Page 4 of Best Assisted Living in Knoxville, TN

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 31 assisted living communities in Knoxville, TN using TN Dept. of Health (TDH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in TN

Reviewed by

Jordan Weiss, PhD

Last updated

Jul 2026

We analyzed

31 homes

Other senior care options in Knoxville:

Memory Care Nursing Homes Independent Living

Avg Monthly Cost: $5,408The average monthly cost across facilities in Knoxville, TN. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.

National Average: $5,600

Avg Walk Score: 25/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Knoxville, TN. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.

National Average: 50/ 100

Avg No. of Beds: 80The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Knoxville, TN. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.

National Average: 90

Compare Assisted Living around Knoxville (Metro Area)

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.


NHC HealthCare, Farragut	AL MC NH SNF	Knoxville	88 Facility 88 TN AVG 88 Rank #186 / 425	No	24 Facility 24 TN AVG 34 Rank #357 / 551	-	28 Facility 28 TN AVG 27 Rank #169 / 386	-	Karla Lane	Nhc Healthcare/Farragut, LLC	190 days Facility 190 days TN AVG 457 Rank #150 / 183	64	21.9%	78.1%	3.1%	0%	4.7%	6.3%	15.6%	17.2%	26.6%	26.6%	32.8%	67.2%	-
Arbor Terrace of Knoxville	AL MC	Knoxville (Cedar Bluff)	99 Facility 99 TN AVG 88 Rank #150 / 425	Yes	48 Facility 48 TN AVG 34 Rank #159 / 551	1 Bed	28 Facility 28 TN AVG 27 Rank #169 / 386	-	Kelli Johnson	Arhc Atknotn01 Trs, LLC	427 days Facility 427 days TN AVG 457 Rank #96 / 183	88	30.7%	69.3%	0%	1.1%	3.4%	11.4%	6.8%	17%	25%	35.2%	1.1%	97.7%	1.1%
Knoxville Landing	AL IL MC	Knoxville (Lake Brook Boulevard)	102 Facility 102 TN AVG 88 Rank #137 / 425	Yes	13 Facility 13 TN AVG 34 Rank #434 / 551	Studio / 1 Bed	27 Facility 27 TN AVG 27 Rank #187 / 386	78.4%	Michele Blankenship	Willow Ridge Senior Living - Knoxville L	623 days Facility 623 days TN AVG 457 Rank #49 / 183	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%
Northshore Heights	AL MC	Knoxville (Rocky Hill Center)	74 Facility 74 TN AVG 88 Rank #230 / 425	No	6 Facility 6 TN AVG 34 Rank #476 / 551	Studio / 1 Bed	-	82.4%	Carrie Catherwood	Northshore Heights, LLC	716 days Facility 716 days TN AVG 457 Rank #21 / 183	82	34.1%	65.9%	0%	0%	2.4%	3.7%	11%	18.3%	35.4%	29.3%	1.2%	97.6%	1.2%
Wellington Manor Knoxville	AL MC NH SNF	Knoxville	65 Facility 65 TN AVG 88 Rank #273 / 425	Yes	36 Facility 36 TN AVG 34 Rank #259 / 551	Studio / 1 Bed	27 Facility 27 TN AVG 27 Rank #187 / 386	-	Holly Smarr	Wellington Manor Knoxville, LLC	774 days Facility 774 days TN AVG 457 Rank #11 / 183	37	21.6%	78.4%	5.4%	0%	0%	2.7%	10.8%	13.5%	24.3%	43.2%	-	100%	-
Deane Hill Place	AL IL MC RC	Knoxville (Deane Hill)	124 Facility 124 TN AVG 88 Rank #71 / 425	Yes	40 Facility 40 TN AVG 34 Rank #230 / 551	Studio / Studio Deluxe	27 Facility 27 TN AVG 27 Rank #187 / 386	-	Caroline Brooks Wilder	Knoxville Al/Mc, LLC	323 days Facility 323 days TN AVG 457 Rank #127 / 183	81	32.1%	67.9%	1.2%	0%	0%	2.5%	19.8%	25.9%	38.3%	12.3%	2.5%	97.5%	-
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 34 Rank #317 / 551	Studio	27 Facility 27 TN AVG 27 Rank #187 / 386	80.0%	Bridgett Burchfield	Windsor Operator, LLC	541 days Facility 541 days TN AVG 457 Rank #70 / 183	102	38.2%	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 34 Rank #393 / 551	Suite	14 Facility 14 TN AVG 27 Rank #313 / 386	95.2%	Nicole Mccrory	Landings Operator, LLC	327 days Facility 327 days TN AVG 457 Rank #126 / 183	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%
Morning Pointe of Lenoir City	AL MC	Lenoir City	59 Facility 59 TN AVG 88 Rank #310 / 425	Yes	20 Facility 20 TN AVG 34 Rank #378 / 551	Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed	17 Facility 17 TN AVG 27 Rank #294 / 386	100.0%	Lyndsay Williams	Loudon County Medical Investors, LLC	695 days Facility 695 days TN AVG 457 Rank #29 / 183	84	26.2%	73.8%	0%	0%	0%	3.6%	9.5%	19%	35.7%	32.1%	-	100%	-
