEVANT EPISCOPAL HOME · Medium
4.0
4
SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE OF MEMPHIS
SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE · Large
4.0
5
PARKWAY HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER
WELLINGTON HEALTH CARE SERVICES · Large
4.0
6
MIDTOWN CENTER FOR HEALTH AND REHABILITATION
SIMCHA HYMAN & NAFTALI ZANZIPER · Large
3.0
7
Delta Blues Health & Rehabilitation
NORBERT BENNETT & DONALD DENZ · Large
3.0
8
HIGHLANDS HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER
CHAMPION CARE · Large
2.0
9
SPRING GATE REHAB & HEALTHCARE CENTER
PRESTIGE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES · Large
2.0
10
Harborview Post Acute
LINKS HEALTHCARE GROUP · Medium
2.0

All homes in Memphis


SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE OF PRIMACY SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit	5.0	4	2	5
KIRBY PINES MANOR PSALMS, INC · Large · Not for Profit	5.0	5	1	5
ALLEN MORGAN HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER TREZEVANT EPISCOPAL HOME · Medium · Not for Profit	4.0	5	1	4
SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE OF MEMPHIS SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit	4.0	4	2	4
PARKWAY HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER WELLINGTON HEALTH CARE SERVICES · Large · For Profit	4.0	4	2	4
MIDTOWN CENTER FOR HEALTH AND REHABILITATION SIMCHA HYMAN & NAFTALI ZANZIPER · Large · For Profit	3.0	3	2	3
Delta Blues Health & Rehabilitation NORBERT BENNETT & DONALD DENZ · Large · For Profit	3.0	2	2	5
HIGHLANDS HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER CHAMPION CARE · Large · For Profit	2.0	2	2	3
SPRING GATE REHAB & HEALTHCARE CENTER PRESTIGE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES · Large · For Profit	2.0	1	2	5
Harborview Post Acute LINKS HEALTHCARE GROUP · Medium · For Profit	2.0	1	2	5
MAJESTIC GARDENS AT MEMPHIS REHAB & SNC EPHRAM LAHASKY · Large · For Profit	1.0	1	1	1
Iris Cove Health & Rehabilitation NORBERT BENNETT & DONALD DENZ · Large · For Profit	1.0	1	2	1
GRACELAND REHABILITATION AND NURSING CARE CENTER GRACELAND NURSING OPERATOR LLC · Large · For Profit	1.0	1	1	2
SHELBY OAKS POST ACUTE LINKS HEALTHCARE GROUP · Medium · For Profit	1.0	1	2	2
WATERS OF MEMPHIS A REHABILITATION & NURSING CTR INFINITY HEALTHCARE CONSULTING · Medium · For Profit	1.0	2	1	4