You might not be ready, but you can be prepared.
Ask almost any resident here if LifeCare was an important factor in their decision to choose Kirby Pines, and the answer is something like “Of course. But it’s not the only reason I’m here.” That’s the thing about being a LifeCare retirement community in Memphis, TN—the benefits go far beyond having a plan for future healthcare. LifeCare is about living fully today, knowing tomorrow is taken care of.
Choosing LifeCare at Kirby Pines means that if your health needs ever change, you have the option to move between independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing—all without leaving the community or the people you love. As a continuing care retirement community in Memphis, Kirby Pines gives you priority access to every level of care whenever you need it, with predictable senior healthcare costs that won’t rise just because your care needs do.
In short: you’ll already know where you’ll receive care, who will provide it, and what it will cost. That’s the kind of peace of mind we’re all ready for.
Kirby Pines cares for the whole person; body, mind, spirit and social.”
Maxie Dunnam, Kirby Pines Resident
Explore Our Full Continuum of Care
What makes Kirby Pines one of Memphis’s most trusted choices for senior living with all levels of care is what’s right outside your door. Our healthcare services include:
Independent Living
Maintenance-free living with access to a vibrant community
Senior Rehabilitation
Physical, occupational, and speech therapy on-site
Assisted Living
Personalized support while maintaining your independence
Skilled Nursing
24/7 clinical care when you need it most
Memory Care
Specialized support for those living with Alzheimer’s or dementia
Personal Care
In-home assistance tailored to your day-to-day needs
As a senior retirement community in Memphis with memory care and skilled nursing all under one roof, Kirby Pines removes the uncertainty and disruption that comes with coordinating care across multiple providers and locations.
Frequently Asked Questions About LifeCare at Kirby Pines
A LifeCare retirement community, also called a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) with a Type A contract, provides residents with guaranteed access to every level of care for the rest of their lives, at a monthly fee that does not increase based on changing care needs. Kirby Pines is a LifeCare retirement community in Memphis, TN, offering independent living through skilled nursing all on one campus.
With LifeCare, your monthly fees stay predictable even as your care needs grow. Unlike traditional senior living arrangements, where assisted living or skilled nursing is billed at full market rate when needed, LifeCare at Kirby Pines means your costs are stabilized from day one. Predictable senior healthcare costs are one of the most meaningful financial benefits of choosing a continuing care retirement community in Memphis.
Because Kirby Pines offers all levels of care on one Memphis campus, couples never have to separate when care needs diverge. One partner can receive memory care or skilled nursing while the other continues in independent living, and you remain steps apart, surrounded by the same friends and staff.
No. That’s one of the defining advantages of a LifeCare retirement community. Kirby Pines’ full continuum—from independent living to skilled nursing and memory care in Memphis—means you will never need to leave the community for healthcare reasons. Your care comes to you, right here on campus.
Potentially, yes. A portion of your LifeCare entrance fee and monthly service fees may qualify as a pre-paid medical expense deduction. We recommend speaking with your financial or tax advisor to understand the specific benefits available to you.
We’d love to start a conversation. You can schedule a tour or call us directly at (901) 369-7340. You can also use our Financial Fit Calculator to see how LifeCare at Kirby Pines fits your budget.
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