10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Knoxville, TN

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Table of contents

How much does memory care cost in Knoxville, TN?
How to pay for memory care in Knoxville
What families are saying about memory care in Knoxville
What is memory care like in Knoxville?
Knoxville memory care services and amenities
Explore senior care with confidence
Unfamiliar with Knoxville? Highlights for seniors
Memory care laws and regulations in Tennessee

How much does memory care cost in Knoxville, TN?

In Knoxville, the average starting monthly cost of memory care is $5,640, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data.^[01] This average is based on starting base rent and may not include fees for personal care services, medication support, upgraded floor plans, certain amenities, or other extras.

Your family’s actual monthly cost can vary based on the community’s location, apartment or floor plan size, care needs, medication support, mobility needs, add-on services, and pricing structure. Because memory care provides dementia-focused support, secure spaces, specialized staff training, and closer supervision, it often costs more than other senior living options.

Knoxville’s average memory care cost is lower than Tennessee’s state average of $5,992 and the national average of $6,999.^[01] This fits with the city’s broader cost profile. The Economic Research Institute reports that Knoxville’s overall cost of living is 5% lower than the national average, though it is 7% higher than the Tennessee average.^[02]

When comparing local care types, independent living in Knoxville averages about $3,681 per month, while assisted living averages about $4,244 per month. Memory care generally costs more because it adds dementia-focused programming, staff support, security features, and supervision for people living with Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia.^[01]

Please note that the costs displayed in the following bar charts are based on starting base rent and may not include fees for care services, certain amenities, and any other extras.

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

Knoxville, TN

$5,640/mo

Tennessee state

$5,992/mo

U.S. national average

$6,999/mo

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

Assisted Living

$4,852/mo

Memory Care

$5,640/mo

Independent Living

$2,981/mo

Memory care costs in Knoxville, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private

$4,826/mo

Studio

$6,084/mo

1 Bedroom

$6,783/mo

2 Bedroom

$8,475/mo

Senior living costs in Knoxville 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: Knoxville, TN

Column state: Tennessee

Column national: U.S.

Community type	Knoxville, TN	Tennessee	U.S.
Memory Care	$5,640/mo	$5,992/mo	$6,999/mo
Assisted Living	$4,852/mo	$5,215/mo	$5,830/mo
Independent Living	$2,981/mo	$3,063/mo	$3,520/mo

Memory Care

Knoxville, TN:$5,640/mo

Tennessee:$5,992/mo

U.S.:$6,999/mo

Assisted Living

Knoxville, TN:$4,852/mo

Tennessee:$5,215/mo

U.S.:$5,830/mo

Independent Living

Knoxville, TN:$2,981/mo

Tennessee:$3,063/mo

U.S.:$3,520/mo

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Memory care costs in Knoxville, TN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Knoxville 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.

Knoxville, TNTN stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Knoxville, TN

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Knoxville 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 average 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

Location	2024 average cost	2023 average cost	Percent change
Knoxville, TN	$5,428/mo	$5,317/mo	+2.1%
Tennessee	$5,627/mo	$5,476/mo	+2.8%
National	$6,685/mo	$6,446/mo	+3.7%

Knoxville, TN

2024 average cost:$5,428/mo

2023 average cost:$5,317/mo

Percent change:+2.1%

Tennessee

2024 average cost:$5,627/mo

2023 average cost:$5,476/mo

Percent change:+2.8%

National

2024 average cost:$6,685/mo

2023 average cost:$6,446/mo

Percent change:+3.7%

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How to pay for memory care in Knoxville

Many Knoxville families use more than one payment source to cover memory care. Private funds often make up the largest share, while veterans benefits, Medicaid-covered services, Medicare-covered medical care, and long-term care insurance may help with certain parts of the care plan.

