Page 14 of Best Nursing Homes in Tennessee

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 199 nursing homes in TN using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in TN
Reviewed by
Last updated
We analyzed These are the facilities in Tennessee our team has analyzed — not a count of every nursing home provider in Tennessee.
199 homes
Other senior care options in Tennessee:
Avg Overall CMS Rating: 2.8/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Tennessee. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 2.4/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Tennessee. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 2.8/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Tennessee. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5

Compare Nursing Homes around Tennessee

Info below is compiled from CMS reports & 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.

The facility name. Click to view the full profile page on Assisted Living Magazine, including photos, services, and contact info.
CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
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. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Tennessee average is: 54.1% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Collierville Nursing and Rehabilitation LLC
NH
SNF
Collierville
114
Facility 114
TN AVG 88
Rank #112 / 425
84.5%
Facility 84.5%
TN AVG 73.1%
Rank #83 / 268
+16%
3.31
Facility 3.31
TN AVG 3.63
Rank #114 / 179
-39%-9%
$0
Facility $0
TN AVG $90.9k
Rank #1 / 181
27
Facility 27
TN AVG 15.4
Rank #158 / 180
6.8
Facility 6.8
TN AVG 4.4
Rank #155 / 180
-96-
2
Facility 2
TN AVG 36
Rank #507 / 520
Collierville Nursing And Rehabilitation LLC
$8.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
TN AVG $11.1M
Rank #116 / 174
$3.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
TN AVG $5.9M
Rank #138 / 174
41.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 41.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
TN AVG 54.1%
Rank #151 / 174
445495
Avina Milwaukee
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Signal Mountain
114
Facility 114
TN AVG 88
Rank #112 / 425
78.2%
Facility 78.2%
TN AVG 73.1%
Rank #126 / 268
+7%
4.51
Facility 4.51
TN AVG 3.63
Rank #19 / 179
-6%+24%
$233.5k
Facility $233.5k
TN AVG $90.9k
Rank #178 / 181
27
Facility 27
TN AVG 15.4
Rank #158 / 180
4.5
Facility 4.5
TN AVG 4.4
Rank #98 / 180
589-
4
Facility 4
TN AVG 36
Rank #487 / 520
Aaron Miller
$25.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $25.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
TN AVG $11.1M
Rank #4 / 174
$7.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $7.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
TN AVG $5.9M
Rank #38 / 174
30.2%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 30.2%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
TN AVG 54.1%
Rank #174 / 174
445123
Viviant Healthcare of Chattanooga
NH
SNF
Chattanooga (East Brainerd)
127
Facility 127
TN AVG 88
Rank #62 / 425
62.0%
Facility 62.0%
TN AVG 73.1%
Rank #200 / 268
-15%
3.08
Facility 3.08
TN AVG 3.63
Rank #138 / 179
-2%-15%
$6.5k
Facility $6.5k
TN AVG $90.9k
Rank #115 / 181
23
Facility 23
TN AVG 15.4
Rank #142 / 180
4.6
Facility 4.6
TN AVG 4.4
Rank #102 / 180
-79-
19
Facility 19
TN AVG 36
Rank #386 / 520
Chattanooga One Op Holdings LLC
$4.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
TN AVG $11.1M
Rank #165 / 174
$4.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
TN AVG $5.9M
Rank #115 / 174
85.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 85.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
TN AVG 54.1%
Rank #6 / 174
445205
Majestic Gardens at Memphis Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center
NH
MC
SNF
Memphis (Midtown)
50
Facility 50
TN AVG 88
Rank #340 / 425
--
3.55
Facility 3.55
TN AVG 3.63
Rank #82 / 179
-29%-2%
$810.4k
Facility $810.4k
TN AVG $90.9k
Rank #181 / 181
41
Facility 41
TN AVG 15.4
Rank #178 / 180
6.8
Facility 6.8
TN AVG 4.4
Rank #155 / 180
7139A+
80
Facility 80
TN AVG 36
Rank #7 / 520
Cnh Memphis Holdings LLC
$14.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $14.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
TN AVG $11.1M
Rank #34 / 174
$7.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
TN AVG $5.9M
Rank #41 / 174
49.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 49.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
TN AVG 54.1%
Rank #95 / 174
445150
Greystone Healthcare Center
NH
SNF
Blountville
24
Facility 24
TN AVG 88
Rank #415 / 425
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
