33 Assisted Living Facilities near Knoxville, TN
To help seniors in Knoxville find the assisted living community that’s right for their family, we’ve researched and compiled in-depth information about the cost of care, how to pay for care, and important local laws and regulations involving senior care and assisted living.
With an average cost of $3,382 in Knoxville, it’s often difficult to find assisted living communities that provide high-quality care at an affordable price. At Caring.com, our mission is to make this process as smooth and painless as possible, and we’ve helped many families along the way.
This guide provides everything you need to quickly compare communities and narrow your search, including 211 unique reviews from residents and our comprehensive database that gives pricing, amenity information, photos and more on the 32 facilities in Knoxville.
Top 10 Assisted Living Facilities in Knoxville, TN
Caring Star 2016
Atria Weston Place
Provides: Assisted Living
2900 Lake Brook Boulevard, Knoxville, TN 37909
"My father moved into Atria Weston Place. He is enjoying being there. He really enjoys the food. They have a great variety of different meals. He has a two-room apartment, and it's very nice. His..." More
"My father moved into Atria Weston Place. He is enjoying being there. He really enjoys the food. They have a great variety of different meals. He has a two-room apartment, and it's very nice. His..." More
Deane Hill Place
Provides: Assisted Living
401 Catherine McAuley Way, Knoxville, TN 37919
"We're looking at Deane Hill Place as our first choice and it's our only choice at this point. We had a really good interview with a gentleman who knew everything about the place. He explained many..." More
"We're looking at Deane Hill Place as our first choice and it's our only choice at this point. We had a really good interview with a gentleman who knew everything about the place. He explained many..." More
Caring Star 2015
American House West Knoxville
Provides: Assisted Living
8024 Gleason Drive, Knoxville, TN 37919
"My mom moved in, and it is fantastic. Their facility is wonderful. It has a hair salon, arts and crafts (that she loves to do), and lots of entertainment. My mother loves the food.
They are..." More
"My mom moved in, and it is fantastic. Their facility is wonderful. It has a hair salon, arts and crafts (that she loves to do), and lots of entertainment. My mother loves the food.
They are..." More
South High Senior Living
Provides: Assisted Living
835 Tipton Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920
"South High Senior Living is very new. It just opened a year ago, but it was very nice. It was excellent. It was actually a little cheaper than where Dad had decided to go. It was nicer because..." More
"South High Senior Living is very new. It just opened a year ago, but it was very nice. It was excellent. It was actually a little cheaper than where Dad had decided to go. It was nicer because..." More
Oakwood Senior Living
Provides: Assisted Living
232 E. Churchwell Ave., Knoxville, TN 37917
"We found Oakwood Senior Living for my brother. The staff has been very wonderful, and he's not the easiest patient to take care of. He loves the food, and he's very picky. What we've seen has been..." More
"We found Oakwood Senior Living for my brother. The staff has been very wonderful, and he's not the easiest patient to take care of. He loves the food, and he's very picky. What we've seen has been..." More
Caring Star 2016
StoryPoint Knoxville West
Provides: Assisted Living
8501 S. Northshore Drive, Knoxville, TN 37922
"I liked it because of the marketing director, Sarah. She was very sweet. She was in a meeting when we got there, so this young man took us around and then she caught up with us. She was very..." More
"I liked it because of the marketing director, Sarah. She was very sweet. She was in a meeting when we got there, so this young man took us around and then she caught up with us. She was very..." More
Windsor Gardens Assisted Living
Provides: Assisted Living
5611 Central Ave. Pike, Knoxville, TN 37912
"I am grateful my mother was a resident of this facility. She received the kindest and most professional care and personal attention, and was very happy overall. " More
"I am grateful my mother was a resident of this facility. She received the kindest and most professional care and personal attention, and was very happy overall. " More
Caring Star 2013
Trinity Hills of Knoxville
Provides: Assisted Living
4611 Ashville Highway, Knoxville, TN 37914
"The atmosphere at Trinity Hills of Knoxville was more of a Christian-type. They're so accommodating with any problems and questions that we've had. It was very, very clean and easy to find your way..." More
