Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)CMS verified

Kirby Pines Manor

3535 Kirby Parkway, Memphis, TN 38115 · Shelby County

Welcome to Kirby Pines LifeCare Community – voted Best Retirement Community for 19 consecutive years! Enjoy a vibrant, maintenance-free lifestyle at one of the top rated senior living communities in Memphis, TN. Schedule a tour today!

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Haven Scout Score

Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates strong.

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Availability outlookUsually has openings

Typically 6% full — availability is generally good.

Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.

One of Memphis's top-rated skilled nursing communities

Kirby Pines Manor is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Memphis, TN, with 120 certified beds and an average of about 7 residents per day. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.

Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 5/5 on health inspections, 1/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 6.05 total nurse hours per resident each day (1.45 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 42.9%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 2 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

✓5-star overall CMS rating
✓Strong health-inspection rating
✓Above-average nurse staffing (6.05 hrs/resident/day)
✓No federal fines on record
✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

None noted in the public data.

Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Memphis for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.

At a glance

Certified beds: 120
Avg. residents/day: 7
Ownership: Non profit - Corporation
Part of a chain: Independent
Continuing care: Yes — multiple care levels
CMS provider #: 445189

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$8,700–$10,880/mo (median $9,530)	Local market estimate
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)	$2,590–$6,510/mo (median $5,380)	Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Memphis prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 6.05; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 1.45; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 42.9%; National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 2
Federal fines: None on record
Total penalties: 0
Last standard survey: 2025-06-03
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (2 citations on record — showing the latest 2). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2025-06-03Severity E — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2025-06-03Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Services & amenities

✓ Continuing care community (multiple care levels on one campus)
✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Rehabilitation services
✓ Memory care
✓ Daily activities & events
✓ Gardens / walking paths

Location

3535 Kirby Parkway, Memphis, TN

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Reviews & reputation

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Google

4.7

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Common questions about Kirby Pines Manor

How much does Kirby Pines Manor cost?

Kirby Pines Manor does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Memphis, TN area typically runs $8,700–$10,880 per month (median $9,530, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Kirby Pines Manor's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Kirby Pines Manor 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 5/5 for health inspections, 1/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Kirby Pines Manor?

Staff provide about 6.05 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 42.9% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Kirby Pines Manor?

Kirby Pines Manor has 2 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-06-03). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Kirby Pines Manor have availability?

Typically 6% full — availability is generally good. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Kirby Pines Manor offer?

Kirby Pines Manor in Memphis, TN offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 120 beds.

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