The 10 Best Nursing Homes in Knox County, TN for 2024

"I like Brakebill Nursing Home specifically because of how they take care of the safety of the residents. There's enough staff to ensure that each resident stays safe. There are residents that like to walk and you can find staff members, not necessari..."

"I stayed in this facility for approximately forty-five days. I came from the ICU of the University of Tennessee Hospital. I had very severe injuries. If it were not for the Physical Therapy and the Occupational Therapy departments, I would probabl..."

"My grandmother went in after she suffered a brain bleed and uti. Fainted in my arms. She went in and was horrible. Could barely walk even with her walker. Couldn’t dress herself. Couldn’t bath herself. Dementia was awful. Couldn’t remember me. Barely..."

"Renaissance Terrace is a small facility with only 15 rooms, and it’s only 5 or 6 years old. My sister is in there. It’s a really nice facility, they have good food, and it is well-staffed. Some of the staff have been there since they started 6 years ..."

"This is a fantastic home. My father, who has dementia, has been for about 5 years. He is kept clean and well fed. He always comments about the good food. The place is spotless. All homes are expensive, but this one was no more expensive than other pl..."

"My mother is in NHC Fort Sanders. She's been there for a while, but she'll be transitioning to long-term care. What I like best is it's close to Fort Sanders Hospital, and I like the level of care that they provide. I'm there most days to visit and w..."

"The physical therapy staff at Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center is excellent, very patient, and work with individuals to try to maximize their ability to do functional movements. It is in a hospital, and Dad is in a private room. There is a movie t..."

"We visited Shannondale. The rooms and common areas were very nice, but it appeared a little sterile for my mom. They only have private rooms. The staff was condescending and downplayed interest in mother coming to their facility...."

"This facility is clean and well maintained. The staff is very caring and responsive to the needs of the residents. Any questions or concerns we may have are answered in a very timely manner. Compared to some other facilities around here this place is..."

"The residents at Samaritan Place receie the highest level of care of any place I have visited. The staff is definitely a team. Social Services and Activities are superior. This is the only Senior care facility with an Executive Chef and Sous Chef..."

"My Dad spent the last 4 years of his life here. He dad Parkinson's disease so it was impossible for me to care for him at home. There was a group of 6 residents who shared lunch and dinner in the common area on their floor. They were very close knit...."

"Excellent caring staff - my sister was very happy there. It is a very cheerful environment which means a lot...."

"My mother-in-law is in NHC and it's wonderful. It is very clean and it has a very good odor. My mother-in-law is in a wheelchair and can't do any activities, but they had a lot of activities there. There is a good ratio between the nurses and the pat..."

"You will be very happy here. The staff is very nice and will treat you good. ..."

"The staff are very warm and friendly. Great relationships were made while I was here. Food was great. Activity director really understood my needs. I even got to paint and get a manicure! Overall good experience and I recommend to all. I did have a r..."

"My sisters and I could not recommend Morning View more highly. Our beloved father received care there, first for physical therapy and then for hospice in the last week of his life. The care was truly extraordinary. Every person we encountered was kno..."

"Kindred Nursing was very nice and gentle to mom and to the family. As mom was in the process of dying, her room was straight across the nurses' station. She had a private room and they had the hospice team come in to make sure she was comfortable. Mo..."

"After a long hospitalization, my husband was brought here for short term skilled nursing and rehab. Due to insurance, he was only there for 2 1/2 weeks. I was very pleased with the level of care he received. Starting with the nursing care, wound n..."