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Best Assisted Living in Knox County, TN

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Last updated
May 2026
We analyzed
5 homes in Knox County, TN

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Tennessee Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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The information below is reported by the Tennessee Department of Health, Division of Health Care Facilities.

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Pinnacle Assisted Living
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Knoxville (Waterville Lane)
74
Facility 74
TN AVG 88
Rank #231 / 427
Yes
5
Facility 5
TN AVG 34
Rank #481 / 554
Private Rooms-
63.5%
Facility 63.5%
TN AVG 73.7%
Rank #204 / 287
-Beth Anne WattsAltillo, LLC
666 days
Facility 666 days
TN AVG 465
Rank #46 / 201
Northshore Heights
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Knoxville (Rocky Hill Center)
74
Facility 74
TN AVG 88
Rank #231 / 427
No
6
Facility 6
TN AVG 34
Rank #479 / 554
Studio / 1 Bed-
82.4%
Facility 82.4%
TN AVG 73.7%
Rank #108 / 287
-Carrie CatherwoodNorthshore Heights, LLC
716 days
Facility 716 days
TN AVG 465
Rank #26 / 201
Windsor Ridge Assisted Living
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

Knoxville (Central Avenue Pike)
70
Facility 70
TN AVG 88
Rank #250 / 427
No
29
Facility 29
TN AVG 34
Rank #318 / 554
Studio
27
Facility 27
TN AVG 27
Rank #181 / 385
80.0%
Facility 80.0%
TN AVG 73.7%
Rank #126 / 287
-Bridgett BurchfieldWindsor Operator, LLC
541 days
Facility 541 days
TN AVG 465
Rank #81 / 201
Wellington Manor Knoxville
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Knoxville
65
Facility 65
TN AVG 88
Rank #273 / 427
Yes
36
Facility 36
TN AVG 34
Rank #260 / 554
Studio / 1 Bed
27
Facility 27
TN AVG 27
Rank #181 / 385
-B+Holly SmarrWellington Manor Knoxville, LLC
774 days
Facility 774 days
TN AVG 465
Rank #14 / 201
Avenir Memory Care at Knoxville
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Farragut
62
Facility 62
TN AVG 88
Rank #282 / 427
No
33
Facility 33
TN AVG 34
Rank #291 / 554
-
13
Facility 13
TN AVG 27
Rank #314 / 385
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Overview of Pinnacle Assisted Living

Welcome to Pinnacle Assisted Living, a serene living community located in West Knoxville, TN. This promising senior living community specializing in assisted living is surrounded by calming natural settings. The community offers 64 beautifully designed apartments, including private and companion suites with private baths. Residents can enjoy the flexibility of furnished or unfurnished accommodations, creating a home-like atmosphere. With easy access to popular attractions like Turkey Creek, the community provides both relaxation and convenience.

Pinnacle Assisted Living offers a range of amenities, from a craft area and library to walking paths and fire pits. Residents benefit from personalized care, wellness programs, housekeeping, and delicious Southern-style meals. With a pet-friendly environment and all-inclusive rates, this community creates a welcoming atmosphere where seniors can thrive in comfort and community.

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Overview of 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.

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Overview of Windsor Ridge Assisted Living

Windsor Ridge Assisted Living offers an unmatched level of quality service that is all focused on promoting and improving individual wellness. The assisted living community offers a stimulating atmosphere that helps residents maintain a level of independence while receiving additional support. Windsor Ridge Assisted Living is where residents can be better versions of themselves–Windsor Ridge offers a list of comprehensive amenities and services that help make the lives of its residents hassle-free.

They boast their specialized memory care program that focuses on the cognitive ability of seniors with memory loss; they are proud of their fostering friendships made among everyone in the community that makes the stay even more meaningful. Services and amenities are provided with full attention at any time of day. leading to a purposeful life experienced during their golden years.

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Overview of Wellington Manor Knoxville

Ease your mind with the trusted senior living community of Wellington Manor Knoxville residing on the harmonious grounds of Andersonville Pike, Knoxville, TN, offering assisted living and memory care. The community provides beautifully designed and sophisticated accommodations, fostering unmatched comfort and convenience. Enjoy your golden years doing what you love with a supportive team tending to your special needs and preferences.

Meet new friends and create lasting moments together for a life well lived. With fun activities and enjoyable programs, the community empowers seniors to explore new interests and relive passions. Multiple dining options await seniors at every mealtime to cater to residents’ needs and preferences. Wellington Manor Knoxville is a good place for seniors to spend their golden years without worries.

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Overview of Avenir Memory Care at Knoxville

Avenir Memory Care at Knoxville is a specialized memory care community in Farragut, Tennessee, that focuses on caring for older adults living with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and other forms of cognitive impairment. Operated by Anthem Knoxville Management, LLC since 2013, the community is part of the Anthem Memory Care network. With a 62-bed capacity, the community has specially trained nurses available around the clock.

The Pathways of Purpose program emphasizes meaningful daily experiences, focusing on retained abilities, familiar routines, and purposeful activities rather than limitations associated with memory loss. Additionally, secure private accommodations are offered, along with three daily meals, housekeeping, laundry, physician visits, rehabilitation therapies, and diagnostic coordination. Short-term respite stays are also available for families needing temporary care support or transitional placement.

Located near the center of Farragut, the community provides convenient access to retail services, healthcare resources, and the broader Knoxville area. Tennova Hospital West is also a short drive away, offering proximity to regional medical care providers and specialists.

The community has completed its most recent inspection in April 2023, under the oversight of the Tennessee Department of Health, Division of Health Care Facilities, which conducts unannounced inspections and investigations.

Providing a specialized dementia-focused design, neighborhood-based care model, and secure residential setting, Avenir Memory Care at Knoxville is well-suited for families seeking a dedicated memory care environment rather than a mixed assisted living campus within the Farragut and Knoxville area.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Knox County, TN

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Tennessee?

Assisted living in Tennessee supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Tennessee?

Assisted living in Tennessee is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Tennessee Medicaid cover assisted living?

Tennessee Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Tennessee) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 5 assisted living facilities in Knox County, TN. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Knox County, TN?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Knox County, TN, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Knox County, TN?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.