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CARING STARS WINNER
8501 S. Northshore Drive, Knoxville, TN 37922
4.7
(37 reviews)
"My father-in-law is 101. He entered after having a slight heart attack and 5 months of in-and-out of rehab and assisted living. Story Point of Knoxville West's attention to him, care of him, healthy meals, and multiple daily activities have helped hi..."
$4,350
CARING STARS WINNER
2900 Lake Brook Boulevard, Knoxville, TN 37909
4.3
(44 reviews)
"My mother is at Atria Weston Place. Everything is very nice. They're very helpful and friendly people. It's very clean. They have a lot of social activities. She enjoys it there; she just can't afford it anymore. She has a small one-bedroom. It has a..."
$3,095
401 Catherine McAuley Way, Knoxville, TN 37919
4.5
(12 reviews)
"My brother moved into Deane Hill Place's assisted living. They've been making upgrades and updates, and all of them were nice. My brother wanted to be within walking distance of other places, that's kind of important to him, and this place has a shop..."
$3,557
CARING STARS WINNER
8024 Gleason Drive, Knoxville, TN 37919
4.1
(26 reviews)
"American House West Knoxville was clean. We like the place. The lady was great. She was very nice. She had a lot of experience, especially with memory care patients. We were impressed with her. She did a good job. They showed us a menu and everything..."
$2,800
232 E. Churchwell Ave., Knoxville, TN 37917
4.5
(10 reviews)
"My mother has moved into Oakwood Senior Living. It's nice, and the price was right. They have a bed, a dresser, and a lamp in the room. The staff members are friendly and nice. They're good, too. The building is nice. They have activities, but I don'..."
$3,325
835 Tipton Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920
5.0
(5 reviews)
"My mom moved into South High Senior Living. I can't think of anything that I don't like. It's been nice. It's a nice place. My mom's apartment is spacious. She has a large bathroom. It's up-to-date and clean. The food is fine. They had a dining room,..."
$4,850
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4371 Lifespring Lane, Knoxville, TN 37917
5.0
(4 reviews)
"The Pointe is the best care living facility. Their loving and care they gave my mother gave me peace. Thank you all so much...."
$4,956
901 Concord Rd, Knoxville, TN 37934
5.0
(3 reviews)
"My mother moved here. They are good at redirecting my mom. She'll be going down one avenue and then they'll just ask a question and all of a sudden she'll be back to reality. It's just really cool to see how they can redirect people when they're in t..."
$5,450
4611 Asheville Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37914
4.2
(4 reviews)
"We have chosen Trinity Hills of Knoxville for my mother, and she's moving in on Tuesday. It's very clean, and it feels very homey. The room is very nice, it has laminate wood floors which kind of give us a homey feel. Very roomy, the bathroom very la..."
$4,200
8804 S Northshore Dr, Knoxville, TN 37922
4.2
(4 reviews)
"My tour experience with Northshore Heights Located in Knoxville was very good. We went to several places and saw a lot of facilities, and this is the best fit for my mother-in-law. The staff was really, really friendly and very knowledgeable. We saw ..."
$4,765
136 Canton Hollow Rd, Knoxville, TN 37922
3.5
(12 reviews)
"I can't say enough good things about autumn care. The staff go above and beyond to take care of the residents. The food is absolutely fantastic, pretty much restaurant quality. Along with the top-notch food, the facility is beautiful and clean. We're..."
$2,500
555 Rain Forest Rd, Knoxville, TN 37923
3.8
(6 reviews)
"I toured both assisted living and memory care at Rain Forest Landings. The community areas in the assisted living part were attractive and nice. We enjoyed the dining room and the fireplace they had going, and the food was pretty good. The lady who g..."
$3,498
7521 Andersonville Pike, Knoxville, TN 37938
3.3
(3 reviews)
"It was clean and neat. The staff was engaging towards the residents. Everyone looked well dressed and happy. It was an older building, but it was nice. The lady that gave the tour was like an open book. She was very forthcoming. I saw the meals and t..."
$3,900
CARING STARS WINNER
9051 Cross Park Drive, Knoxville, TN 37923
4.4
(21 reviews)
"My mother has been at Arbor Terrace for 8+ years. I am so thankful this was the assisted living we picked for her. I cannot describe all the extra caring things they have done for her. The staff basically saved her life when she had covid. The pr..."
$3,745
815 E Inskip Dr, Knoxville, TN 37912
5.0
(3 reviews)
"We found The Courtyards Senior Living (The Orchard) for my mother-in-law. The place was about a year old. It was really nice. It had everything that she needed, and it was only about five minutes from here. We liked the look of the place. They seemed..."
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214 Prosperity Road, Knoxville, TN 37923
3.7
(9 reviews)
"Prosperity Pointe is excellent and has very caring staff. It hasn't been that long since my mother moved in there, but from what we've seen so far, she gets excellent care. We feel very safe with her there. So far, I think everything is good. They di..."
