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Assisted Living Communities in Knoxville, Tennessee

Nestled in the valley between the Great Smoky Mountains and the Cumberland Mountains, Knoxville spans nearly 100 square miles and contains 37 assisted living residences. In 2024, it serves as one of the most affordable places in the state and nation for residential care, with local facilities charging around $4,825 per month. This rate runs well below the U.S. median of $5,350 and offers savings of about $75 over the state norm.

In the guide below, we observe an overall quality score of 463 reviews among local assisted living communities based on 4.2 out of 5 stars reviews.

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

The 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey puts assisted living fees in Knoxville close to $4,825 monthly. Although this rate falls below the U.S. median of $5,350 and the Tennessee baseline of $4,900, it runs midrange compared to other cities in the eastern portion of the state. Seniors in Chattanooga pay about $525 more per month, but in Morristown, costs come in at approximately $3,970.

Knoxville

$4,825

Tennessee

$4,900

The United States

$5,350

Morristown

$3,970

Kingsport

$4,599

Johnson City

$5,000

Chattanooga

$5,350

Paying for Assisted Living in Knoxville

In Knoxville, seniors can expect to pay an average of $3,823 a month for assisted living care.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Knoxville

The state of Tennessee provides financial assistance to eligible seniors via its TennCare program. The program provides healthcare and long-term care to local seniors. 

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Tennessee page.

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Tennessee page.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

For Knoxville seniors who need daily attendance, assisted living offers a moderately affordable option at around $4,825 per month. This rate runs about $3,100 higher than the cost of adult day health care, but it indicates savings over private and institutional alternatives. Seniors who obtain home health care pay roughly $600 more, and nursing homes charge approximately $8,410 monthly for shared rooms.

Home Health Care

$5,434

Adult Day Health Care

$1,679

Assisted Living Facility

$4,825

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$8,410

Free Assisted Living Resources in Knoxville

The resources in the following chart provide in-city transportation, continuing education, assistive equipment loans and social events for Knoxville seniors.

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University of Tennessee Knoxville(865) 974-1111Under Tennessee law, Tennessee adults aged 60 and up are eligible to take non-credit classes at all public colleges in the state without paying tuition. Adults aged 65 and up can take credit classes without paying tuition, although some fees and class-size limitations apply.
Spark(865) 219-0130This loan locker makes mobility, safety and convenience medical equipment available to Knoxville seniors for no cost. Seniors may contact Spark to donate or request wheelchairs, rollators, transfer benches and similar items.
MyRide TN Southeast(423) 424-4201Seniors in need of rides to medical screenings and other essential appointments can connect with MyRide volunteers for curb-to-curb service. The service is open to adults 60 years of age and up who are able to walk under their own power or with basic assistive mobility devices.
West Knox County Senior Center(865) 288-7805Seniors meet in this community center to take part in fitness groups practicing tai chi and yoga, emotional support groups for people dealing with grief and bereavement, technology seminars that cover modern mobile devices and more. Card games and trivia contests are also regularly on the center's event schedule.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Knoxville

Knoxville Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in Tennessee are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Tennessee page for more information about these laws.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Sue Owensby

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Windsor Ridge

The accommodations are lovely. Roomy... bright.. easily accessible . There are several seating areas and outdoor porches . My Dad loved it here. The staff are all kind and caring. Friendly.....

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Kevin

I visited this facility

Review of South Knoxville Senior Living

We looked at South Knoxville Senior Living. It's a nice place. If my mom comes down to Tennessee, that's probably where we're going to go. It's in our price range if we can get the veteran's...

Provider response

Thank you for your feedback, we appreciate this wonderful review.

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Anonymous

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Rain Forest Landings

Room are nice They need to work on the food

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