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Historic Knoxville is a city nestled along the Tennessee River. It offers a peaceful and friendly environment, just down the road from the Smoky Mountains.
Memory care facilities in the Knoxville area offer comfort, support, therapies, and treatments, with a range of options to suit different budgets. In these listings, you’ll find 13 memory care facilities within a 10-mile radius of the downtown area. Memory care facilities are specifically designed for seniors who are experiencing memory-related issues, such as dementia or Alzheimer’s. However, if your loved one does not require this level of specialized care, there are a variety of assisted living facilities in the Knoxville area that can provide the support and assistance they need.
There are also 14 assisted living facilities in A Place for Mom’s Knoxville network. One of these is a standalone memory care facility; the rest offer memory care in assisted living facilities.
Continue reading to learn more about Knoxville’s memory care resources, its costs, and its associated activities and amenities.
8501 S Northshore Dr, Knoxville, TN 37922
Welcome to StoryPoint Knoxville West! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we strive to make...
This place is the only place I would trust my family members. The nurses are amazing and always willing to help with no issues. The caregivers are so sweet and welcoming and always have a smile on their...
4371 Lifespring Lane, Knoxville, TN 37918
Nestled on a picturesque country ridge in northeast Knoxville, Tennessee, The Pointe at Lifespring offers our residents and their families the utmost in vibrant and comfortable living. Our neighborhood offers you or your loved ones a beautiful blend of privacy, safety, security and community to...
The Pointe has been a wonderful place for my parents! The staff don't turn over often and are very kind and loving with the residents. They truly care and keep us informed of anything going on. [name...
4611 Asheville Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37914
Trinity Hills of Knoxville provides you with the very best in achieving an independent lifestyle through a warm and friendly community. Situated in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains in East Knoxville, Tennessee. Our community offers assisted living and memory care. We’re located within...
My mother is currently a resident at Trinity Hills of Knoxville and she loves being there. The facility is very family like. The staff is excellent. The place is spotless and it is very friendly. I would...
555 Rain Forest Rd, Knoxville, TN 37923
Truewood by Merrill, Knoxville is a beautiful community located in the mountains of Knoxville, Tennessee. We offer independent living, assisted living, and memory care- where our residents enjoy the comforts of home with the opportunity to get to know their neighbors. Truewood team members have...
What our family likes the most abut the Rain Forest Landings community is that they are a close community and based n the experience we have had so far we would recommend them to other families
835 Tipton Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920
Life at South High Senior Living starts with a vibrant, welcoming and warm environment that is coupled with excepLife at South High Senior Living starts with a vibrant, welcoming and warm environment that is coupled with exceptional, personalized and supportive care here in South Knoxville,...
South high senior living has been an enormous blessing in our family's life. Going through a very difficult transition with our mom just following losing our dad, the staff and facility have done everything...
2900 Lake Brook Boulevard, Knoxville, TN 37909
At Atria Weston Place, you'll find an elegant lifestyle with all the everyday comforts of home. Enjoy an array of special amenities like an ice cream parlor, community garden, library and other inviting common areas. Atria Weston Place is located near many fine restaurants, the West Town Mall and...
Great food. Friendly staff. Need more responsive pharmacy. Nice people. Have active and happy residents everywhere. Also the food is important to elderly. They understand that.
9051 Cross Park Drive, Knoxville, TN 37923
Arbor Terrace of Knoxville provides the highest quality of geriatric care and assisted living in the Knoxville, Tennessee area, including innovative memory care designed specifically for those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Every resident receives unique and personalized...
I have excellent service when I need it and complete freedom all the time. I just arrived back from an evening with family and was met at the door with a friendly welcome. I recommend it for anyone, but it’s...
5611 Central Ave Pike, Knoxville, TN 37912
Windsor Gardens celebrating 18 years of service. Windsor Gardens Assisted Living is locally owned and operated by individuals who have deep roots in our community. This local ownership provides us flexibility to adapt to specific needs that corporate owned communities do not have. We have worked...
We selected Windsor Ridge over others that we saw because the level of care they offered was necessary. We also chose this location to due proximity and our experience meeting with their team. The staff have...
