Senator Ben Atchley State Veterans' Home
One Veterans Way, ZIP 37931
5 of 5 CMS overall · Much above average
- Inspections5/5
- Staffing4/5
- Quality2/5
- 140 beds
- Government-owned
Knoxville, TN · CMS Data August 2026
Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in Knoxville, TN
Where Are the Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in Knoxville?
CMS Care Compare lists 5 nursing homes rated 4 or 5 stars overall by CMS in Knoxville, TN, out of 13 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). 3 hold the top rating of 5 stars.
- Matching homes
- 5
- All homes in Knoxville
- 13
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 5
- Average overall stars
- 4.6
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.
- 35 stars overall
- 54+ stars for inspections
- 34+ stars for staffing
- 4No fines or payment denials
- 3Antipsychotic use below the national median
- 2Nonprofit
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Holston Health &Amp; Rehabilitation Center
3916 Boyds Bridge Pike, ZIP 37914
5 of 5 CMS overall · Much above average
- Inspections4/5
- Staffing4/5
- Quality5/5
- 94 beds
- For-profit
Nhc Healthcare, Farragut
120 Cavett Hill Lane, ZIP 37922
5 of 5 CMS overall · Much above average
- Inspections4/5
- Staffing4/5
- Quality5/5
- 106 beds
- For-profit
Fort Sanders Tcu
1901 Clinch Ave, ZIP 37916
4 of 5 CMS overall · Above average
- Inspections4/5
- Staffing1/5
- Quality5/5
- 24 beds
- Nonprofit
Island Home Park Health and Rehab
1758 Hillwood Drive, ZIP 37920
4 of 5 CMS overall · Above average
- Inspections4/5
- Staffing2/5
- Quality4/5
- 95 beds
- Nonprofit
From CMS Care Compare, data from August 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.
More About This List
Read how CMS star ratings work. For every home in the city, see nursing homes in Knoxville, or highest-rated nursing homes across Tennessee. For local services, call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Highest-Rated Nursing Homes Are in Knoxville?
5 of the 13 CMS-certified nursing homes in Knoxville, TN 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 Knoxville Rates Highest?
By CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating, Senator Ben Atchley State Veterans' Home (5 stars), Holston Health & Rehabilitation Center (5 stars) and Nhc Healthcare, Farragut (5 stars) rank highest. Visit and check the latest inspection report before you decide.
How Do You Check a Nursing Home in Knoxville?
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.