Worth Considering
5
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Memphis, Tennessee
5 of 16 nursing homes in Memphis (31%) meet our strict criteria. The Tennessee statewide average is 29%.
5 recommended · 2 caution · 9 avoid · data
City Average
2.3
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
2,177
across 16 facilities
High Risk Facilities
9
8 Grade F
$2,904,883 in combined fines
Zero Fines
5
/16
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why These 5?
The nursing home market in Memphis, Tennessee, is strong, with 31% of the 16 facilities recommended for quality care. Families should note that while the top facility, Allen Morgan Health and Rehabilitation Center, excels with a 5-star rating, nine facilities have accumulated nearly $2.9 million in fines.
Exceptional (Grade A, Trust Score 90+)
- 1 ALLEN MORGAN HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER (90) — Top-rated 5★ facility with an A grade and zero federal fines. As a non-profit, Allen Morgan Health and Rehabilitation Center prioritizes community-focused care, achieving an impressive Trust Score of 90/100 with just 31 beds, ensuring personalized attention for residents.
- 2 KIRBY PINES MANOR (90) — Kirby Pines Manor shines as a 5★ facility with an A grade and no fines, reflecting its commitment to excellence. This non-profit center boasts a Trust Score of 90/100 and provides a warm, community-oriented environment for its 120 residents, ensuring quality care and comfort.
Strong (Grade B+, Trust Score 80-89)
- 3 REGIONAL ONE HEALTH SUBACUTE CARE (85) — Regional One Health Subacute Care stands out with a solid 5★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 85/100. Although it's a for-profit facility, its high standards and commitment to care are evident in its B+ grade and zero fines, making it a reliable choice for short-term rehabilitation.
- 4 SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE OF PRIMACY (80) — Signature Healthcare of Primacy offers a strong 4★ CMS rating alongside a Trust Score of 80/100. With a B+ grade and no fines, this for-profit facility ensures quality care for its 120 residents, although it could enhance its community focus to better serve its patients.
Qualified (Grade B, Trust Score 70-79)
- 5 ALLENBROOK NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (70) — Allenbrook Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, with a CMS rating of 3★ and a Trust Score of 70/100, offers decent care but may not meet the highest standards. As a for-profit facility with 180 beds, it has room for improvement in patient engagement and community involvement.
The other 11 Memphis facilities didn't qualify — 9 carry Grade D or F ratings and 11 have fines totaling $2.9M.
Recommended
Top-rated 5★ facility with an A grade and zero federal fines. As a non-profit, Allen Morgan Health and Rehabilitation Center prioritizes community-focused care, achieving an impressive Trust Score of 90/100 with just 31 beds, ensuring personalized attention for residents.
Kirby Pines Manor shines as a 5★ facility with an A grade and no fines, reflecting its commitment to excellence. This non-profit center boasts a Trust Score of 90/100 and provides a warm, community-oriented environment for its 120 residents, ensuring quality care and comfort.
Regional One Health Subacute Care stands out with a solid 5★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 85/100. Although it's a for-profit facility, its high standards and commitment to care are evident in its B+ grade and zero fines, making it a reliable choice for short-term rehabilitation.
Signature Healthcare of Primacy offers a strong 4★ CMS rating alongside a Trust Score of 80/100. With a B+ grade and no fines, this for-profit facility ensures quality care for its 120 residents, although it could enhance its community focus to better serve its patients.
Allenbrook Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, with a CMS rating of 3★ and a Trust Score of 70/100, offers decent care but may not meet the highest standards. As a for-profit facility with 180 beds, it has room for improvement in patient engagement and community involvement.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Best Available Alternative
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Memphis Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 2.3 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 11?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 8 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Facilities with fines
- 11 Have fines totaling $2,904,883
- Low-scoring facilities
- 3 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 2 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Memphis Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Memphis's city average is 2.3 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
11 of 16 Memphis facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Memphis avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Memphis facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Memphis, TN are recommended?
5 of 16 nursing homes in Memphis (31%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Memphis "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Memphis?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.