The Best Nursing Home Communities in Blount County, TN

"My Dad spent the last 4 years of his life here. He dad Parkinson's disease so it was impossible for me to care for him at home. There was a group of 6 residents who shared lunch and dinner in the common area on their floor. They were very close knit. The staff loved my Dad. In fact, several of them came to the memorial service we had for him in the chapel at Shannondale. I could not have been more pleased with Shannondale! "

"We visited Shannondale. The rooms and common areas were very nice, but it appeared a little sterile for my mom. They only have private rooms. The staff was condescending and downplayed interest in mother coming to their facility."

"The residents at Samaritan Place receie the highest level of care of any place I have visited. The staff is definitely a team. Social Services and Activities are superior. This is the only Senior care facility with an Executive Chef and Sous Chef. The Chef was trained at Culinary Institute of America and received additional training in Paris. Meals are prepared at Samaritan place and transported to all other Catholic Chairity facility in Knoxville. "

"The physical therapy staff at Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center is excellent, very patient, and work with individuals to try to maximize their ability to do functional movements. It is in a hospital, and Dad is in a private room. There is a movie theater, a community room, a physical therapy room, and an occupational therapy room with exercise equipment. "

"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 remembered my mother. Now she is amazing. I️ have seen her move so fast in YEARS. Her dementia has actually improved. She’s eating better. She can dress herself mostly on her own. Can bath herself. She’s like a whole new person. I️ can’t thank the staff enough for caring for her and helping her get better. I️ haven’t seen her this active and happy I’m so long."

"My mother is in NHC Fort Sanders. She's been there for a while, but she'll be transitioning to long-term care. What I like best is it's close to Fort Sanders Hospital, and I like the level of care that they provide. I'm there most days to visit and while I'm there, I see how they care for the patients. I'm very impressed with their therapy and their equipment. They have several workout rooms there at the facility for the people. They have a full line of care there. The second and third floor is for the long term. They have a lot of opportunities there for different levels needed for different patients, though sometimes, they can't get to everyone at the same time to clean. They have an outdoor facility. They have activities like a center for the patients."

"The rooms have been renovated and look nice . I have had 3 relatives there and several friends have sent there loved one there also. I would recommend this facility to anyone. It’s a small building and one level and feels like family when you walk in the door."

"The staff are very warm and friendly. Great relationships were made while I was here. Food was great. Activity director really understood my needs. I even got to paint and get a manicure! Overall good experience and I recommend to all. I did have a roommate but I made a true friend. The rooms were kept clean all of the time. "

"Renaissance Terrace is a small facility with only 15 rooms, and it’s only 5 or 6 years old. My sister is in there. It’s a really nice facility, they have good food, and it is well-staffed. Some of the staff have been there since they started 6 years ago. They go to movies, they have all kinds of activities like bingo, they go to the mall, and they take them out. I am really pleased with the facility. "

"My mother-in-law is in NHC and it's wonderful. It is very clean and it has a very good odor. My mother-in-law is in a wheelchair and can't do any activities, but they had a lot of activities there. There is a good ratio between the nurses and the patients and they really care about the patients. They take very good care of my mother-in-law. It is a very nice nursing home. "

"I stayed in this facility for approximately forty-five days. I came from the ICU of the University of Tennessee Hospital. I had very severe injuries. If it were not for the Physical Therapy and the Occupational Therapy departments, I would probably not be able to walk without assistance. The nursing care was amazing. The food was Excellent, I still miss that delicious food, oh my gosh! KUDOS to Everyone! I am so grateful to everyone!"

"You will be very happy here. The staff is very nice and will treat you good. "

"This is a fantastic home. My father, who has dementia, has been for about 5 years. He is kept clean and well fed. He always comments about the good food. The place is spotless. All homes are expensive, but this one was no more expensive than other places in Knoxville. Plus, the cost of diapers is covered. My dad is a difficult man to manage, especially with dementia, but they do a beautiful job with him. Most rooms are dual occupancy with a twin size bed, closet, and chest for each resident. He never participated in many activities, but before COVID, he did get to go on field trips. He usually attends church service onsite as well. "

"We went to Baptist Health Care Center. The people were friendly. I thought they were straightforward, and I had no issues with the staff in terms of how they treated us. When you walk down the hall, you can see the interactions with the residents, and that felt really positive. However, the amenities weren't quite the same as a newer refurbished facility. "