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Fort Sanders Tcu
Scout 92Knoxville, TN · 24 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Knoxville's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,730–$10,920/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Knoxville, Tennessee
Every licensed senior community in the Knoxville, TN area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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5-star rated
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Cost of senior care in Knoxville
Local Knoxville-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Knoxville prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$5,400/mo median
typical range $4,320–$6,750
Memory Care
$5,940/mo median
typical range $4,750–$7,430
Skilled Nursing
$9,560/mo median
typical range $8,730–$10,920
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$5,400/mo median
typical range $2,600–$6,530
Residential Care Home
$4,860/mo median
typical range $3,890–$6,080
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Knoxville using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Knoxville.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
All 33 communities in Knoxville, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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Knoxville, TN · 140 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Knoxville's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,730–$10,920/mo
View full evaluation →3
Rockwood, TN · 157 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Rockwood's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,730–$10,920/mo
View full evaluation →4
Knoxville, TN · 94 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Knoxville's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,730–$10,920/mo
View full evaluation →5
NHC Healthcare, Oak Ridge
Scout 81Oak Ridge, TN · 128 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Oak Ridge's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,730–$10,920/mo
View full evaluation →6
Maryville, TN · 44 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Maryville.
Est. $8,730–$10,920/mo
View full evaluation →7
Ridgeview Terrace of Life Care
Scout 74Rutledge, TN · 132 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Rutledge.
Est. $8,730–$10,920/mo
View full evaluation →
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Lafollette, TN · 98 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Lafollette.
Est. $8,730–$10,920/mo
View full evaluation →9
Cumberland Village Care
Scout 70Lafollette, TN · 182 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Lafollette.
Est. $8,730–$10,920/mo
View full evaluation →10
The Waters of Clinton, LLC
Scout 69Clinton, TN · 120 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Clinton.
Est. $8,730–$10,920/mo
View full evaluation →11
Willow Ridge Center
Scout 69Maynardville, TN · 77 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Maynardville.
Est. $8,730–$10,920/mo
View full evaluation →12
NHC Healthcare, Farragut
Scout 68Knoxville, TN · 106 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Knoxville.
Est. $8,730–$10,920/mo
View full evaluation →13
Maryville, TN · 76 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Maryville.
Est. $8,730–$10,920/mo
View full evaluation →
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NHC Healthcare, Ft Sanders
Scout 63Knoxville, TN · 160 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Knoxville.
Est. $8,730–$10,920/mo
View full evaluation →15
Maryville, TN · 185 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Maryville.
Est. $8,730–$10,920/mo
View full evaluation →16
Knoxville, TN · 91 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Knoxville.
Est. $8,730–$10,920/mo
View full evaluation →
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Knoxville, TN · 95 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Knoxville.
Est. $8,730–$10,920/mo
View full evaluation →18
Louisville, TN · 120 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Louisville.
Est. $8,730–$10,920/mo
View full evaluation →19
Knoxville, TN · 32 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Knoxville.
Est. $8,730–$10,920/mo
View full evaluation →20
NHC Healthcare, Knoxville
Scout 55Knoxville, TN · 127 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Knoxville.
Est. $8,730–$10,920/mo
View full evaluation →
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Andersonville Tn Opco LLC
Scout 54Andersonville, TN · 103 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Andersonville.
Est. $8,730–$10,920/mo
View full evaluation →22
Wartburg, TN · 124 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Wartburg.
Est. $8,730–$10,920/mo
View full evaluation →23
West Hills Health and Rehab
Scout 51Knoxville, TN · 194 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Knoxville.
Est. $8,730–$10,920/mo
View full evaluation →24
Maryville, TN · 75 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Maryville.
Est. $8,730–$10,920/mo
View full evaluation →25
Knoxville, TN · 271 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Knoxville.
Est. $8,730–$10,920/mo
View full evaluation →26
Loudon, TN · 180 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,730–$10,920/mo
View full evaluation →27
Knoxville, TN · 176 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,730–$10,920/mo
View full evaluation →28
Asbury Place at Maryville
Scout 21Maryville, TN · 181 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,730–$10,920/mo
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Renaissance Terrace
Scout 19Harriman, TN · 130 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,730–$10,920/mo
View full evaluation →30
Rocky Top Care Center
Scout 9Rocky Top, TN · 117 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,730–$10,920/mo
View full evaluation →31
Diversicare of Oak Ridge
Scout 3Oak Ridge, TN · 120 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,730–$10,920/mo
View full evaluation →32
Jellico, TN · 110 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,730–$10,920/mo
View full evaluation →33
Knoxville, TN · 222 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,730–$10,920/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Knoxville, TN?
In the Knoxville, TN area, assisted living typically runs $4,320–$6,750/month (median $5,400), memory care $4,750–$7,430/month (median $5,940), and skilled nursing $8,730–$10,920/month (median $9,560) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
What are the best senior living communities in Knoxville, TN?
Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in Knoxville, TN right now are Fort Sanders Tcu, Senator Ben Atchley State Veterans' Home, Signature Healthcare of Rockwood Rehab & Wellness. The full ranked list of 33 communities is on this page.
How are the 33 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
Is Haven really free for families?
Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.