Page 8 of Best Nursing Homes in Tennessee

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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. 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.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
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.
Life Care Center of Old Hickory Village ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
NH
SNF
Old Hickory
124
Facility 124
TN AVG 105
Rank #54 / 185
C+
77.7%
Facility 77.7%
TN AVG 74%
Rank #67 / 135
+5%
3.49
Facility 3.49
TN AVG 3.67
Rank #82 / 178
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ -11%-5%
$8.8k
Facility $8.8k
TN AVG $69.0k
Rank #121 / 179
16
Facility 16
TN AVG 14.5
Rank #106 / 179
4.0
Facility 4.0
TN AVG 4.3
Rank #78 / 179
196A+
54
Facility 54
TN AVG 38
Rank #49 / 193
Nashville Medical Investors, LLC
$12.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $12.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
TN AVG $11.1M
Rank #47 / 172
$7.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
TN AVG $5.9M
Rank #33 / 172
63.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 63.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
TN AVG 54.1%
Rank #29 / 172
445509
Life Care Center of Blount County ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
NH
SNF
Louisville
120
Facility 120
TN AVG 105
Rank #58 / 185
B+
82.6%
Facility 82.6%
TN AVG 74%
Rank #51 / 135
+12%
3.73
Facility 3.73
TN AVG 3.67
Rank #64 / 178
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +19%+1%
$8.0k
Facility $8.0k
TN AVG $69.0k
Rank #115 / 179
15
Facility 15
TN AVG 14.5
Rank #97 / 179
3.8
Facility 3.8
TN AVG 4.3
Rank #73 / 179
199-
2
Facility 2
TN AVG 38
Rank #183 / 193
Blount Medical Investors, Inc
$14.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $14.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
TN AVG $11.1M
Rank #35 / 172
$9.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
TN AVG $5.9M
Rank #22 / 172
63.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 63.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
TN AVG 54.1%
Rank #28 / 172
445520
Wellpark Health and Rehabilitation ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
NH
SNF
Knoxville
32
Facility 32
TN AVG 105
Rank #174 / 185
B+
93.8%
Facility 93.8%
TN AVG 74%
Rank #14 / 135
+27%
3.53
Facility 3.53
TN AVG 3.67
Rank #82 / 178
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ -61%-4%
$0
Facility $0
TN AVG $69.0k
Rank #1 / 179
20
Facility 20
TN AVG 14.5
Rank #135 / 179
6.7
Facility 6.7
TN AVG 4.3
Rank #157 / 179
-30-
27
Facility 27
TN AVG 38
Rank #127 / 193
River Bluff Healthcare, Inc
$2.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
TN AVG $11.1M
Rank #172 / 172
$2.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
TN AVG $5.9M
Rank #167 / 172
94.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 94.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
TN AVG 54.1%
Rank #4 / 172
445523
Haywood Post Acute ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
NH
AL
HOS
IL
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Brownsville
115
Facility 115
TN AVG 105
Rank #76 / 185
B
82.5%
Facility 82.5%
TN AVG 74%
Rank #52 / 135
+11%
3.16
Facility 3.16
TN AVG 3.67
Rank #128 / 178
★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ -22%-14%
$10.0k
Facility $10.0k
TN AVG $69.0k
Rank #127 / 179
16
Facility 16
TN AVG 14.5
Rank #106 / 179
5.3
Facility 5.3
TN AVG 4.3
Rank #128 / 179
195-
67
Facility 67
TN AVG 38
Rank #25 / 193
Dupree Snf Healthcare, LLC
$8.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
TN AVG $11.1M
Rank #120 / 172
$4.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
TN AVG $5.9M
Rank #108 / 172
52.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 52.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
TN AVG 54.1%
Rank #77 / 172
445442
NHC HealthCare, Smithville ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
NH
SNF
Smithville (Middle Tennessee)
114
Facility 114
TN AVG 105
Rank #79 / 185
C+
73.8%
Facility 73.8%
TN AVG 74%
Rank #76 / 135
0%
3.52
Facility 3.52
TN AVG 3.67
Rank #82 / 178
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +33%-4%
$228.5k
Facility $228.5k
TN AVG $69.0k
Rank #176 / 179
10
Facility 10
TN AVG 14.5
Rank #57 / 179
3.3
Facility 3.3
TN AVG 4.3
Rank #51 / 179
384A+
53
Facility 53
TN AVG 38
Rank #53 / 193
Nhc Healthcare/Smithville, LLC
$9.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
TN AVG $11.1M
Rank #88 / 172
$5.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
TN AVG $5.9M
Rank #82 / 172
55.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 55.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
