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9050 Executive Park Dr Ste A-201, Ste A-201, Knoxville, TN, 37923
4.8
(89 reviews)
"The caregivers did a good job of caring for me. The caregivers were competent and overall did a good job at caring for me."
READ MORECaring’s 2022 Senior Living Report ranked Knoxville as the top city in Tennessee for providing seniors with the best overall health and quality of life statewide. Knoxville’s lower housing costs, numerous primary care physicians, percentage of ADA-accessible transit and other factors make it a senior-friendly location. Seniors aging in place at home find high-quality medical services at Parkwest Medical Center and The University of Tennessee Medical Center, both ranked No.1 in Knoxville and No. 4 in Tennessee. Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey lists the average cost of home care in Knoxville as $4,757 per month, lower than the national average. Home care differs from home health care because it doesn’t include nursing care.
Below we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in the Knoxville area – complete with services offered and reviews from families who’ve actually used the service. In addition to our in-depth provider listings, we’ve compiled resources to help seniors and their families to access all the tools they need to age in place safely and gracefully.
9050 Executive Park Dr Ste A-201, Ste A-201, Knoxville, TN, 37923
4.8
(89 reviews)
"The caregivers did a good job of caring for me. The caregivers were competent and overall did a good job at caring for me."
READ MORE4635 Chambliss Ave, Knoxville, TN, 37919
4.6
(5 reviews)
"Home Instead Senior Care provided excellent service in caring for our 86 year old mother. They were dependable, kind and trustworthy. The caregivers genuinely did care about her needs. I would highly recommend their services."
READ MORE112 Glenleigh Ct Ste 3, Knoxville, TN, 37934
4.7
(3 reviews)
"Chris, the owner of the Medicall Homecare Koxville agency has been a very nice guy and really easy to work with. They have been really accommodating. If I had questions and concerns about the caregiver that I wasn't comfortable with, they quickly ..."
READ MORE6716 Central Avenue Pike, Knoxville, TN, 37912
4.2
(41 reviews)
"They do my laundry and stuff that I can't do. They're always on time, and they do what I need them to do."
READ MORE6500 Papermill Drive, Knoxville, TN, 37919
3.4
(31 reviews)
"They care about who they are helping. If the caregiver, hadn't been there, I don't think I would have made it. She was awesome. I couldn't have done it without them. "
READ MORE1510 Boyd St ,, Knoxville, TN, 37921
5.0
(3 reviews)
"I recently contracted Anti-Kare to stay with my mother, while she was on the waiting list for a nursing home. We used caregivers for day and night hours for approximately 2 months. Each caregiver was caring and skilled. I was always kept abrea..."
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9047 Executive Park Drive, Suite 210, Knoxville, TN, 37923
4.8
(4 reviews)
"Home Watch cared for my mother 24/7 for two and a half years. For the most part, I was very pleased with them. My mother had several caregivers who truly became part of the family, and I trusted them 100% with her. They were/are wonderful, kind..."
READ MORE9125 Cross Park Dr, Knoxville, TN, 37923
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We had someone come and give my mother-in-law a bath twice a week from Gentiva Home Health Care. We had a nurse that came every week to change her wrap. She had bath, food, supplies, laundry, and everything. It is reasonably priced. Gentiva sends ..."
READ MORE800 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Ste A208, Oak Ridge, TN, 37830
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My overall experience with The Home Option is excellent. This is for my friend. They help him with basic activities of daily living like taking him out, cooking for him, bathing, dressing, medication reminders, and setting medications up. There is..."
READ MORE9724 Kingston Pike, Suite 702, Franklin Square, Knoxville, TN, 37922
4.2
(6 reviews)
"We are working with Always Best Care for my mother. So far it has been really good. I'm pleased with it. They mostly do domestic things. They help around the house. I would recommend them. We only have to deal with one person and she has been real..."
READ MORE106 Debusk Lane, Knoxville, TN, 37922
4.5
(2 reviews)
"I have been using Visiting Angels. They are easy to work with, and I have a helper coming three days a week for four hours a day to sit with my husband who is disabled. She does little house chores, like she would take the clothes out of the dryer..."
READ MORE112 Pierce Street , Rockwood, TN, 37854
4.0
(4 reviews)
"Shasta from Silver Angels is a wonderful caregiver. She takes excellent care of me and has assisted me with my 6 yr. old daughter, Amelia. She cleans, does dishes and runs errands for me. She cooks me meals and also does all thing without complain..."
READ MORE320 Cedar Bluff Road, Knoxville, TN, 37923
4.0
(1 reviews)
"We used East Tennessee Personal Care for about a month. They found a caregiver for us immediately as soon as we got approved. They were very good, and I was very pleased. I was concerned when I had to change agencies because we had to move. And we..."
READ MORE2575 Willow Point Way, Knoxville, TN, 37931
4.0
(1 reviews)
"We are letting my mom stay at her home right now. We got a service called Comfort Keepers In Home Care that's checking on her, and helping with errands and stuff at home. It's the one in Knoxville. My mom lives in Sevierville and that's outside th..."
