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21 Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid in Shelby County, Tennessee

21 of the 25 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Shelby County, Tennessee (84%) are Medicaid-certified, and all are listed below. 0 of the 21 graded homes earn an A and 5 earn a D or F. They average 3.76 nursing hours per resident per day, 0.28 hours below the 4.04 for every home in Shelby County, Tennessee. The Kings Daughters And Sons in Bartlett grades highest at B (83 out of 100).

How Medicaid-certified homes in Shelby County, Tennessee compare

This group set against every nursing home in Shelby County, Tennessee, from the current CMS release.

Nursing hours per resident per day

3.76

All homes in Shelby County, Tennessee: 4.04

Worse than the local average

Nurse staff turnover

53.4%

All homes in Shelby County, Tennessee: 52.9%

Worse than the local average

Average ElderGrade score

64.8/100

All homes in Shelby County, Tennessee: 67.4/100

Worse than the local average

Grade spread

B
C
D

8 grade B, 8 grade C, 5 grade D,

The best-graded Medicaid-certified home in Shelby County, Tennessee is The Kings Daughters And Sons in Bartlett, TN, grade B, 83/100.

Every Medicaid-certified nursing home in Shelby County, Tennessee

Showing 21 to 21 of 21, best-graded first.

D

48/100

Majestic Gardens At Memphis Rehab & Snc

Memphis, TN · Shelby County

CMS 1/5169 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
3.36 /day
Staff turnover
69%
Serious cites
0

Majestic Gardens runs 169 beds under corporate ownership, and the staffing numbers are where the trouble starts. At 3.36 nurse hours per resident day, it sits about 13% under the national average, and weekends drop roughly 11% below its own weekday coverage. Staff turnover hits 68.5%, well above the 45.8% national figure, so caregivers are cycling through constantly. The inspection record is worse: 37 deficiencies on file, including 4 at the harm or jeopardy level and 5 tied to abuse. CMS has levied 9 fines totaling $810,404 and placed the home in its Special Focus Facility program, a designation reserved for the country's most persistently troubled homes. The most recent inspection was September 11, 2025.

Frequently asked questions

How many Medicaid-certified nursing homes are there in Shelby County, Tennessee?
There are 21 Medicaid-certified Medicare-certified nursing homes in Shelby County, Tennessee, 84% of the 25 nursing homes there.
Are Medicaid-certified nursing homes better staffed?
In Shelby County, Tennessee they average 3.76 total nursing hours per resident per day, against 4.04 for all nursing homes in Shelby County, Tennessee, a difference of -0.28 hours. Staff turnover averages 53.4% against 52.9%.
Which Medicaid-certified nursing home grades best in Shelby County, Tennessee?
The Kings Daughters And Sons in Bartlett, TN, grade B, 83 out of 100.
Does being Medicaid-certified mean a nursing home is safe?
No. Of the 21 graded Medicaid-certified homes in Shelby County, Tennessee, 0 grade A and 5 grade D or F.
Do Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Shelby County, Tennessee accept Medicaid?
21 of the 21 are certified to accept Medicaid. See Medicaid and nursing homes.

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