Private pay options

Families often use personal income, savings, and assets to cover memory care costs. Common private pay sources include:

Social Security benefits
Pension payments
Retirement account distributions (e.g., 401k, 401a and 403b, Roth, and others)
Health saving accounts
Long-term care insurance
Certain kinds of life insurance policies
Proceeds from selling a home or other real estate
Proceeds from a reverse mortgage

VA benefits

For Knoxville families who have a loved one who served in the military, veterans benefits may be an important part of the memory care payment plan. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers pension, health care, and disability programs that may help eligible veterans and surviving spouses offset care-related costs.

Common VA benefits that may help include:

Veterans Pension or Survivors Pension
Aid and Attendance benefit
VA health benefits
VA Disability Compensation
Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC)

Applying for VA benefits can take time, especially when families are gathering service records, medical documents, and financial information. A VA-accredited benefits counselor or local veterans service officer in the Knoxville area can help your family understand eligibility, prepare the right forms, and reduce the risk of delays or denials.

Read more: VA Memory Care Benefits and Programs

Resources for veterans in Knoxville

Knoxville is home to nearly 9,000 veterans, or 5.5% of the city’s population.^[03] Local and state resources can help families explore VA benefits, health care, and application support.

William C. Tallent Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic
8033 Ray Mears Blvd.
Knoxville, TN 37919
Phone: 865-545-4592

Downtown West VA Clinic
1521 Downtown West Blvd.
Knoxville, TN 37919
Phone: 865-545-4592

Knox County VA Clinic
1557 Downtown West Blvd.
Knoxville, TN 37919
Phone: 865-545-4592

Knoxville Vet Center
1645 Downtown West Blvd., Suite 28
Knoxville, TN 37919
Phone: 865-633-0000

Knox County Veterans Services Office
1000 N. Central St., Box 6
Knoxville, TN 37917
Phone: 865-215-5645

Disabled American Veterans (DAV) – Brentwood
7100 Commerce Way
Brentwood, TN 37027
Phone: 615-695-6384

Tennessee Veterans Services
Phone: 615-741-2345
Email: TN.Veterans@tn.gov

Medicaid

Medicaid is a federal-state program that helps eligible older adults receive essential health and long-term care services. In Tennessee, the Medicaid program is called TennCare. While TennCare doesn’t pay for room and board in a memory care community, it may help cover certain medical and nonmedical care services that support daily living.

Through TennCare’s CHOICES in Long-Term Services and Supports program, eligible seniors may receive coverage for services such as:^[04]

Help with activities of daily living (ADLs)
Medication management
Homemaker services
Nonmedical transportation

Tennessee’s Aged, Blind, and Disabled Medicaid program may also help pay for some care-related services for qualifying seniors.^[05] Unlike CHOICES, which isn’t an entitlement program and may have limited availability, ABD Medicaid is an entitlement. This means that once your loved one qualifies, medical and nonmedical services are provided based on their assessed needs.

To qualify for TennCare programs, including CHOICES and ABD Medicaid, seniors must meet specific income, asset, and medical necessity requirements. Understanding these eligibility rules can help families plan and explore whether Medicaid support may be part of their overall memory care funding strategy.

Medicaid resources in Knoxville, Tennessee

To apply for Tennessee Medicaid, residents of Knoxville can:

Apply online through the TennCare Connect portal
Apply over the phone by calling 855-259-0701
Fax a completed application to 855-315-0669, or mail it to:
- TennCare Connect
  P.O. Box 305240
  Nashville, TN 37230

If you have questions about eligibility, need help completing an application, or want to check on the status of a submission, you can contact:

Tennessee Department of Human Services
Dist 2, Cty #47
2700 Middlebrook Pike, Suite 200
Knoxville, TN 37921
Phone: 833-772-8347

Medicare

Medicare is a federal health insurance program for adults age 65 and older, as well as for younger individuals who have certain qualifying disabilities or medical conditions.^[06] Although Medicare doesn’t cover room and board in a memory care community, it can help lower your loved one’s overall health care costs by paying for approved medical services. These may include prescription medications, durable medical equipment, preventive care, and certain outpatient services, which can reduce out-of-pocket expenses while your loved one receives memory care support.

Medicare resources in Knoxville

For free and unbiased information about Medicare benefits, elderly residents in Knoxville can contact the following organizations.