TN AVG 73.1%
Rank #143 / 268
+3%
3.55
Facility 3.55
TN AVG 3.63
Rank #82 / 179
+6%-2%
$15.0k
Facility $15.0k
TN AVG $90.9k
Rank #135 / 181
26
Facility 26
TN AVG 15.4
Rank #156 / 180
3.7
Facility 3.7
TN AVG 4.4
Rank #72 / 180
218-
24
Facility 24
TN AVG 36
Rank #358 / 520
-
$10.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
TN AVG $11.1M
Rank #69 / 174
$5.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
TN AVG $5.9M
Rank #92 / 174
46.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 46.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
TN AVG 54.1%
Rank #119 / 174
445242
Shannondale Well Park
NH
SNF
Knoxville
49
Facility 49
TN AVG 88
Rank #351 / 425
42.9%
Facility 42.9%
TN AVG 73.1%
Rank #250 / 268
-41%
3.13
Facility 3.13
TN AVG 3.63
Rank #138 / 179
-55%-14%
$74.6k
Facility $74.6k
TN AVG $90.9k
Rank #160 / 181
37
Facility 37
TN AVG 15.4
Rank #173 / 180
5.3
Facility 5.3
TN AVG 4.4
Rank #131 / 180
621-
43
Facility 43
TN AVG 36
Rank #202 / 520
Todd Taylor
$10.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
TN AVG $11.1M
Rank #70 / 174
$9.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
TN AVG $5.9M
Rank #23 / 174
85.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 85.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
TN AVG 54.1%
Rank #7 / 174
445105
Waverly Hills Post Acute
NH
HOS
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Waverly
100
Facility 100
TN AVG 88
Rank #141 / 425
63.3%
Facility 63.3%
TN AVG 73.1%
Rank #193 / 268
-13%
3.41
Facility 3.41
TN AVG 3.63
Rank #98 / 179
+15%-6%
$48.1k
Facility $48.1k
TN AVG $90.9k
Rank #149 / 181
22
Facility 22
TN AVG 15.4
Rank #141 / 180
7.3
Facility 7.3
TN AVG 4.4
Rank #165 / 180
163-
50
Facility 50
TN AVG 36
Rank #139 / 520
Tennessee Health Management LLC
$5.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
TN AVG $11.1M
Rank #158 / 174
$3.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
TN AVG $5.9M
Rank #148 / 174
58.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 58.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
TN AVG 54.1%
Rank #48 / 174
445251
Spring Gate Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
NH
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Memphis (Sunset Trace)
206
Facility 206
TN AVG 88
Rank #5 / 425
53.7%
Facility 53.7%
TN AVG 73.1%
Rank #226 / 268
-27%
3.33
Facility 3.33
TN AVG 3.63
Rank #114 / 179
+19%-8%
$129.0k
Facility $129.0k
TN AVG $90.9k
Rank #170 / 181
39
Facility 39
TN AVG 15.4
Rank #176 / 180
9.8
Facility 9.8
TN AVG 4.4
Rank #178 / 180
3111-
30
Facility 30
TN AVG 36
Rank #310 / 520
Memphis Operator, LLC
$14.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $14.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
TN AVG $11.1M
Rank #36 / 174
$8.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
TN AVG $5.9M
Rank #27 / 174
57.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 57.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
TN AVG 54.1%
Rank #52 / 174
445220
The Waters Of Springfield
NH
HOS
MC
RC
SNF
Springfield
66
Facility 66
TN AVG 88
Rank #266 / 425
56.1%
Facility 56.1%
TN AVG 73.1%
Rank #217 / 268
-23%
2.33
Facility 2.33
TN AVG 3.63
Rank #177 / 179
+104%-36%
$35.6k
Facility $35.6k
TN AVG $90.9k
Rank #146 / 181
19
Facility 19
TN AVG 15.4
Rank #126 / 180
4.8
Facility 4.8
TN AVG 4.4
Rank #111 / 180
137-
32
Facility 32
TN AVG 36
Rank #295 / 520
Benton Welsh
$6.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
TN AVG $11.1M
Rank #154 / 174
$2.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
TN AVG $5.9M
Rank #156 / 174
47%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 47%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
TN AVG 54.1%
Rank #114 / 174
445480
TN State Veterans Home
NH
SNF
Murfreesboro (Esquire Estates)
140
Facility 140
TN AVG 88
Rank #47 / 425
69.5%
Facility 69.5%
TN AVG 73.1%
Rank #166 / 268
-5%
5.28
Facility 5.28
TN AVG 3.63
Rank #9 / 179
-40%+46%
$193.2k
Facility $193.2k
TN AVG $90.9k
Rank #174 / 181
21
Facility 21
TN AVG 15.4
Rank #134 / 180
7.0
Facility 7.0
TN AVG 4.4
Rank #158 / 180
597-
15
Facility 15
TN AVG 36
Rank #421 / 520
Tennessee State Veterans Home Board
$16.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $16.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
TN AVG $11.1M
Rank #28 / 174
$5.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $5.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
TN AVG $5.9M
Rank #72 / 174
34%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 34%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
TN AVG 54.1%
Rank #173 / 174
445270

