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The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

When compared with the U.S. average of $7,756 per month, Knoxville’s nursing home costs are $608 lower. However, the city has higher costs than Tennessee’s statewide average of $7,072.

Compared to costs in other cities throughout the state, Knoxville is among the lowest. In Chattanooga, the cost of nursing care is on par with Knoxville; however, in other cities, such as Memphis ($7,300) and Jackson ($7,209), seniors can expect to pay a little more for their care. In Johnson City, costs are among the highest in the state at an average of $7,368 per month.

Knoxville

$7,148

Tennessee

$7,072

The United States

$7,756

Jackson

$7,209

Chattanooga

$7,148

Memphis

$7,300

ohnson City

$7,368

Nursing Home Costs in Knoxville, Tennessee

Semiprivate rooms in Knoxville’s nursing homes cost an average of $7,148 per month. The average cost for private rooms is $7,528.

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Knoxville, Tennessee

Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.

  • Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
  • Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
  • Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.

If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

When determining the best type of senior care, it’s helpful to compare the cost of different options in the area. In Knoxville, seniors can obtain weekday-only care at adult day health care facilities for an average of $1,538 per month. For care in the home, the typical cost is $3,813 for homemaker services and $4,004 for home health care. Seniors who require full-time residential care pay an average of $3,900 for assisted living, while nursing home costs average $7,148 for semiprivate and $7,528 for private accommodations.

Home care

$3,813

Home health care

$4,004

Adult day health care

$1,538

Assisted living

$3,900

Nursing home (semiprivate room)

$7,148

Nursing home (private room)

$7,528

Free Resources for Seniors in Knoxville, Tennessee

The resources listed below may make it easier for seniors to avoid institutionalization by living independently in their homes for longer. Some can also facilitate referrals to resources in the city that may provide help, financially or otherwise.

ResourceContactService
Knoxville-Knox County Office on Aging(865) 524-2786
The Office on Aging assists in accessing a variety of local programs and provides information for seniors and their caregivers. Some of the programs facilitated by this organization include Senior Care Calls, Connecting Hearts and the city’s Council on Aging.
Affordable Medicine Options for Seniors (AMOS)peggy.ransom@knoxseniors.org
AMOS is a free service that helps seniors access prescription medications at a reduced cost. The program’s team of volunteers helps seniors access subsidy programs and assists with applications for programs such as Medicare Part D and Extra Help.
Mobile Meals and Senior Nutrition(865) 524-2786
Mobile Meals and Senior Nutrition helps those aged 60 and older who aren’t able to prepare their own food with deliveries of healthy meals five days a week. This service is provided to those who live alone and is typically offered first to those with low incomes.
East Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability(866) 836-6678
The East Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability helps local seniors access federal and state financial assistance programs, nutrition programs and case management services. It also offers Medicare and Medicaid counseling, as well as ombudsman services for seniors living in long-term care facilities.
Veterans Services – Knox County(865) 215-5645
Seniors who are veterans or dependents of veterans can obtain help with federal and state benefits applications and programs from the Knox County Veterans Services office. This office also provides information about resources that may be available to seniors to help them with the cost of long-term care and other healthcare expenses.

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Review of Island Home

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

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Review of Holston Health & Rehabilitation Center

I toured Holston Health And Rehabilitation Center. What I liked best is it's very close to my house. The people were very nice, and all of my family could get there quickly, which is what I wanted....

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Review of NHC Fort Sanders

Facility was good a few years ago. Staffing was short and turnover was often. Staffing was more intent on supporting each other than patients and family.

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