13 nursing homes in Knoxville, TN · avg 3.2★ · avg 133 beds
Holston Health & Rehabilitation Center
3916 Boyds Bridge Pike, Knoxville, TN 37914
(865) 524-1500Nhc Healthcare, Farragut
120 Cavett Hill Lane, Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 777-4000Senator Ben Atchley State Veterans' Home
One Veterans Way, Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 862-8100Creekview Health And Rehabilitation
3300 Broadway Ne, Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 686-7300Island Home Park Health And Rehab
1758 Hillwood Drive, Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 573-9621Nhc Healthcare, Ft Sanders
2120 Highland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37916
(865) 525-4131Wellpark At Shannondale
7512 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN 37909
(865) 690-3411West Hills Health And Rehab
6801 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 588-7661Beverly Park Place Health And Rehab
5321 Beverly Park Circle, Knoxville, TN 37918
(865) 687-1321Nhc Healthcare, Knoxville
809 East Emerald Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 524-7366Legacy Park Health And Rehabilitation
7424 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN 37909
(406) 606-0026Lyonsview Health And Rehabilitation Center
5837 Lyons View Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 584-3902About Nursing Homes in Knoxville
Skilled nursing and long-term care in Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville, Tennessee has 13 Medicare-certified nursing homes providing skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.2 out of 5 stars. Facilities in the area average 133 certified beds.
Ownership includes 8 for-profit, 4 non-profit, 1 government facilities. When choosing a nursing home, consider the overall star rating, health inspection results, staffing levels, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.
When evaluating nursing homes, the CMS 5-star rating is a useful starting point — it combines health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures into a single score. Visit facilities in person to assess cleanliness, staff interactions, and resident engagement. Each facility page includes detailed inspection history, staffing data, and clinical outcomes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
About nursing homes in Knoxville, TN
How many nursing homes are in Knoxville, TN?
There are 13 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Knoxville, Tennessee. 13 accept Medicare patients.
What is the average nursing home rating in Knoxville?
The average CMS quality rating for nursing homes in Knoxville is 3.2 out of 5 stars. Ratings are based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
What should I look for when choosing a nursing home?
Key factors include the CMS 5-star rating, health inspection results, staffing levels (especially RN hours per resident), quality measures like fall rates and pressure ulcers, and whether the facility accepts your insurance. Visit in person to assess cleanliness and staff interactions.
How are nursing home quality ratings determined?
CMS rates nursing homes from 1 to 5 stars based on three categories: health inspections (weight: most important), staffing levels (RN and total nursing hours per resident per day), and quality measures (clinical outcomes like falls, infections, and hospitalizations). Ratings are updated monthly.
Does Medicare cover nursing home care?
Medicare Part A covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing care after a qualifying hospital stay. Days 1-20 are fully covered; days 21-100 require a daily coinsurance. For long-term custodial care, Medicaid is the primary payer for eligible individuals.
What is the difference between skilled nursing and long-term care?
Skilled nursing provides short-term medical care and rehabilitation after surgery or illness, typically covered by Medicare. Long-term care provides ongoing assistance with daily activities for extended periods, usually covered by Medicaid or private pay.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·