If your loved one needs memory care in Knoxville, A Place for Mom can help. With 43 memory care facilities in Knoxville, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Knoxville incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Knoxville memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Knoxville, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Memory Care facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like South Waterfront, Old City and Fort Sanders.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Alcoa, Anderson or Andersonville.
Memory Care
Deane Hill Place was not quite as up-to-date, clean, or welcoming as the place we chose.
Read moreI was not as positive about this community as others that I seen. The location was further away and there was one closer that worked the cost was also higher than the budget that we had set for my loved one. The tour was good and they did a good job.
Read moreFor the money, its the best buy you can get. They have had a lot of turnover, as do a lot of places right now. Overall, its a very good experience.
Read more8501 S Northshore Dr, Knoxville, TN 37922
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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...
... Read moreCompassionate employees always dedicated to residents.
4611 Asheville Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37914
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Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living
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...
... Read moreTrinity Hills assisted living of Knoxville has proven to be the most kind, caring and professional home for my dad. All of th...
4371 Lifespring Lane, Knoxville, TN 37918
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Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living
My dad's transition to The Pointe ALF has been wonderful. The staff are always upbeat and eager to serve well. They have be...
401 Catherine McAuley Way, Knoxville, TN 37919
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Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living
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...
... Read moreIt was a very good experience, the staff members were so wonderful and they really did look after our loved one we can't say ...
2900 Lake Brook Boulevard, Knoxville, TN 37909
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Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living
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...
... Read moreAtria Weston Place is a great place to be. All of the staff and everybody here are very very friendly. They did a great job w...
555 Rain Forest Rd, Knoxville, TN 37923
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Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living, Independent Living
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...
... Read moreFrom the moment I stepped out of my car, I was greeted with a smiling face! Beautiful community inside and out! Residence eng...
8024 Gleason Dr, Knoxville, TN 37919
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Providing Assisted Living and Memory Care to the Knoxville area.
... Read moreElmcroft was not the fanciest nor nicest place that we visited but the staff was just fantastic and that is why we chose Elmf...
232 E Churchwell Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917
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Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living
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...
... Read moreWe chose Oakwood Senior Living because out of all of the facilities we saw, we were the most impressed with this facility. It...
7521 Andersonville Pike, Knoxville, TN 37938
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Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living
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...
... Read moreI cant find anything negative to say about Elmcroft, I'm glad to find a place that my loved one is being well taken care of.
9051 Cross Park Drive, Knoxville, TN 37923
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Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living
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...
... Read moreThe staff members here are very friendly, and the meals are pretty good. They activities are great, everyone there has been v...
835 Tipton Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920
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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,...
... Read moreOur tour with South High was great, we liked the location and the staff who showed us around were friendly and professional. ...
815 E Inskip Dr, Knoxville, TN 37912
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Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living
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...
... Read morevery nice and nothing negative at all to say about this community. Very nice place for your loved one.
8804 S Northshore Dr, Knoxville, TN 37922
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Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living
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...
... Read more734 Emory Valley Rd, Oak Ridge, TN 37830
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Welcome to The Groves at Oak RidgeIf you’re ready to spend each day doing what you want and leave housekeeping, laundry and daily chores to someone else, then you’ve come to the right place. At The Groves at Oak Ridge, we offer assisted living and memory care. You can live a life of leisure and...
... Read moreThe Groves at Oak Ridge was one of the cleanest facilities I have been in. the employees were so nice and they really try to ...
83 Kentucky Ave, Oak Ridge, TN 37830
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Alexander Guest House is an assisted living community in Oak Ridge, Anderson County, Tennessee that's specifically designed for senior adults. It's located a few minutes away from Knoxville, a town that exhibits calmness with many retired persons being attracted to the affordable and active...
... Read moreAlexander Guest House is a great facility, we could not ask for better people. They are treating my mom like a queen and she ...
375 Hedrick Dr, Newport, TN 37821
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Wellington Manor Assisted Living is an exceptional assisted living and intimate-area memory care community in Newport, Tennessee. Nestled in the mountains of East Tennessee on the Pigeon River, Newport is a vibrant city with stunning scenic views, a historic downtown area and an abundance of...
... Read moreAll the staff at Wellington took such good care of my mom. They treated us and her like family. it was well worth the 30 minu...
7545 Thunder Lane, Powell, TN 37849
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Provides: Memory Care
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...
... Read moreThis was a good community. The downfall was there was more residents to caregivers ratio than I wanted.
511 Pearson Springs Road, Maryville, TN 37803
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Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living
Home Sweet HomeCommunity events and programs are an integral part of life here at our assisted living and memory care community in the beautiful town of Maryville, Tennessee. Surrounded by beautiful common rooms and spacious accommodations, you can savor everything life has to offer while we...
... Read moreWe are having a wonderful experience so far, our father who we never thought would be happy in this situation actually seems ...
1102 Medical Park Court, Sevierville, TN 37862
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Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living
When in-home care isn't enough, choosing the right care for your loved one is important. Dominion Senior Living of Sevierville 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...
... Read moreI would say to go and look at this community. It is a comfort to know that they are in such a wonderful place. They have acti...
