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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83 Kentucky Avenue, Oak Ridge, TN 37830
4.5
(10 reviews)
"Alexander Guest House is a much more home-like atmosphere. You don't feel like you're in a facility because of the way they have everything laid out. It is a facility that came from remodeling, it's a historical hotel but they have done an excellent ..."
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111 Acuff Ln, Clinton, TN 37716
4.5
(7 reviews)
"Meadow View Senior Living is a beautiful facility. My mother loves it there, and I highly recommend it. The staff is wonderful. They're very good to her, and she loves all of them. She has a studio, but they also have deluxe studios and one-bedrooms...."
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1125 Grove Street, Loudon, TN 37774
4.5
(11 reviews)
"I liked everything at Lakewood Place. The apartment was very, very nice and there was plenty of space for seniors. The staff who assisted me with the tour was wonderful and very caring. The facility's cleanliness was immaculate. They had senior rooms..."
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511 Pearson Springs Road, Maryville, TN 37803
4.4
(19 reviews)
"My M-i-L is a resident of Sandy Springs and we are very pleased with the care she receives. Alexis, Bobbi, Danielle... the entire staff is attentive to our concerns and communicates with us in a timely and considerate fashion. A Brookdale residence c..."
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360 Laboratory Rd, Oak Ridge, TN 37830
4.2
(5 reviews)
"I thought it was great. They were wonderful and very attentive. They answered questions. They took their time; I didn't feel rushed. They showed me the cafeteria, the library, an exercise room, the chapel, and some little garden areas outside. They s..."
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1869 Crest Road, Maryville, TN 37804
4.1
(18 reviews)
"I have moved into Brookdale Browns Creek. Their reputation is the deciding factor. From the upper management all the way down, everybody seems to work together as a team. The upkeep of the community is very good. My apartment's floorplan is good. The..."
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100 W. 5th Avenue, Lenoir City, TN 37771
3.8
(17 reviews)
"My mom has been at River Oaks Place. She's in memory care, up until she broke her hip and she had to move. They're all very nice and very good. They had activities for them while she was mobile. They took them out in places and have programs there. S..."
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209 Gum Hollow Rd, Oak Ridge, TN 37830
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My wife has been in Patriot Hills Assisted Living Facility since August last year. They're awesome, and she's very happy there. The staff is wonderful. They treat her like family. The food is great. The dining area is an open area. They have good and..."
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2317 US-411, Maryville, TN 37801
5.0
(6 reviews)
"We liked Clover Hill Senior Living. They have a lot of activities for the seniors. I feel like that would be the place that I would like to get my sister in. However, they had some stuff going on, so the staff that we talked to was a little bit snoot..."
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198 Morning Point Dr, Lenoir City, TN 37772
4.7
(12 reviews)
"Morning Pointe of Lenoir City is a great place. I would highly rate them. The amenities are good. The people that work there are nice. It's bright, cheery, and clean. It does not smell when you walk in. They have lots of active people and a lot of ac..."
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100 Chatuga Drive West, Loudon, TN 37774
4.6
(14 reviews)
"My friend is on the waiting list for The Neighborhood at Tellico Village. It was close to the price of the place that he had been at before. It was very clean. The team who gave us the tour was very, very polite and very friendly, and my friend just ..."
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1301 West Beaver Creek Drive, Powell, TN 37849
4.5
(2 reviews)
"My mother was at the Beehive for 2 1/2 years. She loved it there. The staff was amazing. So caring and professional. She enjoyed the interaction with the other residents and the outings that was planned for them. I highly recommend the Beehive if ..."
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300 Briarcliff Avenue, Oak Ridge, TN 37830
4.0
(1 reviews)
"The rooms in The Courtyards were good, an adequate size, and easy to get around in. They had lots of activities, but it seemed there were people that needed more help. We weren't as impressed with the person who toured us. They had a nice central din..."
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7700 Dannaher Drive, Powell, TN 37849
3.9
(10 reviews)
"Morning Pointe of Powell is very wide open and very personable. When you go in, the dining room is on the right and then they have a room where they can gather people together. The rooms were nice, too. I liked them and the people seemed very concern..."
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2304 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37804
3.5
(14 reviews)
"This is a beautiful facility with an outstanding staff and residents. My 97-year old mom has been living there for six months and loves it...."
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3.0
(3 reviews)
"We had a beyond amazing experience with the staff and administrator,Beth. Our mom stayed at Liberty for 5 1/2 years.She wasnt just a resident, she was part of a loving family.she was always included in all the activities. The food is wonderful. The f..."
READ MORE3917 MISER STATION ROAD, Louisville, TN 37777
"To learn more about this provider�s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Tennessee Department of Health Health Ca..."
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2951 Boyds Creek Hwy, Sevierville, TN 37876
"Freedom Senior Living is located on an airy campus a few steps away from the French Broad river in the Boyd's Creek neighborhood of Seviervi..."
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2648 Sevierville Road, Maryville, TN 37804
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READ MOREThe 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
In Knoxville, seniors can expect to pay an average of $3,823 a month for assisted living care.
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.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Tennessee page.
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
The resources in the following chart provide in-city transportation, continuing education, assistive equipment loans and social events for Knoxville seniors.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| University of Tennessee Knoxville | (865) 974-1111 | Under 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) 219-0130 | This 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) 424-4201 | Seniors 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) 288-7805 | Seniors 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. |
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.
Assisted Living
Sue Owensby
5.0
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.....
Assisted Living
Kevin
5.0
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
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Anonymous
3.0
Review of Rain Forest Landings
Room are nice They need to work on the food
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