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10 Best Nursing Homes in Knoxville, KY
Knoxville is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 303 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Knoxville, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Knoxville is about $4,855, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 3024 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Sanders, Carson and Hamilton.
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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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Nursing and Rehab facility for 50 residents. All insurance accepted. Medicare and Medicaid certified. Extensive Rehab programs.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Cost of nursing homes in Knoxville, KY
The average cost of senior living in Knoxville is $4,855 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Falmouth, KY with an average of $2,903 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Knoxville, KY vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Knoxville, KY vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Knoxville
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Knoxville
The Wellington at North Bend Crossing in Cincinnati, OH
4.2
I would say that Wellington is a very nice, quiet, and clean place to live. The meals are above average, maintenance services are great, and I love the staff.
Brookdale Finneytown (Offering HealthPlus) in Cincinnati, OH
3.9
The staff was very nice, but there seemed to be a lot of turnover. I would usually be the one to initiate communication, but they would let me know if she fell. Housekeeping couldn't keep Mom's clothes together. She had other people's clothes, at times. Her bathroom didn't smell good. When ...
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The Alois Alzheimer Center in Cincinnati, OH
5.0
I have heard that this is a great place for my mom. So, I researched and researched for places and always came back to the Alois. They seem to be most qualified and ideal. Highly recommend this place to friends and family.
Knoxville nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Knoxville nursing homes 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 nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Knoxville that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
44.9%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
44.9%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
82.7%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
85.4%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.8%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80.5%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.7%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
52.4%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Knoxville nursing homes
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 Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
41.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.3%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.9%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Knoxville nursing homes
Nursing homes 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.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.1%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.5%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
35.7%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.2%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Knoxville nursing homes
Our nursing homes 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.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
38.9%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
41.1%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Knoxville nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Knoxville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
47.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.9%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.4%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.2%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.5%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.4%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
48.1%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
34.1%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.4%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.6%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Legacy Living of Florence, Trustwell Living at Fairfield Place and StoryPoint Fairfield are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Knoxville, Kentucky. See full list of communities.
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