2317 US 411 S, Maryville, TN 37801
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Clover Hill Senior Living | Maryville is a state-of-the-art 26,000 square-foot assisted living community. We also offer Alzheimer and dementia care in a secure environment. Nestled in a private, pastoral setting, the surroundings echo the natural beauty of Blount County. The land surrounding the...
... Read moreClover Hill was very easy to work with and accommodating. The staff and director not only care about the residents but the f...
The average cost of senior living in Knoxville is $4,200 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Loudon, TN with an average of $3,591 per month.
Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.
Memory care supports the unique needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Memory care communities provide enhanced security, dementia therapies, and spaces designed to prevent wandering. Services in memory care facilities often include:
Memory care communities — sometimes called Alzheimer’s care or dementia care — provide specialized care for seniors who have Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other forms of memory loss. These communities offer personalized cognitive rehabilitation programs alongside assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). Memory care usually includes 24-hour supervision and unique design elements, like outdoor gardens and color-coded walls, to help ease anxiety, agitation, and other symptoms of dementia.
The median monthly cost of memory care in Knoxville is about $3,610 in the city proper, and $3,910 within the metropolitan area. The median monthly cost for memory care in the state of Tennessee is around $4,400.
A Place for Mom’s local Senior Living Advisors can help find the right memory care community in Knoxville for you or your loved one.
The overall cost of living can be a major influence when deciding which destination is best for you or your loved one. Knoxville has a cost-of-living and a grocery-index rating close to the national average which is set at 100.
| Cost-of-living index | Grocery index | Median rent | Rent burden | Median home value | Median family income | Estate tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94 | 92 | $838 | 18.4% | $123,883 | $36,331 | None |
Three of the top-rated medical communities near Knoxville include:
Knoxville has a humid subtropical climate. This means that the city experiences hot and humid summers, but mild and cool winters. Knoxville receives a limited amount of snow in the winter but it tends to melt after only a few days. On average, the humidity level for Knoxville is roughly 71%. The average humidity levels are highest during the month of August at roughly 74%.
Seasonal Temperatures
| Average summer temp | Typical summer high | Typical summer low | Average winter temp | Typical winter high | Typical winter low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78°F | 90°F (July) | 65°F (July) | 42°F | 54°F (February) | 29°F (January) |
Air Quality
| Average air quality index rating | Average maximum air quality index rating |
|---|---|
| 48 (Good) | 61 in the month of June (Moderate) |
The peak air quality conditions are rated as moderate. This means that those who are unusually sensitive should consider limiting the amount of time spent on outdoor exertion.
Precipitation
| Average monthly precipitation | Average maximum monthly precipitation | Average yearly snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| 4” | 6” (December) | 6” |
2016 Presidential Election for Davidson County
| Voted Democratic | Voted Republican | Voted Third Party |
|---|---|---|
| 34.80% | 58.53% | 6.67% |
Population Statistics
| Population metro area | Population city proper | Population density | Population trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 585,249 | 187,347 | 732 people per square mile | Growing at a rate of 0.28% |
Age
| Median | 60+ | 70+ | 80+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 9% | 5% | 3% |
Highest Level of Education
| High-school diploma | College degree | Graduate degree |
|---|---|---|
| 23% | 39% | 14% |
Race & Ethnicity
| Asian | Black | Hispanic | Native American | Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian | White | Two or more | Other or Not Specified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8% | 17.5% | 5.7% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 71.6% | 3% | 1.7% |
Crime
| Total crimes | Property crimes per 1,000 citizens | Violent crimes per 1,000 citizens |
|---|---|---|
| 12,164 | 56 | 9 |
Miscellaneous
| Unemployed | Participate in the labor force | Have some form of disability | Live in poverty | Widows | Veterans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7% | 63% | 15% | 27% | 6% | 7% |
Knoxville is considered friendly to members of the LGBTQ+ community. This means that members of the community are typically accepted by the general public and can actively participate in public life without fear of bigotry on a daily basis.
One of the largest live music hubs in the country and a pillar of Southern culture, Knoxville was named as one of the country’s top 20 music scenes. Popular destinations in the city include the Knoxville Museum of Art, World’s Fair Park, and the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame, which is over 20 years old and honors 150+ inductees. Knoxville is also home to 43 annual music events celebrating blues, jazz, rock, and garage. Around the holidays Knoxville goes all out with a large singing Christmas tree and outdoor ice skating rinks.
For fans of beer there are a number of breweries in and around the city and a regular celebration in the summer called Brewfest. You can enjoy the river park and area around the Knoxville Sunsphere, enjoying the arts and music festivals of the summer. Some other fun annual events that occur are the Knoxville Powerboat Classic, Pride Fest, Boo at the Zoo, and the Dogwood Arts Festival, a 17-day celebration in April with all manner of crafts, food, and music.
Freedom Senior Living, Canterfield of Oak Ridge and Patriot Hills Assisted Living Facility are the top rated memory care facilities near Knoxville, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 43 memory care facilities near Knoxville, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Knoxville, Tennessee are StoryPoint Knoxville West, Trinity Hills of Knoxville, and The Pointe at Lifespring. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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