TN AVG 54.1%
Rank #62 / 172
445116
Mt. Pleasant Health and Rehabilitation ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
NH
HOS
RC
SNF
Mount Pleasant
72
Facility 72
TN AVG 105
Rank #133 / 185
B+
76.7%
Facility 76.7%
TN AVG 74%
Rank #70 / 135
+4%
3.00
Facility 3.00
TN AVG 3.67
Rank #150 / 178
★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ -39%-18%
$7.4k
Facility $7.4k
TN AVG $69.0k
Rank #114 / 179
10
Facility 10
TN AVG 14.5
Rank #57 / 179
3.3
Facility 3.3
TN AVG 4.3
Rank #51 / 179
155-
60
Facility 60
TN AVG 38
Rank #36 / 193
Mount Pleasant Tn Opco LLC
$4.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
TN AVG $11.1M
Rank #167 / 172
$2.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
TN AVG $5.9M
Rank #169 / 172
45.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 45.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
TN AVG 54.1%
Rank #124 / 172
445374
Monroe Health and Rehabilitation Center ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
NH
HOS
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Madisonville (East Tennessee)
81
Facility 81
TN AVG 105
Rank #122 / 185
B-
73.4%
Facility 73.4%
TN AVG 74%
Rank #78 / 135
-1%
2.81
Facility 2.81
TN AVG 3.67
Rank #165 / 178
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +74%-24%
$0
Facility $0
TN AVG $69.0k
Rank #1 / 179
16
Facility 16
TN AVG 14.5
Rank #106 / 179
4.0
Facility 4.0
TN AVG 4.3
Rank #78 / 179
-62-
56
Facility 56
TN AVG 38
Rank #45 / 193
Monroe Health And Rehabilitation Center
$5.5MFiscal year ending 03/2023
Facility $5.5MFiscal year ending 03/2023
TN AVG $11.1M
Rank #154 / 172
$3.2MFiscal year ending 03/2023
Facility $3.2MFiscal year ending 03/2023
TN AVG $5.9M
Rank #147 / 172
57.5%Fiscal year ending 03/2023
Facility 57.5%Fiscal year ending 03/2023
TN AVG 54.1%
Rank #55 / 172
445457
Harborview Post Acute ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
NH
HOS
MC
RC
SNF
Memphis
103
Facility 103
TN AVG 105
Rank #92 / 185
B+--
3.38
Facility 3.38
TN AVG 3.67
Rank #98 / 178
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ -14%-8%
$0
Facility $0
TN AVG $69.0k
Rank #1 / 179
20
Facility 20
TN AVG 14.5
Rank #135 / 179
5.0
Facility 5.0
TN AVG 4.3
Rank #116 / 179
193-
47
Facility 47
TN AVG 38
Rank #67 / 193
Juniper Cove Holdings, LLC
$9.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
TN AVG $11.1M
Rank #84 / 172
$5.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
TN AVG $5.9M
Rank #84 / 172
53.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 53.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
TN AVG 54.1%
Rank #73 / 172
445428
The Preserve at Fairfield Glade ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
NH
AL
IL
SNF
Fairfield Glade
99
Facility 99
TN AVG 105
Rank #101 / 185
?--
4.00
Facility 4.00
TN AVG 3.67
Rank #33 / 178
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ -11%+9%
$0
Facility $0
TN AVG $69.0k
Rank #1 / 179
12
Facility 12
TN AVG 14.5
Rank #76 / 179
3.0
Facility 3.0
TN AVG 4.3
Rank #37 / 179
-52-
23
Facility 23
TN AVG 38
Rank #132 / 193
Fairfield Glade Of Tennessee, LLC
$8.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
TN AVG $11.1M
Rank #118 / 172
$6.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
TN AVG $5.9M
Rank #57 / 172
75.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 75.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
TN AVG 54.1%
Rank #8 / 172
445506
NHC HealthCare, Knoxville ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
NH
HC
HOS
SNF
Knoxville (North Knoxville)
115
Facility 115
TN AVG 105
Rank #76 / 185
A---
3.91
Facility 3.91
TN AVG 3.67
Rank #41 / 178
★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ +16%+7%
$0
Facility $0
TN AVG $69.0k
Rank #1 / 179
11
Facility 11
TN AVG 14.5
Rank #66 / 179
2.8
Facility 2.8
TN AVG 4.3
Rank #36 / 179
196-
31
Facility 31
TN AVG 38
Rank #120 / 193
Nhc Healthcare/Knoxville, LLC
$10.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
TN AVG $11.1M
Rank #75 / 172
$6.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
TN AVG $5.9M
Rank #55 / 172
62.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 62.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
TN AVG 54.1%
Rank #30 / 172
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Overview of Life Care Center of Old Hickory Village

Life Care Center of Old Hickory Village is a nursing home in Old Hickory, TN that provides skilled nursing care. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, so the community may be a good fit for someone who needs ongoing nursing oversight during recovery or a longer-term stay.

