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Nursing homes in Knoxville, TN

13 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes, with ratings, staffing and inspection results from CMS.

Nursing homes
13
in Knoxville
Certified beds
1,732
across all 13
Adults 65+
28,120
Census estimate for Knoxville
Certified beds per 1,000 adults 65+
61.6
city total vs. Census 65+ estimate
Within 25 miles
26
of the center of Knoxville
Nursing HomesAssisted Living 27Memory Care 17Independent Living 1Home Care 11Senior Apartments 19Care Homes 3
Showing 1–16 of 16 nursing homes within 25 mi of Knoxville
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Source: CMS Care Compare, Nursing Home Provider Information, processed Sep 1, 2026. Distance is measured from the center of Knoxville (U.S. Census Bureau).

Nearby

Nursing homes near Knoxville

Counting neighboring towns, there are 26 nursing homes within 25 miles of the center of Knoxville, 13 more than in Knoxville itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Knoxville

See all 26 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Nursing home care in Knoxville at a glance

Our directory lists 13 nursing homes with an address in Knoxville, based on CMS Care Compare records. No single ZIP code dominates: the nursing homes are spread across 9 ZIP codes, and the busiest, 37917, has 2. By size, the most common group is 100 beds or more (8 of 13 that report it).1

By ZIP code

  • 379172
  • 379162
  • 379092
  • 379192
  • 379181
  • 379141
  • 379201
  • 379221
  • Other ZIP codes1
Nursing homes in Knoxville by the ZIP code on their license or certification record.1

By certified beds

  • Under 50 beds2
  • 50 to 99 beds3
  • 100 beds or more8
Size is the certified beds on the public record.1

Licensing and oversight

How nursing home care is regulated in Tennessee

Nursing homes are licensed by the state and, to accept Medicare or Medicaid, certified by the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The Tennessee state survey agency inspects them for CMS, and the results are published on Medicare’s Care Compare.34

Report a problem
Call 615-253-5905 or file a complaint online.3
Inspection reports
Medicare Care Compare publishes each nursing home’s inspection findings, staffing and penalties.4

Paying for care

Ways to pay for nursing home care in Tennessee

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
The Tennessee Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.5 Tennessee Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare Part A covers short-term skilled nursing care after a qualifying hospital stay of at least 3 days, for up to 100 days per benefit period. It does not pay for long-term custodial care.67
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.8 The Tennessee Department of Veterans Services helps with claims (615-741-2345).9
Medicare counseling
Tennessee’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-877-801-0044.10

Local resources

Local help for families in Knoxville

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Knox County11

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Knox County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    East Tennessee East Tenn Human Resource Agency12

    865.691.2551

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities in Knox County.

    Website

  • Report abuse or neglect

    Tennessee Adult Protective Services

    888-277-8366

    Adult Protective Services takes reports about adults at risk.

    Website

  • Health facility complaints

    Tennessee state survey agency3

    615-253-5905

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)10

    1-877-801-0044

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    Tennessee Department of Veterans Services9

    615-741-2345

    Website

  • Medicaid

    Tennessee Medicaid agency5

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about nursing home care in Knoxville

How many nursing homes are in Knoxville, TN?

WeFoundCare lists 13 nursing homes in Knoxville, TN, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Knoxville there are 26.

How many beds can nursing homes in Knoxville serve?

13 of the 13 nursing homes report certified beds, for a combined 1,732 beds. The Census Bureau estimates 28,120 adults age 65 and older live in Knoxville.

Which Knoxville ZIP codes have the most nursing homes?

37917 (2), 37916 (2), 37909 (2). In all, 9 ZIP codes in Knoxville have at least one.

Where can I see inspection results for nursing homes in Knoxville?

Medicare’s Care Compare publishes federal inspection and quality results. Each listing on this page links to its detail page with the figures we import from CMS.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in Knoxville?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Knox County, call 865.691.2551. To report suspected abuse or neglect, call Tennessee Adult Protective Services at 888-277-8366.

Are there nursing homes near Knoxville?

Nearby cities with listings include Louisville (1, 11.7 mi), Clinton (1, 13.3 mi), Maryville (5, 15.5 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing nursing home care

Other types of care

Other senior care in Knoxville

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Listings come from CMS Care Compare (Nursing Home Provider Information), Sep 1, 2026.1 A listing appears under the city on its license or certification address.
  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Knoxville (Census place). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.13
  • Certified beds is the figure on the public record; 13 of 13 nursing homes report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Knoxville (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Nursing Home Provider Information. data.cms.gov/provider-data/dataset/4pq5-n9py Accessed Sep 1, 2026.
  2. Tennessee Health Facilities Commission. tn.gov/hfc/publication-and-reports/licensure-reports.html Accessed .
  3. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: State Survey Agency contact information. cms.gov/medicare/health-safety-standards/quality-safety-oversight-general-information/contact-information Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Care Compare. medicare.gov/care-compare Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  5. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  6. CMS / Medicare.gov: Skilled nursing facility (SNF) care (2026 cost sharing). medicare.gov/coverage/skilled-nursing-facility-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  7. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  8. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  11. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  12. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  13. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.