8804 S Northshore Dr, Knoxville, TN 37922
Northshore Heights is the first development of its kind in West Knoxville. It includes 68 suites and apartments available for assisted living, plus an additional dedicated wing for residents needing specialized care for memory loss. The complex is located on seven park-like acres off Northshore...
Northshore Heights is a beautiful place inside and outside. The staff is very friendly and welcoming. Mother loves it, and we have no regrets about moving her here.
8024 Gleason Dr, Knoxville, TN 37919
Providing Assisted Living and Memory Care to the Knoxville area.
Everyone is welcoming & a family feel atmosphere! I come to visit my Dad & the staff knows me by name. Whenever I've had concerns about Dad's care, the staff is there to listen & give solutions to help! The...
144 Felix Rd, Knoxville, TN 37918
At Heritage Assisted Living in Knoxville Tennessee we pride ourselves in maintaining a charming outdoor common area and gardens where you and your visitors are encouraged to enjoy the very best of the four seasons here in beautiful Eastern Tennessee. Our well-kept campus is convenient to both...
Overall it has been a very positive experience for my Mom at Heritage Assisted Living Fountain City. The facility is reasonably clean and the staff is very friendly. I believe the care has and continues to...
273 S Peters Rd, Knoxville, TN 37923
Heritage Assisted Living is a lovely assisted living community located in the beautiful and vibrant Knoxville, Tennessee. There is never a shortage of activities and recreation to participate in in Knoxville, Tennessee. Animal lovers will enjoy a stroll through the Knoxville Zoo while those who...
Heritage is an older facility but the place is clean, the employees go above and beyond in care. I had to move my mom to Heritage after she fell several times. She lived with me and my husband but my...
7521 Andersonville Pike, Knoxville, TN 37938
At American House of Halls, we are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, to help residents and families in need. We will do all we can to help those who are in need of our services now and always.We are now offering in-person tours as well as virtual Tours of our...
I would highly recommend them to anyone who needs care for a loved one. It was wonderful. The staff was amazing. They went above and beyond to take care of my dad.
7545 Thunder Ln, Powell, TN 37849
When in-home care isn't enough, choosing the right care for your loved one is important. Truewood by Merrill, Powell focuses on caring for the individual with programs that can be tailored specifically to your loved one's needs. We are committed to providing a secure environment that promotes...
My loved one says the meals taste great! We would like to see more activities on the weekends. I know the full staff is not there on weekends so that makes it difficult. Based on the experience we have had...
1301 W Beaver Creek Drive, Knoxville, TN 37849
Awesome!Beehive is just so special. Very clean.Very orderly. So caring. Feels like someone's home. Marjorie says she loves living there and never wants to leave.
10520 Waterville Ln, Knoxville, TN 37932
I would recommend. We picked this community, because they were very friendly, knowledgeable, personnel, and It was good value.
401 Catherine McAuley Way, Knoxville, TN 37919
Deane Hill Place is a pet friendly Senior Living community just minutes from downtown Knoxville off of I-40, where maintaining your independence is easy with shopping, dining and entertainment at your doorstep. Our community offers our residents the opportunity to thrive in mind and body by...
My loved one was previously a resident at Deane Hill Place and the overall experience was great. The cleanliness and friendliness were great. The staff, care services, activities and meals were also great. I...
815 E Inskip Dr, Knoxville, TN 37912
Continuum Courtyards is a small, family - style community. We have 16 private rooms. We do accept couples. We have a large sunroom surrounded by three walls of windows, an enclosed yard and a vegetable garden. Our home is set in a residential community and is surrounded by huge old trees. We...
I would give a 5 in every category, especially the staff, they are super. They are the reason I hesitate to move him to a place with more room, especially outdoor space. It's a little small and I wish there...
232 E Churchwell Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917
Oakwood Senior Living located in Knoxville, Tennessee provides seniors with the memory care that they need in a great location. This assisted living community offers seniors a great place to call home. Knoxville offers much to do and see. Guests of our residents will enjoy spending time at the...
We chose Oakwood Senior Living because out of all of the facilities we saw, we were the most impressed with this facility. It is an old school that was converted into an assisted living facility. They charge...
3020 Heatherton Way, Knoxville, TN 37920
Nestled in the beautiful mountains of East Tennessee, Williamsburg Villas has provided more than merely an assisted living residence for over 16 years. Specializing in the care of various levels of dementia, our community consists of six small, secure villas. Our home-like atmosphere and very...