"The atmosphere at Trinity Hills of Knoxville was more of a Christian-type. They're so accommodating with any problems and questions that we've had. It was very, very clean and easy to find your way..." More
American House Halls
Provides: Assisted Living
7521 Andersonville Pike, Knoxville, TN 37938
"I was a visitor there for over an hour and its was a very beautiful place to be very clean and awesome staff! all places have its ups and downs certain days but this is a place id gladly leave my..." More
"I was a visitor there for over an hour and its was a very beautiful place to be very clean and awesome staff! all places have its ups and downs certain days but this is a place id gladly leave my..." More
Prosperity Pointe
Provides: Assisted Living
214 Prosperity Road, Knoxville, TN 37923
"Prosperity Pointe is excellent and has very caring staff. It hasn't been that long since my mother moved in there, but from what we've seen so far, she gets excellent care. We feel very safe with..." More
"Prosperity Pointe is excellent and has very caring staff. It hasn't been that long since my mother moved in there, but from what we've seen so far, she gets excellent care. We feel very safe with..." More
Northshore Heights Located in Knoxville
Provides: Assisted Living
8804 S Northshore Dr, Knoxville, TN 37922
"We were very impressed with Northshore Heights - Knoxville. You feel like you're going into a resort hotel because it had a lot of seating outside. It had the look of a resort hotel both in the..." More
"We were very impressed with Northshore Heights - Knoxville. You feel like you're going into a resort hotel because it had a lot of seating outside. It had the look of a resort hotel both in the..." More
Autumn Care
Provides: Assisted Living
136 Canton Hollow Rd, Knoxville, TN 37922
"I'm at Autumn Care; I've already got a place. I've been here for one week now. It's very clean. The staff members are very friendly and very knowledgeable about their jobs. Their food is awesome...." More
"I'm at Autumn Care; I've already got a place. I've been here for one week now. It's very clean. The staff members are very friendly and very knowledgeable about their jobs. Their food is awesome...." More
L & L Sweet Home Care
Provides: Assisted Living
804 Atlantic Ave., Knoxville, TN 37917
"At L & L Sweet Home Care, our goal is to provide our residents with the best in senior living. Our high quality care and dedicated staff ensure that the health needs of all our residents are..." More
"At L & L Sweet Home Care, our goal is to provide our residents with the best in senior living. Our high quality care and dedicated staff ensure that the health needs of all our residents are..." More
Pinnacle Assisted Living
Provides: Assisted Living
10520 Waterville Lane, Knoxville, TN 37932
"Pinnacle Assisted Living is a lovely 3-year old, one-level, 64-apartment community, nestled in a beautiful scenic setting with plenty of wildlife for everyone to enjoy. Pinnacle is in a..." More
"Pinnacle Assisted Living is a lovely 3-year old, one-level, 64-apartment community, nestled in a beautiful scenic setting with plenty of wildlife for everyone to enjoy. Pinnacle is in a..." More
Caring Star 2014
Arbor Terrace of Knoxville
Provides: Assisted Living
9051 Cross Park Drive, Knoxville, TN 37923
"My mother has been at Arbor Terrace for 8+ years. I am so thankful this was the assisted living we picked for her. I cannot describe all the extra caring things they have done for her. The staff..." More
"My mother has been at Arbor Terrace for 8+ years. I am so thankful this was the assisted living we picked for her. I cannot describe all the extra caring things they have done for her. The staff..." More
Truewood by Merrill, Knoxville
Provides: Assisted Living
555 Rainforest Rd, Knoxville, TN 37923
"Our tour at Raintree Terrace was fine. The community was very nice. I thought it was a little overpriced. The extra cost of the healthcare for my father-in-law was going to be over $2,000, so for..." More
"Our tour at Raintree Terrace was fine. The community was very nice. I thought it was a little overpriced. The extra cost of the healthcare for my father-in-law was going to be over $2,000, so for..." More
NHC Place, Farragut
Provides: Assisted Living
122 Cavette Hill Lane, Knoxville, TN 37934
"NHC Place Farragut did not have independent living. It was not a newer nursing home or assisted living but it was a very nice community. They had a lot of activities for the people who live there..." More
"NHC Place Farragut did not have independent living. It was not a newer nursing home or assisted living but it was a very nice community. They had a lot of activities for the people who live there..." More
The Courtyards Senior Living - The Or...
