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Northshore Heights
Settled in the beautiful setting of South Northshore Drive, Knoxville, TN is the renowned senior living community of Northshore Heights offering assisted living and memory care. The community promises a relaxing and safe retirement by featuring several options for a comfortable and well-designed residence including various studios, private and companion suites, and one-bedroom deluxe. Moreover, Northshore Heights offers different levels of care based on seniors’ needs and preferences.
The community provides a haven for couples to live their retirement together while receiving the care and assistance that matches their needs. Stay happy and immersed in your surroundings with a jam-packed calendar of fun activities and engaging programs. Eat well and feel your best with healthy and tasty meals to meet dietary needs and preferences. Northshore Heights is ideal for seniors and their partners seeking to live every moment of their best years without worries.
Community insights.
About this community
Northshore Heights is legally operated by Northshore Heights, LLC, and administered by Carrie Catherwood.
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 (60% below)
Citations
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Total citations
| 2 | 5 | This facility has 60% fewer total citations than a typical Tennessee assisted living residence (2 vs. TN avg 5).↓ 60% better |
Residents information
Stay stats
Discharges
- To Private Residence or Home 2
- To Nursing Home 4
Demographics
GENDER
- Female Residents 65.9%
- Male Residents 34.1%
AGE DISTRIBUTION
- 65-69 2.4%
- 70-74 3.7%
- 75-79 11%
- 80-84 18.3%
- 85-89 35.4%
- 90 or more 29.3%
ETHNICITY
What does this home offer?
No pets allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
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9.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Knoxville's city center to Northshore Heights's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Compare Assisted Living around Knoxville
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.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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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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Percentage of residents reported as female in state demographics, shown as a whole-number percent.
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| Knoxville Landing | AL IL MC | Knoxville | 102
Facility
102
TN AVG
88
Rank
#137 / 425 | Yes |
13
Facility
13
TN AVG
36
Rank
#435 / 520 | Studio / 1 Bed | 27
Facility
27
TN AVG
27
Rank
#195 / 386 |
78.4%
Facility
78.4%
TN AVG
73.1%
Rank
#123 / 268 | - | Michele Blankenship | Willow Ridge Senior Living - Knoxville L | 623 days
Facility
623 days
TN AVG
459
Rank
#49 / 182 | 117 | 33.3% | 66.7% | 0% | 0.9% | 3.4% | 8.5% | 12.8% | 18.8% | 25.6% | 29.9% | 1.7% | 97.4% | 0.9% |
| Arbor Terrace of Knoxville | AL MC | Knoxville (Cedar Bluff) | 99
Facility
99
TN AVG
88
Rank
#150 / 425 | Yes |
48
Facility
48
TN AVG
36
Rank
#159 / 520 | 1 Bed | 28
Facility
28
TN AVG
27
Rank
#170 / 386 | - | - | Kelli Johnson | Arhc Atknotn01 Trs, LLC | 427 days
Facility
427 days
TN AVG
459
Rank
#96 / 182 | 88 | 30.7% | 69.3% | 0% | 1.1% | 3.4% | 11.4% | 6.8% | 17% | 25% | 35.2% | 1.1% | 97.7% | 1.1% |
| Northshore Heights | AL MC | Knoxville (Rocky Hill Center) | 74
Facility
74
TN AVG
88
Rank
#230 / 425 | No |
6
Facility
6
TN AVG
36
Rank
#477 / 520 | Studio / 1 Bed | - |
82.4%
Facility
82.4%
TN AVG
73.1%
Rank
#99 / 268 | - | Carrie Catherwood | Northshore Heights, LLC | 716 days
Facility
716 days
TN AVG
459
Rank
#21 / 182 | 82 | 34.1% | 65.9% | 0% | 0% | 2.4% | 3.7% | 11% | 18.3% | 35.4% | 29.3% | 1.2% | 97.6% | 1.2% |
| Oakwood Senior Living | AL MC | Knoxville (Oakwood) | 74
Facility
74
TN AVG
88
Rank
#230 / 425 | Yes |
51
Facility
51
TN AVG
36
Rank
#127 / 520 | Private / Companion Suites | 11
Facility
11
TN AVG
27
Rank
#332 / 386 |
68.9%
Facility
68.9%
TN AVG
73.1%
Rank
#167 / 268 | A | Vicki Jo Daughtery | Oakwood Properties LLC | 493 days
Facility
493 days
TN AVG
459
Rank
#83 / 182 | 87 | 42.5% | 57.5% | 1.1% | 3.4% | 0% | 4.6% | 16.1% | 29.9% | 20.7% | 24.1% | 4.6% | 95.4% | - |
| Rain Forest Landings | AL MC RC | Knoxville (Truewood By Merrill) | 62
Facility
62
TN AVG
88
Rank
#282 / 425 | No |
18
Facility
18
TN AVG
36
Rank
#394 / 520 | Suite | 14
Facility
14
TN AVG
27
Rank
#314 / 386 |
95.2%
Facility
95.2%
TN AVG
73.1%
Rank
#23 / 268 | - | Nicole Mccrory | Landings Operator, LLC | 327 days
Facility
327 days
TN AVG
459
Rank
#126 / 182 | 59 | 30.5% | 69.5% | 1.7% | 0% | 3.4% | 6.8% | 13.6% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 27.1% | 5.1% | 93.2% | 1.7% |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Tennessee
Northshore Heights is located in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Northshore Heights
What neighborhood is Northshore Heights in?
Northshore Heights is in the Rocky Hill Center neighborhood of Knoxville.
Is Northshore Heights in a walkable area?
Northshore Heights has a walk score of 6. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of Northshore Heights?
According to TN state health department records, Northshore Heights's license number is 00000467.
What is the occupancy rate at Northshore Heights?
Northshore Heights's occupancy is 82%.
Are pets allowed at Northshore Heights?
No, Northshore Heights has a no-pet policy.
Who is the administrator of Northshore Heights?
Carrie Catherwood is the administrator of Northshore Heights.
How many beds does Northshore Heights have?
Northshore Heights has 74 beds.
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