Tennessee · CMS Data August 2026
Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in Tennessee
Where Are the Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in Tennessee?
CMS Care Compare lists 117 nursing homes rated 4 or 5 stars overall by CMS in Tennessee, out of 303 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Knoxville (5), Elizabethton (4) and Johnson City (4). 59 hold the top rating of 5 stars.
- Matching homes
- 117
- All homes in Tennessee
- 303
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 117
- Average overall stars
- 4.5
How this list is made: CMS's overall star rating is 4 or 5 (out of 5). The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing and quality measures. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 595 stars overall
- 1054+ stars for inspections
- 364+ stars for staffing
- 106No fines or payment denials
- 44Antipsychotic use below the national median
- 16Nonprofit
The Top 40 by CMS Rating
Stars are out of 5; blank cells are ratings CMS doesn't report for that home. Every matching home is on its city page, linked below.
Matching Homes by City
More About This List
Read how CMS star ratings work. For assisted living and memory care rules, Medicaid limits and the ombudsman, see senior care in Tennessee. For local services, call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116.
Other lists for Tennessee: nursing homes that accept medicaid in Tennessee, nonprofit nursing homes in Tennessee, nursing homes with low antipsychotic use in Tennessee.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Highest-Rated Nursing Homes Are in Tennessee?
117 of the 303 CMS-certified nursing homes in Tennessee meet this rule: CMS's overall star rating is 4 or 5 (out of 5). The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Which Highest-Rated Nursing Home in Tennessee Rates Highest?
By CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating, Abundant Christian Living Community Rehabilitation in Johnson City (5 stars), Allen Morgan Health and Rehabilitation Center in Memphis (5 stars) and Bolivar Health & Rehabilitation LLC in Bolivar (5 stars) rank highest. Visit and check the latest inspection report before you decide.
How Do You Check a Nursing Home in Tennessee?
Read its Care Compare page for the full inspection reports, visit at different times, and ask about staffing and openings. Tennessee's Tennessee Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman can answer questions about residents' rights.