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Compare Nursing Homes around Knoxville (Metro Area)
The information below is reported by the Tennessee Department of Health, Division of Health Care Facilities.
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| Holston Health And Rehabilitation Center |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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.
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 | 94
Facility
94
TN AVG
88
Rank
#174 / 427 |
81.9%
Facility
81.9%
TN AVG
73%
Rank
#118 / 302 | +12% | 3.36
Facility
3.36
TN AVG
3.63
Rank
#83 / 172 | -1% | -7% | $0
Facility
$0
TN AVG
$90.9k
Rank
#1 / 177 | 5
Facility
5
TN AVG
15.4
Rank
#16 / 176 | 2.5
Facility
2.5
TN AVG
4.4
Rank
#28 / 176 | - | 81 |
2
Facility
2
TN AVG
34
Rank
#507 / 554 | Daniel Mckenzie | $13.4M
Facility
$13.4M
TN AVG
$11.5M
Rank
#81 / 176 | $6.2M
Facility
$6.2M
TN AVG
$4.6M
Rank
#75 / 176 | 46.5%
Facility
46.5%
TN AVG
41%
Rank
#79 / 176 | 445344 | ||||
| Ben Atchley Tennessee State Veterans‘ Home |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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 | 140
Facility
140
TN AVG
88
Rank
#48 / 427 |
94.7%
Facility
94.7%
TN AVG
73%
Rank
#31 / 302 | +30% | 4.83
Facility
4.83
TN AVG
3.63
Rank
#13 / 172 | -10% | +33% | $0
Facility
$0
TN AVG
$90.9k
Rank
#1 / 177 | 5
Facility
5
TN AVG
15.4
Rank
#16 / 176 | 1.7
Facility
1.7
TN AVG
4.4
Rank
#8 / 176 | - | 128 |
7
Facility
7
TN AVG
34
Rank
#471 / 554 | State Of Tennessee | $18.4M
Facility
$18.4M
TN AVG
$11.5M
Rank
#38 / 176 | $12.2M
Facility
$12.2M
TN AVG
$4.6M
Rank
#15 / 176 | 66.5%
Facility
66.5%
TN AVG
41%
Rank
#8 / 176 | 445484 | ||||
| Westmoreland Health And Rehabilitation Center |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
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. | Westmoreland | 100
Facility
100
TN AVG
88
Rank
#141 / 427 |
86.3%
Facility
86.3%
TN AVG
73%
Rank
#84 / 302 | +18% | 2.92
Facility
2.92
TN AVG
3.63
Rank
#150 / 172 | -23% | -19% | $0
Facility
$0
TN AVG
$90.9k
Rank
#1 / 177 | 10
Facility
10
TN AVG
15.4
Rank
#57 / 176 | 5.0
Facility
5.0
TN AVG
4.4
Rank
#109 / 176 | - | 81 |
19
Facility
19
TN AVG
34
Rank
#386 / 554 | Lashell Spears | $13.5M
Facility
$13.5M
TN AVG
$11.5M
Rank
#79 / 176 | $4.0M
Facility
$4.0M
TN AVG
$4.6M
Rank
#125 / 176 | 29.9%
Facility
29.9%
TN AVG
41%
Rank
#171 / 176 | 445342 | ||||
| NHC HealthCare, Farragut |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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 | 88
Facility
88
TN AVG
88
Rank
#186 / 427 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
TN AVG
73%
Rank
#1 / 302 | +37% | 4.17
Facility
4.17
TN AVG
3.63
Rank
#21 / 172 | +27% | +15% | $0
Facility
$0
TN AVG
$90.9k
Rank
#1 / 177 | 12
Facility
12
TN AVG
15.4
Rank
#70 / 176 | 6.0
Facility
6.0
TN AVG
4.4
Rank
#142 / 176 | - | 92 |
24
Facility
24
TN AVG
34
Rank
#357 / 554 | Karla Lane | $21.8M
Facility
$21.8M
TN AVG
$11.5M
Rank
#23 / 176 | $10.2M
Facility
$10.2M
TN AVG
$4.6M
Rank
#27 / 176 | 46.7%
Facility
46.7%
TN AVG
41%
Rank
#78 / 176 | 445415 | ||||
| Shannondale Well Park |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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 | 49
Facility
49
TN AVG
88
Rank
#352 / 427 |
58.6%
Facility
58.6%
TN AVG
73%
Rank
#238 / 302 | -20% | 3.32
Facility
3.32
TN AVG
3.63
Rank
#101 / 172 | -55% | -8% | $184.7k
Facility
$184.7k
TN AVG
$90.9k
Rank
#165 / 177 | 37
Facility
37
TN AVG
15.4
Rank
#170 / 176 | 5.3
Facility
5.3
TN AVG
4.4
Rank
#126 / 176 | 6 | 115 |
43
Facility
43
TN AVG
34
Rank
#202 / 554 | Todd Taylor | $13.0M
Facility
$13.0M
TN AVG
$11.5M
Rank
#86 / 176 | $9.2M
Facility
$9.2M
TN AVG
$4.6M
Rank
#34 / 176 | 70.4%
Facility
70.4%
TN AVG
41%
Rank
#4 / 176 | 445105 | ||||
| Island Home Park Health and Rehab |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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 (South Knoxville) | 95
Facility
95
TN AVG
88
Rank
#172 / 427 |
89.0%
Facility
89.0%
TN AVG
73%
Rank
#64 / 302 | +22% | 3.24
Facility
3.24
TN AVG
3.63
Rank
#115 / 172 | -2% | -11% | $1.8k
Facility
$1.8k
TN AVG
$90.9k
Rank
#113 / 177 | 5
Facility
5
TN AVG
15.4
Rank
#16 / 176 | 2.5
Facility
2.5
TN AVG
4.4
Rank
#28 / 176 | - | 86 |
18
Facility
18
TN AVG
34
Rank
#394 / 554 | Trudy Durham | $10.8M
Facility
$10.8M
TN AVG
$11.5M
Rank
#121 / 176 | $5.8M
Facility
$5.8M
TN AVG
$4.6M
Rank
#84 / 176 | 53.5%
Facility
53.5%
TN AVG
41%
Rank
#34 / 176 | 445476 | ||||
| Renaissance Terrace |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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.