So far, so good. No major complaints. Some of the furnishings could be updated a little bit. They look a little bit like they are from the seventies.
7700 Dannaher Drive, Powell, TN 37849
Conveniently located at 7700 Dannaher Drive near North Knoxville Medical Center at Emory Road and Interstate 75, Morning Pointe of Powell is a 55,000 square foot single-level, state-of-the-art assisted living community on ten acres offering 53 spacious apartments with multiple floor plan choices....
It is a better fit for folks that do not need higher end care needs. Room size were good. Layout was good it in on one level. It is a lot of walking for someone not so mobile. The food is kind of bland. They...
214 Prosperity Drive, Knoxville, TN 37923
My mom stayed here for about 4 months to get stronger. The staff was always so friendly and helpful to me. It was always a happy place to visit and they offer lots of activities for the residents to do. I...
901 Concord Road, Knoxville, TN 37934
Clarity Pointe In Knoxville Clarity Pointe is an assisted living community nestled in the lush green of Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee. Our serene landscape is as peaceful as life gets and our campus is easily accessible to visitors and family members from our surrounding communities. We take...
My husband came in very poor shape from neglect at another facility. He is happy and healthy now. It is such a loving environment. You fell at home there.
215 Bearden Place, Knoxville, TN 37917
What I like about Renaissance Terrace is it's relatively small, so the residents get a lot of individualized attention. It's also a non-profit, so they're driven by their mission statement as opposed to a...
1585 Coleman Road, Knoxville, TN 37909
Heritage Assisted Living is an assisted living community that provides care for seniors who are looking to live in Knoxville, TN. This community is located in a great city that provides residents and visitors with great views of natural beauty. This city offers many entertainment options,...
According to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data, the average actual cost for memory care at one of our Knoxville memory care partners is $4,398.[01] This includes room and board as well as associated fees and service fee add-ons. Costs may vary depending on location or additional support needed.
In our research, we have found that there are some amenities that you can expect to have access to when living in a memory care facility. These typically include: staff with specialized memory care training, an in-house activity director, enclosed courtyards, full medication management, disorientation care and redirection, staff specially trained to handle exit-seeking behaviors.
The following cost comparison shows the average baseline costs for this area.
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When considering how you’ll pay for memory care in Knoxville, Tennessee, you and your family have options. You could decide to fund a loved one’s care privately, or with public benefits, or by combining these options to make a solution that works for you. Below you can find more information about private ways to pay, VA benefits, Medicare, and Medicaid.
If you choose to pay privately for memory care in Knoxville, you could use income from savings, Social Security benefits, pensions, and investment returns. You could also consider:
Being aware of Tennessee-specific laws and regulations can help seniors and their families find the best memory care for them. In Tennessee, memory care facilities are required to be licensed as assisted-care living facilities by the Tennessee Department of Health. In order to obtain a license, a facility must undergo financial and health and safety auditing that verifies that the facility cares for residents properly. The audits, which happen at least every 15 months, include inspecting the buildings, looking into protective care, and reviewing dietary services.
Inspection reports and information about all licensed facilities can be searched on the Tennessee Department of Health’s website. You’ll be able to see if a facility incurred any violations and what those violations were. The department also has a hotline to call to check on the licensure status of a facility. The hotline number is 877-287-0010.
Licensed memory care facilities must meet a long list of standards laid out by the state. A memory care facility, licensed as an assisted-care living facility, must create a care plan for every new resident within five days of admission, which includes medical, dietary, and visitation needs. While no specific staff to resident ratios are prescribed, someone is required to be awake at all times of day and night. All memory care staff must be provided special training to care for people with Alzheimer’s or dementia.
TN Department of Health
710 James Robertson Parkway
Nashville, TN 37243
Phone: 615-741-3111
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
In Knox County, COVID-19 regulations continue to be monitored and the Knox County Health Department works with state and federal departments to continue to follow Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance around disease prevention.
You can find the full Knox County guidelines and recommendations here, but below is a summary:
Vaccinations. Vaccines are encouraged but remain a personal choice.