American House West Knoxville	AL IL MC RC	Knoxville (Downtown West)	125 Facility 125 TN AVG 88 Rank #67 / 425	Yes	50 Facility 50 TN AVG 34 Rank #139 / 551	-	26 Facility 26 TN AVG 27 Rank #231 / 386	0	Jen Jones	Ec Opco West Knoxville, LLC	348 days Facility 348 days TN AVG 457 Rank #119 / 183	55	52.7%	47.3%	0%	3.6%	5.5%	5.5%	20%	18.2%	27.3%	20%	3.6%	94.5%	1.8%
The Lantern at Morning Pointe Knoxville	AL MC	Knoxville	60 Facility 60 TN AVG 88 Rank #289 / 425	Yes	4 Facility 4 TN AVG 34 Rank #486 / 551	Studio / 2 Bed	-	98.3%	Anita Estes	Westland Alzheimer's Investors, LLC	517 days Facility 517 days TN AVG 457 Rank #77 / 183	96	24%	76%	1%	0%	0%	12.5%	13.5%	19.8%	26%	27.1%	-	100%	-
Trinity Hills of Knoxville	AL MC RC	Knoxville (Chilhowee Hills)	109 Facility 109 TN AVG 88 Rank #122 / 425	Yes	24 Facility 24 TN AVG 34 Rank #357 / 551	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	19 Facility 19 TN AVG 27 Rank #286 / 386	88.1%	Todd Taylor	Bfg Knoxville Opco, LLC	334 days Facility 334 days TN AVG 457 Rank #124 / 183	83	25.3%	74.7%	0%	0%	0%	1.2%	32.5%	32.5%	24.1%	9.6%	3.6%	96.4%	-
The Pointe at Lifespring	AL MC	Knoxville	94 Facility 94 TN AVG 88 Rank #174 / 425	Yes	17 Facility 17 TN AVG 34 Rank #401 / 551	Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	9 Facility 9 TN AVG 27 Rank #339 / 386	77.7%	Rebecca Scott Mills	Meridian Knoxville Oe, L.p	653 days Facility 653 days TN AVG 457 Rank #42 / 183	89	24.7%	75.3%	0%	0%	1.1%	7.9%	14.6%	27%	22.5%	27%	2.2%	97.8%	-
Pinnacle Assisted Living	AL RC	Knoxville (Waterville Lane)	74 Facility 74 TN AVG 88 Rank #230 / 425	Yes	5 Facility 5 TN AVG 34 Rank #478 / 551	Private Rooms	-	63.5%	Beth Anne Watts	Altillo, LLC	666 days Facility 666 days TN AVG 457 Rank #37 / 183	72	29.2%	70.8%	0%	0%	4.2%	2.8%	4.2%	22.2%	20.8%	45.8%	2.8%	95.8%	1.4%
StoryPoint Knoxville West	AL MC	Knoxville (Rocky Hill Center)	100 Facility 100 TN AVG 88 Rank #141 / 425	Yes	11 Facility 11 TN AVG 34 Rank #443 / 551	Studio / Suite / 1 Bed	26 Facility 26 TN AVG 27 Rank #231 / 386	75.0%	Linda Womack	Senior Living Manor Group, LLC	172 days Facility 172 days TN AVG 457 Rank #154 / 183	80	45%	55%	0%	1.3%	0%	2.5%	3.8%	35%	20%	37.5%	13.8%	86.3%	-

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Overview of South High Senior Living

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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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these assisted living communities

Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.

Public data
6 weighted categories
Updated quarterly

Full methodology

Weighting overview

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

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

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

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

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

Community Stability 10%

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

Includes
Occupancy Rate
Bed Options

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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What is the average cost of assisted living in Knoxville, TN?

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Knoxville, TN is approximately $5,000. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for assisted living in Knoxville, TN?

Assisted living in Knoxville, TN typically ranges from $4,500–$7,100 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in Knoxville, TN?

Assisted living facilities in Knoxville, TN typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:12.

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.