The Courtyards – Knoxville
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Knoxville, TN

The Courtyards – Knoxville

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Knoxville, TN

Overview of The Courtyards – Knoxville

Administered by Michelle Renee Steward, The Courtyards – Knoxville is a 57-bed residential community on East Inskip Drive in Knoxville, Tennessee. Operated by Continuum Courtyards, LLC, it’s currently at 67 percent capacity with 38 residents in place. The home serves older adults seeking residential support services in Knoxville.

The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 25. A few nearby services are then walkable, with most daily errands and appointments demanding transportation. This moderate accessibility is typical of many residential care settings outside downtown, making the community convenient for families traveling by car.

For families contemplating The Courtyards – Knoxville, touring it is the best way to learn about specific service, housing options, daily activities, dining arrangements, and amenities on site. Speaking directly with the administrators can help you know how the home matches your dearest one’s care needs and lifestyle preferences.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 57 Rank #315 / 425Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 315th out of 425 homes we track in Tennessee for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Tennessee facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #350 / 520Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 350th out of 520 homes we track in Tennessee for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Tennessee facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
25 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #178 / 268Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 178th out of 268 homes we track in Tennessee for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Tennessee average, with its Statewide rank out of 268. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
67% This home usually has availability
Lower than the Tennessee average: 71.6%
Occupied beds
38 / 57

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Care Living Facility
ExpirationMarch 5, 2027
CountyKnox
License Number00000377

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Courtyards – Knoxville is legally operated by Continuum Courtyards, LLC, and administered by Michelle Renee Steward.

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

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Residents information

Stay stats

Average length of stay
408 days
Total residents
62
Total admissions (2024)
25
Total discharges (2024)
25

Discharges

  • To hospital 3
  • To Private Residence or Home 1

Demographics

GENDER

  • Female Residents 75.8%
  • Male Residents 24.2%

AGE DISTRIBUTION

  • 60-64 8.1%
  • 65-69 1.6%
  • 70-74 21%
  • 75-79 8.1%
  • 80-84 14.5%
  • 85-89 19.4%
  • 90 or more 27.4%

ETHNICITY

  • Black Residents 1.6%
  • White Residents 98.4%

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Address 3.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Knoxville's city center to The Courtyards – Knoxville's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the TN Dept. of Health (TDH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. 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.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Typical or reported average length of stay for residents, when the state publishes this aggregate figure.
Percentage of residents reported as male in state demographics, shown as a whole-number percent.
Percentage of residents reported as female in state demographics, shown as a whole-number percent.
Knoxville Landing
AL
IL
MC
Knoxville
102
Facility 102
TN AVG 88
Rank #137 / 425
Yes
13
Facility 13
TN AVG 36
Rank #435 / 520
Studio / 1 Bed
27
Facility 27
TN AVG 27
Rank #195 / 386
78.4%
Facility 78.4%
TN AVG 73.1%
Rank #123 / 268
-Michele BlankenshipWillow Ridge Senior Living - Knoxville L
623 days
Facility 623 days
TN AVG 459
Rank #49 / 182
11733.3%66.7%0%0.9%3.4%8.5%12.8%18.8%25.6%29.9%1.7%97.4%0.9%
Arbor Terrace of Knoxville
AL
MC
Knoxville (Cedar Bluff)
99
Facility 99
TN AVG 88
Rank #150 / 425
Yes
48
Facility 48
TN AVG 36
Rank #159 / 520
1 Bed
28
Facility 28
TN AVG 27
Rank #170 / 386
--Kelli JohnsonArhc Atknotn01 Trs, LLC
427 days
Facility 427 days
TN AVG 459
Rank #96 / 182
8830.7%69.3%0%1.1%3.4%11.4%6.8%17%25%35.2%1.1%97.7%1.1%
Oakwood Senior Living
AL
MC
Knoxville (Oakwood)
74
Facility 74
TN AVG 88
Rank #230 / 425
Yes
51
Facility 51
TN AVG 36
Rank #127 / 520
Private / Companion Suites
11
Facility 11
TN AVG 27
Rank #332 / 386
68.9%
Facility 68.9%
TN AVG 73.1%
Rank #167 / 268
AVicki Jo DaughteryOakwood Properties LLC
493 days
Facility 493 days
TN AVG 459
Rank #83 / 182
8742.5%57.5%1.1%3.4%0%4.6%16.1%29.9%20.7%24.1%4.6%95.4%-
Rain Forest Landings
AL
MC
RC
Knoxville (Truewood By Merrill)
62
Facility 62
TN AVG 88
Rank #282 / 425
No
18
Facility 18
TN AVG 36
Rank #394 / 520
Suite
14
Facility 14
TN AVG 27
Rank #314 / 386
95.2%
Facility 95.2%
TN AVG 73.1%
Rank #23 / 268
-Nicole MccroryLandings Operator, LLC
327 days
Facility 327 days
TN AVG 459
Rank #126 / 182
5930.5%69.5%1.7%0%3.4%6.8%13.6%23.7%23.7%27.1%5.1%93.2%1.7%
The Courtyards – Knoxville
AL
MC
RC
Knoxville (Black Oak-Inskip)
57
Facility 57
TN AVG 88
Rank #315 / 425
No
25
Facility 25
TN AVG 36
Rank #350 / 520
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66.7%
Facility 66.7%
TN AVG 73.1%
Rank #178 / 268
-Michelle Renee StewardContinuum Courtyards, LLC
408 days
Facility 408 days
TN AVG 459
Rank #102 / 182
6224.2%75.8%0%8.1%1.6%21%8.1%14.5%19.4%27.4%1.6%98.4%-

