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Christian Care Center of Memphis

Christian Care Center of Memphis is an assisted living community in Memphis, TN.

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Christian Care Center of Memphis

6500 Kirby Gate Boulevard, Memphis, TN 38119

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

3.4 from 77 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of Christian Care Center of Memphis

caveat 16 reviews mention this

Staffing and call responsiveness problems

Many residents and families describe delays and missed attention when help was needed.

A recurring complaint is that staff were hard to reach or not present when help was requested, including reports of nursing station staff being absent and long waits for assistance. Several accounts describe situations like neglected toileting or delayed responses to pain and swelling concerns, with families worried about care being ignored. There are also concerns about understaffing and high turnover contributing to inconsistent follow-through, including missing expected updates or actions. While some reviewers mention good care, the negative reports focus heavily on responsiveness and whether staff are checking on residents as expected.

common 11 reviews mention this

Facility cleanliness and upkeep stand out

Residents and visitors frequently note that the facility looks clean and well cared for.

Multiple reviews describe the building as clean, nicely decorated, and in good shape, including accounts calling out the facility’s appearance and general cleanliness. Some reviewers also specifically credit housekeeping and maintenance for keeping things running well. A few comments contrast that appearance with concerns about service, suggesting that cleanliness alone doesn’t resolve bigger issues. Still, the positive cleanliness signal shows up often across different experiences.

common 5 reviews mention this

Dining quality feels inconsistent

Food experiences range from praised meals to complaints about cold or insufficient nutrition.

Some reviewers praise dining, including comments that dietary does an amazing job and that food was good. Others describe problems such as cold food, limited meal portions, or not providing proper nutrition during recovery. One reviewer mentions food being adequate, reinforcing that dining quality isn’t uniformly described. Overall, the review themes suggest dining can land well for some families while leaving others disappointed.

common 4 reviews mention this

Activities help residents stay engaged

Several families describe staff-led engagement that helps residents feel less bored.

Reviewers who are positive about the day-to-day experience frequently mention engagement and structured activities, including praise for the activities director and resident involvement. Some families also say their loved ones were never bored and that staff worked to entertain and keep residents engaged, even during difficult periods. A few comments point to specific shared spaces and features residents enjoyed. While activity quality is not the focus of every review, it comes through clearly in the positive accounts.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 90 resident community capacity 90 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

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

Transportation

  • Memphis International (8 miles away) Memphis International (8 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • Good Shepherd Health Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Emmanuel United Methodist Church (0.7 miles)
  • White Station Church of Christ (3.8 miles)
  • Hope Presbyterian Church (5.4 miles)
  • Grace Evangelical Church (6.1 miles)

Physicians

  • Kirby Medical Center (1.6 miles)
  • Memphis Eye Care Association (1.7 miles)
  • Shea Center For Ears Hearing & Balance (1.8 miles)
  • Tabor Orthopedics (1.9 miles)
  • Levy Dermatology (2 miles)
  • Mid-South Retina Associates (2.1 miles)
  • OrthoSouth Briarcrest Office (2.1 miles)

Restaurants

  • Chick-Fil-A (1.9 miles)
  • Salsa Mexican Restaurant (2.1 miles)
  • Sonic Drive-In (2.3 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.5 miles)
  • Chicken Salad Chick (2.7 miles)
  • Urban Fusion & Asian Bistro (2.7 miles)
  • Rock'n Dough Pizza + Brew (2.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • Saint Francis Hospital (2 miles)
  • Methodist Surgery Center (3.5 miles)
  • Methodist Healthcare Employee Assistance Program (3.9 miles)
  • Lebonheur Outpatient Center-East (4.2 miles)

Parks

  • Sea Isle Neighborhood (2.6 miles)
  • Cameron Brown Park (4.2 miles)
  • Shelby Farms Park (4.5 miles)
  • Audubon Park (5.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (4.3 miles)
  • Java Cafe (4.8 miles)

Transportation

  • BNSF Railyard (4.7 miles)
  • BNSF Intermodal Facility (4.7 miles)
  • Memphis Air Traffic Control Center (6.3 miles)

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