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10 Best Nursing Homes in Knox County, TN

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Knox County 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 35 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Knox County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Knox County is about $4,071, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 887 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Knox County, TN

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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
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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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.
Photo of Heritage Assisted Living Papermill Knoxville TN
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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.
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
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.
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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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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.
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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 nursing homes in Knox County, TN

The average cost of senior living in Knox County is $4,071 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Oliver Springs, TN with an average of $3,748 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Knox County, TN, vs. nearby counties

Knox County, TN
$4,071/mo
$4,071/mo
$4,058/mo

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

Knox County, TN
$4,071/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

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

$4,062/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,071/mo

Nursing homes 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 4 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.
Nursing Homes$4,071/mo$4,358/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$4,029/mo$4,267/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,062/mo$4,358/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$3,578/mo$3,781/mo$4,153/mo
Nursing Homes
Knox County, TN:$4,071/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
Memory Care
Knox County, TN:$4,062/mo
Tennessee:$4,358/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Knox County, TN:$3,578/mo
Tennessee:$3,781/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Knox County, TN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes 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

Nursing homes cost trends in Knox County, TN

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes 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$4,575/mo$4,402/mo+3.9%
Tennessee$4,789/mo$4,660/mo+2.8%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Knox County, TN
2024 average cost:$4,575/mo
2023 average cost:$4,402/mo
Percent change:+3.9%
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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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Knox County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Knox County

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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Heritage Assisted Living West Knoxville TN

4.7
Heritage Assisted Living feels more like a family environment. The lady [name removed] who initially took us on the tour did a really good job and was very informative. The staff members are very involved with the residents and the care services are excellent. When we do come to visit it seems ...
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Knox County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Knox County nursing homes 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 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 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
60.6%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
48.5%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.9%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90.9%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.6%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
48.5%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.9%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60.6%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Knox County 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 Knox County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Knox County, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
39.4%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
54.5%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
27.3%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Knox County 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 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
42.4%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.4%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
42.4%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.5%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Knox County 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 Knox County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Knox County, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
48.5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
39.4%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.2%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Knox County 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 Knox County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Knox County, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
54.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.5%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.6%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.6%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.5%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
54.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
45.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60.6%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

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