Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Knowles Assisted Living
Since 1992, Knowles Assisted Living has operated as a 100-bed long-term assisted living community in Nashville’s Bordeaux Hills. The publicly owned facility, run by The Metropolitan Government of Nashville under administrator Deborah Neal, serves residents requiring daily assistance with a model oriented toward extended, stable placement rather than temporary or rehabilitation stays. Current residents number 69, with an average tenure of more than seven years.
Residents access licensed nursing and physician care on-site, alongside prescription services, health education, and laboratory capabilities. Staff include registered nurses and certified aides. In 2024, the community admitted 12 new residents; 17 left during the year, with the majority (12) discharged to hospital settings and a smaller number (5) to private homes. This discharge pattern reflects the acuity and medical complexity of the long-term resident population.
The community’s demographic profile is notably diverse: 59.4% of residents identify as Black, 39.1% as White, with gender split nearly even. Median resident age clusters in the 65–74 range. The facility provides private and semi-private rooms, with daily housekeeping, nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary needs, and an attractive dining venue. Outdoor courtyards and activity areas anchor community life; pastoral care and psychological counseling round out support. Weekly recreational and spiritual programs engage residents.
Located in Bordeaux Hills, the facility sits 4.0 miles from downtown Nashville and 2.55 miles from Nashville General Hospital; accessible by car, though the neighborhood itself scores low on walkability (Walk Score 4).
Knowles Assisted Living suits individuals and families looking for long-term assisted living with stable nursing support and community connection in the Nashville area.
Community insights.
About this community
Knowles Assisted Living is legally operated by The Metropolitan Government of Nashville, and administered by Deborah Neal.
Inspection History
In Tennessee, the Department of Health, Division of Health Care Facilities performs unannounced inspections and investigations to ensure facilities provide high-quality resident care.
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Tennessee state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
• Total citations (20% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Citations
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Total citations
| 6 | 5 | This facility has 20% more total citations than a typical Tennessee assisted living residence (6 vs. TN avg 5).↑ 20% worse |
Residents information
Stay stats
Discharges
- To hospital 12
- To Private Residence or Home 5
Demographics
GENDER
- Female Residents 50.7%
- Male Residents 49.3%
AGE DISTRIBUTION
- Under 60 8.7%
- 60-64 7.2%
- 65-69 21.7%
- 70-74 23.2%
- 75-79 15.9%
- 80-84 11.6%
- 85-89 5.8%
- 90 or more 5.8%
ETHNICITY
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4.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Nashville's city center to Knowles Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 2.55 miles to nearest hospital (Nashville General Hospital)
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Info below is compiled from the TN Dept. of Health (TDH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
ADC (Adult Day Care):
Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Typical or reported average length of stay for residents, when the state publishes this aggregate figure.
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Percentage of residents reported as male in state demographics, shown as a whole-number percent.
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| Brookdale Belle Meade | AL MC | Nashville (Bellevue) | 184
Facility
184
TN AVG
88
Rank
#12 / 425 | Yes |
7
Facility
7
TN AVG
36
Rank
#470 / 520 | Studio / Suite | 48
Facility
48
TN AVG
27
Rank
#14 / 386 |
71.7%
Facility
71.7%
TN AVG
73.1%
Rank
#162 / 268 | A+ | Emilia Prunache | Homewood At Brookmont Terrace, LLC | 609 days
Facility
609 days
TN AVG
459
Rank
#55 / 182 | 102 | 34.3% | 65.7% | 0% | 1% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 10.8% | 27.5% | 27.5% | 21.6% | 2% | 98% | - |
| Brookdale Green Hills Cumberland | AL MC | Nashville (Green Hills) | 149
Facility
149
TN AVG
88
Rank
#39 / 425 | Yes |
25
Facility
25
TN AVG
36
Rank
#350 / 520 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 48
Facility
48
TN AVG
27
Rank
#14 / 386 |
73.8%
Facility
73.8%
TN AVG
73.1%
Rank
#150 / 268 | A+ | Timothy Sovie | Bkd Green Hills Cumberland, LLC | 437 days
Facility
437 days
TN AVG
459
Rank
#92 / 182 | 177 | 32.2% | 67.8% | 0% | 0% | 1.7% | 5.1% | 11.9% | 19.2% | 23.7% | 38.4% | 1.1% | 97.7% | 1.1% |
| Harmony at Bellevue | AL IL MC | Nashville (Bellevue) | 110
Facility
110
TN AVG
88
Rank
#119 / 425 | Yes |
49
Facility
49
TN AVG
36
Rank
#149 / 520 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 5
Facility
5
TN AVG
27
Rank
#370 / 386 |
87.3%
Facility
87.3%
TN AVG
73.1%
Rank
#63 / 268 | - | Jake Rightmyer | Bellevue Opco Tenant LLC | 8 days
Facility
8 days
TN AVG
459
Rank
#179 / 182 | 152 | 33.6% | 66.4% | 0% | 1.3% | 2.6% | 4.6% | 15.1% | 23.7% | 28.3% | 24.3% | 3.9% | 94.7% | 1.3% |
| AVIVA Maybelle Carter | AL MC RC | Madison | 103
Facility
103
TN AVG
88
Rank
#135 / 425 | Yes |
51
Facility
51
TN AVG
36
Rank
#127 / 520 | - | 40
Facility
40
TN AVG
27
Rank
#41 / 386 | - | A+ | Brenda Perdue | Nashville 208 Opco, LLC | 41 days
Facility
41 days
TN AVG
459
Rank
#175 / 182 | 43 | 32.6% | 67.4% | 2.3% | 11.6% | 2.3% | 14% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 25.6% | 11.6% | 16.3% | 81.4% | 2.3% |
| Knowles Assisted Living | AL ADC | Nashville (Bordeaux Hills) | 100
Facility
100
TN AVG
88
Rank
#141 / 425 | No |
4
Facility
4
TN AVG
36
Rank
#487 / 520 | - | 33
Facility
33
TN AVG
27
Rank
#149 / 386 | - | A+ | Deborah Neal | The Metropolitan Government Of Nashville | 2550 days
Facility
2550 days
TN AVG
459
Rank
#1 / 182 | 69 | 49.3% | 50.7% | 8.7% | 7.2% | 21.7% | 23.2% | 15.9% | 11.6% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 59.4% | 39.1% | 1.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Knowles Assisted Living
What neighborhood is Knowles Assisted Living in?
Knowles Assisted Living is in the Bordeaux Hills neighborhood of Nashville.
Who is the owner of Knowles Assisted Living?
Knowles Assisted Living is legally operated by The Metropolitan Government of Nashville, and administered by Deborah Neal.
Is Knowles Assisted Living in a walkable area?
Knowles Assisted Living has a walk score of 4. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of Knowles Assisted Living?
According to TN state health department records, Knowles Assisted Living's license number is 00000079.
When does Knowles Assisted Living's license expire?
According to TN state health department records, Knowles Assisted Living's license expires on May 24, 2027.
How long has Knowles Assisted Living been in business?
Knowles Assisted Living has been operating for approximately 33 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Knowles Assisted Living?
No, Knowles Assisted Living has a no-pet policy.
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