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 (Fourth & Gill) | 50
Facility
50
TN AVG
88
Rank
#341 / 427 |
29.2%
Facility
29.2%
TN AVG
73%
Rank
#298 / 302 | -60% | 2.82
Facility
2.82
TN AVG
3.63
Rank
#163 / 172 | +75% | -22% | $9.3k
Facility
$9.3k
TN AVG
$90.9k
Rank
#125 / 177 | 27
Facility
27
TN AVG
15.4
Rank
#157 / 176 | 6.8
Facility
6.8
TN AVG
4.4
Rank
#154 / 176 | 1 | 43 |
74
Facility
74
TN AVG
34
Rank
#26 / 554 | William Sharpe | $4.8M
Facility
$4.8M
TN AVG
$11.5M
Rank
#169 / 176 | $2.2M
Facility
$2.2M
TN AVG
$4.6M
Rank
#167 / 176 | 45.2%
Facility
45.2%
TN AVG
41%
Rank
#87 / 176 | 445223 | ||||
| Beverly Park Place Health And Rehab |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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 (Corinth) | 53
Facility
53
TN AVG
88
Rank
#331 / 427 |
49.1%
Facility
49.1%
TN AVG
73%
Rank
#272 / 302 | -33% | 3.40
Facility
3.40
TN AVG
3.63
Rank
#83 / 172 | +36% | -6% | $0
Facility
$0
TN AVG
$90.9k
Rank
#1 / 177 | 14
Facility
14
TN AVG
15.4
Rank
#83 / 176 | 2.8
Facility
2.8
TN AVG
4.4
Rank
#40 / 176 | - | 26 |
8
Facility
8
TN AVG
34
Rank
#457 / 554 | Hillcrest Healthcare Communities Inc | $20.0M
Facility
$20.0M
TN AVG
$11.5M
Rank
#28 / 176 | $10.2M
Facility
$10.2M
TN AVG
$4.6M
Rank
#26 / 176 | 51.2%
Facility
51.2%
TN AVG
41%
Rank
#53 / 176 | 445131 | ||||
| Wellpark Health and Rehabilitation |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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 | 32
Facility
32
TN AVG
88
Rank
#407 / 427 |
43.0%
Facility
43.0%
TN AVG
73%
Rank
#283 / 302 | -41% | 3.93
Facility
3.93
TN AVG
3.63
Rank
#35 / 172 | -61% | +8% | $0
Facility
$0
TN AVG
$90.9k
Rank
#1 / 177 | 15
Facility
15
TN AVG
15.4
Rank
#88 / 176 | 5.0
Facility
5.0
TN AVG
4.4
Rank
#109 / 176 | - | 27 |
27
Facility
27
TN AVG
34
Rank
#328 / 554 | Presbyterian Homes Of Tennessee Inc | $3.2M
Facility
$3.2M
TN AVG
$11.5M
Rank
#173 / 176 | $2.2M
Facility
$2.2M
TN AVG
$4.6M
Rank
#169 / 176 | 67.8%
Facility
67.8%
TN AVG
41%
Rank
#6 / 176 | 445523 | ||||
| NHC HealthCare, Knoxville |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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 (North Knoxville) | 115
Facility
115
TN AVG
88
Rank
#109 / 427 |
74.3%
Facility
74.3%
TN AVG
73%
Rank
#165 / 302 | +2% | 3.54
Facility
3.54
TN AVG
3.63
Rank
#69 / 172 | +16% | -2% | $33.7k
Facility
$33.7k
TN AVG
$90.9k
Rank
#145 / 177 | 16
Facility
16
TN AVG
15.4
Rank
#95 / 176 | 4.0
Facility
4.0
TN AVG
4.4
Rank
#71 / 176 | 1 | 97 |
31
Facility
31
TN AVG
34
Rank
#303 / 554 | Thomas Shuford | $13.3M
Facility
$13.3M
TN AVG
$11.5M
Rank
#82 / 176 | $7.0M
Facility
$7.0M
TN AVG
$4.6M
Rank
#58 / 176 | 52.8%
Facility
52.8%
TN AVG
41%
Rank
#41 / 176 | 445098 |
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.
