The Village At Germantown

The Village At Germantown is a memory care community in Germantown, TN.

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7930 Walking Horse Circle, Germantown, TN 38138

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

3.9 from 67 reviews
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Overall Review of The Village At Germantown

differentiator 18 reviews mention this

Rehab and nursing care stand out

Residents describe rehab and nursing care as hands-on and attentive during recovery.

Many reviewers discuss rehab or skilled nursing stays and highlight professional, patient care—often mentioning therapists, nurses, and support staff working to meet specific needs. Several families also describe follow-through on therapies and medical routines, including wound care and medication management. A few other reviews are sharply critical about care consistency and responsiveness, including examples of missed or inadequate help, so results appear to depend heavily on the unit experience and the period being reviewed.

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Food and dining earn praise

Food and dining service are repeatedly described as a bright spot.

Across multiple reviews, residents and families call out the quality of meals and the general dining experience, including “restaurant-style” service and meals being satisfying during stays. Some reviewers specifically mention meals being tasty and staff helping accommodate what a person will eat. A smaller number of reviews still complain about meal timing or help with basic needs, but the overall theme in the positive comments is that dining feels well handled.

common 9 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Residents and families describe an active schedule with regular events.

Several reviewers mention entertainment and group activities such as music performances, weekly events, games, and outings, and they connect those routines to how connected residents feel. Some also describe staff-driven engagement during therapy and recovery, including structured daily activities. One reviewer specifically contrasts independent and assisted experiences with respect to caregiver reliability, but even in those comments, activities are discussed as a meaningful part of life when care coverage works as expected.

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Buy-in costs and refund delays

Pricing and refund timing are recurring concerns for families.

A number of reviews raise the cost level as a major issue, including concerns about large upfront buy-in amounts and whether the value feels appropriate. Several reviewers also mention frustration with reimbursement and refund timing, describing long delays and asking for clearer or more enforceable contract terms. One review acknowledges the entry fee can support the community and services, but the repeated negative stories focus on money returned later than expected and confusion about how refunds are handled.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Communication and staffing consistency vary

Some reviewers report problems getting timely help or updates.

While many reviewers praise responsiveness and keeping families informed, other reviews describe difficulties reaching someone by phone and delays in follow-up. A few comments also focus on caregiver punctuality, including no-shows or being late for scheduled help, which reviewers say created stress for residents. There are also critiques about nurse and CNA staffing stability, with some families describing confusion or insufficient attention at night. Taken together, the feedback suggests the experience can change depending on shift coverage and management follow-through.

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Features

Housing

  • 50 resident community capacity 50 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments

Types of Care

  • Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
  • Memory Care Memory Care
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Financial aid Financial aid
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Memphis International (11 miles away) Memphis International (11 miles away)

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
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

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

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Campbell Clinic Orthopaedics (0.5 miles)
  • Methodist Germantown Radiation Oncology Center (0.5 miles)
  • UT Medical - Surgical Oncology (0.5 miles)
  • Memphis Neurology (0.5 miles)
  • ProActive Heart & Vein Center (0.6 miles)
  • Gastro One (0.6 miles)
  • Stern Cardiovascular Center Pa: Edwards Todd D MD (0.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • Methodist Surgery Center (0.5 miles)
  • Saint Francis Hospital (3.5 miles)
  • Lebonheur Outpatient Center-East (3.8 miles)
  • Methodist Healthcare Employee Assistance Program (5.1 miles)
  • BioLife Plasma Services (5.6 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.7 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.8 miles)
  • Kroger Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.9 miles)

Restaurants

  • Urban Fusion & Asian Bistro (0.7 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (0.8 miles)
  • Las Tortugas Deli Mexicana (0.8 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.8 miles)
  • Chicken Salad Chick (0.9 miles)
  • Rock'n Dough Pizza + Brew (1 miles)
  • Meddlesome Brewing Company (2.5 miles)

Parks

  • Cameron Brown Park (1.6 miles)
  • Shelby Farms Park (2.9 miles)
  • Sea Isle Neighborhood (4.3 miles)
  • Hinton Park (5.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Hope Presbyterian Church (2.3 miles)
  • Emmanuel United Methodist Church (2.7 miles)
  • Grace Evangelical Church (3.6 miles)
  • Advent Presbyterian Church (5 miles)
  • White Station Church of Christ (5.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Java Cafe (3.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.5 miles)

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