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Nursing homes and assisted living in Knoxville, Tennessee

Our directory lists 43 places to live with care in Knoxville, Tennessee: 13 nursing homes certified by Medicare or Medicaid, 27 assisted living communities, and 3 residential care homes. 10 of the 13 nursing homes are certified by Medicaid, and 5 have 4 or 5 stars in Medicare’s overall rating. All of them are in Knox County.

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See only the 10 that accept Medicaid in Knoxville

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Sorted by Medicare’s overall rating (when there is one) and by name. Phone numbers and addresses come from the official records: confirm them when you call. Where the data comes from.

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Nearby cities

Powell4 places · 6.8 miles awayLouisville1 place · 7.5 miles awayFarragut2 places · 9.3 miles awayOak Ridge8 places · 13 miles awayClinton3 places · 13 miles awayMaryville12 places · 15 miles awayAndersonville1 place · 17 miles awayLenoir City4 places · 17 miles awayRocky Top1 place · 20 miles awayLoudon4 places · 24 miles away

Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes and assisted living communities are in Knoxville?
Our directory lists 43 places in Knoxville, Tennessee: 13 nursing homes certified by Medicare or Medicaid and 30 state-licensed assisted living or residential care homes. The data comes from CMS and the state’s licensing records.
How many accept Medicaid in Knoxville?
10 of the 13 nursing homes are certified by Medicaid. Being certified doesn’t guarantee an open Medicaid spot: ask when you call. How Medicaid works.
How much does a nursing home cost in Knoxville?
Each place sets its own prices. As a reference, the median cost of a nursing home in Tennessee is $310 a day for a semi-private room (about $9,429 a month), and assisted living is $5,845 a month, according to CareScout 2025. Costs in Tennessee.
Are there places with Spanish-speaking staff in Knoxville?
No place in Knoxville has told us yet whether its staff speaks Spanish. Ask when you call: it’s on the list of questions on every listing.
What’s the difference between a nursing home and assisted living?
A nursing home provides nursing and personal care for people who need a lot of help or are recovering after a hospital stay. Assisted living is housing with help bathing, dressing and taking medications, for people who don’t need nursing care around the clock. Types of care, explained.

Family guide to Tennessee: what care settings are called there and how Medicaid helps. Questions about Medicaid, Medicare or a license? Who to call in Tennessee.

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