Masking. People are urged to wear face coverings in indoor public spaces if they or those close to them are immunocompromised or at high risk for severe disease.
Social distancing. Keeping a physical distance of six feet from others who do not live in the same household is still recommended when possible.
Quarantining. It is recommended that people isolate themselves at home if they have symptoms or have been in close contact with someone who is sick.
CDC guidelines. Some facilities are still under CDC guidelines and reserve the right to reintroduce the precautions above.
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In Knoxville, Tennessee, most memory care takes place within assisted living facilities, which are referred to as assisted-care living facilities in Tennessee. Some facilities are located within walking distance of local parks while others are near the beautiful Fort Loudoun Lake. A variety of room sizes and floor plans are available depending on the facility you choose. You can expect accessibility features to be widely available including things like roll-in showers. Residents at some facilities enjoy time in open, airy sunrooms with large windows or secure outdoor courtyards.
Memory care in Knoxville responds to an individual’s level of need. Care facilities are specifically designed to give senior residents with dementia and Alzheimer’s protection and comfort, as well as to give families peace of mind and freedom to support their loved one in the way they choose. Knoxville memory care includes dementia therapies, medication management, physical therapy, and memory-enhancing activities, all within an environment with extra security. All memory care facilities in-network are in secure communities with staff members awake 24 hours a day to prevent wandering. Most locations offer care designed to help with redirection, cuing, and disorientation, plus restlessness, pacing, and wandering, with staff members also trained to watch for exit-seeking behaviors. Staff members at all facilities are required to have received specialized memory care training and can offer full medication management.
Many of these facilities have extra features and benefits that make them stand out as delightful places to live and receive care. These amenities are available at many memory care facilities, including fine dining options, bistro-style restaurants, and common areas with fireplaces and live music. Among memory care facilities in our network in Knoxville, 85% boast resident beauty salons, some complete with manicure and pedicure services and massage chairs for extra relaxation. Nearly all engage in-house activity directors, and nearly 70% of sites have arts and crafts centers for residents. Additionally, more than half have on-site libraries, a boon for memory care patients who benefit from reading books and enjoying relaxing social settings. Specialized activities are also planned to help reduce resident confusion and agitation.
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Seniors have several high-rated options for their emergency and ongoing care in Knoxville, Tennessee. Here are some of the top options.
Parkwest Medical Center is the joint-fourth highest-ranked hospital in Tennessee. It is a general medical and surgical facility with a cardiac ICU. It performs highly in 11 adult procedures and conditions including heart bypass surgery, colon cancer surgery, and hip and knee replacement.
The University of Tennessee Medical Center is the joint-fourth highest-ranked hospital in Tennessee. It provides general medical and surgical care as well as emergency and ICU. It is high-performing in 11 adult care areas, including heart failure and stroke.
Most memory care facilities offer their own shuttles or other transportation for use by seniors and their families, but the Knoxville area also has some public transport options that could be helpful for people with memory care needs and their caregivers:
While memory care facilities provide a lot of in-house activities for residents, Knoxville, Tennessee, is home to many destinations and activities that make life vibrant and connect seniors and their loved ones to their community. From gardens and historic homes to senior centers and art museums, Knoxville has a culture that enriches and entertains residents.
Knoxville’s storied past provides many opportunities for learning and commemorating. James White’s Fort, established by the founder of Knoxville in 1786, is now a visitor attraction with tours and events throughout the year. The Knoxville Country Music Heritage tour is a self-guided audio tour of the city’s musical past — and a great option for those with dementia and mobility needs because families can complete the tour at their own pace or even virtually.
When the weather is pleasant, seniors and their families can get outside to one of the Knoxville area’s accessible outdoor attractions. The Knoxville Botanical Gardens and Arboretum is a beautiful way to appreciate the seasons.
StoryPoint Knoxville West, Dominion Senior Living of Sevierville and The Pointe at Lifespring are the top-rated Memory Care facilities near Knoxville, TN. These Memory Care facilities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews. See full list of communities.
The average cost of Memory Care in Knoxville is 3,906 per month. This cost may vary based on location, amenities, floorplan, level of care and other factors.
A Place for Mom. (2023). A Place for Mom proprietary data.
Tennessee Health Care Association. (2023). Paying for Care.
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