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10 Best Nursing Homes in Karns, TN

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Karns 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 41 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Karns, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Karns is about $3,963, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 915 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Karns, TN

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Beautiful facility with a band new exquisite wing adding 20 suites. Staff is wonderful, caring & attentive. I’ve had experience with other properties who look great in appearance and talk it up in the tour,...
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.
Autumn Care Assisted Living Autumn Care Assisted Living is an assisted living community taking care of seniors and is nestled among the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains in Knoxville, Tennessee. Our assisted living community has beautiful outdoor patio and garden areas that give our...
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We've had a very good experience with Autumn Care, overall! The facility itself looks very nice, they do a great job of keeping it clean, and there's usually some sort of activity going on for the residents....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Autumn Care Autumn Care is a family-owned assisted living community in scenic Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee. Our cozy, welcoming community is located in a quiet residential neighborhood surrounded by mature trees and lush green lawns. Knoxville offers the perfect mix of Southern hospitality,...
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My stepmother was in NHC Oak Ridge. We absolutely loved this place!! The staff in all departments treated her and us with respect. Everyone always seemed so friendly!! I watched the interaction with other...
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.
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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.
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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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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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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.
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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.
Heritage Assisted Living is an assisted living community that provides care for seniors who are looking to live in Knoxville, TN. This community is located in a great city that provides residents and visitors with great views of natural beauty. This city offers many entertainment options,...
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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.
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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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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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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.
People use nursing home services for any number of reasons -- because today's nursing homes can provide solutions to almost every eldercare problem. No matter what your healthcare needs are, our goal is to provide compassionate care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. We...

Cost of nursing homes in Karns, TN

The average cost of senior living in Karns is $3,963 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Oliver Springs, TN with an average of $3,748 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Karns, TN, vs. nearby cities

Karns, TN
$3,963/mo
$3,963/mo
$3,874/mo

Nursing homes costs in Karns, TN, vs. state and national averages

Karns, TN
$3,963/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

Nursing homes costs in Karns, TN, vs. other senior living options

$3,954/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,963/mo

Nursing homes costs in Karns, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,923/mo
Studio
$4,369/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,975/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,717/mo

Senior living costs in Karns vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Karns, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeKarns, TNTennesseeU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,963/mo$4,358/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$3,925/mo$4,267/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$3,954/mo$4,358/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$3,497/mo$3,781/mo$4,153/mo
Nursing Homes
Karns, TN:$3,963/mo
Tennessee:$4,358/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Karns, TN:$3,925/mo
Tennessee:$4,267/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Karns, TN:$3,954/mo
Tennessee:$4,358/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Karns, TN:$3,497/mo
Tennessee:$3,781/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Karns, TN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Karns 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.

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Nursing homes cost trends in Karns, TN

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Karns 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
Karns, TN$4,601/mo$4,412/mo+4.3%
Tennessee$4,789/mo$4,660/mo+2.8%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Karns, TN
2024 average cost:$4,601/mo
2023 average cost:$4,412/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$4,789/mo
2023 average cost:$4,660/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Karns

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Karns

River Oaks Place - Loudon

5.0
I've enjoyed all the times I've been here.

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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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 ...
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Karns nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Karns nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Karns, 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 Karns 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 Karns that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Karns, TNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
62.2%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
56.8%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.2%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
89.2%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.6%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
43.2%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.2%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
64.9%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
67.6%
17.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Karns 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 Karns Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Karns, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
67.6%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40.5%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
56.8%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
32.4%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Karns 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 Karns partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Karns, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.8%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.5%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
40.5%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.5%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Karns 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 Karns communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Karns, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.8%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
37.8%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.9%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Karns 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 Karns offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Karns, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
54.1%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
51.4%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
48.6%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.5%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.1%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.9%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.2%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
54.1%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
48.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.5%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
59.5%
0.4%
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