Provides: Assisted Living
815 E Inskip Dr, Knoxville, TN 37912
"We found The Courtyards Senior Living (The Orchard) for my mother-in-law. The place was about a year old. It was really nice. It had everything that she needed, and it was only about five minutes..." More
"We found The Courtyards Senior Living (The Orchard) for my mother-in-law. The place was about a year old. It was really nice. It had everything that she needed, and it was only about five minutes..." More
Heritage Assisted Living
Provides: Assisted Living
144 Felix Rd, Knoxville, TN 37918
"My sister lived in Heritage Assisted Living for a while. It was a nice facility, and it was clean. Both my sister and I are very satisfied there. If they have all the levels of care, we would..." More
"My sister lived in Heritage Assisted Living for a while. It was a nice facility, and it was clean. Both my sister and I are very satisfied there. If they have all the levels of care, we would..." More
Renaissance Terrace
Provides: Assisted Living
215 Bearden Place,, Knoxville, TN 37917
"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..." More
"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..." More
The Courtyards Senior Living -The Mea...
Provides: Assisted Living
801 E Inskip Dr, Knoxville, TN 37912
"The staff at The Courtyards Senior Living- The Meadows was really friendly. The lady showed me one room after another and then the staff came up and she was telling them about the rooms and stuff..." More
"The staff at The Courtyards Senior Living- The Meadows was really friendly. The lady showed me one room after another and then the staff came up and she was telling them about the rooms and stuff..." More
The Pointe at Lifespring Senior Living
Provides: Assisted Living
4371 Lifespring Lane, Knoxville, TN 37917
"The Pointe at Lifespring Senior Living is very nice with friendly, professional, and helpful staff. The facility is remarkable, beautiful, new, and like a resort more than an assisted living..." More
"The Pointe at Lifespring Senior Living is very nice with friendly, professional, and helpful staff. The facility is remarkable, beautiful, new, and like a resort more than an assisted living..." More
Heritage Assisted Living
Provides: Assisted Living
1585 Coleman Rd, Knoxville, TN 37909
"Great atmosphere for my mother, it’s small and not overcrowded. Staff is extremely caring and the building always looks and smells clean. I made the right choice! " More
"Great atmosphere for my mother, it’s small and not overcrowded. Staff is extremely caring and the building always looks and smells clean. I made the right choice! " More
Heritage Assisted Living
Provides: Assisted Living
273 S. Peters Rd, Knoxville, TN 37923
"My friend is at the Heritage Assisted Living right now. We chose this community because they don't have a high turnover rate with their employees. They only had eighteen people there, and it's very..." More
"My friend is at the Heritage Assisted Living right now. We chose this community because they don't have a high turnover rate with their employees. They only had eighteen people there, and it's very..." More
Morning Pointe of Powell
Provides: Assisted Living
7700 Dannaher Drive, Knoxville, TN 37849
"Morning Pointe of Powell was very new and quite nice. I like it better than the one that I chose but it is too far away. The rooms were very nice. I absolutely recommend this community. The staff..." More
"Morning Pointe of Powell was very new and quite nice. I like it better than the one that I chose but it is too far away. The rooms were very nice. I absolutely recommend this community. The staff..." More
Autumn Care (of Karns)
Provides: Assisted Living
3222 Byington Beaver Ridge Rd, Knoxville, TN 37931
"Autumn Care Assisted Living was about two years old and it was clean, up-to-date and modern. The staff were very competent and nice. Both my parents lived there and they had different activities..." More
"Autumn Care Assisted Living was about two years old and it was clean, up-to-date and modern. The staff were very competent and nice. Both my parents lived there and they had different activities..." More
Shannondale Knoxville
Provides: Assisted Living
801 Vanosdale Road, Knoxville, TN 37909
"Shannondale Knoxville was a nice place but it was way too expensive for us. We were kind of in a vestibule area, everything was kind of on lockdown at the time. From where I came in, it looked very..." More
"Shannondale Knoxville was a nice place but it was way too expensive for us. We were kind of in a vestibule area, everything was kind of on lockdown at the time. From where I came in, it looked very..." More
West Hills Health And Rehab
Provides: Assisted Living
6801 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919
"This nursing home was very appealing "from the curb." The facility was very pretty and had nice landscaping. The only exterior problem was a need for a paint job. The entrance was not too flashy,..." More
"This nursing home was very appealing "from the curb." The facility was very pretty and had nice landscaping. The only exterior problem was a need for a paint job. The entrance was not too flashy,..." More
Westview Towers
Provides: Assisted Living
7823 Gleason Dr, Knoxville, TN 37919
"Positives:1. It was inexpensive to live at the facility. My mother was on a limited income from her disability and the facility worked with her income to get her an apartment there that was within..." More
"Positives:1. It was inexpensive to live at the facility. My mother was on a limited income from her disability and the facility worked with her income to get her an apartment there that was within..." More
NHC Fort Sanders
Provides: Assisted Living
2120 Highland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37916
"This facility is one of the worst ones I have visited. NHC has several facilities in the area, but Fort Sanders is by far the thorn in their side. They cannot keep a staff because they have nurses..." More
"This facility is one of the worst ones I have visited. NHC has several facilities in the area, but Fort Sanders is by far the thorn in their side. They cannot keep a staff because they have nurses..." More
The Courtyards Senior Living - The Ga...
