Nursing homes in Knoxville, TN
According to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nursing Home Compare program, Knoxville has 13 of the 14,703 certified U.S. nursing homes, averaging 3.1 of 5 CMS stars in March 2026, in line with the 3.0-star Tennessee average. Methodology.
- 13
- Certified homes
- 3.1 ★
- About average for TN · Tennessee 3.0
- 3
- Five-star homes
- 1,730
- Certified beds
All 13 nursing homes in Knoxville, ranked
| # | Facility | Overall rating | Beds | Fines (3-yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fort Sanders Tcu | 24 | None | |
| 2 | Holston Health & Rehabilitation Center | 94 | None | |
| 3 | Senator Ben Atchley State Veterans' Home | 140 | None | |
| 4 | West Hills Health and Rehab | 194 | None | |
| 5 | Creekview Health and Rehabilitation | 91 | None | |
| 6 | Island Home Park Health and Rehab | 95 | None | |
| 7 | NHC Healthcare, Farragut | 106 | None | |
| 8 | Wellpark at Shannondale | 30 | None | |
| 9 | NHC Healthcare, Ft Sanders | 160 | $10K | |
| 10 | Beverly Park Place Health and Rehab | 271 | None | |
| 11 | NHC Healthcare, Knoxville | 127 | None | |
| 12 | Lyonsview Health and Rehabilitation Center | 222 | $100K | |
| 13 | Legacy Park Health and Rehabilitation | 176 | $185K |
Ratings in Knoxville are best read against Tennessee and national peers: CMS force-curves the overall star within each state. See the full Tennessee directory or the national best-rated ranking.
Before you choose a nursing home in Knoxville
A star rating is a starting point, not the whole story. These guides explain what drives the numbers:
This page is for general information and comparison only and is not medical advice. CMS ratings measure relative performance, not absolute safety; confirm a facility's current status with the home and your physician or your state survey agency before making a decision.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Nursing Home Compare 5-Star Quality Rating, Knoxville, TN · 2024 Star ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Updated quarterly by CMS.