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122 Cavette Hill Lane, Knoxville, TN 37934
3.4
(22 reviews)
"My grandmother went in after she suffered a brain bleed and uti. Fainted in my arms. She went in and was horrible. Could barely walk even with her walker. Couldn’t dress herself. Couldn’t bath herself. Dementia was awful. Couldn’t remember me. Barely..."
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2449 Reagan Road, Knoxville, TN 37931
4.0
(4 reviews)
"My mom has been a resident at Morning Pointe of Hardin Valley since it opened 3 years ago. The staff has taken great care of her and she feels loved by them. When she has been hospitalized and has been in rehab, she received visits from the staff. Ye..."
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9647 Westland Drive, Knoxville, TN 37922
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200 Bus Terminal Rd, Oak Ridge, TN 37830
4.8
(6 reviews)
"I toured Canterfield of Oak Ridge. It was very nice. The people were very nice. I thought it was a good place. My tour was not during one of their activities or anything, so several of the residents were just sitting around eating breakfast. However,..."
$4,075
Memory Care
MEllen
5.0
Review of StoryPoint Knoxville West
My father-in-law is 101. He entered after having a slight heart attack and 5 months of in-and-out of rehab and assisted living. Story Point of Knoxville West's attention to him, care of him...
Provider response
Hello, Thank you so much for sharing such a heartfelt review of StoryPoint Knoxville West! It’s truly wonderful to hear how the care, attention, and activities have helped your father-in-law...
Memory Care
Maddy Clevenger
1.0
Review of Rain Forest Landings
Do not send your loved ones to Rainforest Landing. My dad was in memory care and was only there was 8 days. He managed to escape due to poorly trained staff. This facility promised this place was...
Memory Care
Lynn H
5.0
Review of StoryPoint Knoxville West
My mom was able to get an apartment in Memory Care in January 2025 It was a difficult beginning as she lost her husband (my dad) after 64 years of marriage. Also we moved her from Phoenix AZ to...
Provider response
Hi Lynn, Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. We truly understand how challenging these transitions can be, and we’re so happy to hear that the team at StoryPoint Knoxville has...
Memory care in Knoxville costs less than the state average of $5,131 per month. Memory care in Knoxville also costs less than in other nearby cities. In Chattanooga, memory care costs $5,275 per month, and it averages $5,275 in Nashville. Knoxville’s costs are also lower than Kingsport, which averages $5,556 per month in memory care costs.
Knoxville
$4,779
Tennessee
$5,131
The United States
$5,625
Chattanooga
$5,275
Nashville
$5,125
Kingsport
$5,556
Memory care communities in Knoxville cost, on average, $4,779 per month, according to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2019. This figure was calculated based on Knoxville’s assisted living facility costs. Since memory care facilities provide more specialized care, they cost about 25% more per month than assisted living facilities, and the below figures reflect that difference.
There are options for seniors who need financial assistance paying for Memory Care in Knoxville. For more information about other options, who qualifies, and how to apply, Memory Care in Tennessee page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Tennessee page.
While memory care facilities cost more than other types of senior care, it is not the priciest. The most inexpensive type of senior care is adult day health care services, which cost an average of $1,517 per month in Knoxville. Homemaker services and home health aides cost $4,757 and $4,715, respectively, in the city. An assisted living facility costs $3,823 per month. Nursing homes are the most expensive type of senior care, with a semiprivate room costing $7,148 and a private room costing $7,604.
Homemaker Services
$4,757
Home Health Aide
$4,715
Adult Day Health Care
$1,517
Assisted Living Facility
$3,823
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$7,148
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
$7,604
Several organizations in Knoxville provide helpful resources for seniors with dementia and their families. These organizations offer services ranging from education and clinical trials to protective services and support groups.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Association Tennessee Chapter | (800) 272-3900 | The Alzheimer's Association Tennessee chapter offers help and support for seniors living with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers. Through virtual support groups, individuals can connect with others impacted by Alzheimer's disease and access guidance and resources. |
| The Pat Summitt Clinic | (865) 305-2273 | Located at the University of Tennessee Medical Center, The Pat Summitt Clinic offers evaluation and diagnosis for Alzheimer's disease, caregiving support groups and community outreach and education. Seniors with Alzheimer's disease can even sign up for clinical trials through this clinic. |
| Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee Office on Aging | (865) 524-2786 | The Office on Aging offers supportive programs to seniors in Knoxville, including senior care calls that help to reduce senior isolation. The office also offers virtual programming on a variety of topics for seniors and their caregivers. |
| Project Lifesaver | (865) 215-5671 | Organized by the Knox County Sheriff's Office, Special Services Division, Project Lifesaver uses radio technology to quickly locate individuals who may have wandered off or gotten lost in the city. This service is designed for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and other dementia disorders who may require this supervision. |
The Tennessee Department of Health’s Office of Health Care Facilities oversees long-term care facilities, including memory care communities, throughout the state and in Knoxville. This office establishes rules and regulations for these facilities and issues licenses to ensure communities comply with state guidelines.
Knoxville Memory Care Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Memory Care Facilities in Tennessee are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Tennessee page for more information about these laws.
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