Welcome to Shelby Gardens
Discover Peace of Mind at Shelby Gardens
For years, families across Cordova and Memphis have trusted Shelby Gardens for compassionate assisted living in a warm, close-knit community.
Our warm, home-like community provides personalized care, 24/7 licensed nursing, and wide variety of engaging activities. Whether for long-term assisted living, memory care, or short-term respite stays, families trust Shelby Gardens for comfort, safety, and peace of mind.
Finding the right community is an important decision and involves understanding which care options best suit your needs. With personalized senior care in an engaging setting, our community will quickly feel like home, providing a supportive environment with on-site care, variety of social activities, and top-tier amenities.
Our Senior Care Options
Assisted Living
A level of care that seeks to maximize the quality of life and independence of residents by assisting with activities of daily living.
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Respite Care
Short-term senior care, where residents can enjoy all the services of assisted living for a temporary period.
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Best of Cordova
Award Winning Community
Best Assisted Living of 2025
Our Community
Assisted Living That Feels Like Home
Supportive, Active Community for Seniors
We have a dedicated recreation department that encourages social engagement between residents so your loved one will never be fully isolated or alone. With round-the-clock activities built into our 24/7 recreation calendar, our community is a lively and active environment.
Engaging Dining Experience
At Shelby Gardens, our dietary services provide three nutritious home-cooked meals per day, all approved by a certified dietician and served in our dining room. Our dining experience also provides an engaging and social opportunity for residents.
“Caring Is Our Privilege”
Trust
Why Families Choose Shelby Gardens for Assisted Living
Families choose Shelby Gardens because of our compassionate approach to senior care and the peace of mind that comes with knowing loved ones are supported every day. From personalized care and 24/7 nursing support to engaging activities and a warm, close-knit environment, our community is designed to help residents feel safe, connected, and truly at home. Families throughout Cordova and the greater Memphis area trust Shelby Gardens as a place where comfort, dignity, and quality care come first.
What Families Are Saying
My mother was a resident here. The staff both past and present go above and beyond the call of duty in caring for their residents. The staff give their residents so much love, attention, understanding and compassion in tending and assisting to the residents daily needs. The staff are such a blessing in the lives of their residents and the residents family! They are truly unsung heroes! They are so awesome! My family and I are forever grateful to all of them! D. Willis’ Family
By Dennis Willis
Social Life
Engaging Social Life & Activities at Shelby Gardens
Life at Shelby Gardens is filled with opportunities to connect, laugh, and live fully. From fitness and art classes to live entertainment, themed events, and community outings around Cordova and Memphis, our residents enjoy a variety of engaging activities designed for every interest. Whether sharing stories over a meal or joining a friendly card game, there’s always something happening that makes each day meaningful.
Engaging Activities
Our Community
How Our Community Can Help
We know that choosing a place for your loved one is an extremely urgent, emotional, and difficult decision. You need to find a place with a caring, stable staff who understands your loved one’s needs. With a dedicated and licensed staff, and over 44 years of experience, we’ve guided many families through this transition.
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24/7 On-Site Nursing
In case of an emergency, your loved ones will never have to wait for help to arrive. We have a licensed nursing professional on-site at all times to assist and care for your loved ones.
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Our rooms are designed to create a secure, homelike environment while maintaining your loved one’s privacy and independence. Multiple floor plan types are available to choose from so your loved one will feel right at home.
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Assisted living doesn’t mean your loved one has to give up everything. Instead, your loved one gains access to our amenities such as our hair salon, multi-purpose activities room, etc.
Learn More About Our AmenitiesDining
Our experienced culinary team prepares high-quality homestyle meals approved by a certified dietician, so your loved one can eat healthy.
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Our goal is to lessen the responsibilities of your loved ones by providing high-quality service and new opportunities for them to enjoy themselves while still allowing them freedom to make their own choices.
Learn More of Our ServicesSocial Life
Transitioning to assisted living can lead to feelings of isolation or loneliness. We encourage (but never require) daily social interaction through our 24/7 activities calendar, live entertainment, etc. to help your loved one combat these feelings.
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Discover a Close-Knit Assisted Living Community
Uncover a vibrant, social and warm community at Shelby Gardens
