Maxim Healthcare Knoxville, TN
10024 Investment Dr., Suite 130, Knoxville, TN, 37932
"Maxim Healthcare Services has more than 20 years of providing solutions that improve health and quality of life for those in need of in-home..."
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.
10024 Investment Dr., Suite 130, Knoxville, TN, 37932
"Maxim Healthcare Services has more than 20 years of providing solutions that improve health and quality of life for those in need of in-home..."
READ MORE140 Saint Andrews Dr, Knoxville, TN, 37934
" Customized Care Few things are more unsettling than knowing that your elderly loved one is home alone. Every day families juggle betwe..."
READ MORE1645 Downtown West Blvd, Suite 1, Knoxville, TN, 37919
"Addus is proud to be a nationally recognized provider of high quality, in-home care services with over 30 years experience. Our breadth of s..."
READ MORE9051 Executive Park Dr, Suite 201 , Knoxville, TN, 37923
"Seniors who become home care recipients most often would rather stay in their own homes than move into residential care. Senior Solutions Ho..."
READ MORE1645 Downtown West Blvd Suite 34, Knoxville, TN, 37919
"Senior Helpers specializes in home care for individuals dealing with Alzheimer’s, Dementia and Parkinson’s. We focus on providing education ..."
READ MORE404 Ebenezer Road, Knoxville, TN, 37923
506 Hillsboro Blvd # 105, Manchester, TN, 37355
"Delta Homecare is initially licensed by the State of Tennessee Department of Mental Health as a " Personal Support Services Agency". Delta H..."
READ MORE6630 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN, 37919
4303 Central Avenue Pike, Knoxville, TN, 37912
" Our people make us different. Amada is highly selective when it comes to our employees. We recruit and train only the most responsible an..."
READ MORE11320 Station West Dr Ste 201, Knoxville, TN, 37934
" As a senior home care company we assist clients by sending reliable, compassionate and affordable caregivers to the home or wherever they..."
READ MORE544 W Highway 11e, New Market, TN, 37820
1109 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN, 37804
6527 Deane Hill Drive, Knoxville, TN, 37919
8913 Town and Country Circle, Knoxville, TN, 37923
The 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.