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every TN community we track that reports that metric, not just the 199 on this page.

Rows per page:
Nursing Home Explorer
Overview of Collierville Nursing and Rehabilitation

Owned and operated by Collierville Nursing and Rehabilitation, Collierville Nursing and Rehabilitation is a skilled nursing facility on West Poplar Avenue in Collierville, Tennessee. The home has been serving the area for 33 years, and it currently houses 114 residents. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to cover short-term recovery and longer-term care.

Rehabilitation is a major focus of the facility. The home offers a Rehab-to-Home program to help residents regain independence after a hospital stay or injury. Rehabilitation services support residents throughout their recovery process.

Residents stay an average of 92 days due to the facility’s focus on post-acute care and recovery. Nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 10 minutes of nursing care each day. Registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses work together to provide hands-on care and support throughout the day and night. The facility also provides CPAP and BiPAP management for residents who need breathing support.

The home has a current occupancy rate of 64%. Meals are served in dining rooms on each floor. Residents can also join in religious services and various scheduled activities. Amenities include a movie theater, beauty salon, barber services, free Wi-Fi, live entertainment, exercise groups, games, and other leisure activities. These services help support both comfort and engagement for residents.

The surrounding area has a Walk Score of 2, so it’s highly car-dependent. Most errands and visits require transportation. However, retail stores and services can be reached by car. Families considering the facility for post-acute rehabilitation should ask about discharge planning and how the Rehab-to-Home program supports residents’ safe return to the community.

Contact Collierville Nursing and Rehabilitation LLC

Avina Milwaukee

437 Alexian Way, Signal Mountain, TN 37377
Overview of Avina Milwaukee

Avina Milwaukee is a retirement community in Signal Mountain, TN, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation. With a 185-bed capacity, the community maintains a lively, welcoming environment for older adults’ comfort and safety. Along with its multiple levels of care, flexible dining options, housekeeping, laundry, and utilities, except phone, are also provided. To provide personalized care plans, the community strives to understand residents’ unique needs and habits.

Exercises, fun events, and games provide residents with more opportunities to socialize and live actively. For residents’ leisure and wellness, a salon and barbershop, garden areas, and spacious communal areas are provided. The community is also easily accessible, as it is located near Rainbow Lake Wilderness Park, Julia Falls, and other local amenities. As one of the trusted options for senior living in Tennessee, the community ensures older adults can age in place with its comprehensive care options.

Contact Avina Milwaukee

Overview of Viviant Healthcare of Chattanooga

Viviant Healthcare of Chattanooga prides itself on achieving a safe and secure community for residents to experience rejuvenation and recovery in one nurturing home. Residents from different living options offer personalized care that allows them to receive the necessary care while promoting an active lifestyle. The nursing home prides its services on pride, honor, and family– entrusting many families to take care of their loved ones as their own.
Viviant’s centers of excellence are found in long-term care, skilled nursing, and short-term rehabilitation services for their senior residents. Other community features include housekeeping services, laundry services, an enclosed courtyard, pharmaceutical delivery service, and a full-service salon.

