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Compare Memory Care around Knoxville (Metro Area)
The information below is reported by the Tennessee Department of Health, Division of Health Care Facilities.
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| The Lantern at Morning Pointe Knoxville |
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 | 60
Facility
60
TN AVG
88
Rank
#289 / 427 | Yes |
4
Facility
4
TN AVG
34
Rank
#488 / 554 | Studio / 2 Bed | - |
98.3%
Facility
98.3%
TN AVG
73.6%
Rank
#15 / 286 | Anita Estes | Westland Alzheimer's Investors, LLC | 517 days
Facility
517 days
TN AVG
465
Rank
#89 / 201 |
| Trinity Hills of Knoxville |
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.
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.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Knoxville (Chilhowee Hills) | 109
Facility
109
TN AVG
88
Rank
#122 / 427 | Yes |
24
Facility
24
TN AVG
34
Rank
#357 / 554 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 19
Facility
19
TN AVG
27
Rank
#282 / 385 |
88.1%
Facility
88.1%
TN AVG
73.6%
Rank
#65 / 286 | Todd Taylor | Bfg Knoxville Opco, LLC | 334 days
Facility
334 days
TN AVG
465
Rank
#138 / 201 |
| Knoxville Landing |
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.
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.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Knoxville (Lake Brook Boulevard) | 102
Facility
102
TN AVG
88
Rank
#137 / 427 | Yes |
13
Facility
13
TN AVG
34
Rank
#436 / 554 | Studio / 1 Bed | 27
Facility
27
TN AVG
27
Rank
#181 / 385 |
78.4%
Facility
78.4%
TN AVG
73.6%
Rank
#130 / 286 | Michele Blankenship | Willow Ridge Senior Living - Knoxville L | 623 days
Facility
623 days
TN AVG
465
Rank
#58 / 201 |
| The Lantern at Morning Pointe Hardin Valley |
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 | 70
Facility
70
TN AVG
88
Rank
#250 / 427 | Yes |
16
Facility
16
TN AVG
34
Rank
#410 / 554 | Studio | 1
Facility
1
TN AVG
27
Rank
#383 / 385 | - | Vanessa Ellis | Hardin Valley Alzheimer's Investors, LLC | - |
| The Lantern at Morning Pointe Lenoir City |
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. | Lenoir City | 44
Facility
44
TN AVG
88
Rank
#378 / 427 | Yes |
34
Facility
34
TN AVG
34
Rank
#279 / 554 | Studio | 13
Facility
13
TN AVG
27
Rank
#314 / 385 |
90.9%
Facility
90.9%
TN AVG
73.6%
Rank
#48 / 286 | James Clinton Ford | Loudon Alzheimer's Investors, LLC | 416 days
Facility
416 days
TN AVG
465
Rank
#111 / 201 |
| Concord Place |
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 | - | No |
14
Facility
14
TN AVG
34
Rank
#426 / 554 | Private Suite | - | - | - | - | - |
Set in Knoxville, TN, The Lantern at Morning Pointe Hardin Valley is an idyllic senior living community that offers memory care in a warm, supportive environment. The community provides the right level of care for residents at any stage of memory loss at the comfort of their well-designed accommodations. Seniors at The Lantern can enjoy a safe, structured setting that promotes a higher quality of life through personalized support and engaging activities.
The community features amenities designed to enhance residents’ well-being and comfort. With programs tailored to various stages of Alzheimer’s and dementia, The Lantern at Morning Pointe ensures each individual receives care that aligns with their needs. Amenities include daily exercise, sensory and cognitive programs, intergenerational activities, and organized group outings, all fostering a vibrant, inclusive community.
With Trinity Hills of Knoxville, you can achieve an independent lifestyle within a warm, friendly environment. With its location in East Knoxville, Tennessee, this assisted living community is just minutes from grocery stores, a shopping center, a community center, and churches.
They offer a comforting, cozy, home-like environment with the privacy needed to provide residents and their families with peace of mind. The staff works around the clock to assist with every resident’s needs and ensure their well-being. They strive to develop a service plan tailored to meet their unique needs and well-being.
Knoxville Landing (Formerly Atria Weston Place) is a pet-friendly retirement community in Knoxville, TN, that offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Promoting a home-like atmosphere, the community ensures older adults are treated like a family. With 24-hour care, recreational activities, and housekeeping services, residents have a worry-free living. The community is dedicated to meeting older adults’ needs with personalized care plans.
