Knowles Assisted Living
Assisted Living & Adult Day Care · Nashville, TN

Knowles Assisted Living

Assisted Living & Adult Day Care · Nashville, TN

Overview of 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.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services. 100 Rank #141 / 425Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 141st out of 425 homes we track in Tennessee for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Tennessee facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. Rank #149 / 386Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 149th out of 386 homes we track in Tennessee for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Tennessee facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
33 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #487 / 520Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 487th out of 520 homes we track in Tennessee for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Tennessee facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
4 / 100
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Care Living Facility
ExpirationMay 24, 2027
CountyDavidson
License Number00000079

Ownership & Operating Entity

Knowles Assisted Living is legally operated by The Metropolitan Government of Nashville, and administered by Deborah Neal.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Housekeeping
Activities
Dining
Courtyard
Cable Tv
Outings
Activities
Specific ProgramsProfessional nursing care, psychological counseling, physician care and prescription delivery, health education, laboratory services, recreational and spiritual activities
Religious ServicesPastoral care

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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 Info 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.

Overall vs. TN average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Tennessee average:
• Total citations (20% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityTN Averagevs. TN Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 65 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

Average length of stay
2550 days
Total residents
69
Total admissions (2024)
12
Total discharges (2024)
17

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

  • Black Residents 59.4%
  • White Residents 39.1%
  • Total Other Race Residents 1.4%

Managed by Deborah Neal

Administrator

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Address 4.0 miles from city center Info 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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Compare Assisted Living around Nashville

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.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Typical or reported average length of stay for residents, when the state publishes this aggregate figure.
Percentage of residents reported as male in state demographics, shown as a whole-number percent.
Percentage of residents reported as female in state demographics, shown as a whole-number percent.
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 PrunacheHomewood At Brookmont Terrace, LLC
609 days
Facility 609 days
TN AVG 459
Rank #55 / 182
10234.3%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 SovieBkd Green Hills Cumberland, LLC
437 days
Facility 437 days
TN AVG 459
Rank #92 / 182
17732.2%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 RightmyerBellevue Opco Tenant LLC
8 days
Facility 8 days
TN AVG 459
Rank #179 / 182
15233.6%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 PerdueNashville 208 Opco, LLC
41 days
Facility 41 days
TN AVG 459
Rank #175 / 182
4332.6%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 NealThe Metropolitan Government Of Nashville
2550 days
Facility 2550 days
TN AVG 459
Rank #1 / 182
6949.3%50.7%8.7%7.2%21.7%23.2%15.9%11.6%5.8%5.8%59.4%39.1%1.4%

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Tennessee

Knowles Assisted Living is located in Nashville, Tennessee.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Tennessee.

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CHOICES Program

TN Medicaid CHOICES

Age 65+ or disabled
General Tennessee resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
TN

Managed care model; high rural demand.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($65/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Tennessee Options for Community Living

TN Options

Age 60+
General Tennessee resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
TN

Limited funding; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Tennessee Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General TN resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
TN

Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Tennessee Family Caregiver Support Program

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; TN resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; prioritizes low-income ~$24,980/year
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
TN

Includes grandparent caregivers; high rural demand.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Tennessee VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General TN resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
TN

High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Elderly Nutrition Program

Tennessee Elderly Nutrition Program

Age 60+
General TN resident; no income limit but prioritizes low-income.
Income Limits (2025) None; donations encouraged.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
TN

Serves ~50,000 annually; 200+ congregate sites plus Meals on Wheels.

Benefits
Congregate meals ($5-$7/meal value) at senior centers Home-delivered meals ($5-$7/meal)

Property Tax Relief Program

Tennessee Property Tax Relief Program

Age 65+
General TN resident, homeowner/renter (or widow/er 50+, disabled 18+).
Income Limits (2025) ~$45,000/year household, excludes half of Social Security
Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.
TN

Rebates up to $1,000; serves ~100,000 annually.

Benefits
Tax rebates (~$250-$1,000 based on income; e.g., $1,000 if income < $8,000)

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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