Page 2 of Best Memory Care in Knoxville, TN

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 29 memory care providers in Knoxville, TN using TN Dept. of Health (TDH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in TN
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Avg Walk Score: 24/ 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: 79The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Knoxville, TN. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Memory Care 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-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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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.
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.
Northshore Heights
MC
AL
Knoxville (Rocky Hill Center)
74
Facility 74
TN AVG 83
Rank #159 / 327
No
6
Facility 6
TN AVG 36
Rank #385 / 417
Studio / 1 Bed-
82.4%
Facility 82.4%
TN AVG 74%
Rank #72 / 187
Carrie CatherwoodNorthshore Heights, LLC
716 days
Facility 716 days
TN AVG 459
Rank #21 / 182
8234.1%65.9%0%2.4%3.7%11%18.3%35.4%29.3%1.2%97.6%
Trinity Hills of Knoxville
MC
AL
RC
Knoxville (Chilhowee Hills)
109
Facility 109
TN AVG 83
Rank #74 / 327
Yes
24
Facility 24
TN AVG 36
Rank #292 / 417
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
TN AVG 25
Rank #213 / 306
88.1%
Facility 88.1%
TN AVG 74%
Rank #43 / 187
Todd TaylorBfg Knoxville Opco, LLC
334 days
Facility 334 days
TN AVG 459
Rank #124 / 182
8325.3%74.7%0%0%1.2%32.5%32.5%24.1%9.6%3.6%96.4%
Wellington Manor Knoxville
MC
AL
NH
SNF
Knoxville
65
Facility 65
TN AVG 83
Rank #198 / 327
Yes
36
Facility 36
TN AVG 36
Rank #205 / 417
Studio / 1 Bed
28
Facility 28
TN AVG 25
Rank #98 / 306
-Holly SmarrWellington Manor Knoxville, LLC
774 days
Facility 774 days
TN AVG 459
Rank #11 / 182
3721.6%78.4%5.4%0%2.7%10.8%13.5%24.3%43.2%-100%
Deane Hill Place
MC
AL
IL
RC
Knoxville (Deane Hill)
124
Facility 124
TN AVG 83
Rank #41 / 327
Yes
40
Facility 40
TN AVG 36
Rank #179 / 417
Studio / Studio Deluxe
27
Facility 27
TN AVG 25
Rank #124 / 306
-Caroline Brooks WilderKnoxville Al/Mc, LLC
323 days
Facility 323 days
TN AVG 459
Rank #127 / 182
8132.1%67.9%1.2%0%2.5%19.8%25.9%38.3%12.3%2.5%97.5%
Morning Pointe of Knoxville
MC
AL
Knoxville
81
Facility 81
TN AVG 83
Rank #137 / 327
Yes
2
Facility 2
TN AVG 36
Rank #409 / 417
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
7
Facility 7
TN AVG 25
Rank #278 / 306
80.2%
Facility 80.2%
TN AVG 74%
Rank #84 / 187
Kristy RitchWestland Medical Investors LLC
620 days
Facility 620 days
TN AVG 459
Rank #51 / 182
7614.5%85.5%1.3%0%2.6%5.3%15.8%27.6%47.4%-100%
The Lantern at Morning Pointe Lenoir City
MC
AL
RC
Lenoir City
44
Facility 44
TN AVG 83
Rank #288 / 327
Yes
34
Facility 34
TN AVG 36
Rank #223 / 417
Studio
14
Facility 14
TN AVG 25
Rank #240 / 306
90.9%
Facility 90.9%
TN AVG 74%
Rank #34 / 187
James Clinton FordLoudon Alzheimer's Investors, LLC
416 days
Facility 416 days
TN AVG 459
Rank #98 / 182
7131%69%0%1.4%2.8%11.3%26.8%25.4%32.4%-100%
Morning Pointe of Powell
MC
AL
Powell (Powells Crossroads)
80
Facility 80
TN AVG 83
Rank #140 / 327
Yes
5
Facility 5
TN AVG 36
Rank #386 / 417
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
12
Facility 12
TN AVG 25
Rank #253 / 306
87.5%
Facility 87.5%
TN AVG 74%
Rank #46 / 187
Michael ToniettiPowell Medical Investors, LLC
654 days
Facility 654 days
TN AVG 459
Rank #41 / 182
11924.4%75.6%0%0%0%9.2%16.8%28.6%44.5%-100%
Beverly Park Place Health And Rehab
MC
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Knoxville (Corinth)
53
Facility 53
TN AVG 83
Rank #250 / 327
No
8
Facility 8
TN AVG 36
Rank #369 / 417
-
34
Facility 34
TN AVG 25
Rank #35 / 306
49.1%
Facility 49.1%
TN AVG 74%
Rank #171 / 187
Donna KelleyHillcrest Healthcare Communities
637 days
Facility 637 days
TN AVG 459
Rank #47 / 182
4825%75%0%6.3%6.3%2.1%25%27.1%33.3%-100%
NHC HealthCare, Farragut
MC
AL
NH
SNF
Knoxville
88
Facility 88
TN AVG 83
Rank #122 / 327
No
24
Facility 24
TN AVG 36
Rank #292 / 417
-
28
Facility 28
TN AVG 25
Rank #98 / 306
-Karla LaneNhc Healthcare/Farragut, LLC
190 days
Facility 190 days
TN AVG 459
Rank #150 / 182
6421.9%78.1%3.1%4.7%6.3%15.6%17.2%26.6%26.6%32.8%67.2%
The Lantern at Morning Pointe Knoxville
MC
AL
Knoxville
60
Facility 60
TN AVG 83
Rank #212 / 327
Yes
4
Facility 4
TN AVG 36
Rank #393 / 417
Studio / 2 Bed-
98.3%
Facility 98.3%
TN AVG 74%
Rank #9 / 187
Anita EstesWestland Alzheimer's Investors, LLC
517 days
Facility 517 days
TN AVG 459
Rank #77 / 182
9624%76%1%0%12.5%13.5%19.8%26%27.1%-100%

