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16 licensed nursing homes in Knoxville, TN
Updated October 21, 2026
6.7Solid

NHC HEALTHCARE, KNOXVILLE

809 EAST EMERALD AVE, KNOXVILLE, TN 37917

NHC HEALTHCARE, KNOXVILLE presents a complex profile with a 3-star overall rating, showing solid staffing support juxtaposed with concerning resident outcomes. You have registered nurses on duty for 1.00 hour per resident daily, a rate better than national averages, meaning complex medical changes are more likely to be caught before they escalate.

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2.8Concerns

LEGACY PARK HEALTH AND REHABILITATION

7424 MIDDLEBROOK PIKE, KNOXVILLE, TN 37909

Legacy Park Health and Rehabilitation has a concerning overall rating of 1.0 out of 5 stars, with health inspections scoring a low 2.0. However, the quality measures, which track health outcomes, are better than the national average at 4.0 stars.

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3.9Concerns

NHC HEALTHCARE, FT SANDERS

2120 HIGHLAND AVE, KNOXVILLE, TN 37916

NHC Healthcare, Ft. However, its health inspection score sits at a low 2.0 out of 5, signaling substantial issues found by regulators.

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0.0

LYONSVIEW HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER

5837 LYONS VIEW PIKE, KNOXVILLE, TN 37919

Lyonsview Health and Rehabilitation Center has a federal overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, the lowest possible score. Its health inspection score is also a 1 out of 5, meaning regulators found serious issues during their reviews.

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7.6Strong

BEVERLY PARK PLACE HEALTH AND REHAB

5321 BEVERLY PARK CIRCLE, KNOXVILLE, TN 37918

At Beverly Park Place Health and Rehab, the record shows a significant disconnect between how residents are cared for daily and the health outcomes inspectors find. Inspectors generally find good health outcomes here, awarding 4 stars for health inspections and 4 stars for resident quality measures, and there are no federal fines on record, though we can't tell how recent they are.

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6.4Solid

CREEKVIEW HEALTH AND REHABILITATION

3300 BROADWAY NE, KNOXVILLE, TN 37917

CREEKVIEW HEALTH AND REHABILITATION brings high quality measure scores (4.0/5), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Falls with major injury rate is 0.9% — well below the national median.

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9.0Excellent

FORT SANDERS TCU

1901 CLINCH AVE, KNOXVILLE, TN 37916

Fort Sanders TCU shows a stark contrast between resident outcomes and its staffing levels. The facility achieved a perfect 5.0-star rating for Quality Measures, indicating residents are well-cared for in terms of pain and wound management.

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8.9Strong

HOLSTON HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER

3916 BOYDS BRIDGE PIKE, KNOXVILLE, TN 37914

HOLSTON HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (4.0/5), above-average staffing (4.0/5), high quality measure scores (5.0/5), 0.75 RN hours per resident daily, and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Falls with major injury rate is 5.4% — above the national median of about 3%.

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7.3Solid

NHC HEALTHCARE, FARRAGUT

120 CAVETT HILL LANE, KNOXVILLE, TN 37922

This facility holds a 5-star overall rating, which is a strong signal, but the details tell a more complex story. They do a good job preventing falls with major injury, meaning residents can likely move around safely, and staffing levels are solid, with more Registered Nurse hours than the national average, suggesting call lights get answered.

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5.9Mixed

ISLAND HOME PARK HEALTH AND REHAB

1758 HILLWOOD DRIVE, KNOXVILLE, TN 37920

ISLAND HOME PARK HEALTH AND REHAB presents a mixed picture where strengths in resident outcomes and staff retention run alongside significant gaps in essential nursing coverage. Residents here have a low pressure ulcer rate, meaning staff are good at repositioning and watching skin.

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6.5Solid

SENATOR BEN ATCHLEY STATE VETERANS' HOME

ONE VETERANS WAY, KNOXVILLE, TN 37931

SENATOR BEN ATCHLEY STATE VETERANS' HOME brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (5.0/5), above-average staffing (4.0/5), 0.72 RN hours per resident daily, and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: This facility reports 4.0-star staffing levels but resident outcomes are only 2.0 stars.

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4.7Mixed

WEST HILLS HEALTH AND REHAB

6801 MIDDLEBROOK PIKE, KNOXVILLE, TN 37919

WEST HILLS HEALTH AND REHAB brings strong inspection scores (4.0/5), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Registered nurse hours are 0.40 per resident per day — below the recommended minimum of 0.75 hours.

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7.0Solid

WELLPARK HEALTH AND REHABILITATION

7512 MIDDLEBROOK PIKE, KNOXVILLE, TN 37909

WELLPARK HEALTH AND REHABILITATION presents a tangled picture, excelling in resident outcomes on quality measures while struggling with the basics of safe care. The 5-star quality measures mean residents get good results from treatments and daily living programs.

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JENIFER KURTZ MD PC

3608 BLUFF POINT DR, KNOXVILLE, TN 37920

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SERENE MANOR HOSPITAL INC

970 WRAY STREET, KNOXVILLE, TN 37917

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BAPTIST HOSPITAL OF EAST TENNESSEE, INC.

137 E BLOUNT AVE, KNOXVILLE, TN 37920

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