Overview of Emory Mills Senior Living
Emory Mills Senior Living is a family-owned senior living community in Knoxville, TN, offering assisted living and memory care. Managed under Emory Properties, LLC, the community can accommodate up to 107 residents.
The daily routine within this community is built around a person-centered care philosophy designed to minimize institutional friction. To assist with daily living, chef-prepared meals, laundry, housekeeping, and scheduled fitness classes are provided, while specialized on-site rehabilitation rooms accommodate physical, occupational, and speech therapy sessions.
Its memory care program utilizes an evidence-based I’m Still Here® philosophy through a partnership with the Hearthstone Institute, which focuses on tapping into the remaining abilities and life stories of older adults navigating dementia. Alongside its residential settings, the organization operates Emory Care at Home, a specialized program that delivers coordinated support for individuals needing flexible, localized assistance.
Emory Mills Senior Living presents a highly programmed and structured option for families in the Knoxville region looking for a larger, asset-rich campus with a strong emphasis on modern dementia care.
Overview of Autumn Care Ii, LLC
Autumn Care West Knoxville is an assisted living community in Knoxville, Tennessee, that offers personal care and memory care for older adults throughout Knox County and the greater West Knoxville area. The community has operated since 2013 as part of the locally owned Autumn Care family of senior living communities, a Knoxville-based organization with multiple locations throughout the region. With a 56-bed capacity, the community has studio, deluxe studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts.
24-hour caregiving support, medication management, housekeeping, laundry services, and routine maintenance assistance are offered, along with a specialized memory care program and therapies. The community also collaborates with Mission Mobile Medical Care to provide on-site primary care, behavioral healthcare, wound care, and podiatry services. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are also available onsite, while smaller pets are allowed within resident apartments.
Shared spaces, restaurant-style dining, and recreational spaces are provided, along with regular activities and excursions to destinations throughout the Knoxville area and the nearby Smoky Mountains region. The community’s location in the Farragut corridor also provides convenient access to healthcare and everyday services.
The community has undergone a recent inspection in March 2023, under the Tennessee Department of Health, Division of Health Care Facilities, which conducts unannounced inspections and compliance reviews. However, no detailed findings, enforcement actions, fines, or substantiated complaints were identified in the reviewed materials.
With extensive amenities, onsite healthcare partnerships, and a strong emphasis on lifestyle engagement, Autumn Care West Knoxville appeals to older adults seeking a locally owned community that combines independent living, assisted living, and memory care within the West Knoxville and Farragut area.
Overview of Nhc Healthcare, Knoxville
Nhc Healthcare, Knoxville is a 127-bed skilled nursing and post-acute facility on East Emerald Avenue in Knoxville, Tennessee, offering 24/7 skilled nursing care, short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, memory care, and respite care to residents across Knox County. It is operated by NHC Healthcare/Knoxville, LLC.
CMS rates the facility 3 stars overall. Health Inspection scores pull the rating down — running 31.5% below the Tennessee average — while staffing and quality measures perform much better. Staffing rates run 22.4% above the state benchmark, and quality measures are 34.0% higher. Nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 32 minutes per resident per day, just under the Tennessee average of 3 hours and 40 minutes, a modest gap given the facility’s strong staffing sub-rating reflects case-mix-adjusted performance.
The community provides on-site beauty and barber services, a dining room, outdoor relaxation areas, and daily activities and entertainment programming. Rehabilitation services include therapy delivered on-site, consistent with a post-acute model. Memory care and respite care are available alongside longer-term skilled nursing stays.
With an average length of stay of 71 days and Medicare, Medicaid, and private-pay acceptance, NHC HealthCare Knoxville is best suited for residents needing short- to mid-term post-acute rehabilitation and longer-term skilled nursing placement. It fits residents transitioning from a hospital stay or managing complex care needs in Knox County.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these nursing homes
Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.
Weighting overview
- 35%Care Quality
- 20%Staffing
- 20%Regulatory
- 20%Operational
- 5%Environment
01
Care Quality 35%
The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.
- Includes
- Overall Rating
- Health Inspection
- QM Rating
- Long-Stay QM
- Short-Stay QM
02
Staffing Adequacy 20%
The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
- Includes
- Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
- RN vs State
- Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
- RN Turnover
03
Regulatory & Safety Record 20%
Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
- Includes
- Citations
- Citations/Inspection
- Severe Citations
- Fines
- Accreditations
04
Operational & Financial Stability 20%
Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.
- Includes
- Occupancy vs State
- Avg Length of Stay
- Revenue
- Payroll %
- Years in Operation
- Admin Tenure
05
Environment & Accessibility 5%
Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.
- Includes
- Walk Score
- BBB Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Knoxville, TN
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 nursing home care?
Yes — Tennessee Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.
What is nursing home care?
Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.
How many nursing homes are listed on this page?
This page features 14 nursing homes in Knoxville, TN. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right nursing home in Knoxville, 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 Knoxville, 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 nursing homes in Knoxville, 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.
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