The Best Nursing Home Communities in Knox County, TN

"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. "

"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. "

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

"Excellent caring staff - my sister was very happy there. It is a very cheerful environment which means a lot."

"In reviewing a medical facility, healthcare provider or any other entity or person providing critical services to a loved one, the bottom line for our family is (1) the quality of the care received, and (2) the effort (both in terms of providing quality care and initiating meaningful communications about the loved one's care and needs) expended on our loved one's behalf. On these most important issues, Life Care Center of Blount County is as good or better than any nursing facility we have engaged with. Period."

"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!"

"This facility is clean and well maintained. The staff is very caring and responsive to the needs of the residents. Any questions or concerns we may have are answered in a very timely manner. Compared to some other facilities around here this place is heaven! "

"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."

"Here have been so many wonderful changes I have seen take place since the new owners and new management has arrived. The focus is on patients and their care now. I love being able to talk to the new director and administrator at any time and see they actually do something! "

"I have spent a little over a month. The building is a building but the staff that work here are what makes it great. I give staff a 10. Nursing Jennifer is amazing so caring. CNAs Tanya and Brenda just to name a few are awesome. Therapy Scottie and Kerry got me back to where I need to be and able to go back home. I would highly recommend Diversicare to anyone needing rehab and nursing needs."

"Kindred Nursing was very nice and gentle to mom and to the family. As mom was in the process of dying, her room was straight across the nurses' station. She had a private room and they had the hospice team come in to make sure she was comfortable. Mom was past eating at that time. She was no longer conscious and the room was cleaned on a regular basis. The nurses came in on a regular basis to check on her and to check on us. That was me and my mom, her brother and his wife. They turned her on a very regular basis so that she would not develop bed sores. Anytime we had a concern about something and rang the bell, they came immediately and toward the end, she was breathing a lot through her mouth and it got dry and would start to bleed a whole bit. They were real good at attempting to keep that moist and showed us how to do it and toward the end, they would explain things to us about her breathing like the end is getting close and then the three of us were there when she took her last breath. I went out to get a nurse and they came in and checked her. As she had passed away, they let us stay as long as we wanted to, they did not rush us. I was pleasantly surprised at how much care they showed her. "

"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. "

"My mother-in-law is currently at NHC in Oak Ridge, and she is getting very good care. I have noticed that mornings are more lively, and that might be a good time to make a first visit to check it out. All staff have been very friendly and caring with her (and us!). "