Kirby Pines LifeCare Community sits on 60 acres in southeastern Memphis, Tennessee, and offers different levels of care to adults 55 and older, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and in-home care. The community has a variety of housing options like studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, plus garden homes, all with private bathrooms, kitchenettes, air conditioning, and furnished options. The grounds are landscaped with walking paths, a greenhouse, a small lake, and well-kept lawns, and the lobby has a grand staircase, antique furniture, and comfy seating. The mid-rise buildings have secure areas, gated entry, and elevators, plus parking and on-site transportation with extra arrangements available if needed.
Residents can join daily activities like arts and crafts, outings, movie nights, music groups, resident-run events, and fitness classes. There's a fitness center with modern equipment, an indoor heated pool, hot tub, spa, game room, library, and a business room. Special amenities include a performing arts center, barber and beauty shop, computer center, on-site bank, and a greenhouse. Meals are chef-prepared, with options for allergies and diabetes, served in a dining hall with restaurant-style service, and snacks are available all day. Housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance take care of everyday chores, with staff ready to help anytime.
Kirby Pines offers a range of healthcare like assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care, rehabilitation after illness or surgery, and care at home. Medical staff and nurses are on-site around the clock, and there's a wellness center with a paramedic. The Ready for Rehab Center covers physical, occupational, speech, orthopedic, cardiac, and stroke recovery therapies, delivered by full-time therapists up to seven days a week. The home care team helps with transitions from rehab, medication reminders, meal prep, personal care, errands, companionship, and respite for families. The community takes care of residents with complex needs, including wound care, long-term IV therapy, and those who show challenging behaviors.
Memory care happens in a dedicated 18,000-square-foot building called the GEMS program, with a secure loop for walking, outdoor spaces, central dining rooms, open nurse stations, and staff trained in managing behavioral disturbances like Alzheimer's or dementia. Assisted living suites feature private, secure rooms and large dining areas, focusing on help that encourages independence. There's also support for residents moving from rehab to home and for seniors who need in-home care.
Kirby Pines has received recognition like Best Retirement Community in Memphis for several years and has been named Most Friendly in Senior Living. The staff are known for being warm and helpful, and the atmosphere around the community is one of comfort, with greenery, flowering shrubs, and soft, muted colors inside. Apartments have open living areas, plush furniture, and bathrooms with walk-in showers and safety features. The community follows federal guidelines for accessibility, fair housing, and privacy, and welcomes people of any faith. A non-profit foundation provides financial help to residents with hardships.
The community score is based on reviews, ratings, and neighborhood safety. Kirby Pines offers activities and amenities geared toward a healthy, active lifestyle, where residents from all backgrounds have opportunities to stay social, enjoy nature, and get the care they need as their situation changes.