Residents can find new interests and live actively with a variety of daily activities, encompassing educational, social, and cultural. An outdoor grill, walking paths, and a library are among the community’s state-of-the-art amenities that provide residents with opportunities to interact with their peers. Surrounded by local amenities, residents have easy access to their necessities. As one of Knoxville’s esteemed senior living communities, the community is a great choice for retirement.
Set in Knoxville, TN, The Lantern at Morning Pointe Hardin Valley is an idyllic senior living community that offers memory care in a warm, supportive environment. The community provides the right level of care for residents at any stage of memory loss at the comfort of their well-designed accommodations. Seniors at The Lantern can enjoy a safe, structured setting that promotes a higher quality of life through personalized support and engaging activities.
The community features amenities designed to enhance residents’ well-being and comfort. With programs tailored to various stages of Alzheimer’s and dementia, The Lantern at Morning Pointe ensures each individual receives care that aligns with their needs. Amenities include daily exercise, sensory and cognitive programs, intergenerational activities, and organized group outings, all fostering a vibrant, inclusive community.
Situated at 155 Morning Pointe Drive in Lenoir City, Tennessee, The Lantern at Morning Pointe Lenoir City operates a 44-bed memory care community administered by James Clinton Ford under Loudon Alzheimer’s Investors, LLC. The facility does not accept Medicare or Medicaid, operating exclusively on private-pay terms. The facility has operated for 13 years.
The facility occupies a single-story building 2.9 miles from Lenoir City’s city center and 0.17 miles from Pulmonary And Sleep Consultants hospital. Current census is 40 residents (91% occupancy, well above Tennessee’s 71.6% state average), indicating strong local demand and financial stability. Housing consists of 338-square-foot studio apartments. Transportation and fitness/recreation are offered. Pets are permitted.
The community operates two distinct programs differentiated by stage of cognitive decline. The Lamplight Program targets early-to-moderate memory loss residents in a secure, activity-rich environment. The Lantern Program serves advanced-stage residents in a calming, personalized, intimate setting.
Licensed nurses and clinical staff staff the facility 24/7, managing health oversight, medication, and personalized care services with 24-hour accessibility. Daily programming includes exercise, creative and sensory activities, and life-long learning. Caregiver support groups and life enrichment programming are offered. Respite care is available.
The resident census reflects advanced aging: 32.4% are age 90+, 25.4% ages 85–89, and 26.8% ages 80–84. Average length of stay is 416 days. In 2024, 34 residents were admitted and 34 discharged. Discharge destinations: 5 to hospitals, 8 to nursing homes, 3 to other facilities, and 18 deceased; a mortality rate reflecting the facility’s role as a terminal-stage memory care provider.
Fresh, seasonal, locally sourced ingredients are prepared in-house with full table service. No-salt-added and reduced-concentrated-sweets dietary accommodations are available.
Walk Score is 34 (somewhat walkable; most trips require transportation).
The Lantern at Morning Pointe Lenoir City addresses private-pay memory care families managing advanced Alzheimer’s and dementia in a two-tiered program model, with significant resident mortality reflecting the facility’s specialization in advanced and terminal stages of cognitive decline.
Concord Place is an excellent community in Knoxville, TN that creates a nurturing and supportive environment for those needing memory care. Residents here enjoy a safe living environment monitored with advanced monitoring technology 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. With individualized care plans, the community ensures residents receive just the right amount of care to help them continue living the lifestyle they want.
Residents live purposely with an array of enriching activities to enjoy, including multigenerational activities, pet therapy, and more. The community also provides specialized menus and meals to give them the nourishment they need to maintain a healthy body. From comprehensive care services to fun programs, the community makes sure residents are well-cared for and thriving against their condition.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these memory care 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.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
- Includes
- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
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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 Memory Care in Knoxville, TN
What is the average cost of memory care in Knoxville, TN?
The average monthly cost of memory care in Knoxville, TN is approximately $5,000. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.
What is the price range for memory care in Knoxville, TN?
Memory care in Knoxville, TN typically ranges from $4,000–$6,500 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.
What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at memory care communities in Knoxville, TN?
Memory care communities in Knoxville, TN typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:5–1:8.
How many licensed memory care communities are there in Knoxville, TN?
According to state licensing records, there are approximately 3+ (Arbor Terrace, Trinity Hills) licensed memory care communities in Knoxville, 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.
Does Tennessee Medicaid cover memory care?
Tennessee Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, 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 memory care?
Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.
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