Community Action Committee (CAC) Office on Aging
2247 Western Ave.
Knoxville, TN 37921
Phone: 865-546-3500

Tennessee State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
Phone: 877-801-0044
Email: dda.ship@tn.gov

What families are saying about memory care in Knoxville

Recent reviews for memory care in Knoxville

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 ...

Autumn Care West Knoxville

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 ...

Heritage Assisted Living Fountain City Knoxville TN

5.0

Overall it has been a very positive experience for my Mom at Heritage Assisted Living Fountain City. The facility is reasonably clean and the staff is very friendly. I believe the care has and continues to be as well as could be received in any assisted living facility. The meals are provided ...

Knoxville review score based on 274 family reviews

8.3

Review score34 facilities274 reviewsWrite a review

This proprietary review score is based on 274 reviews of 34 Knoxville memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.

The Knoxville 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

Knoxville review score compared against nearby cities

8.3

Knoxville, TN34 facilities

7.0

Oak Ridge, TN0 facilities

8.8

Maryville, TN0 facilities

Review subcategories for Knoxville 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 274 reviews of 34 Knoxville memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Knoxville 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.

Knoxville, TN averageNational average

Cleanliness

3.3

3.8

Friendliness

3.4

3.9

Care services

3.2

3.6

Staff

3.3

3.7

Meals & dining

3.0

3.5

Activities

2.9

3.4

Value for cost*

3.0

3.5

0.01.02.03.04.05.0

*Learn more about cost details

What is memory care like in Knoxville?

Memory care in Knoxville includes stand-alone memory care communities, dementia-focused neighborhoods within assisted living campuses, and larger senior living communities with more than one level of care. Families can compare smaller, more focused settings with communities that may support couples with different care needs or help a loved one stay in a familiar place if their support needs change.

Secure spaces with room to move

Knoxville memory care communities often combine secure layouts with inviting shared spaces, helping residents move through the day with more confidence. More than 92% of local partner communities have secured community features, more than 84% have enclosed courtyards, more than 84% offer outdoor walking paths, and nearly 77% have indoor walking paths.^[01] These features can be especially reassuring when a loved one paces, wanders, or becomes disoriented, while still allowing space for fresh air, gentle movement, and familiar daily routines.

Daily support that can adjust as needs change

Memory care in Knoxville is built for residents who need steady help with daily life, not just a safe apartment. All local partner communities offer 24-hour awake staff, diabetic care, and support for redirection, cueing, disorientation, restlessness, pacing, or wandering. Nearly all also offer full medication management, on-site nursing, and visiting physical, speech, and podiatry providers, while more than 84% offer a doctor on call and hospice services on site. Families should still ask how each community updates care plans, communicates with physicians, and responds when a loved one’s mobility, appetite, medication needs, or dementia symptoms change.^[01]

Familiar routines and activities with purpose

A predictable rhythm can help a person living with Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia feel more settled. Nearly all Knoxville partner communities have an activity director, on-site activities, games and clubs, exercise options, parties and celebrations, day trips or outings, and live musical performances. More than 84% also offer sensory-based programs, reminiscence programs, brain fitness activities, chair yoga, art classes, gardening clubs, and holiday parties.^[01] The best fit will be a community that adapts activities to your loved one’s interests, energy level, and stage of memory loss, whether that means music, movement, art, quiet conversation, or time outdoors.

Dining, comfort, and shared spaces

Meals and shared spaces can play a big role in helping memory care feel calm and familiar. In Knoxville, more than 92% of partner communities provide meals, nearly 85% offer restaurant-style dining and professional chefs, and nearly 77% offer private dining rooms, low- or no-sodium meals, no-sugar options, and vegetarian choices. Shared amenities may include indoor and outdoor common areas, beauty salons, libraries, patios, raised garden beds, arts-and-crafts spaces, game rooms, and rooms with a piano or organ. Families may want to ask how meals are adapted when a loved one needs cueing, finger foods, modified textures, or extra time at the table.^[01]

Knoxville memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Knoxville memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Knoxville, 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 Knoxville 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 Knoxville that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.

