Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Knoxville, TN (2026)
The 10 highest-rated nursing homes in Knoxville, TN, ranked from Medicare’s star ratings, inspections and staffing, using data as of September 2026. No home paid to be on this list.
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Senator Ben Atchley State Veterans' Home
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 2 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 31 min a day with each resident (Tennessee average 3 hr 48 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 1 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
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Holston Health & Rehabilitation Center
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 46 min a day with each resident (Tennessee average 3 hr 48 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Nhc Healthcare, Farragut
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 09 min a day with each resident (Tennessee average 3 hr 48 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Island Home Park Health and Rehab
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 22 min a day with each resident (Tennessee average 3 hr 48 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $21,715 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 4 of 5 for short-term rehab, 3 of 5 for long-term care.
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Fort Sanders TCUInside a hospital
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 5 hr 11 min a day with each resident (Tennessee average 3 hr 48 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
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Beverly Park Place Health and Rehab
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 08 min a day with each resident (Tennessee average 3 hr 48 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 3 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
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West Hills Health and Rehab
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 2 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 25 min a day with each resident (Tennessee average 3 hr 48 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 2 of 5 for short-term rehab, 2 of 5 for long-term care.
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Nhc Healthcare, Knoxville
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 overall, with 3 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 50 min a day with each resident (Tennessee average 3 hr 48 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 3 of 5 for long-term care.
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Nhc Healthcare, Ft Sanders
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 overall, with 2 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 59 min a day with each resident (Tennessee average 3 hr 48 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $9,770 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
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Wellpark Health and Rehabilitation
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 overall, with 2 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 50 min a day with each resident (Tennessee average 3 hr 48 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
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How we rank. Homes are ordered by Medicare’s overall star rating. When two homes tie, the one with the better health inspection rating goes first, then staffing rating, then quality rating, then fewer serious citations, then lower fines. Homes still tied are listed alphabetically.
About nursing homes in Knoxville, TN
What is the best-rated nursing home in Knoxville, TN?
By Medicare’s ratings, Senator Ben Atchley State Veterans' Home ranks first in Knoxville, TN, with an overall rating of 5 out of 5. Ratings are a starting point; visit and ask about anything in a home’s inspection record.
How many nursing homes are in Knoxville, TN?
12 homes in Knoxville, TN qualify for this ranking: rated by Medicare and not on its Special Focus or abuse lists. See every nursing home in Knoxville, TN, including homes not yet rated.
How is this list ranked?
By Medicare’s overall star rating, then its health inspection, staffing and quality ratings, then fewer serious citations and fines. Homes on Medicare’s Special Focus list or with its abuse icon are not included, nor are children’s facilities. Paid or sponsored listings never affect the order.
Medicare ratings can lag behind changes at a home. Always visit, ask about recent inspections, and confirm openings, insurance and care needs with each home. How we use Medicare data