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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 Trinity Hills of Knoxville

BFG Knoxville Opco-operated and Todd Taylor-administered, Trinity Hills of Knoxville is a 109-bed assisted living community offering memory care and respite care services in the Chilhowee Hills neighborhood of Knoxville, Tennessee. The two-story building at 4611 Asheville Highway supplies flexible housing options with studio, one-, and two-bedroom floor plans, catering to different care needs and preferences.

Operating for 19 years, the community has a steady occupancy at 88 percent. This established presence in the area reflects the trust residents and families place in the facility. The car-dependent neighborhood setting has a Walk Score of 24. This means occupants and visitors depend on personal transportation for most errands, though manageable is getting around the accessible highway location. Trinity Hills of Knoxville is pet-friendly, letting occupants bring their companions there, a crucial feature for those wanting continuity with a longtime pet. The starting price is $4,900 monthly, giving families a clear baseline for budgeting care costs. Room options span from compact studios to spacious two-bedroom units, letting residents and their families select the configuration best for their situation.

Trinity Hills of Knoxville’s three-level care approach, assisted living, memory care, and respite services makes it a pragmatic choice for families handling different care stages or needing momentary respite support while caring for a loved one at home.

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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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Deane Hill Place

401 Catherine Mcauley Way, Knoxville, TN 37919
Overview of Deane Hill Place

Serving residents for 27 years, Deane Hill Place is a two-story assisted living community in Knoxville, Tennessee. The community at 401 Catherine McAuley Way is administered by Caroline Brooks Wilder under Knoxville AL/MC. With 124 beds and a two-story building layout, Deane Hill Place, to fit different needs and preferences, offers studio and studio deluxe room options. The neighborhood scores 40 on the Walk Score scale, so some errands are walkable, with most trips requiring transportation.

Occupants with pets or who would like to keep one can do so at the pet-friendly home. Its long tenure in Knoxville has allowed it to establish relationships and integrate into the surrounding neighborhood.

State inspections conducted by the Tennessee Department of Health have primarily underscored administrative documentation and operational practices. The facility has upheld compliance with routine regulatory requirements.

Deane Hill Place offers a stable, established option with a reasonable size and pet-friendly policies, noteworthy for families considering assisted living in Knoxville. An on-site tour provides a good sense of daily cultures, room options, and care approaches.