Knoxville, TNNational

Full medication management

70.6%

63.7%

Doctor on call

61.8%

47.2%

24-Hour awake staff

100%

82.2%

Diabetic care

100%

98.2%

*Visiting health care professionals

73.5%

69.8%

Home care agency on-site

55.9%

28.3%

Non-ambulatory care

100%

89.3%

Respite or short term stays

73.5%

59.1%

Hospice available on-site

79.4%

69.5%

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 Knoxville 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 Knoxville Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.

Knoxville, TNNational

Dementia behaviors care

79.4%

72.1%

Specialized memory care training for staff

44.1%

45.5%

Secured community and/or wander guard

61.8%

68%

Memory care only community

35.3%

26.2%

0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Knoxville 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 Knoxville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.

Knoxville, TNNational

Nutritionist / dietician

52.9%

28%

Low / no sodium

52.9%

44.7%

No sugar

52.9%

41.4%

Vegetarian

52.9%

50.3%

Pureed meals

32.4%

22.5%

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Availability of select dining options in Knoxville 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 Knoxville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.

Knoxville, TNNational

Professional chef

58.8%

32%

Restaurant style dining

50%

40%

Room service

47.1%

37.5%

Anytime dining

20.6%

23%

0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Knoxville 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 Knoxville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.

Knoxville, TNNational

Activity director

64.7%

45.3%

Pet-focused programs

50%

33.1%

Community service programs

55.9%

28.9%

Devotional activities on-site

67.6%

53.1%

Parties / BBQs / happy hour

64.7%

51%

Outings / off-site activities

76.5%

59.6%

Piano or organ

64.7%

39.5%

Arts and crafts center

61.8%

35.7%

Educational speakers / life long learning

61.8%

36.7%

Clubs / games / karaoke

70.6%

47%

Live performances

64.7%

47.1%

Dances

52.9%

32%

Fitness center

17.6%

22.3%

Fitness classes

70.6%

46.1%

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Unfamiliar with Knoxville? Highlights for seniors

Knoxville offers a comforting mix of small-city ease, health care access, and familiar places for family visits. For families considering memory care, the city’s medical centers, cultural districts, parks, and Tennessee River views can support a care plan that balances safety, routine, and moments of connection outside the community.

Top hospitals for seniors in Knoxville

Knoxville families have access to several hospitals and specialty clinics that can support older adults managing memory changes, chronic illness, mobility needs, stroke recovery, heart conditions, or rehabilitation after an injury.

The University of Tennessee Medical Center provides hospital care, emergency services, rehabilitation, and specialty care in Knoxville. Families seeking memory-related evaluation or support may also use the Pat Summitt Clinic, which focuses on Alzheimer’s disease and other cognitive conditions.

Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center offers emergency care, stroke care, heart care, surgery, and rehabilitation services through Covenant Health in central Knoxville.

Parkwest Medical Center provides hospital care in West Knoxville, including emergency care, cardiac services, orthopedic care, surgical services, and support for adults recovering from illness or injury.

Transportation for seniors in Knoxville

Among A Place for Mom’s partner memory care communities in Knoxville, more than 92% offer complimentary transportation, and nearly 31% offer at-cost transportation.^[01] Depending on the community, these rides may help residents reach medical appointments, pharmacies, errands, shopping, and supervised outings. Families should ask how often transportation is available, whether advance scheduling is required, which destinations are included, and whether staff accompany residents.

Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) operates fixed-route bus service in the city.
Families who need accessible transportation may also ask about KAT LIFT, the city’s ADA paratransit service for eligible riders.
Knox County CAC Transit provides demand-response transportation in areas of the county outside KAT’s regular service area.

A person living with dementia should be accompanied by a family member, caregiver, or community staff member when using public transit or paratransit. Public transportation can help with access, but it does not provide dementia-focused supervision.

Things to do in Knoxville for seniors and their families

Knoxville gives families a variety of ways to spend time with a loved one outside the community. For memory care outings, choose familiar places, shorter routes, quieter times of day, and activities that can be shortened if your loved one becomes tired or overstimulated.