Contact Viviant Healthcare of Chattanooga

Overview of Majestic Gardens at Memphis Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center

Majestic Gardens at Memphis Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing is a nursing home in Memphis, TN, that offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. Dedicated to older adults’ comfort and safety, the community continuously improves its services to meet their needs. Dietitian-approved meals are served in various dining areas, while pain management and 24-hour MD coverage are among the services provided for residents’ welfare. The community also features a dedicated memory care unit, called the Sunflower Unit, to ensure that residents with memory issues are well-cared for.

Cultural programs and a full recreation calendar are conducted to enrich residents’ stay. Private and semi-private rooms are also available to meet residents’ preferences. Public transportation, restaurants, and shops are also available nearby, providing residents with access to their needs. This nursing home is ideal for senior living in Tennessee, particularly with its wide range of services.

Contact Majestic Gardens at Memphis Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center

Overview of Greystone Healthcare Center

Owned by Blounts Operator LLC, Greystone Healthcare Center is a nursing home in Blountville, Tennessee, about 30 minutes northeast of Johnson City. The 24-bed facility has been serving the area for 33 years. It focuses on skilled nursing and rehabilitation care for short-term recovery and long-term residents.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families flexible ways to cover care costs. The home has an occupancy rate of 75%. Residents stay an average of about 115 days, including short-term rehabilitation residents and those needing ongoing skilled nursing care.

Residents receive an average of 3 hours of nursing care each day. Registered nurses provide 39 minutes of that care. Nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses work around the clock to support residents. The facility offers wound care therapies, ventilator care and weaning, laryngectomy stoma care, hospice services, IV medication therapy, and nutritional management. An on-site medical director oversees clinical care. Dental and podiatry services are also available on site, so residents won’t need to go outside for appointments.

The facility has a 900-square-foot rehabilitation and therapy center equipped with modern therapy equipment. Residents also have access to a salon and spa, religious services, and pet therapy. Meals are served from gourmet menus, and both private and semi-private rooms are available with cable television and private phones. The community also includes a courtyard, outdoor patio, and a family and resident lounge where visitors can spend time with loved ones. WiFi is available throughout the facility, so residents can stay connected.

The area has a Walk Score of 24, which is car-dependent. Most errands and visits require transportation. Families looking for a quieter setting may appreciate the rural location and close-knit community atmosphere. Those considering the facility should take a tour, see the therapy center and clinical areas, and decide whether the services match their loved one’s rehabilitation or long-term care needs.

Contact Greystone Healthcare Center

Overview of Shannondale Well Park

Shannondale Well Park is an award-winning nursing home in Knoxville, TN, that offers short-term rehabilitation. The community’s nurturing and welcoming environment can accommodate up to 30 older adults, ensuring they are well-cared for during their stay. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy, as well as respite services, are also provided to improve residents’ living experiences. With its faith-based approach, the community works closely with residents to develop care plans tailored to their unique needs and preferences.

Light exercises, social gatherings, and themed events ensure residents can stay active and make friends. State-of-the-art rehabilitation equipment is also available to help residents thrive in their later years. Located in the peaceful residential area of Knoxville, near restaurants, shops, and public transportation, residents have quick access to their necessities. As one of the highly regarded nursing homes in Tennessee, Shannondale Well Park ensures older adults can live to their potential in retirement.

Contact Shannondale Well Park

Overview of Waverly Hills Post Acute

Waverly Hills Post Acute is a 100-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation community in Waverly, Tennessee, providing both short-term and long-term care, including skilled nursing, memory care, hospice services, and respite care for residents in Humphreys County. The facility is operated by Tennessee Health Management LLC.

CMS rates the facility at 2 stars overall. Quality Measures score 34% above the Tennessee average — a meaningful signal for residents whose care involves managing chronic conditions, hospital readmissions, or mobility outcomes. Staffing runs the other direction: nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 0 minutes per resident per day, 18% below the Tennessee average of 3 hours and 40 minutes, placing the facility 142nd out of 172 Tennessee SNFs on that measure. The facility’s occupancy rate is well below the state average of 73%, which typically indicates current availability.

The program list is broad for a community this size. Services include short-term rehabilitation, outpatient therapy, complex wound care, palliative care, diabetes care, and Alzheimer’s and dementia care. An expansive rehab gym supports the post-acute side; a dedicated memory care program and a hospice partnership extend the continuum of care for longer-stay residents. The facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Waverly Hills Post Acute serves residents seeking short-term post-acute rehabilitation or longer-term skilled nursing care in Humphreys County, particularly those managing complex chronic conditions where quality measure performance is a meaningful input alongside below-average staffing levels.

