Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Knoxville, TN below include 31 nursing homes with 230 reviews.
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1012 Jamestown Way, Maryville, TN 37803
4.0
(12 reviews)
"M mother was a patient here for short term rehab. It was a good facility. I liked that she got to pick her food from different menus. They had a wound specialist come in to take care of her wounds who was well versed in her case. She especially liked..."
READ MORE1965 Stewart Lane, Louisville, TN 37777
3.5
(7 reviews)
"My mom has been staying in the Life Care Center of Blount County for rehab. She has just been there for about two days now, and I like it a lot, but they didn't allow visitors after she was admitted. I never got past the door, but the outside was rea..."
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100 ELMHURST DR, Oak Ridge, TN 37830
3.3
(12 reviews)
"I have spent a little over a month. The building is a building but the staff that work here are what makes it great. I give staff a 10. Nursing Jennifer is amazing so caring. CNAs Tanya and Brenda just to name a few are awesome. Therapy Scottie ..."
READ MORE1520 Grove St, Loudon, TN 37774
3.2
(7 reviews)
"My mother is at River Grove Health and Rehabilitation. It's an older building, and it's very well-maintained. The nursing staff and the hospice staff, you can tell that they genuinely care. They are coming in to check on my mother constantly. They wi..."
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2648 Sevierville Road, Maryville, TN 37804
3.0
(7 reviews)
"We visited Asbury Place Maryville a couple of years ago. We thought it was very nice. It certainly covers all bases that allow independent living in the single homes, if you need more help a little later you can move into the assisted living unit, an..."
READ MORE220 Longmire Road, Clinton, TN 37716
2.4
(11 reviews)
"Here have been so many wonderful changes I have seen take place since the new owners and new management has arrived. The focus is on patients and their care now. I love being able to talk to the new director and administrator at any time and see they..."
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136 DAVIS LANE, Lafollette, TN 37766
2.1
(9 reviews)
"My dad was a resident there and they took very good care of him. If you wait around for a few minutes after having a concern they remedy the situation. All nursing homes have been having a shortage of CNA's. They don't get paid enough anywhere, bu..."
READ MORE300 LABORATORY RD, Oak Ridge, TN 37831
2.0
(5 reviews)
"My mother-in-law is currently at NHC in Oak Ridge, and she is getting very good care. I have noticed that mornings are more lively, and that might be a good time to make a first visit to check it out. All staff have been very friendly and caring with..."
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700 WILLIAMS FERRY RD, Lenoir City, TN 37771
2.0
(3 reviews)
"We went to Baptist Health Care Center. The people were friendly. I thought they were straightforward, and I had no issues with the staff in terms of how they treated us. When you walk down the hall, you can see the interactions with the residents, an..."
READ MOREWhen compared with the U.S. average of $7,756 per month, Knoxville’s nursing home costs are $608 lower. However, the city has higher costs than Tennessee’s statewide average of $7,072.
Compared to costs in other cities throughout the state, Knoxville is among the lowest. In Chattanooga, the cost of nursing care is on par with Knoxville; however, in other cities, such as Memphis ($7,300) and Jackson ($7,209), seniors can expect to pay a little more for their care. In Johnson City, costs are among the highest in the state at an average of $7,368 per month.
Knoxville
$7,148
Tennessee
$7,072
The United States
$7,756
Jackson
$7,209
Chattanooga
$7,148
Memphis
$7,300
ohnson City
$7,368
Semiprivate rooms in Knoxville’s nursing homes cost an average of $7,148 per month. The average cost for private rooms is $7,528.
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
When determining the best type of senior care, it’s helpful to compare the cost of different options in the area. In Knoxville, seniors can obtain weekday-only care at adult day health care facilities for an average of $1,538 per month. For care in the home, the typical cost is $3,813 for homemaker services and $4,004 for home health care. Seniors who require full-time residential care pay an average of $3,900 for assisted living, while nursing home costs average $7,148 for semiprivate and $7,528 for private accommodations.
Home care
$3,813
Home health care
$4,004
Adult day health care
$1,538
Assisted living
$3,900
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$7,148
Nursing home (private room)
$7,528
The resources listed below may make it easier for seniors to avoid institutionalization by living independently in their homes for longer. Some can also facilitate referrals to resources in the city that may provide help, financially or otherwise.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Knoxville-Knox County Office on Aging | (865) 524-2786 | The Office on Aging assists in accessing a variety of local programs and provides information for seniors and their caregivers. Some of the programs facilitated by this organization include Senior Care Calls, Connecting Hearts and the city’s Council on Aging. |
| Affordable Medicine Options for Seniors (AMOS) | peggy.ransom@knoxseniors.org | AMOS is a free service that helps seniors access prescription medications at a reduced cost. The program’s team of volunteers helps seniors access subsidy programs and assists with applications for programs such as Medicare Part D and Extra Help. |
| Mobile Meals and Senior Nutrition | (865) 524-2786 | Mobile Meals and Senior Nutrition helps those aged 60 and older who aren’t able to prepare their own food with deliveries of healthy meals five days a week. This service is provided to those who live alone and is typically offered first to those with low incomes. |
| East Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability | (866) 836-6678 | The East Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability helps local seniors access federal and state financial assistance programs, nutrition programs and case management services. It also offers Medicare and Medicaid counseling, as well as ombudsman services for seniors living in long-term care facilities. |
| Veterans Services – Knox County | (865) 215-5645 | Seniors who are veterans or dependents of veterans can obtain help with federal and state benefits applications and programs from the Knox County Veterans Services office. This office also provides information about resources that may be available to seniors to help them with the cost of long-term care and other healthcare expenses. |
Nursing Homes
Laurie
5.0
Review of Island Home
Excellent caring staff - my sister was very happy there. It is a very cheerful environment which means a lot.
Nursing Homes
Shirley
4.0
Review of Holston Health & Rehabilitation Center
I toured Holston Health And Rehabilitation Center. What I liked best is it's very close to my house. The people were very nice, and all of my family could get there quickly, which is what I wanted....
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Longtime resident
3.0
Review of NHC Fort Sanders
Facility was good a few years ago. Staffing was short and turnover was often. Staffing was more intent on supporting each other than patients and family.
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