Gardens, parks, and wildlife

Outdoor outings can offer fresh air, gentle movement, and familiar seasonal sights. Knoxville has several places where families can plan a simple walk, sit together, or enjoy nature at a comfortable pace.

Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum: This public garden offers flowers, historic garden spaces, and walking areas that can work well for a calm visit.
Ijams Nature Center: Families can choose a shorter nature walk, stop for a river view, or enjoy the visitor center if the day needs to stay low-key.
Zoo Knoxville: The zoo can be a familiar, flexible outing for animal lovers, especially when families visit during quieter times and focus on just one or two areas.
World’s Fair Park: This downtown park offers open space, seating areas, and a familiar Knoxville landmark that can make for a simple visit before or after lunch.

Museums and local history

Museums can give families a quiet way to spark conversation, especially when exhibits connect to familiar places, art, regional history, or earlier life experiences. Choose one small section rather than trying to see everything in one visit.

Knoxville Museum of Art: This museum focuses on the art and artists of East Tennessee, offering a manageable indoor outing for families who enjoy visual art.
East Tennessee History Center: Local history exhibits can encourage reminiscence for residents who have long ties to the Knoxville area or the wider Appalachian region.
McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture: Located at the University of Tennessee, this museum offers exhibits on natural history, archaeology, and culture that families can explore at an easy pace.

Music, theater, and familiar sports

Music, theater, and sports can be meaningful for loved ones who have long-standing ties to Knoxville traditions. Matinees, shorter performances, and seats near an exit may make the outing easier.

Tennessee Theatre: This historic venue hosts concerts, movies, and stage performances that can work well for residents who enjoy familiar music or classic entertainment.
Bijou Theatre: The Bijou offers concerts and performances in a smaller downtown setting, which may feel more manageable for some families than a large arena.
Knoxville Smokies: A minor league baseball game can offer a familiar, casual outing for lifelong sports fans, especially if families plan around weather, parking, and crowd size.

Dementia caregiver support

Families caring for a person living with dementia may also need education, support groups, and practical help close to home. Knoxville has local and statewide organizations that can help caregivers feel less alone.

Alzheimer’s Tennessee: This Tennessee-based organization offers dementia education, care consultations, and support group information for families across East Tennessee.
Alzheimer’s Tennessee support groups: Families can search for local and virtual support groups for caregivers and people living with dementia.
Alzheimer’s Association Tennessee Chapter: The chapter provides education, local resources, and access to the 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900.

Memory care laws and regulations in Tennessee

Memory care communities are generally regulated by state governments. This means that rules and operation requirements vary by state and by the type of care a community provides. Learning about how memory care is regulated can help you make informed care decisions.

Read more: Memory care regulations in Tennessee

Why do licensure and inspection reports matter to families?

State regulations — and a community’s track record with inspections and licensing — offer important insights into safety and quality of care in senior living communities.

Download the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports to learn what to look for in inspection reports and what questions to ask when touring communities. This resource explains how to use state licensure and inspection information to evaluate a community’s compliance, care standards, and responsiveness to issues.

Frequently Asked Questions

The average starting cost of memory care in Knoxville is $5,640 per month. This may not include care fees, medication support, upgraded floor plans, or optional services.

No. Medicare does not pay for memory care rent, room and board, or long-term daily support. It may cover approved medical services your loved one receives while living in memory care.

Social Security does not pay memory care communities directly. However, families often use a loved one’s monthly Social Security benefits to help cover memory care rent and care services.

Tennessee Medicaid, known as TennCare, may help pay for certain approved care services in some licensed residential settings. However, it generally does not pay for private memory care room and board.

References

A Place for Mom. (2026). A Place for Mom proprietary data.
Economic Research Institute. Cost of living data in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States.
Census Reporter. Knoxville, TN.
TennCare. CHOICES.
Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging. Attachment 4 – CHOICES.
Medicare.gov. Medicare.

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