RankingsUpdated August 2026

The 25 Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Tennessee (2026)

The top 25 of 298 CMS-certified nursing homes in Tennessee, ranked by health inspection scores, staffing levels, and penalty history — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

3041.3 per 30K residentsBelow national avg of 1.3 per 30KTotal Nursing Homes
3.0/5
Same as national avgNational avg: 3.00Statewide Avg Rating
$81K+$11K vs national avgNational avg: $71KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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1No Penalties

Nursing HomeKnoxville, TN

Fort Sanders Tcu

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
24 Beds

Above Tennessee avg of 3.0

1901 Clinch AveKnoxville, TN 37916

(865) 541-1111

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2No Penalties

Nursing HomeMemphis, TN

Kirby Pines Manor

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
120 BedsInspected Jun 2025

Above Tennessee avg of 3.0

3535 Kirby ParkwayMemphis, TN 38115

(901) 365-3665

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3No Penalties

Nursing HomeKnoxville, TN

Senator Ben Atchley State Veterans' Home

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
140 BedsInspected Jan 2025

Above Tennessee avg of 3.0

One Veterans WayKnoxville, TN 37931

(865) 862-8100

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4No Penalties

Nursing HomeBrentwood, TN

Somerfield At The Heritage

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
66 BedsInspected Apr 2022

Above Tennessee avg of 3.0

900 Heritage WayBrentwood, TN 37027

(615) 564-4900

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5No Penalties

Nursing HomeElizabethton, TN

Hermitage Health Center

Nonprofit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
70 BedsInspected May 2025

Above Tennessee avg of 3.0

1633 Hillview DriveElizabethton, TN 37643

(423) 543-2571

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6No Penalties

Nursing HomeAthens, TN

Life Care Center Of Athens

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
128 BedsInspected Nov 2019

Above Tennessee avg of 3.0

1234 Frye StreetAthens, TN 37371

(423) 745-8181

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7No Penalties

Nursing HomeSomerville, TN

Nhc Healthcare, Somerville

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
72 BedsInspected May 2019

Above Tennessee avg of 3.0

308 Lake DriveSomerville, TN 38068

(901) 465-9861

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8No Penalties

Nursing HomeColumbia, TN

Nhc-Maury Regional Transitional Care Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
112 BedsInspected Jun 2019

Above Tennessee avg of 3.0

5010 Trotwood AveColumbia, TN 38401

(931) 398-6300

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9No Penalties

Nursing HomeJohnson City, TN

Princeton Transitional Care & Assisted Living

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
47 BedsInspected May 2025

Above Tennessee avg of 3.0

401 Princeton RoadJohnson City, TN 37601

(423) 975-1800

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10No Penalties

Nursing HomeWhite House, TN

White House Health Care Inc

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
84 BedsInspected Nov 2025

Above Tennessee avg of 3.0

2871 Highway 31wWhite House, TN 37188

(615) 672-3636

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11No Penalties

Nursing HomeParis, TN

Henry County Health And Rehabilitation

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
136 BedsInspected Nov 2025

Above Tennessee avg of 3.0

239 Hospital CircleParis, TN 38242

(731) 642-5700

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12No Penalties

Nursing HomeElizabethton, TN

Ivy Hall Nursing Home

Sole proprietorship

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
101 BedsInspected Feb 2022

Above Tennessee avg of 3.0

301 Watauga AveElizabethton, TN 37643

(423) 542-6512

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13No Penalties

Nursing HomeJohnson City, TN

Nhc Healthcare, Johnson City

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
167 BedsInspected May 2022

Above Tennessee avg of 3.0

3209 Bristol HwyJohnson City, TN 37601

(423) 282-3311

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14No Penalties
★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
157 BedsInspected May 2023

