Rain Forest Landings
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Knoxville, TN

Rain Forest Landings

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Knoxville, TN

Overview of Rain Forest Landings

A 62-bed assisted living community administered by Nicole McCrory serving Knoxville residents needing support with daily living is Rain Forest Landings. Operating for 14 years, it’s operated by Landings Operator, LLC, and maintains strong occupancy at 95 percent.

The home delivers three care types: assisted living, memory care, and respite care. It’s part of the Inspirit senior living network and is Windsor Ridge Assisted Living’s sister community, bringing a shared commitment to supporting resident independence and wellness. The memory care program is tailored to serve residents navigating cognitive decline and memory loss. Found in the Truewood by Merrill neighborhood on Rain Forest Road, the car-dependent community sits where almost all errands need a vehicle. This setting suits residents and families who don’t need an urban or highly walkable location.

Inspection records from the Tennessee Department of Health show the community has maintained compliance well below the state average citations, indicating consistent adherence to regulatory standards over the years.

The facility is reachable for inquiries surrounding available rooms, services, and admission.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 62 Rank #282 / 425Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 282nd 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.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care. Rank #314 / 386Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 314th 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.
14 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #394 / 520Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 394th 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.
18 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy higher than 95% suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited. Rank #23 / 268Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 23rd out of 268 homes we track in Tennessee for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Tennessee average, with its Statewide rank out of 268. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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.
95% This home is often near full
Higher than the Tennessee average: 71.6%
Occupied beds
59 / 62

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Care Living Facility
IssuanceJune 12, 2012
CountyKnox
License Number00000361

Ownership & Operating Entity

Rain Forest Landings is legally operated by Landings Operator, LLC, and administered by Nicole Mccrory.

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

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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 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 1 Better Metrics better than Tennessee average:
• Total citations (80% below)

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. 15 This facility has 80% fewer total citations than a typical Tennessee assisted living residence (1 vs. TN avg 5).↓ 80% better

Residents information

Stay stats

Average length of stay
327 days
Total residents
59
Total admissions (2024)
43
Total discharges (2024)
32

Discharges

  • To hospital 2
  • To Private Residence or Home 9

Demographics

GENDER

  • Female Residents 69.5%
  • Male Residents 30.5%

AGE DISTRIBUTION

  • Under 60 1.7%
  • 65-69 3.4%
  • 70-74 6.8%
  • 75-79 13.6%
  • 80-84 23.7%
  • 85-89 23.7%
  • 90 or more 27.1%

ETHNICITY

  • Black Residents 5.1%
  • White Residents 93.2%
  • Total Other Race Residents 1.7%

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Rain Forest Landings

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Address 8.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Knoxville's city center to Rain Forest Landings'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.
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.
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 BlankenshipWillow Ridge Senior Living - Knoxville L
623 days
Facility 623 days
TN AVG 459
Rank #49 / 182
11733.3%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 JohnsonArhc Atknotn01 Trs, LLC
427 days
Facility 427 days
TN AVG 459
Rank #96 / 182
8830.7%69.3%0%1.1%3.4%11.4%6.8%17%25%35.2%1.1%97.7%1.1%
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
AVicki Jo DaughteryOakwood Properties LLC
493 days
Facility 493 days
TN AVG 459
Rank #83 / 182
8742.5%57.5%1.1%3.4%0%4.6%16.1%29.9%20.7%24.1%4.6%95.4%-
Windsor Ridge Assisted Living
AL
MC
RC
Knoxville (Central Avenue Pike)
70
Facility 70
TN AVG 88
Rank #249 / 425
No
29
Facility 29
TN AVG 36
Rank #317 / 520
Studio
27
Facility 27
TN AVG 27
Rank #195 / 386
80.0%
Facility 80.0%
TN AVG 73.1%
Rank #116 / 268
-Bridgett BurchfieldWindsor Operator, LLC
541 days
Facility 541 days
TN AVG 459
Rank #70 / 182
10238.2%61.8%0%1%2%2.9%14.7%16.7%25.5%37.3%-100%-
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 MccroryLandings Operator, LLC
327 days
Facility 327 days
TN AVG 459
Rank #126 / 182
5930.5%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

Rain Forest Landings is located in Knoxville, 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 Rain Forest Landings

What neighborhood is Rain Forest Landings in?

Rain Forest Landings is in the Truewood by Merrill neighborhood of Knoxville.

Who is the owner of Rain Forest Landings?

Rain Forest Landings is legally operated by Landings Operator, LLC, and administered by Nicole McCrory.

Is Rain Forest Landings in a walkable area?

Rain Forest Landings has a walk score of 18. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Rain Forest Landings?

According to TN state health department records, Rain Forest Landings's license number is 00000361.

What is the occupancy rate at Rain Forest Landings?

Rain Forest Landings's occupancy is 95%.

How long has Rain Forest Landings been in business?

Rain Forest Landings has been operating for approximately 14 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Rain Forest Landings?

No, Rain Forest Landings has a no-pet policy.

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