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

Windsor Ridge Assisted Living

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

Overview of Windsor Ridge Assisted Living

Serving the area since 1999, Windsor Ridge Assisted Living is a one-story, 70-bed assisted living community in Knoxville, Tennessee. Operating under Windsor Operator, LLC, with administrator Bridgett Burchfield overseeing daily operations, it maintains an 80 percent occupancy rate, indicating it operates near capacity.

The community occupies a moderately walkable neighborhood with a Walk Score of 29, so most errands and activities demand a quick drive. The area is typical of Knoxville’s residential settings, offering a calmer environment for residents. Windsor Ridge Assisted Living offers studio-style housing options for occupants needing assisted living support.

Windsor Ridge Assisted Living is subject to oversight by the Tennessee Department of Health, Division of Health Care Facilities. Regulatory inspections have been conducted since 2019, documenting the facility’s active compliance efforts.

Touring can provide families evaluating the facility firsthand insight into its accommodations, available services, and daily life there.

Bed community size
70-bed community Rank #249 / 425Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 249th out of 425 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Tennessee that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
27 years in operation Rank #185 / 386Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 185th out of 386 homes in Tennessee for Years In Operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Tennessee facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Tennessee that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 29 / 100 Rank #317 / 551Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 317th out of 551 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Tennessee that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
80%
Rank #112 / 272Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 112th out of 272 homes in Tennessee for Occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Tennessee average, with its Statewide rank out of 272. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Tennessee that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the Tennessee average: 71.6%
Occupied beds
56 / 70
Average occupied beds in Tennessee homes 82 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Care Living Facility
IssuanceJanuary 28, 2000
ExpirationAugust 20, 2026
CountyKnox
License Number00000156

Ownership & Operating Entity

Windsor Ridge Assisted Living is legally operated by Windsor Operator, LLC, and administered by Bridgett Burchfield.

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactMr. Brian Bartley, CEO (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)

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Inspection History

In Tennessee, the Department of Health, Division of Health Care Facilities performs unannounced inspections and investigations to ensure facilities provide high-quality resident care.

Since 2019 · 7 years of data 1 citation 1 inspection

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Tennessee state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2019 vs. Tennessee state average
Overall vs. TN average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 3 Better Metrics better than Tennessee average:
• Total citations (75% below)
• Citations per year (83% below)
• Citations per inspection (50% below)
Latest Inspection April 29, 2019 Annual Inspection

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityTN Averagevs. TN Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 14 This facility has 75% fewer total citations than a typical Tennessee assisted living residence (1 vs. TN avg 4).↓ 75% better
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2019. 0.10.6 This facility has 83% fewer citations per year than a typical Tennessee assisted living residence (0.1 vs. TN avg 0.6).↓ 83% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 12 This facility has 50% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Tennessee assisted living residence (1 vs. TN avg 2).↓ 50% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityTN Averagevs. TN Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 12 This facility has had 50% fewer total inspections than the Tennessee average (1 vs. TN avg 2). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 50% fewer

Residents information

Stay stats

Average length of stay
541 days
Total residents
102
Total admissions (2024)
53
Total discharges (2024)
43

Discharges

  • To hospital 1
  • To Private Residence or Home 13

Demographics

GENDER

  • Female Residents 61.8%
  • Male Residents 38.2%

AGE DISTRIBUTION

  • 60-64 1%
  • 65-69 2%
  • 70-74 2.9%
  • 75-79 14.7%
  • 80-84 16.7%
  • 85-89 25.5%
  • 90 or more 37.3%

ETHNICITY

  • White Residents 100%

What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Studio

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Building Type: Single-story

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Address 5.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Knoxville's city center to Windsor Ridge Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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The information below is reported by the Tennessee Department of Health, Division of Health Care Facilities.

NHC HealthCare, Farragut
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Knoxville
88
Facility 88
TN AVG 88
Rank #186 / 425
No
24
Facility 24
TN AVG 34
Rank #357 / 551
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28
Facility 28
TN AVG 27
Rank #169 / 386
--Karla LaneNhc Healthcare/Farragut, LLC
190 days
Facility 190 days
TN AVG 460
Rank #152 / 185
6421.9%78.1%3.1%0%4.7%6.3%15.6%17.2%26.6%26.6%32.8%67.2%-
Northshore Heights
AL
MC
Knoxville (Rocky Hill Center)
74
Facility 74
TN AVG 88
Rank #230 / 425
No
6
Facility 6
TN AVG 34
Rank #476 / 551
Studio / 1 Bed- 82.4% -Carrie CatherwoodNorthshore Heights, LLC
716 days
Facility 716 days
TN AVG 460
Rank #21 / 185
8234.1%65.9%0%0%2.4%3.7%11%18.3%35.4%29.3%1.2%97.6%1.2%
Pinnacle Assisted Living
AL
Knoxville (Waterville Lane)
74
Facility 74
TN AVG 88
Rank #230 / 425
Yes
5
Facility 5
TN AVG 34
Rank #478 / 551
Private Rooms- 63.5% -Beth Anne WattsAltillo, LLC
666 days
Facility 666 days
TN AVG 460
Rank #39 / 185
7229.2%70.8%0%0%4.2%2.8%4.2%22.2%20.8%45.8%2.8%95.8%1.4%
Windsor Ridge Assisted Living
AL
MC
RC
Knoxville (Central Avenue Pike)
70
Facility 70
TN AVG 88
Rank #249 / 425
No
29
Facility 29
TN AVG 34
Rank #317 / 551
Studio
27
Facility 27
TN AVG 27
Rank #185 / 386
80.0% -Bridgett BurchfieldWindsor Operator, LLC
541 days
Facility 541 days
TN AVG 460
Rank #72 / 185
10238.2%61.8%0%1%2%2.9%14.7%16.7%25.5%37.3%-100%-
Wellington Manor Knoxville
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Knoxville
65
Facility 65
TN AVG 88
Rank #273 / 425
Yes
36
Facility 36
TN AVG 34
Rank #259 / 551
Studio / 1 Bed
27
Facility 27
TN AVG 27
Rank #185 / 386
-B+Holly SmarrWellington Manor Knoxville, LLC
774 days
Facility 774 days
TN AVG 460
Rank #11 / 185
3721.6%78.4%5.4%0%0%2.7%10.8%13.5%24.3%43.2%-100%-

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Tennessee

Windsor Ridge Assisted Living 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 Windsor Ridge Assisted Living

What neighborhood is Windsor Ridge Assisted Living in?

Windsor Ridge Assisted Living is in the Central Avenue Pike neighborhood of Knoxville.

Who is the owner of Windsor Ridge Assisted Living?

Windsor Ridge Assisted Living is legally operated by Windsor Operator, LLC, and administered by Bridgett Burchfield.

Is Windsor Ridge Assisted Living in a walkable area?

Windsor Ridge Assisted Living has a walk score of 29. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Windsor Ridge Assisted Living?

According to TN state health department records, Windsor Ridge Assisted Living's license number is 00000156.

When does Windsor Ridge Assisted Living's license expire?

According to TN state health department records, Windsor Ridge Assisted Living's license expires on August 20, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Windsor Ridge Assisted Living?

Windsor Ridge Assisted Living's occupancy is 80%.

Are pets allowed at Windsor Ridge Assisted Living?

No, Windsor Ridge Assisted Living has a no-pet policy.

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