READ MORE38 Old Hickory Cove, Ste E250, Jackson, TN, 38305
2.7
(9 reviews)
"I found Senior Solutions on the internet. My husband has a long-term care policy so we had to go with somebody who had a nurse on staff. We asked Senior Solutions to hire the caregiver we already had for over a year instead of sending a new one o..."
READ MORE1304 Papermill Pointe Way, Knoxville, TN, 37909
2.6
(8 reviews)
"This company and specifically my mother's caregiver have been life changers. We were exhausted trying to do everything on our own. Having someone come in to be with Mom, give her baths help with laundry and some of the housework, alleviates our b..."
READ MORE6900 Office Park Creek, Knoxville, TN, 37909
"Helping Hands Home Assistance, Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides in-home medical and non-medical services to the elderly, the infirmed, and people with physical, intellectual and developmental disabilities in the Metro Atlanta area. ..."
READ MORE2482 Brights Pike, Morristown, TN, 37814
"Home health care services from Interim allow individuals to stay safe, independent, and engaged while remaining in their own homes. We offer: Personal Care and Support Companionship and help with daily living activities such as grooming, bathing, ..."
READ MOREThe 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey shows $4,757 per month as Knoxville’s average cost of home care, which is higher than the state average by $181. However, it’s lower than the national average by $200. Compared to other cities in the state, Knoxville’s average home care cost is more than all of them except Chattanooga. Its average is higher by just $10. Conversely, Cleveland’s cost is $38 less, Kingsport’s is $419 less and Memphis’ is $515 less.
Knoxville
$4,757
Tennessee
$4,576
The United States
$4,957
Memphis
$4,242
Kingsport
$4,338
Cleveland
$4,719
Chattanooga
$4,767
Home care provides assistance with personal and household tasks but doesn’t include medical services like home health care. Generally, this makes home care lower in cost, but this isn’t true in Knoxville. Its average home care cost is $4,757, while home health care is lower at $4,715. Seniors needing limited care during daytime hours might seek adult day health, which costs $1,517. Assisted living costs less than home care at $3,823, but requires seniors to move into an assisted living facility. Nursing home care costs the most of all senior care options, averaging $7,148 per month for semiprivate rooms in Knoxville.
Home Care
$4,757
Home Health Care
$4,715
Adult Day Health Care
$1,517
Assisted Living
$3,823
Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)
$7,148
Given the high cost of in-home care, many people use one or more forms of financial assistance to cover the expenses. Below, we explain some of the most common sources of financial help for paying for in-home care. If none of these options are available to you, you can reach out to your Area Agency on Aging or Aging and Disability Resource Center to learn about local resources.
Aging adults in Knoxville who choose to age in place at home often need additional support to retain their independence. Several government entities and nonprofit organizations provide various programs to provide the support seniors need to remain in their homes longer at little or no cost.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Community Action Committee | (865) 244-3080 | The CAC of Knoxville and Knox County improves the quality of life of low-income residents. Its Emergency Home Repair Program provides repairs that help seniors remain independent and in their homes. CAC’s Weatherization Assistance Program reduces energy consumption and saves on energy bills. Both programs focus on the elderly, disabled and homes with children. |
Property Tax Relief Program | (615) 401-7774 | The Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury operates the Property Tax Relief Program for homeowners who are elderly, disabled, disabled veterans or surviving spouses of disabled veterans. Elderly applicants must be age 65 before the last day of the year requesting relief, own their home and meet income requirements. |
Knoxville-Knox County Mobile Meals | (865) 524-2786 | Knoxville-Knox County Mobile Meals delivers midday meals five days a week, plus Thanksgiving and Christmas, to residents aged 60 or older who can’t leave their homes without assistance and can’t cook for themselves. Participants are asked to cover a portion of their meal costs based on income. |
Low Income Housing Energy Assistance Program | (865) 637-6700 | LIHEAP is available through the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action. This program is designed to help low-income seniors and other residents countywide cover the costs of their heating and cooling bills. LIHEAP assistance may be applied to current or past utility bills. |
Volunteer Assisted Transportation | (865) 673-5001 | VAT offers low-cost rides to seniors and disabled individuals who might not otherwise be able to leave their homes. Volunteers use hybrid sedans and wheelchair-accessible minivans to take eligible riders to doctor appointments, pharmacies, grocery stores and social trips. Rides may be provided anywhere in Knox County and outside the county on a case-by-case basis. |
Aging can be a difficult process, and loved ones may not always ask for help – often times it’s up to their family to evaluate their need for help around the house. While no two situations are exactly alike, this checklist can help you and your loved ones determine when it’s time to start the search for a home care provider.
If you’ve determined that your loved one needs the assistance of a care provider in their home, it may be time for a difficult conversation. Handled correctly, however, this process can bring a family together and ensure that everyone’s concerns are addressed. Use this PDF as a starting point to help the conversation stay as positive and productive as possible.