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South High Senior Living
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Knoxville, TN
Bright private resident room with modern decor Dining area with tables and chairs set for meals

South High Senior Living

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Knoxville, TN
835 Tipton Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37920 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of South High Senior Living

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South High Senior Living is a 74-bed senior living community in Knoxville, Tennessee, offering assisted living and memory care. Operated by South High LLC, the community occupies the thoughtfully restored former South High School building, blending historic architecture with updated amenities and modern residential features. The community has also earned recognition from Knoxville News Sentinel readers as a Top Assisted/Senior Living Community, reflecting positive local visibility and resident satisfaction.

The community offers three primary care options: assisted living, memory care, and short-term respite stays, supported by staff members who are available around the clock to provide support and oversight. Healthcare support extends beyond standard assisted living services through partnerships with HouseCall Primary Care, which provides on-site primary care, podiatry, and mental health services. This arrangement can reduce the need for residents to travel for routine appointments and ongoing healthcare management.

A broad selection of amenities and wellness-focused services is provided, including restaurant-style dining, studio accommodations, enclosed outdoor courtyards, pet-friendly living options, outpatient therapy services, wellness classes, emergency response systems, scheduled transportation, and an active calendar of events and activities.

South High Senior Living appeals to older adults seeking a locally owned community that combines assisted living and memory care services within one campus environment. Its range of care options, community-oriented atmosphere, and historically distinctive setting are especially attractive for couples or older adults whose care needs could evolve.

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By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 74 Rank #159 / 327Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 159th out of 327 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 An established community with some operational experience and growing routines. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #286 / 306Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 286th out of 306 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.
6 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #386 / 417Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 386th out of 417 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.
5 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #120 / 187Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 120th out of 187 homes we track in Tennessee for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Tennessee average, with its Statewide rank out of 187. 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.
68.9% This home usually has availability
Lower than the Tennessee average: 74%
Occupied beds
51 / 74

About this community

Awards

Voted Top Assisted / Senior Living Community by Knoxville News Sentinel Readers

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Care Living Facility
IssuanceJuly 8, 2020
License Number00000514

Ownership & Operating Entity

South High Senior Living is administered by Marshall Mccauley.

Owner NameSouth High LLC

Safety & Compliance

Emergency SystemsYes

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Dining
Pet Friendly
Emergency Call System
Courtyard
Transportation
Wellness Center
Activities
Studio Suites

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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.

Since 2022 · 4 years of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 5 citations

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.

Since 2022 vs. Tennessee state average
Overall vs. TN average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 1 At Avg Metrics at Tennessee average:
• Total citations (at TN avg) 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. 55 This facility has total citations in line with the Tennessee average (5 vs. TN avg 5).— At avg
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Address 4.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Knoxville's city center to South High Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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 83
Rank #84 / 327
Yes
13
Facility 13
TN AVG 36
Rank #350 / 417
Studio / 1 Bed
27
Facility 27
TN AVG 25
Rank #124 / 306
78.4%
Facility 78.4%
TN AVG 74%
Rank #87 / 187
-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 83
Rank #94 / 327
Yes
48
Facility 48
TN AVG 36
Rank #125 / 417
1 Bed
28
Facility 28
TN AVG 25
Rank #98 / 306
--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%
South High Senior Living
AL
MC
RC
Knoxville
74
Facility 74
TN AVG 83
Rank #159 / 327
Yes
5
Facility 5
TN AVG 36
Rank #386 / 417
-
6
Facility 6
TN AVG 25
Rank #286 / 306
68.9%
Facility 68.9%
TN AVG 74%
Rank #120 / 187
-Marshall MccauleySouth High LLC---------------
Oakwood Senior Living
AL
MC
Knoxville (Oakwood)
74
Facility 74
TN AVG 83
Rank #159 / 327
Yes
51
Facility 51
TN AVG 36
Rank #93 / 417
Private / Companion Suites
11
Facility 11
TN AVG 25
Rank #256 / 306
68.9%
Facility 68.9%
TN AVG 74%
Rank #120 / 187
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%-
Rain Forest Landings
AL
MC
RC
Knoxville (Truewood By Merrill)
62
Facility 62
TN AVG 83
Rank #205 / 327
No
18
Facility 18
TN AVG 36
Rank #319 / 417
Suite
14
Facility 14
TN AVG 25
Rank #240 / 306
95.2%
Facility 95.2%
TN AVG 74%
Rank #19 / 187
-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%

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every TN community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Tennessee

South High Senior Living 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 South High Senior Living

Who is the owner of South High Senior Living?

South High Senior Living is legally operated by South High LLC, and administered by Marshall McCauley.

Is South High Senior Living in a walkable area?

South High Senior Living has a walk score of 5. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of South High Senior Living?

According to TN state health department records, South High Senior Living's license number is 00000514.

What is the occupancy rate at South High Senior Living?

South High Senior Living's occupancy is 68.9%.

How long has South High Senior Living been in business?

South High Senior Living has been operating for approximately 6 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at South High Senior Living?

Yes, South High Senior Living allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of South High Senior Living?

Marshall McCauley is the administrator of South High Senior Living.

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