Nursing Homes in Knoxville, Tennessee
There are 13 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Knoxville, Tennessee, with an average CMS overall rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars. 100% are Medicare certified and 77% accept Medicaid. Compare inspection history, staffing levels, and deficiency records for each facility below, all sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) data.
Knoxville has 13 nursing homes with a distribution of 1-star: 2 (15%); 2-star: 2 (15%); 3-star: 5 (38%); 4-star: 1 (8%); and 5-star: 3 (23%), and the city’s average CMS overall star rating is 3.1 out of 5, which is 0.30 above the Tennessee state average of 2.8. The city has 4 facilities rated 4-5 stars (31%) and 4 facilities rated 1-2 stars (31%), and average nurse staffing is 4.03 hours per resident day (HPRD), which is 0.17 HPRD above the state average of 3.86.
On the most recent inspections, 12 out of 13 facilities had deficiencies and 1 out of 13 had severe deficiencies, and the city includes 1 Special Focus Facility. The highest-rated facility in Knoxville is FORT SANDERS TCU with a 5-star rating.
All Nursing Homes in Knoxville
| Facility | Address | CMS Rating | Medicare | Medicaid | Deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORT SANDERS TCU | 1901 CLINCH AVE, KNOXVILLE, TN, 37916 | 5 ★ | ✓ | — | 0 |
| HOLSTON HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER | 3916 BOYDS BRIDGE PIKE, KNOXVILLE, TN, 37914 | 5 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 3 |
| SENATOR BEN ATCHLEY STATE VETERANS' HOME | ONE VETERANS WAY, KNOXVILLE, TN, 37931 | 5 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 2 |
| WEST HILLS HEALTH AND REHAB | 6801 MIDDLEBROOK PIKE, KNOXVILLE, TN, 37919 | 4 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 5 |
| ISLAND HOME PARK HEALTH AND REHAB | 1758 HILLWOOD DRIVE, KNOXVILLE, TN, 37920 | 3 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 3 |
| NHC HEALTHCARE, KNOXVILLE | 809 EAST EMERALD AVE, KNOXVILLE, TN, 37917 | 3 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 1 |
| NHC HEALTHCARE, FARRAGUT | 120 CAVETT HILL LANE, KNOXVILLE, TN, 37922 | 3 ★ | ✓ | — | 2 |
| WELLPARK AT SHANNONDALE | 7512 MIDDLEBROOK PIKE, KNOXVILLE, TN, 37909 | 3 ★ | ✓ | — | 12 |
| NHC HEALTHCARE, FT SANDERS | 2120 HIGHLAND AVE, KNOXVILLE, TN, 37916 | 3 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 2 |
| CREEKVIEW HEALTH AND REHABILITATION | 3300 BROADWAY NE, KNOXVILLE, TN, 37917 | 2 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 6 |
| BEVERLY PARK PLACE HEALTH AND REHAB | 5321 BEVERLY PARK CIRCLE, KNOXVILLE, TN, 37918 | 2 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 1 |
| LEGACY PARK HEALTH AND REHABILITATION | 7424 MIDDLEBROOK PIKE, KNOXVILLE, TN, 37909 | 1 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 4 |
| LYONSVIEW HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER | 5837 LYONS VIEW PIKE, KNOXVILLE, TN, 37919 | 1 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes are in Knoxville, Tennessee?
There are 13 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Knoxville, Tennessee listed on CareQED.
What is the average nursing home rating in Knoxville, Tennessee?
Nursing homes in Knoxville, Tennessee have an average CMS overall rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.
Do nursing homes in Knoxville accept Medicare and Medicaid?
100% of nursing homes in Knoxville, Tennessee are Medicare certified and 77% accept Medicaid.
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated: May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated: May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated: May 1, 2026.
CareQED Last Updated: June 22, 2026.