Above Tennessee avg of 3.0

5580 Roane State HwyRockwood, TN 37854

(865) 354-3366

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15No Penalties

Nursing HomeSweetwater, TN

Wood Village

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
89 BedsInspected May 2025

Above Tennessee avg of 3.0

520 Old Highway 68Sweetwater, TN 37874

(423) 351-1105

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16No Penalties

Nursing HomeJohnson City, TN

Abundant Christian Living Community Rehabilitation

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
103 BedsInspected Jul 2024

Above Tennessee avg of 3.0

2012 Sherwood DriveJohnson City, TN 37601

(423) 928-3168

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17No Penalties

Nursing HomeDecatur, TN

Decatur Wellness And Rehabilitation Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
88 BedsInspected Jan 2024

Above Tennessee avg of 3.0

332 River RoadDecatur, TN 37322

(423) 334-3002

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18No Penalties

Nursing HomeKnoxville, TN

Holston Health & Rehabilitation Center

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
94 BedsInspected Dec 2024

Above Tennessee avg of 3.0

3916 Boyds Bridge PikeKnoxville, TN 37914

(865) 524-1500

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19No Penalties

Nursing HomeLynchburg, TN

Lynchburg Nursing Center

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
88 BedsInspected Sep 2024

Above Tennessee avg of 3.0

40 Nursing Home RoadLynchburg, TN 37352

(931) 759-6000

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20No Penalties
★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
94 BedsInspected May 2025

Above Tennessee avg of 3.0

1200 Spruce LaneElizabethton, TN 37643

(423) 543-3202

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21No Penalties

Nursing HomeRogersville, TN

Signature Healthcare Of Rogersville

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
150 BedsInspected Sep 2022

Above Tennessee avg of 3.0

109 Hwy 70 NorthRogersville, TN 37857

(423) 272-3099

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22No Penalties

Nursing HomeNewport, TN

Tennova Newport Convalescent Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
56 BedsInspected Mar 2023

Above Tennessee avg of 3.0

450 College StNewport, TN 37821

(423) 625-2195

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23No Penalties

Nursing HomeSpring Hill, TN

The Reserve At Spring Hill

Faith-based

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
68 BedsInspected Mar 2020

Above Tennessee avg of 3.0

2000 Reserve BoulevardSpring Hill, TN 37174

(931) 486-4200

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24No Penalties

Nursing HomeRoan Mountain, TN

The Waters Of Roan Highlands,Llc

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
80 Beds

Above Tennessee avg of 3.0

146 Buck Creek RoadRoan Mountain, TN 37687

(423) 772-0161

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25No Penalties

Nursing HomeBlountville, TN

Waters Of Bristol A Rehabilitation And Nursing

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
120 BedsInspected Aug 2025

Above Tennessee avg of 3.0

2830 Highway 394Blountville, TN 37617

(423) 274-6191

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State report

Why families compare nursing homes in Tennessee

#41of 51 states & DC
Health Ranking

Among the lowest-ranked states for overall health outcomes — long-term care demand runs high (rank 41 of 51).

America’s Health Rankings 2024
  • Population 65+18.7%

    A little higher than the national average of 17.7%.

    Census ACS 2023
  • Life expectancy73.8 yrs

    A little lower than the national average of 76.4 yrs.

    CDC NVSR 2022
  • Nurse staff turnover48.7%

    A little higher than the national average of 46.4%.

    CMS PBJ 2024

See full demographics & care economics for Tennessee →

FAQ

Questions families ask about this page

How many nursing homes are in Tennessee?

Tennessee has 304 nursing homes in the full directory. This rankings page evaluated 298 eligible nursing homes with public CMS ratings and public profile slugs, then highlighted the top 25.

What is the average CMS rating for nursing homes in Tennessee?

Nursing homes in Tennessee average 3.0 out of 5 on the CMS overall rating, compared with a national nursing-home average of 3.0.

What is the average fine when a nursing home in Tennessee is penalized?

Among Tennessee nursing homes that were fined, the average fine is $81K. The national nursing-home average is $71K.

How does Tennessee compare with the national average?

Tennessee averages 3.0 out of 5 on CMS overall rating, compared with a national nursing-home average of 3.0. The average fine when penalized is $81K versus $71K nationally.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use this report as a shortlist, then review the facility profile, confirm payment options, look at inspection history, and speak with licensed professionals before making a care decision.

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