The Best Communities in Knoxville, TN

"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 gave us the tour was very nice and informative. We like the rooms, especially the community areas, the lobby, and different places to either relax with other people or engage in activities, but also just to walk around and have a seat and relax. We mostly looked at empty rooms. They seemed nice enough. They had a respite room that we could look at that was furnished and it looked like it would be one of our choices to try, a respite stay first before we committed to moving in permanently. The food was pretty good. I enjoyed it and I think my wife did, too. It was enjoyable. It didn't taste off or unpleasant in any way. It was better than average. The memory care was segregated largely from the assisted living. It was much more limited in the amenities and the overall ambiance. It's very attractive in the assisted living part. Te memory care part, was a little more utilitarian. I understand there are fewer people there apparently, so they have more limited amenities and spaces. You don't have a huge, cheerful dining room with a roaring fireplace. Those kinds of things are lacking, which I understand."

"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 him recover his mental sharpness and looking forward to more life. We're so thankful for the care that the entire staff has given him."

"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, a kitchen, and a great room that's got a huge-screen TV. It's decorated pretty. From the dining room, it goes outside to a patio that's got tables and umbrellas. And then they've got little things that they can grow. I love their staff. Their staff is nice. They've got some good people working there. The facility is pretty new. My mom's room was expensive, but it was a room for herself. And then she moved into a shared room. She and her roommate get along well together."

"We looked at South Knoxville Senior Living. It's a nice place. If my mom comes down to Tennessee, that's probably where we're going to go. It's in our price range if we can get the veteran's assistance. It's pretty close to our house; it's only 40 miles from our house. They would provide two meals a day. Somebody is there 24 hours a day in case they need help. They have pull cords in the bathroom in case you fall in the bathroom. And they give you like a LifeAlert thing. The staff was very nice, too. There are five different houses and there are 11 people in each house. Everything is on the first floor; there are no steps. They have walk-in showers with a seat. Nice set-up. They have a salon. Each building has a little library area, a dining area, and a washer and dryer. They said they have bingo once a week. They have an area where they can play cards and have games. Once every two weeks, they take them out down the street there."

"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 a large studio, I thought the rooms were very roomy, they weren't tiny and has decent space. We didn't try their food, but the dining room looked good, the food looked good, and the menus looked good. They have a 24-hour schedule of events, especially for people that don't sleep well. So even in the middle of the night, they have movies going, they have something happening with people with Alzheimer's, so we like that. We were very impressed with everything we saw. There were people at different levels and people were doing different things, so we like that."

"My dad will move into Sherrill Hills Retirement Resort. The apartments are very spacious and well-appointed. The food was very good and in appropriate quantities. It was just a very welcoming environment. They have movies, they have a workout facility, they have an RN that can help residents, there is a pharmacy onsite, they have community outings, and they have transportation. The staff who gave the tour was amazing. We really enjoyed it, that's why we picked it."

"My sister-in-law has moved into Emory Ridge. She is doing very well. It's only 15 minutes from my house. The people there are very pleasant. The rooms are very pleasant. It's not a great big facility, so that is nice. It's very close to a hospital and it's convenient to get there. The staff members are nice. I am very impressed with them. They advised me to wait about a week to visit her because they want her to settle in. She seems to be progressing quite quickly. They have tablecloths on all the tables in the dining room. I was there at lunchtime when I was bringing her things there. They had a lot of pleasant music playing like Elvis, and everybody looked pretty happy. The rooms are very nice and clean. It's very safe and secure for people that wander. The grounds are level and easy to get around. The floors are clean. They have these patios so that residents can go outside and get fresh air. There are rocking chairs and benches. It's very pretty and it's landscaped nicely. "

Pinnacle Assisted Living is a lovely 6-year old, one-level, 62-apartment community, nestled in a beautiful scenic setting with plenty of wildlife for everyone to enjoy. Pinnacle is in a non-congested area of West Knoxville located just off Schaeffer Road and Lovell Road. We offer ALL-Inclusive services, which is conducive to helping someone budget each month. This includes all assistance with ADL's, medication administration, three delicious meals daily, housekeeping, laundry, activities, a personal emergency call pendant and so much more! Pinnacle Assisted Living and Senior Solutions Management Group take a very unique approach in providing resident care. Our core beliefs stem from simplicity, which we engrain in everything within our community. From the moment you enter our hidden gem, until the moment you exit, you will feel our commitment to excellent resident care is truly evident. To learn more about this provider's license and review other available state reports, please visit: Tennessee Department of Health Health Care Facilities

"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 large, and has a nice walk-in shower with all the bars and everything for safety. It has a very large kitchen nook, with a microwave, small refrigerator, small size kitchen sink, and cabinets space, so lots of room and storage. The staff is so, so nice, everyone is very sweet, everyone always greets you, even if they don't know who we are, they're just all very inviting. We have not sampled the food, but I do know that they have a chef on-site and it's restaurant style. So they get to order off of the menu what they want to eat. There is some variety, then they have certain things that they always have, like soup and baked potatoes. They always have that. And then every day there are certain entrees they can choose from. It's a very nice dining area, even the lighting in there is pretty like they have chandeliers and things like that. So it makes it feel like home. They always have bingo. They have a grand piano in the great room and it's off of the dining room. And they have someone that comes and plays music while they eat. They have a fireplace that they can gather around. They have movie days, they have special speakers that come in, and they have a chapel there so they can have Sunday school and church. They can go on outings if they want, and they have a little shuttle that they can go on outings, and then just all kinds of activities constantly, whether it's crafts or things like that."

"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 very happy with our choice and Raeleen, the new director, is always available and seems to really know her stuff. If you're looking for a place that will make your loved ones feel safe and well cared for, I don't think you can do much better. "

"The Pointe is the best care living facility. Their loving and care they gave my mother gave me peace. Thank you all so much."

"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 they smelled wonderful. They looked appetizing and well-prepared."

"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 their alternate reality. I am impressed with how they interact with the residents there. The place is absolutely beautiful. The rooms are not very big, but they have a bathroom and are certainly big enough for what they use them for, which is primarily to hold their clothes and to sleep. Their policy is that they don't want the residents in their rooms for extended periods other than to sleep. And so when they get them up and out, they lock the door and there's a big communal area for everyone to be there so they can socialize. There are also other areas where they can do puzzles. When it's not hot, they can go out to this courtyard, which is entirely enclosed by the building. It looks like they must have cookouts out there because I saw a grill. And they have some chairs out there and beautiful flowers. There's also a paved path and it's gorgeous."

"We went to tour The Groves at Oak Ridge. Of all the ones that I've been to, this is the one I'm really leaning towards. The tour was excellent. It was all on one level, which I like. It was laid out nicely, kind of in a circle. You can go out one way, go around, come in a shorter way, and it's just nice. It was very clean. The staff was very knowledgeable. She had everything laid out and all the information that we needed. She took us to visit the room, and she was very helpful. Their staff had been there for years, so that's a plus right there. I liked the studio room. I know it was small, but it was nice. It had a refrigerator and a microwave, plus it had windows. They had 3 courtyards. We didn't go out because it was too cold. We did go to the dining room, and it was nice. It had round tables. We also looked at the activities that they had set out. She explained that they were color-coded for the environmental stuff and social stuff."