The community opened in 2012 and has 124 beds. Total nurse staffing is 3h 30m per resident/day, representing the nursing time allocated to each resident across a day.

Inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services allow therapy to be part of a stay or provided through outpatient care, while post-surgical care and IV therapy address specific clinical needs. A salon and spa support on-site grooming, and landscaped grounds and courtyards provide outdoor areas for residents to use. Dining includes a fine dining program with a certified dietitian, connecting meal service with professional dietary oversight.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted; Medicare can cover short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence, while Medicaid may matter when savings do not cover a long stay. Vasile “Vasya” Malenchii serves as administrator, and Nashville Medical Investors operates the community.

Contact Life Care Center of Old Hickory Village

Overview of Life Care Center of Blount County

Life Care Center of Blount County is a 120 bed nursing home in Louisville, Tennessee, offering skilled nursing care. Residents have licensed nursing care on site around the clock through 24 hour skilled nursing services. Rehabilitation is also available for people who need support while recovering. The combination may suit someone who needs continuous nursing care and rehabilitation services in one setting.

Medicare and private pay are accepted. Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay, rather than long term residence, while private pay means the resident or family pays directly. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 44 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident.

A beauty salon and barber shop let residents receive grooming services at the community, and transportation is available for trips beyond the building. Maria Farmer serves as administrator, while Blount Medical Investors operates the community. The facility opened in 2016.

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Overview of Wellpark Health and Rehabilitation

Wellpark Health and Rehabilitation functions as a 32-bed nursing center in Knoxville, Tennessee, centered around skilled nursing support and recovery services. On-site therapy programs allow individuals to complete physical rehabilitation routines without leaving the building.

Caregivers and staff provide an average of 3 hours and 32 minutes of daily nurse staffing per resident across the property. Operated by River Bluff Healthcare under administrator Kyle Albrechtsen, the smaller footprint encourages familiar interactions between residents and team members. Covered payment arrangements include Medicare for post-hospital recovery, Medicaid, and private funding.

Prospective residents can get in touch with Wellpark Health and Rehabilitation to discuss clinical programs, review admission criteria, or arrange an in-person tour.

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Overview of Haywood Post Acute

Offering skilled nursing and rehabilitation, ​​Haywood Post Acute is a 115-bed nursing home in Brownsville, TN. The community also provides Alzheimer’s and dementia care and hospice services for older adults with memory-related conditions and those terminally ill. With 24-hour staffing, residents have access to services around the clock.

Short-term stays are welcome, particularly for older adults whose primary caregiver needs time away, with respite services. Moreover, recovery support is given to help improve residents’ ability to function. Occupancy is at 82.5%, with residents receiving a total of 3 hours and 10 minutes of nursing care daily.

Additionally, rehabilitation services, including short-term rehab, provide temporary support for those recovering after an illness or injury, while subacute care addresses needs between hospital-level treatment and routine ongoing care. Programs also include complex wound care, behavioral health, and diabetes care, giving residents access to those types of support on-site. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted payment methods.

A Walk Score of 67 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete some nearby errands.

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Overview of Nhc HealthCare, Smithville

Nhc HealthCare, Smithville is a nursing home in Smithville, TN, providing skilled nursing care. Skilled nursing means licensed nursing care is available on site around the clock, while short-term rehabilitation supports a temporary recovery stay. Respite care provides a short stay when a family caregiver needs time to travel or recover.

The home has 114 beds, with total nurse staffing of 3h 31m per resident each day. That figure represents the daily nursing time allocated to resident care. Medicare, Medicaid and private pay are accepted: Medicare applies to short-term skilled care rather than long-term residence, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay means paying directly for care.

An on-site beauty and barber shop allows residents to receive grooming services within the community. Dietitian and chef-approved meals are tailored to nutritional needs, and Caris Hospice is a named program at the home. Nhc HealthCare, Smithville may be a good fit for someone who needs around-the-clock nursing support, a temporary rehabilitation stay or respite care, and Ryan Vaden serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Mt. Pleasant Health and Rehabilitation

Mt. Pleasant Health and Rehabilitation provides nursing home, hospice care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Mount Pleasant, TN. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide ongoing nursing support, while hospice care addresses end of life needs.

