Ave Maria is located at 2805 Charles Bryan Road, Memphis, TN 38134 in Shelby County, Tennessee

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Ave Maria in Memphis, TN

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2805 Charles Bryan Road, Memphis, TN 38134

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

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Overall Review of Ave Maria

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Care staff are often praised

Residents and families frequently describe attentive, respectful care from staff.

Across many reviews, residents and families say staff members treat people with dignity and are responsive in day-to-day moments, including bathing, transfers, and medication help. Several reviewers also describe staff coordinating communication and explaining care plans, and they credit the team with comfort during rehab and later stages of illness. There are also minority reports of staff rudeness or dismissiveness when families raised questions, so experiences aren’t consistently portrayed the same way.

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Facility cleanliness and grounds stand out

Many reviewers mention a clean, well-kept setting and grounds.

Multiple reviews highlight cleanliness—describing areas as clean, odor-free, and well maintained—along with buildings and outdoor spaces that look cared for. Some residents’ families also comment on how the environment feels, including an atmosphere they describe as inviting. A few critical reviews focus on health or care failures, but they don’t consistently attribute those problems to overall cleanliness.

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Rehabilitation and therapy are key

Rehabilitation experiences are a recurring part of residents’ stories.

Several reviews describe skilled nursing rehabilitation as a major part of their loved one’s journey, including recovery progress and improved mood or mobility. Others mention physical therapy and rehabilitation support as part of the service they were seeking. A smaller set of reviews directly questions whether rehabilitation therapy happened as expected, and a few report serious setbacks during rehab stays.

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Faith-based care appears in reviews

Some families highlight faith-based elements as part of the experience.

A few reviews explicitly describe the community as faith based, and others point to devotional or tradition-related preferences. One reviewer specifically hopes for more Catholic traditions and prayers before meals, while still noting that the setting is clean and that many caregivers are compassionate. Overall, faith shows up as a noticeable thread, but not everyone frames it the same way.

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Communication and administration concerns recur

Some families report frustrations with communication and follow-through.

Several reviews describe getting dismissed or feeling uncomfortable after raising concerns about care and treatment. Others call out issues with the social work process—such as limited responsiveness or not following through on promises—while separating that administrative experience from the hands-on care. There are also a few reviews about rude or unhelpful interactions during visits or check-in, which left some families hesitant to move forward.

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Features

Housing

101 resident community capacity

Types of Care

Assisted Living
Day Program
Memory Care
Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

Activities on-site
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Devotional services off-site
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Indoor common areas
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

Memphis International (13 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement

Care Services

24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Ambulatory care
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Diabetic care
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Mild cognitive impairment
Special dietary restrictions
Specialized memory care programming

Dining

Diabetes diet
Meals provided
Special dietary restrictions

Activities

Activities on-site
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Devotional activities offsite
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Memphis, Tennessee offers convenient access to essential amenities such as pharmacies, restaurants, physicians, parks, theaters, cafes, hospitals, and places of worship. With multiple options for healthcare services including CVS Pharmacy and Methodist Healthcare North nearby, seniors can feel assured about their medical needs. The area also provides a variety of dining options like Chick-Fil-A and El Mezcal for enjoyable meals out. For leisure activities, Freeman Park is a short distance away while Shelby Farms Park is a popular destination for outdoor recreation. Additionally, there are religious institutions like Advent Presbyterian Church and Hope Presbyterian Church in the vicinity for spiritual fulfillment. Overall, this neighborhood offers a well-rounded and accessible environment that may appeal to seniors seeking a comfortable and convenient place to live in Memphis.

Pharmacies

CVS Pharmacy (0.3 miles)
Walgreens (1.1 miles)
Bartlett Prescription Shop (1.6 miles)
Methodist Alliance Infusion Services (1.7 miles)
Walgreens (1.8 miles)
Pfizer (1.9 miles)
Walgreens (2.4 miles)

Restaurants

Chick-Fil-A (0.4 miles)
Pop's Comfort Kitchen (0.5 miles)
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers (0.6 miles)
McDonald's (0.9 miles)
El Idolo (1.3 miles)
McDonald's (1.7 miles)
El Mezcal (1.7 miles)

Physicians

Newstart Family Care (0.7 miles)
Norwood Family Eye Care (1.7 miles)
Onyx Medical (2 miles)
East Memphis Orthopedic Group (2.5 miles)
Pediatrics East (2.8 miles)
Woodbury Michael J MD (3.1 miles)
Flinn Jr, George S, Md - Diagnostic Ultrasound Conslnts (3.3 miles)

Parks

Freeman Park (1.5 miles)
Shelby Farms Park (4.4 miles)
Davies Plantation Park (5 miles)

Theaters

Malco Stage Cinema Grill (2.7 miles)

Cafes

Starbucks (2.7 miles)
Starbucks (3.1 miles)
Starbucks (6.4 miles)

Hospitals

BioLife Plasma Services (3 miles)
Methodist Healthcare North (3.5 miles)
Lebonheur Outpatient Center-East (4.8 miles)
Methodist Surgery Center (6.6 miles)
Methodist Healthcare Employee Assistance Program (6.7 miles)

Places of Worship

Advent Presbyterian Church (3.4 miles)
Hope Presbyterian Church (6.2 miles)

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