Contact Waverly Hills Post Acute

Overview of Spring Gate Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Spring Gate Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center occupies a single-story building at 3909 Covington Pike in Memphis, Tennessee. The 206-bed facility has been operating for 34 years under various operators and is currently run by Memphis Operator, LLC, with Kristian Carr-Grisby as administrator. Care designations include nursing home, memory care, palliative care, and respite care. The Covington Pike corridor carries a Walk Score of 30, so families and staff will almost always need a car.

Current occupancy is 119 of 206 beds, a 58% fill rate. The average length of stay is 99 days; a figure that reflects both short-term rehabilitation cases and residents with longer-term nursing needs.

Staffing runs at 2 hours and 55 minutes of total nursing care per resident per day, with registered nurses providing 49 minutes of that. A doctor is on staff, and a medical director is on site. The 900 square-foot rehabilitation and therapy center supports physical, occupational, and respiratory therapy. Named clinical programs include wound care therapies, IV medication therapy, dysphagia training, a fall management program, and a patient and family education program.

The on-site services list is notably broad for a facility this size: a dentist, podiatrist, dialysis unit, salon and spa, and religious services are all available without leaving the building. Pet therapy is offered. Dining is described as fine dining with gourmet menus. Residents have access to an outdoor courtyard, manicured gardens, a family and resident lounge, in-room cable, and WiFi. The facility accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay.

State inspections have tended to focus on medication management, infection prevention and control, fall and injury prevention, care planning and documentation, resident rights and protections, staffing and staff credentials, environmental and hazardous-materials safety, and housekeeping and upkeep; a wide range of operational areas.

Spring Gate offers a clinically dense, full-service environment in Memphis including dialysis, dentistry, podiatry, and multiple named rehabilitation programs on one campus, and is suited to older adults with complex or layered care needs whose families want specialty services accessible without arranging outside transport.

Contact Spring Gate Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Overview of The Waters of Springfield

Comfortably age in place in The Waters of Springfield, a remarkable senior living community in Springfield, TN, offering a wide array of excellent care services. Residents here are provided access to memory care, long term care services, hospice services, respite care, and a variety of other healthcare services. Featuring stunning and cozy accommodations, the community guarantees a safe and secure living environment for its residents.

Focused on helping residents maintain an active and fulfilling life, the community provides a wide variety of fun and engaging activities. Several amenities, such as a therapy gym and an elegant dining room are offered to make residents’ living experience more comfortable. Here, residents are guaranteed to age well and live well within an environment that encourages them to stay active and happy.

Contact The Waters Of Springfield

Overview of Tn State Veterans Home

Tn State Veterans Home is a dedicated nursing home in Murfreesboro, TN, offering long-term care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation for Veterans. The community continuously promotes a compassionate and welcoming environment, ensuring older adults can keep their peace of mind in retirement. With daily housekeeping, 24-hour RN coverage, and restaurant-style dining, residents can maintain their independence without worries. Alongside a multidisciplinary team, personalized care plans are also provided to help veterans live with dignity in their later years.

Off-site trips, assistance with shopping, and recreational opportunities foster camaraderie and encourage residents to create meaningful memories. Thoughtfully furnished rooms, spacious lounges, and outdoor patio areas are also available, so residents can relax and focus on their wellness. The Tennessee Valley Healthcare system and a variety of restaurants are located in the area, providing quick access to necessities. This nursing home strives to help older adults thrive in retirement, making it one of the best options for senior living in Tennessee.

Contact TN State Veterans Home

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.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

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
No paid rankings Facilities cannot pay to influence placement.
How we're paid: If we help you find a home and you move in, that home may pay us a referral fee. This never affects where they rank or what you pay. Learn more
Submit a correction
Who we are

Your Senior Care Partner, Every Step of the Way

We help families find affordable senior communities and unlock same day discounts, Medicaid, and Medicare options tailored to your needs.

Contact us Today

Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Tennessee

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 199 nursing homes in Tennessee. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Tennessee?

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 Tennessee, 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 Tennessee?

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.