Respite care offers a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover. The community has 72 beds, with total nurse staffing of three hours per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident.

Rehabilitation services support residents who need therapy as part of recovery. The Medication and IV Management program addresses medication and intravenous treatment needs on site, so those services are available within the community.

Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare can help cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay allows a family to pay directly. Mount Pleasant TN Opco operates the community, and Charmaine Brown serves as administrator. Respite care may make Mt. Pleasant Health and Rehabilitation a good fit for a family seeking short term support while a primary caregiver travels or recovers.

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Overview of Monroe Health and Rehabilitation Center

Monroe Health and Rehabilitation Center provides nursing home, hospice care, memory care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Madisonville, TN. Nursing home and skilled nursing offer ongoing residential support with licensed nursing care, while memory care provides a secured, supervised setting for someone at risk of wandering.

Hospice care addresses end of life needs, and palliative care centers on comfort and symptom relief. Respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community has 81 beds, giving families a clear sense of its overall capacity. Total nurse staffing is 2 hours and 48 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident.

Monroe Health and Rehabilitation Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Families can consider those payment sources when arranging care.

Outpatient therapy and rehabilitation services are available for residents receiving therapy through the community’s programs, while short term rehabilitation can support a temporary recovery period. Scheduled transportation provides a planned way for residents to travel beyond the community.

A barber and beauty salon offers grooming services on site. Residents also have access to a courtyard and community garden for outdoor time within the community.

A Walk Score of 56 describes the East Tennessee area as somewhat walkable, meaning some errands can be completed on foot while other trips may require transportation. Jason Werden serves as the administrator.

The combination of nursing, memory, hospice, palliative, and respite services may be a good fit for a resident whose care needs or family support needs may change over time.

Contact Monroe Health and Rehabilitation Center

Overview of Harborview Post Acute

Harborview Post Acute provides nursing home, hospice care, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Memphis, TN. Nursing home and skilled nursing care include licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while hospice supports residents receiving end of life care. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time away.

The range of services may suit a resident whose needs change over time, from short term rehabilitation or respite to ongoing nursing or memory support. The 103 bed home offers private rooms, so each resident has an individual room. Rehabilitation services include short term rehabilitation for residents who need recovery focused care for a limited period.

Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 23 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated per resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted: Medicare may apply to short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay means the family pays directly. A Walk Score of 47 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride; Craig Bullick serves as administrator, and Juniper Cove Holdings operates the community.

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Overview of The Preserve at Fairfield Glade

The Preserve at Fairfield Glade offers independent living, assisted living, nursing home care, and skilled nursing in Fairfield Glade, TN. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, and the combination of care levels can allow a resident’s care to change without leaving the community.

The community has 99 beds. Respite care provides a short stay for a resident while a regular caregiver travels or recovers, and short-term rehabilitation services support a resident during recovery. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted.

A restaurant-style dining room provides a dedicated setting for meals, while the salon offers an on-site place for personal grooming. Walking trails and a wellness center give residents places for outdoor walks and wellness activities, and scheduled local transportation supports planned trips within the area. The community is operated by Fairfield Glade of Tennessee and administered by Barry Cotton.

Total nurse staffing is 4 hours per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident. The Preserve at Fairfield Glade may be a good fit for someone whose care needs could grow over time or for a family seeking a short-term respite or rehabilitation stay.

Contact The Preserve at Fairfield Glade

Overview of Nhc HealthCare, Knoxville

Nhc HealthCare, Knoxville provides nursing home, home care, hospice care, nursing care, and skilled nursing services in Knoxville, Tennessee. Nursing home and nursing care provide a residential setting for ongoing nursing needs, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Home care supports people in their own residences, and hospice care focuses on comfort for people nearing the end of life.

The community is in North Knoxville and has 115 beds. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 55 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Thomas Bradley Shuford serves as the administrator.

Rehabilitation services and short term rehabilitation give a resident access to therapy during recovery, while respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. An on site beauty and barber shop lets residents receive grooming services without leaving the community. Dietitian and chef approved meals are tailored to meet residents’ nutritional needs, and the range of services may suit someone who needs around the clock nursing or a short term rehabilitation stay.

Contact NHC HealthCare, Knoxville

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. Rank badges compare each home against other nursing homes in the same state — never against assisted living, memory care, or independent living communities.

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

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
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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.
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Nursing Homes in Tennessee at a glance

Avg Overall CMS Rating: 3.1/ 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: 2.5/ 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: 3.0/ 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
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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 203 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.