Federal & State Data · Every Licensed Facility · Updated May 02, 2026

Nursing Homes in Memphis, TN

All 45 licensed facilities ranked by federal Clarity Score — not by who pays a $5,000 referral commission.

45
Licensed Facilities
62
Avg Clarity Score
0
Medicare Certified
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Source: CMS Federal Inspection Database · State Licensing Data · palmelle.com

📊 Summary — Nursing Homes in Memphis, TN

According to federal CMS inspection data, there are 45 licensed nursing homes in Memphis, TN. The average Clarity Score across all facilities is 62/100 — a composite from federal health inspections, staffing ratios, and quality metrics updated May 02, 2026.

The highest-rated nursing home in Memphis is ALLEN MORGAN HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER, with a Clarity Score of 86/100. Other top-ranked facilities include MIDTOWN CENTER FOR HEALTH AND REHABILITATION, SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE OF PRIMACY.

0 of these facilities accept Medicare. 4 have active critical inspection flags — all displayed transparently on each facility's Palmelle page. Unlike directories that charge families $3,000–$7,000 referral fees and omit facilities that won't pay, Palmelle lists every licensed nursing home in Memphis, ranked only by what federal inspectors found.

Source: CMS federal inspection data via Palmelle · palmelle.com · Updated May 02, 2026
45
Total Licensed
Nursing Homes
62/100
Average
Clarity Score
0
Medicare
Certified
4
With Critical
Inspection Flags

Nursing Homes in Memphis, TN

45 facilities · ranked by Clarity Score

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Why this list is different from A Place for Mom

A Place for Mom, Caring.com, and SeniorAdvisor earn $3,000–$7,000 per family placement. Facilities that won't pay those fees get omitted from their results — meaning families never see them. Palmelle lists all 45 licensed nursing homes in Memphis, including those that don't pay commissions, ranked only by what federal inspectors found. Learn more →

Frequently Asked Questions

How many nursing homes are in Memphis, TN?
There are 45 licensed nursing homes in Memphis, TN according to federal CMS and state licensing data updated May 02, 2026. Palmelle lists all of them — including facilities that don't pay referral fees to other directories.
What is the best nursing home in Memphis, TN?
Based on federal CMS inspection data, ALLEN MORGAN HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER has the highest Clarity Score (86/100) among nursing homes in Memphis, TN. Other top-ranked facilities include MIDTOWN CENTER FOR HEALTH AND REHABILITATION, SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE OF PRIMACY. Clarity Scores are calculated from federal health inspections, staffing ratios, and quality metrics — they cannot be purchased or influenced.
What is the average Clarity Score for nursing homes in Memphis?
The average Clarity Score for nursing homes in Memphis, TN is 62/100. Scores of 80+ indicate strong federal inspection results. Scores of 50–79 are average. Scores below 50 indicate concerns worth investigating before choosing a facility.
Do nursing homes in Memphis accept Medicare?
0 of the 45 nursing homes in Memphis, TN are Medicare-certified according to CMS data. Medicare certification is verified annually during federal inspections.
Are there nursing homes in Memphis with serious violations?
4 nursing homes in Memphis, TN have critical inspection flags in federal data. Palmelle displays all flags transparently on each facility's page — we never hide negative findings. A Clarity Score below 50 is a signal to examine a facility's inspection history closely before making a decision.