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9 Best Memory Care Facilities in Poor, TN

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If your loved one needs memory care in Poor, A Place for Mom can help. With 9 memory care facilities in Poor, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Poor incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Poor memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Poor, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

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8.6
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8.6
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The staff is professional and friendly. All of the workers seem to truly their jobs. There are not a lot of activities right now, but they are making plans to have more frequent activities based on the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Central to Country Cottages' mission is ~CareSteps~, the customized personal service program that provides just the right kind of help at the right time. Individualized services include: Nurse supervised, 24 hour staff attention ~CareSteps~ personal care plan Three homestyle meals daily Planned...
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8.5
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8.5
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The staff is caring and accommodating. Clean. Mom loves it, so that's really all that matters. I would 1000% recommend them to others who are searching for a place for their loved one. The intake director...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Cost of memory care in Poor, TN

The average cost of senior living in Poor is $5,964 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Jackson, TN with an average of $5,197 per month.

Memory care costs in Poor, TN, vs. state and national averages

Poor, TN
$5,964/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

Memory care costs in Poor, TN, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$5,964/mo

Memory care costs in Poor, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,297/mo
Studio
$6,529/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,983/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,401/mo

Senior living costs in Poor vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Poor, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typePoor, TNTennesseeU.S.
Memory Care$5,964/mo$5,992/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$5,147/mo$5,215/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$3,664/mo$3,063/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Poor, TN:$5,964/mo
Tennessee:$5,992/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Poor, TN:$5,147/mo
Tennessee:$5,215/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Poor, TN:$3,664/mo
Tennessee:$3,063/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Poor, TN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Poor and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Poor, TN

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Poor have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

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Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Poor, TN$5,764/mo$5,655/mo+1.9%
Tennessee$5,627/mo$5,476/mo+2.8%
National$6,685/mo$6,446/mo+3.7%
Poor, TN
2024 average cost:$5,764/mo
2023 average cost:$5,655/mo
Percent change:+1.9%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$5,627/mo
2023 average cost:$5,476/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
National
2024 average cost:$6,685/mo
2023 average cost:$6,446/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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What families are saying about memory care in Poor

Recent reviews for memory care in Poor

Dogwood Corinth

5.0
Get here as fast as you can and get your name on the list. I have already recommended this facility to other folks. I would move in myself if I needed to. The food is wonderful and they offer a great variety. They will fix anything if you ask.

Country Cottage - Corinth

5.0
The staff at Country Cottage are professional and extremely helpful. My Dad enjoyed his meal times and he often commented that the food was really good and they served him plenty. He wasn't one to do activities but apparently they were able to get him to engage which really made me happy to know ...
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Poor review score based on 2,303 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 2303 reviews of 53 Poor memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Poor review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Poor review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Poor, TN53 facilities
8.4
Oakland, TN53 facilities
8.5
Jackson, TN6 facilities

Review subcategories for Poor memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 2,303 reviews of 53 Poor memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Poor resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Poor, TN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.3
Staff
4.5
4.6
Meals & dining
4.3
4.2
Activities
4.3
4.3
Value for cost*
4.2
4.2
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Poor memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Poor memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Poor, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Poor memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Poor that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Poor, TNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.7%
56.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50.4%
42.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84.7%
75.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.1%
95.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69.9%
63.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.3%
24.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80.7%
81.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57%
53.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.6%
65%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Poor memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Poor Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Poor, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
73.8%
65.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
54%
39.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
70.7%
61.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.1%
23.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Poor memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Poor partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Poor, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.1%
24.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.1%
38.7%
No sugar
No sugar
57.4%
35.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.6%
45.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
27.1%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Poor memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Poor communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Poor, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.5%
27.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.7%
34.5%
Room service
Room service
41.4%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16%
19.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Poor memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Poor offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Poor, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
48.4%
39.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.5%
28.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.7%
24.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.8%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.3%
44.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.5%
53.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.5%
34%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47%
30.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.5%
31.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
54.6%
41%
Dances
Dances
43.9%
27.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.6%
19.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
49.7%
39.9%
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State regulations for memory care in Poor

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Tennessee memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Poor protect seniors.
Learn about Tennessee memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Country Cottage - Corinth, Dogwood Corinth and Bolivar Assisted Care Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Poor, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
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The 9 memory care facilities near you in Poor, Tennessee typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Poor, Tennessee, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
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The cost of memory care facilities in Poor, Tennessee ranges from $$3,497 to $$9,825. The average Memory Care cost in Poor, Tennessee is $5,964. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Poor, Tennessee typically starts at $$3,497. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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