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Reviewed by Victoria Collier, VA-Accredited Attorney Patriot Angels has helped 29 families in Memphis access the VA benefits they've earned.
Memphis Memory Care at a Glance
Veteran-Approved Memory Care in Memphis
The community below is a Patriot Angels memory care partner in Memphis.
Other Options for Veterans Near Memphis
Compare a few more partner communities a short drive from Memphis.
Memphis Memory Care Costs and VA Benefits
Memory care in Tennessee costs about $5,900 a month (based on 2025 move-in prices); no Memphis-only figure is published. Get each Memphis community’s rate sheet in writing; VA asks for it with the claim. If income looks too high on paper, read what to do when income seems too high before ruling the benefit out.
| Benchmark | Per month | Left after up to $3,845 |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee memory care | $5,900 | $2,055 |
| U.S. memory care | $6,690 | $2,845 |
| Tennessee assisted living | $5,845 | $2,000 |
Find Out What a Memphis Veteran Could Receive Toward Memory Care
Memory care is paid care, which is what Aid & Attendance is for. A Memphis veteran or surviving spouse living with dementia may qualify for up to $3,845 a month. A spouse of a living veteran can sometimes qualify too; see whether a spouse of a living veteran can get Aid & Attendance.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (844) 757-3047
Memphis Veterans Who May Need Memory Care
Memphis is home to about 23,827 veterans, 10,453 of them 65 or older. Across Shelby County the count is 40,311, with 17,048 age 65 or older (American Community Survey 2020–2024).
What Memphis Families Should Ask
Assisted living on the same campus
This Memphis partner also runs assisted living, which can keep a couple on one campus.
Secure but not confining
Ask how a Memphis community keeps residents safe without locking them in their rooms, and look for an enclosed garden or walking path.
Daily routine
Ask to see a Memphis community’s activity calendar and watch one activity in person.
Visiting
A Memphis community close to the family member who visits most usually matters more than a nicer one farther away.
Memory Care in Cities Near Memphis
Widen the memory care search beyond Memphis with these nearby Tennessee cities.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Memphis Memory Care Questions
Can a Memphis veteran use Aid & Attendance for memory care?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse in Memphis who needs supervision because of dementia can receive up to $3,845 a month toward the bill.
What does memory care cost in Memphis?
About $5,900 a month is typical across Tennessee. Ask each Memphis community for its rate sheet.
How many memory care partners are in Memphis?
Just one, in Memphis, plus 43 across Tennessee.
Is a dementia diagnosis needed to get Aid & Attendance in Memphis?
No. Memphis families do not need a specific diagnosis. VA looks at the need for help or supervision, and a doctor’s statement about memory loss supports that.
Other Care Options in Memphis Besides Memory Care
Related Patriot Angels guides
Looking for memory care beyond Memphis? See Memory Care in Tennessee or the national guide.