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Overview of Morning Pointe of Knoxville

Offering a peaceful retreat for active seniors, Morning Pointe of Knoxville in Knoxville, TN, is a lively senior living community that offers top-notch assisted living designed to help seniors live their best lives. Residents enjoy personalized care that supports their independence, along with medical assistance, transportation, and delicious meals. The vibrant community provides a range of activities, exercise programs, and group outings organized by a dedicated senior care team, ensuring that seniors stay engaged and active.

Morning Pointe of Knoxville fosters an elevated living experience and vibrant lifestyle with their array of engaging activities and fun amenities. With daily exercise and physical activities, creative and nurturing programs, and intergenerational events, there’s always something exciting to do. The community offers fresh, made-from-scratch meals in a welcoming dining environment and provides 24-hour personalized care services, including health and medication management, grooming assistance, and more.

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Overview of The Lantern at Morning Pointe Lenoir City

The Lantern at Morning Pointe Lenoir City provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Lenoir City, TN. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks while the resident keeps a private studio, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. Respite care offers a short term stay while a usual caregiver travels or recovers, so the range of care types may suit someone whose needs could change over time.

The community has 44 beds and studio apartments, giving each resident a single private living space. Pets are allowed, which means a resident may continue living with a pet. James Clinton Ford administers the community, and Loudon Alzheimer’s Investors operates it.

Meals are made from scratch with fresh, seasonal, and local ingredients and served with full table service. Special diets are available for residents with specific dietary needs, while the Life Enrichment program provides structured activities and Caregiver Support Groups support family caregivers. A Walk Score of 34 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride, and a resident who no longer drives would need transportation for them. The community may be a good fit for a person who needs memory care or for a family seeking a short term respite stay.

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Overview of Morning Pointe of Powell

Tucked away in Powell, TN, Morning Pointe of Powell is a compassionate assisted living community. The community offers personalized care to seniors, ranging from a little help with daily activities to comprehensive care plans. Residents enjoy a vibrant community atmosphere with medical assistance, transportation to appointments, delicious meals, and plenty of social opportunities. The community’s ideal location provides quick access to Tennova Healthcare Campus, Powell High School, the Broadacres Subdivision, and the Karns & Halls suburbs, encouraging a convenient and vibrant lifestyle.

At Morning Pointe of Powell, residents benefit from a range of amenities and programs designed to enhance their quality of life. Licensed nurses provide health and wellness oversight, and staff are available 24/7 for personalized care and medication management. Daily life enrichment programs include exercise and physical activities, creative and sensory programs, lifelong learning, and intergenerational activities with local schools and colleges. Residents also enjoy live entertainment, organized group outings, and opportunities for volunteering and community projects.

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Overview of Beverly Park Place Health and Rehab

At Beverly Park Place Health and Rehab in Knoxville, Tennessee, their top-notch skilled nursing rehabilitation services and memory care come with a unique emphasis on providing emotional and social support to their residents. They offer a wide range of rehabilitation services, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, as well as outpatient rehabilitation. Additionally, they provide specialized care, such as bariatric care, wound care, IV therapy, and respiratory care.

Residents at Beverly Park Place Health and Rehab can enjoy the convenience of laboratory services, beauty and barber services, and a registered dietitian who ensures that every meal is well-balanced and delicious. To keep residents engaged and entertained, the facility offers a variety of activities that foster interaction and healing as well, such as spending time in the beautiful outdoor areas, attending special lectures, and interacting with volunteer groups.

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Overview of Nhc HealthCare, Farragut

The National HealthCare Corporation or the NHC Farragut strives in providing short-term skilled nursing and rehabilitative care; they have been awarded twice for their recognition for the ‘Customer Approved Award’ and the ‘Employee Approved Award’ by the Customers for Outstanding Experience.

They provide housing options for assisted living, memory care, hospice care, and home care; management and staff are dedicated to ensuring that residents live comfortably in their new homes. NHC Healthcare Farragut strives in working every day with quality service to its residents so that residents maintain a level of independence and individuality.

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Overview of The Lantern at Morning Pointe Knoxville

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.

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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
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 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.

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.

How many memory care communities are listed on this page?

This page features 29 memory care communities in Knoxville, TN. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.