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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.
Types of care available in Knoxville, TN
Memory Care
My friend has been there for 3 years and is being treated very well. She is in the Memory Care unit and the staff there treats her like a friend.
My mother in law (90) spent the last 2 1/2 years of her life in care at The Pointe at Lifespring. She received the kindest, most loving and thoughtful care we could have ever asked for or imagined right up until her passing on [date removed]. She was treated with dignity and respect, and cared for like she was the matriarch of The Pointe family. We are eternally grateful for the leadership, staff and support from The Pointe, and recommend them for the care of you or your loved one. My MIL suffered from dementia and Alzheimer's for many years. The staff at The Pointe has a highly trained and dignifed memory care area. We can't thank [name removed] and [name removed], as well as the entire staff for the love and compassion over the past 2 1/2 years. We have been blessed to know and love The Pointe community. We had used 2 other care facilities in Knoxville prior to moving her into The Pointe, this made us fully aware of the differences in levels of care. The Pointe was by far the best!
The Northshore Heights community is a top notch facility, the staff are absolutely wonderful to work with. They give 5 stars across the board, they are always on top of it. We have been there while our loved one is eating and she never has any complaints to say. Based on our overall experience so far with Northshore Heights we would recommend this community to other families.
1029 W Parkway Ave, Knoxville, TN 37912
My aunt lives at The Courtyards in Knoxville. Every time I call and talk with her. She goes on about how amazing the food tastes. She says it's homecooked, always fresh and hot, and how amazing the staff is.
We are a secured community that specializes in caring for those with dementia. Our premises are safe and secure with keypads designed for safe entry and more importantly, safe exits. We have private and semi-private rooms. Our rooms are approximately 245 square feet...
2820 Lakebrook Blvd., Knoxville, TN 37920
2820 Lakebrook Blvd., Knoxville, TN 37920
801 Vanosdale Rd, Knoxville, TN 37909
Our mom has lived at Shannondale Assisted Living for about 4 years. While her mind and body have declined during her 90 years, we find peace in the fact that she is so happy everyday. The staff at...
7350 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN 37912
7350 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN 37912
3222 Byington Beaver Ridge Rd., Knoxville, TN 37931
Beautiful facility with a band new exquisite wing adding 20 suites. Staff is wonderful, caring & attentive. I’ve had experience with other properties who look great in appearance and talk it up in the tour,...
Autumn Care Assisted Living Autumn Care Assisted Living is an assisted living community taking care of seniors and is nestled among the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains in Knoxville, Tennessee. Our assisted living community has beautiful outdoor patio and garden areas that give our...
136 Canton Hollow Road, Knoxville, TN 37922
We've had a very good experience with Autumn Care, overall! The facility itself looks very nice, they do a great job of keeping it clean, and there's usually some sort of activity going on for the residents....
Autumn Care Autumn Care is a family-owned assisted living community in scenic Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee. Our cozy, welcoming community is located in a quiet residential neighborhood surrounded by mature trees and lush green lawns. Knoxville offers the perfect mix of Southern hospitality,...
136 Smith Road, Knoxville, TN 37934
136 Smith Road, Knoxville, TN 37934
121 Cavette Hill Lane, Knoxville, TN 37934
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.
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, The Pointe at Lifespring and Trinity Hills of Knoxville 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 3,900 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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