Provides: Assisted Living
1029 W PARKWAY, Knoxville, TN 37912
"My mother was at Continuum Courtyards for three weeks, and they were very good to her. The reason I put her there is because I broke my leg, and I had to have surgery. I talked to the people there..." More
"My mother was at Continuum Courtyards for three weeks, and they were very good to her. The reason I put her there is because I broke my leg, and I had to have surgery. I talked to the people there..." More
Autumn Care Farragut
Provides: Assisted Living
400 Herron Road, Knoxville, TN 37934
"The apartment that I saw at Autumn Care Assisted Living at Farragut was nicely appointed and brand-new. They're a little bit small, but it was very nice. The staff said they provided activities for..." More
"The apartment that I saw at Autumn Care Assisted Living at Farragut was nicely appointed and brand-new. They're a little bit small, but it was very nice. The staff said they provided activities for..." More
Beehive Homes of Knoxville/Powell
Provides: Assisted Living
1301 West Beaver Creek Drive, Powell, TN 37849
"I stayed at the Beehive Homes Of Knoxville. There are no activities outside the building, the only thing going is bingo, that's about it. It's very nice. Their staff are excellent. The room is..." More
"I stayed at the Beehive Homes Of Knoxville. There are no activities outside the building, the only thing going is bingo, that's about it. It's very nice. Their staff are excellent. The room is..." More
What to Consider About Assisted Living in Knoxville
Knoxville is the third largest city in Tennessee and is credited as being the cradle of country music, the city that bought country music to the masses. There are 45 assisted living communities in the Knoxville area, with 30 in the Knoxville city limits and 15 more in the nearby communities of Maryville, Oak Ridge, Powell and Louisville. These facilities help seniors with tasks associated with daily living such as eating and drinking, and washing and dressing. The Office of Health Care Facilities is responsible for regulating assisted living communities in Tennessee.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Knoxville
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The American Lung Association ranked Knoxville 22nd on the list of cities affected by year-round particle pollution. Seniors should be mindful of this as poor air quality can aggravate underlying respiratory illnesses.
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The cost of living in the Knoxville area is eight percent less than the national average, making it one of the most affordable cities in Tennessee.
- Seniors with an interest in arts and culture will never be short of activities in Knoxville. The Arts District is home to many galleries and studios with all tastes catered for. The Theater District is perfect for those hoping to catch a show or see the latest Hollywood masterpiece.
- The Knoxville area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Parkwest Medical Center and the University of Tennessee Medical Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
- Knoxville is a member of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities, meaning that its elected leadership “has made the commitment to actively work toward making their town, city or county a great place for people of all ages,” according to AARP.
- Knoxville has an array of community resources for seniors, including the John T. O'Connor Senior Center, an organization that provides seniors with a safe and welcoming environment where they can meet new people and stay active, as well as seven other senior centers.
Paying for Assisted Living in Knoxville
Average Monthly Costs
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Assisted Living costs in Knoxville start around $3,373 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.
It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Knoxville and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
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.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Knoxville
Knoxville and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Knoxville, please visit our Assisted Living in Tennessee page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Knoxville
Knoxville-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Tennessee are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Tennessee page for more information about these laws.
What to Consider About Assisted Living in Knoxville, TN
Paying for Assisted Living in Knoxville, TN
Free Assisted Living Resources in Knoxville, TN
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Knoxville, TN
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Recent Reviews of Assisted Living in Knoxville
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Review of Trinity Hills of Knoxville
The atmosphere at Trinity Hills of Knoxville was more of a Christian-type. They're so accommodating with any problems and questions that we've had. It was very, very clean and easy to find your way... Read more
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Review of Northshore Heights Located in Knoxville
We were very impressed with Northshore Heights - Knoxville. You feel like you're going into a resort hotel because it had a lot of seating outside. It had the look of a resort hotel both in the fro... Read more
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Review of American House West Knoxville
My friend is in American House West Knoxville. Honestly, I had to fuss and argue with them. They made a lot of promises when they tried to get us to sign, such as they told us that one room was goi... Read more
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