Best Assisted Living in Knoxville, Tennessee
25 communities found
Knoxville offers 25 assisted living communities, all residential in setting, with an average rating of 4.6 across 24 rated communities and 960 reviews read.
- 25communities
- 4.6average rating, 24 rated
- 960family reviews read
Windsor Ridge
Knoxville, Tennessee
4.9(123)
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The Pointe at Lifespring Senior Living
Knoxville, Tennessee
4.9(64)
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Arbor Terrace Knoxville
Knoxville, Tennessee
4.8(81)
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The Lantern at Morning Pointe Alzheimer's Center of Excellence, Knoxville
Knoxville, Tennessee
5(19)
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The Lantern at Morning Pointe Alzheimer's Center of Excellence, Hardin Valley
Knoxville, Tennessee
5(18)
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Emory Mills Senior Living
Knoxville, Tennessee
5(14)
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Morning Pointe of Knoxville
Knoxville, Tennessee
4.7(56)
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Pinnacle Assisted Living
Knoxville, Tennessee
4.7(26)
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Knoxville Landing - A Willow Ridge Senior Living community
Knoxville, Tennessee
4.6(41)
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StoryPoint Knoxville West
Knoxville, Tennessee
4.5(59)
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Concord Place Memory Care
Knoxville, Tennessee
4.5(48)
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Wellington Manor Knoxville
Knoxville, Tennessee
4.5(42)
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Best-rated assisted living in Knoxville
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
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4.9 (123 reviews)· Assisted Living
Families describe Windsor Ridge as warm and attentive, praising named staff for caregiving quality, move-in help, and on-site therapy services.
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The Pointe at Lifespring Senior Living
4.9 (64 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
The Pointe at Lifespring offers assisted living and memory care with structured dining, activities, and a holistic wellness focus, though detailed reviews are limited.
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4.8 (81 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living
Arbor Terrace Knoxville has earned a 4.8 rating from 76 Google reviewers, combining assisted and independent living, though specific comments are not available.
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The Lantern at Morning Pointe Alzheimer's Center of Excellence, Knoxville
5 (19 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
The Lantern at Morning Pointe in West Knoxville is a dedicated memory care community holding a 5 star Google rating from 17 reviews.
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The Lantern at Morning Pointe Alzheimer's Center of Excellence, Hardin Valley
5 (18 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
The Lantern at Morning Pointe in Hardin Valley is a dedicated memory care campus with two care neighborhoods and licensed nursing oversight in a secured environment.
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5 (14 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living
Emory Mills Senior Living holds a 5 out of 5 rating from 13 Google reviews, though specific amenities and pricing details are not published.
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4.7 (56 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living
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4.7 (26 reviews)· Assisted Living· 74 units
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Knoxville Landing - A Willow Ridge Senior Living community
4.6 (41 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living
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4.5 (59 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
StoryPoint Knoxville West holds a 4.5 rating from 59 Google reviews and offers independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing to support changing needs.
What families say about assisted living in Knoxville
Counted across the review summaries of 25 Knoxville communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Families most often praise activities and social life, noted in 36% of the 25 communities, along with caring, attentive staff and memory care support, each mentioned in 32%. Concerns center on cost and billing, cited in 88% of feedback, and communication with families, cited in 64%, with building and upkeep noted in 24%.
Praised most
- Activities and social life 36%
- Caring, attentive staff 32%
- Memory care 32%
- Food and dining 28%
- Medical and nursing care 16%
Concerns raised
- Cost and billing 88%
- Communication with families 64%
- Building and upkeep 24%
“We have referred loved ones to Arbor Terrace and they are wonderful to their residents and staff. We LOVE Tina! She is amazing and helpful for all of your questions regarding AL/MC options.”
“Fantastic staff: courteous and kind. Kindred spirit caregiving is found here. Terrific memory care activities for residents!”
“I was truly relieved with all the info Noah provided to us. We had been rushed by the hospital to go to a Memory Care Facility and we had no time to explore all our options. Where he was taken has failed to meet his needs. Looking forward to moving him to Story Pojnt West to receive proper care.”
Assisted Living in Knoxville: the figures
- •Most common amenities: wheelchair accessible (25), social activities (25), 24-hour staff (25), gathering / activity spaces (25), housekeeping (25), medication management (25).
How families pay for assisted living in Tennessee
Most families in Tennessee cover the cost of assisted living, memory care and independent living out of pocket, at least at first. This usually means drawing on savings, retirement income and pensions, along with proceeds from selling a home. Long-term care insurance, when a family member holds a policy, can also be applied toward these costs, though the amount and conditions of coverage vary by policy. It's worth reviewing any policy closely before assuming what it will pay for, since some cover only certain levels of care or require a waiting period before benefits begin.
The full picture for the state: Assisted Living in Tennessee.
Assisted Living near Knoxville
Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.
| City | Communities | RatingAverage rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Ridge14.1 mi | 7 | 4.2 / 5 | 14.1 mi |
| Maryville14.7 mi | 24 | 4.4 / 5 | 14.7 mi |
| Jefferson City33 mi | 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 33 mi |
All of Tennessee: Assisted Living in Tennessee. Closer to home? Compare assisted living near you, sorted by distance.
About these figures
Computed on October 10, 2026 from the 25 communities listed in Knoxville, 960 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change; the written summary was last revised September 25, 2026.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Knoxville ask about.
- Home Care in Tennessee: Agencies, Medicare Home Health Ratings, and What It Costs
- Nursing Home vs. Assisted Living: Which Level of Care Does Your Loved One Actually Need?
- Signs It Is Time to Move From Home Care to Assisted Living
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Assisted Living in Knoxville: Common Questions
How many assisted living communities are in Knoxville, Tennessee?
MyLivingChoice lists 25 assisted living communities in Knoxville, Tennessee, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which assisted living communities in Knoxville are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include The Lantern at Morning Pointe Alzheimer's Center of Excellence, Knoxville (5★, 19 ratings), The Lantern at Morning Pointe Alzheimer's Center of Excellence, Hardin Valley (5★, 18 ratings), Emory Mills Senior Living (5★, 14 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Knoxville?
Beyond assisted living, Knoxville has independent living (22 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (18 communities), at-home care (14 communities), home health (11 communities), memory care (11 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate assisted living in Knoxville?
Families rate Knoxville assisted living communities 4.6 out of 5 on average, across 960 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Knoxville assisted living communities?
Across the review summaries of 25 Knoxville communities, the most common praise is activities and social life (mentioned for 36%), caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 32%), memory care (mentioned for 32%). The most common concerns are cost and billing (88%), communication with families (64%), building and upkeep (24%).
Prefer to stay home?
Home care agencies serving Knoxville bring help to the house: daily living, companionship, and respite for family caregivers.
