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10 Best Nursing Homes in Scott County, TN

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Scott County nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Scott County, TN may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Scott County or another care type is right for you. Browse 125 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Scott County.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Scott County, TN

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Photo of Heritage Assisted Living Papermill Knoxville TN
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Heritage Assisted Living is an assisted living community that provides care for seniors who are looking to live in Knoxville, TN. This community is located in a great city that provides residents and visitors with great views of natural beauty. This city offers many entertainment options,...
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Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Conveniently located next to Morning Pointe of Lenoir City Assisted Living and the Fort Loudoun Medical Center at the intersection of Town Creek Road East and U.S. Highway 321, The Lantern at Morning Pointe of Lenoir City is a a single-level, state-of-the-art Alzheimer's Center of Excellence...
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Photo of Generation Ctr of Middlesboro
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of NHC Health Care Fort Sanders
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Photo of CRESTVIEW PERSONAL CARE HOME
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Photo of Island Home Park Health and Rehab
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Photo of Uplands Retirement Village
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Scott County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Scott County

River Oaks Place - Loudon

5.0
I've enjoyed all the times I've been here.

Bluegrass Senior Living in Somerset, KY

5.0
We love it. My loved one is happy here, and has more friends now than before. The staff are wonderful to work with, friendly, helpful, and accommodating with the family and residents. The staff are willing to assist my loved one with their food choices.

Autumn Care in Knoxville, TN

4.5
They are doing a great job. The only thing is the scheduled cleaning is once a week and I think they may need it a little more often. I have been overall very pleased with Autumn care and with Brenda the administrator, they helped make this as painless as possible. They eat well and enjoy the ...
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Scott County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Scott County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Scott County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Scott County nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Scott County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Scott County, TNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
44.7%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
41.2%
10.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
82.4%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80%
24.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
52.9%
10.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.4%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
81.2%
20.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47.1%
7.4%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50.6%
19.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Scott County nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Scott County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Scott County, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.7%
4.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25.9%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37.6%
6.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.8%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Scott County nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Scott County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Scott County, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.2%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.8%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
30.6%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.6%
3.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Scott County nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Scott County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Scott County, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24.7%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.6%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
23.5%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.1%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Scott County nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Scott County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Scott County, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
36.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.4%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.8%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.5%
7.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50.6%
7.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.4%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.9%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.6%
0.3%
Live performances
Live performances
36.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
30.6%
0.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.9%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
0.4%
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