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

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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2No Penalties

Nursing HomeElizabethton, TN

Hillview Health Center

Government

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
76 BedsInspected Nov 2023

Above Tennessee avg of 3.0

1666 Hillview DriveElizabethton, TN 37643

(423) 542-5061

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3No Penalties

Nursing HomeDandridge, TN

Jefferson County Nursing Home

Government

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
160 BedsInspected Aug 2022

Above Tennessee avg of 3.0

914 Industrial Park RdDandridge, TN 37725

(865) 397-3163

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4No Penalties

Nursing HomeLivingston, TN

Overton County Health And Rehab Center

Government

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
125 BedsInspected May 2025

Above Tennessee avg of 3.0

318 Bilbrey StreetLivingston, TN 38570

(931) 823-6403

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5No Penalties

Nursing HomeHumboldt, TN

W D Bill Manning Tennessee State Veterans Home

Government

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
140 BedsInspected Oct 2023

Above Tennessee avg of 3.0

2865 Main StreetHumboldt, TN 38343

(731) 784-8405

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6No Penalties

Nursing HomeSavannah, TN

Park Rest Hardin County Health Center

Government

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing1.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
62 BedsInspected Jun 2025

Above Tennessee avg of 3.0

85 Shelby DriveSavannah, TN 38372

(731) 925-1181

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7No Penalties

Nursing HomeClarksville, TN

Brigadier General Wendell H Gilbert Tn State Veter

Government

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
108 BedsInspected Nov 2025

At Tennessee avg of 3.0

250 Arrowood DriveClarksville, TN 37042

(931) 245-4700

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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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