Last Updated: November 2025

🏆 Top 25 Nursing Homes in Tennessee

View our comprehensive rankings of the highest quality facilities in Tennessee, based on CMS data, staffing, safety, and quality measures.

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Tennessee at a Glance

304
Total Facilities
2.8
Average Rating
N/A
Avg RN Hours/Day
N/A%
Avg Turnover Rate

CMS Star Rating Distribution

(5-Star)
50
16.4%
(4-Star)
54
17.8%
(3-Star)
66
21.7%
(2-Star)
49
16.1%
(1-Star)
79
26.0%

About Nursing Homes in Tennessee

Tennessee has 304 Medicare-certified nursing homes with an average quality rating of 2.8 stars. 50 facilities (16.4%) earn the top five-star rating.

All nursing homes in Tennessee are regulated by state and federal agencies, undergo regular CMS inspections, and must meet federal quality standards. Use our search tool to compare facilities based on Medicare ratings, staffing levels, quality measures, and safety records.

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MEMPHIS
16 facilities
KNOXVILLE
13 facilities
NASHVILLE
12 facilities

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All Nursing Homes in Tennessee

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Showing 304 of 304 facilities in Tennessee

KIRBY PINES MANOR

3535 KIRBY PARKWAY, MEMPHIS, TN 38115

Phone: (901)365-3665

Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 120 | Est. Occupancy: 7% (~112 available)

NonprofitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars

FORT SANDERS TCU

1901 CLINCH AVE, KNOXVILLE, TN 37916

Phone: (865)541-1111

Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 24 | Est. Occupancy: 82% (~4 available)

NonprofitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars

LIFE CARE CENTER OF ATHENS

1234 FRYE STREET, ATHENS, TN 37371

Phone: (423)745-8181

Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 128 | Est. Occupancy: 71% (~38 available)

For-ProfitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars

REGIONAL ONE HEALTH SUBACUTE CARE

877 JEFFERSON AVENUE, ADAMS PAVILION 3RD FLOOR, MEMPHIS, TN 38103

Phone: (901)545-8223

Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 20 | Est. Occupancy: 57% (~9 available)

For-ProfitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars

LIFE CARE CENTER OF OOLTEWAH

5911 SNOW HILL ROAD, OOLTEWAH, TN 37363

Phone: (423)531-0600

Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 120 | Est. Occupancy: 64% (~43 available)

For-ProfitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars
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📚 Expert Guides to Evaluating Nursing Homes

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The Truth About Star Ratings

Only 18.9% of facilities earn 5 stars. Learn what ratings really mean and how to use them effectively.

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Understanding Staffing Levels

Tennessee averages N/A RN hours/day. Learn what staffing metrics reveal about care quality.

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Facility Tour Checklist

Essential questions to ask and red flags to watch for when visiting Tennessee facilities.

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Warning Signs of Neglect

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