Best Skilled Nursing in Knoxville, Tennessee
14 communities found
Knoxville has 18 skilled nursing communities, 16 of them rated, with an average rating of 3.9 drawn from 1,079 reviews read. Among the 13 communities with Medicare star ratings, the average is 3.2, with three earning five stars and two earning just one star.
- 14communities
- 3.8average rating, 12 rated
- 856family reviews read
- 0small homes, 10 or fewer
Ben Atchley Tennessee State Veterans' Homes
Knoxville, Tennessee
4.5(77)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Creekview Health And Rehabilitation
Knoxville, Tennessee
4.3(77)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
NHC HealthCare
Knoxville, Tennessee
4.2(186)
Memory CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center
Knoxville, Tennessee
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Cavette Hill Memory Care & Assisted Living
Knoxville, Tennessee
4(1)
Assisted LivingMemory CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Holston Health And Rehabilitation Center
Knoxville, Tennessee
4.1(63)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
NHC Healthcare
Knoxville, Tennessee
3.9(9)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Wellpark Health And Rehabilitation
Knoxville, Tennessee
4(61)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Island Home Park Health and Rehab - a Hillcrest Healthcare community
Knoxville, Tennessee
3.8(41)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Legacy Park Health And Rehabilitation
Knoxville, Tennessee
3.7(21)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
NHC HealthCare
Knoxville, Tennessee
3.7(39)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Lyonsview Health & Rehabilitation Center
Knoxville, Tennessee
3.6(74)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Best-rated skilled nursing 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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Ben Atchley Tennessee State Veterans' Homes
4.5 (77 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 140 units
This veteran-focused community sits in a rural setting near Knoxville medical centers and carries a strong average rating from a modest number of reviewers.
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Creekview Health And Rehabilitation
4.3 (77 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 91 units
Creekview Health And Rehabilitation is a skilled nursing and long-term care community with a 4.3 out of 5 rating from 78 Google reviews.
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4.2 (186 reviews)· Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 106 units
Families praise caring nurses, CNAs, and hospice staff along with activities like trivia and puzzles, though others report safety lapses and food quality complaints.
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Holston Health And Rehabilitation Center
4.1 (63 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 94 units
Reviews are mixed, with praise for the rehab therapy team and attentive daily care alongside reports of serious lapses in medical responsiveness and staffing.
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3.9 (9 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 160 units
Reviews are sharply mixed, with some families praising attentive hospice care and others describing serious lapses in communication and cleanliness.
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Wellpark Health And Rehabilitation
4 (61 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 32 units
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Island Home Park Health and Rehab - a Hillcrest Healthcare community
3.8 (41 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 95 units
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Legacy Park Health And Rehabilitation
3.7 (21 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 176 units
Families of residents at Legacy Park Health and Rehabilitation describe a devoted, long-tenured staff who treat residents with warmth and dignity, especially in end-of-life and dementia care. However, other reviewers…
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3.7 (39 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 127 units
NHC Healthcare in Knoxville is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center offering 24/7 nursing care, therapy services, and hospice support as part of a larger continuum of care. No detailed reviewer comments were…
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Lyonsview Health & Rehabilitation Center
3.6 (74 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 222 units
Reviews of Lyonsview are sharply mixed: some families highlight compassionate, attentive staff and strong physical therapy support, while others describe serious lapses in staffing, communication, and basic care. The…
What families say about skilled nursing in Knoxville
Counted across the review summaries of 13 Knoxville communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Families most often mention medical and nursing care, cited in 59% of 17 communities, along with activities and social life at 41% and caring, attentive staff at 35%. On the concern side, cost and billing come up in 59% of communities and communication with families in 53%, so it is worth asking directly about billing practices and how staff keep relatives updated.
Praised most
- Medical and nursing care 77%
- Caring, attentive staff 46%
- Activities and social life 46%
- Building and grounds 23%
- Communication with families 15%
Concerns raised
- Communication with families 46%
- Cost and billing 46%
- Building and upkeep 38%
- Staff attitude 31%
“We had a wonderful time offering ice cream to the residents and staff. Smoky Mountain Hospice was glad to give back to our wonderful veterans and those that serve them.”
“Ronda Davis, is an outstanding employee for Creek View .She is dedicated to all of her patients and residents 24 hrs a day Her compassion for her job goes unnoticed ❤️patients and residents know that they can call on her anytime”
Skilled Nursing in Knoxville: the figures
- •Of the 13 with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 2 have 11 to 60, and 11 have more than 60.
- •13 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 3.2 out of 5: 5 rated four stars or better, 2 rated one star.
- •Most common amenities: on-site nurse (rn) (13), wheelchair accessible (13), 24-hour staff (13), gathering / activity spaces (13), housekeeping (13), medication management (13).
How families pay for skilled nursing 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: Skilled Nursing in Tennessee.
Skilled Nursing near Knoxville
Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.
| City | Communities | RatingAverage rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Ridge13.5 mi | 7 | 4.2 / 5 | 13.5 mi |
| Maryville14.3 mi | 24 | 4.4 / 5 | 14.3 mi |
All of Tennessee: Skilled Nursing in Tennessee. Closer to home? Compare skilled nursing near you, sorted by distance.
About these figures
Computed on November 6, 2026 from the 14 communities listed in Knoxville, 856 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?
- What to Expect from Daily Life in a Skilled Nursing Home?
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Skilled Nursing in Knoxville: Common Questions
How many skilled nursing long term care communities are in Knoxville, Tennessee?
MyLivingChoice lists 14 skilled nursing long term care communities in Knoxville, Tennessee, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which skilled nursing long term care communities in Knoxville are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Ben Atchley Tennessee State Veterans' Homes (4.5★, 77 ratings), Creekview Health And Rehabilitation (4.3★, 77 ratings), NHC HealthCare (4.2★, 186 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Knoxville?
Beyond skilled nursing long term care, Knoxville has assisted living (26 communities), independent living (14 communities), memory care (20 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (14 communities), at-home care (14 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate skilled nursing long term care in Knoxville?
Families rate Knoxville skilled nursing long term care communities 3.8 out of 5 on average, across 856 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Knoxville skilled nursing long term care communities?
Across the review summaries of 13 Knoxville communities, the most common praise is medical and nursing care (mentioned for 77%), caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 46%), activities and social life (mentioned for 46%). The most common concerns are communication with families (46%), cost and billing (46%), building and upkeep (38%).
Are there small skilled nursing long term care homes in Knoxville?
Of the 13 Knoxville communities with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 2 have 11 to 60, and 11 have more than 60. Small licensed homes are listed here alongside large communities, which most directories skip.
How do Knoxville nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?
13 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Knoxville carry an overall star rating, averaging 3.2 out of 5. 5 are rated four stars or better and 2 are rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.
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