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Memory care in Shelbyville, TN

1 memory care community with a state Alzheimer or dementia care license, certificate or special care unit.

Memory care community
1
in Shelbyville
Licensed capacity
49
across all 1
Memory care beds
20
in 1 community
Adults 65+
2,629
Census estimate for Shelbyville
Memory care beds per 1,000 adults 65+
7.6
city total vs. Census 65+ estimate
Memory CareAssisted Living 3Nursing Homes 1Senior Apartments 3
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Assisted LivingMemory Care

Carriage House Inn

Licensed· Tennessee HFC, license 260
311 Colloredo Bouvelard, Shelbyville, TN 37160
Capacity49
Memory care20 beds
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Source: Tennessee HFC, Assisted Care Living Facility / Residential Home for the Aged bed reports (July 2026), as of Oct 17, 2026. Distance is measured from the center of Shelbyville (U.S. Census Bureau).

Nearby

Memory care communities near Shelbyville

Counting neighboring towns, there are 5 memory care communities within 25 miles of the center of Shelbyville, 4 more than in Shelbyville itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Shelbyville

See all 5 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Memory care in Shelbyville at a glance

Our directory lists one memory care community with an address in Shelbyville, based on Tennessee HFC records.1

Licensing and oversight

How memory care is regulated in Tennessee

In Tennessee, the Tennessee Health Facilities Commission licenses assisted living and other residential care settings. Its public records are the source for the memory care listings on this page.1 Of the 1 memory care community listed in Shelbyville, 1 operate a state-licensed special care unit.1

Report a problem
Contact the Tennessee Health Facilities Commission about a licensed community, or the Tennessee long-term care ombudsman at (615) 253-54122.

Paying for care

Ways to pay for memory care in Tennessee

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
The Tennessee Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.3 Medicaid waivers pay for care services, not room and board.4 Tennessee Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care or for room and board. It still covers medically necessary care, such as doctor visits, hospital care, home health, hospice and prescriptions.5
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.6 The Tennessee Department of Veterans Services helps with claims (615-741-2345).7
Medicare counseling
Tennessee’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-877-801-0044.8

Local resources

Local help for families in Shelbyville

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Bedford County9

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Bedford County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    South Central South Central TN AAAD2

    931-379-2926

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities in Bedford County.

    Website

  • Report abuse or neglect

    Tennessee Adult Protective Services

    888-277-8366

    Adult Protective Services takes reports about adults at risk.

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)8

    1-877-801-0044

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    Tennessee Department of Veterans Services7

    615-741-2345

    Website

  • Medicaid

    Tennessee Medicaid agency3

    Website

  • Dementia support

    Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline10

    1-800-272-3900

    Find the chapter that serves Tennessee.

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about memory care in Shelbyville

How many memory care communities are in Shelbyville, TN?

WeFoundCare lists 1 memory care community in Shelbyville, TN, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Shelbyville there are 5.

How many residents can memory care communities in Shelbyville serve?

1 of the 1 memory care communities report licensed capacity, for a combined 49 residents. The Census Bureau estimates 2,629 adults age 65 and older live in Shelbyville.

Do memory care communities in Shelbyville have a state dementia credential?

Every memory care listing on this page has a state record for dementia care: 1 operate a state-licensed special care unit.

Who licenses memory care in Tennessee?

The Tennessee Health Facilities Commission licenses memory care in Tennessee. You can check a community’s license in the agency’s public records.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in Shelbyville?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Bedford County, call 931-379-2926. To report suspected abuse or neglect, call Tennessee Adult Protective Services at 888-277-8366.

Are there memory care communities near Shelbyville?

Nearby cities with listings include Tullahoma (1, 15.8 mi), Lewisburg (1, 19.4 mi), Manchester (1, 21.5 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing memory care

Other types of care

Other senior care in Shelbyville

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Listings come from Tennessee HFC (Assisted Care Living Facility / Residential Home for the Aged bed reports (July 2026)), Oct 17, 2026.1 A listing appears under the city on its license or certification address.
  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Shelbyville (Census place). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.11
  • Licensed capacity is the figure on the public record; 1 of 1 memory care communities report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Shelbyville (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. Tennessee Health Facilities Commission: Assisted Care Living Facility / Residential Home for the Aged bed reports (July 2026). tn.gov/hfc/publication-and-reports/licensure-reports.html Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  2. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  3. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. 42 CFR §441.310 via LII: Limits on FFP (room and board excluded from HCBS waiver). law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/42/441.310 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  5. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  6. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  7. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  8. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. Alzheimer’s Association: 24/7 Helpline. alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  11. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.