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Tennessee

The Courtyards – Knoxville is located in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Tennessee.

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CHOICES Program

TN Medicaid CHOICES

Age 65+ or disabled
General Tennessee resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
TN

Managed care model; high rural demand.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($65/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Tennessee Options for Community Living

TN Options

Age 60+
General Tennessee resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
TN

Limited funding; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Tennessee Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General TN resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
TN

Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Tennessee Family Caregiver Support Program

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; TN resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; prioritizes low-income ~$24,980/year
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
TN

Includes grandparent caregivers; high rural demand.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Tennessee VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General TN resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
TN

High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Elderly Nutrition Program

Tennessee Elderly Nutrition Program

Age 60+
General TN resident; no income limit but prioritizes low-income.
Income Limits (2025) None; donations encouraged.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
TN

Serves ~50,000 annually; 200+ congregate sites plus Meals on Wheels.

Benefits
Congregate meals ($5-$7/meal value) at senior centers Home-delivered meals ($5-$7/meal)

Property Tax Relief Program

Tennessee Property Tax Relief Program

Age 65+
General TN resident, homeowner/renter (or widow/er 50+, disabled 18+).
Income Limits (2025) ~$45,000/year household, excludes half of Social Security
Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.
TN

Rebates up to $1,000; serves ~100,000 annually.

Benefits
Tax rebates (~$250-$1,000 based on income; e.g., $1,000 if income < $8,000)

Frequently Asked Questions about The Courtyards – Knoxville

What neighborhood is The Courtyards – Knoxville in?

The Courtyards – Knoxville is in the Black Oak-Inskip neighborhood of Knoxville.

Who is the owner of The Courtyards – Knoxville?

The Courtyards – Knoxville is legally operated by Continuum Courtyards, LLC, and administered by Michelle Renee Steward.

Is The Courtyards – Knoxville in a walkable area?

The Courtyards – Knoxville has a walk score of 25. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of The Courtyards – Knoxville?

According to TN state health department records, The Courtyards – Knoxville's license number is 00000377.

When does The Courtyards – Knoxville's license expire?

According to TN state health department records, The Courtyards – Knoxville's license expires on March 5, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at The Courtyards – Knoxville?

The Courtyards – Knoxville's occupancy is 67%.

Are pets allowed at The Courtyards – Knoxville?

No, The Courtyards – Knoxville has a no-pet policy.

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