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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Knox County, TN

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Memory care in Knox County offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Knox County is about $4,062 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 28 communities, read 884 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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6 reviews
3.0
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6 reviews
5 star
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4 star
17%
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17%
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Our mom has lived at Shannondale Assisted Living for about 4 years. While her mind and body have declined during her 90 years, we find peace in the fact that she is so happy everyday. The staff at...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Cost of memory care in Knox County, TN

The average cost of senior living in Knox County is $4,062 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Luttrell, TN with an average of $3,598 per month.

Memory care costs in Knox County, TN, vs. nearby counties

Knox County, TN
$4,062/mo
$4,062/mo
$4,056/mo

Memory care costs in Knox County, TN, vs. state and national averages

Knox County, TN
$4,062/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

Memory care costs in Knox County, TN, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$4,062/mo

Memory care costs in Knox County, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,882/mo
Studio
$4,481/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,929/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,158/mo

Senior living costs in Knox County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Knox County, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeKnox County, TNTennesseeU.S.
Memory Care$4,062/mo$4,358/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$4,029/mo$4,267/mo$4,698/mo
Independent Living$3,578/mo$3,781/mo$4,153/mo
Memory Care
Knox County, TN:$4,062/mo
Tennessee:$4,358/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Knox County, TN:$4,029/mo
Tennessee:$4,267/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Independent Living
Knox County, TN:$3,578/mo
Tennessee:$3,781/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Memory care costs in Knox County, TN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Knox County and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Knox County, TNTN stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Knox County, TN

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Knox County have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Knox County, TN$5,229/mo$4,750/mo+10.1%
Tennessee$5,314/mo$5,174/mo+2.7%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Knox County, TN
2024 average cost:$5,229/mo
2023 average cost:$4,750/mo
Percent change:+10.1%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$5,314/mo
2023 average cost:$5,174/mo
Percent change:+2.7%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Knox County

Recent reviews for memory care in Knox County

The Pointe at Lifespring Senior Living in Knoxville, TN

5.0
My mother in law (90) spent the last 2 1/2 years of her life in care at The Pointe at Lifespring. She received the kindest, most loving and thoughtful care we could have ever asked for or imagined right up until her passing on [date removed]. She was treated with dignity and respect, and cared ...
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Northshore Heights - Knoxville

5.0
The Northshore Heights community is a top notch facility, the staff are absolutely wonderful to work with. They give 5 stars across the board, they are always on top of it. We have been there while our loved one is eating and she never has any complaints to say. Based on our overall experience ...
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Autumn Care in Knoxville, TN

4.5
They are doing a great job. The only thing is the scheduled cleaning is once a week and I think they may need it a little more often. I have been overall very pleased with Autumn care and with Brenda the administrator, they helped make this as painless as possible. They eat well and enjoy the ...
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Knox County review score based on 225 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 225 reviews of 28 Knox County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Knox County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Knox County review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Knox County, TN28 facilities
8.3
Knoxville, TN34 facilities
8.1
Rockford, TN21 facilities

Review subcategories for Knox County memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 225 reviews of 28 Knox County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Knox County resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Knox County, TN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.9
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.6
3.8
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Knox County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Knox County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Knox County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Knox County memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Knox County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Knox County, TNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
71.4%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
57.1%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
57.1%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
71.4%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
78.6%
69.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Knox County memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Knox County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Knox County, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
78.6%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
46.4%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
64.3%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
32.1%
25.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Knox County memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Knox County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Knox County, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53.6%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.6%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Knox County memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Knox County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Knox County, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
57.1%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
46.4%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Knox County memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Knox County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Knox County, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
64.3%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
53.6%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
53.6%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.4%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.3%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
64.3%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60.7%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
64.3%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71.4%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
64.3%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
53.6%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.4%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
71.4%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Knox County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Tennessee memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Knox County protect seniors.
Learn about Tennessee memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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