Best nursing homes in Tennessee

There are 303 nursing homes in Tennessee certified by Medicare. Of the 300 with a CMS star rating, the average is 3 stars. The national average is 3.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

How Tennessee nursing homes are rated

5 stars56 (19%)4 stars68 (23%)3 stars65 (22%)2 stars53 (18%)1 star58 (19%)
CMS star ratings of Tennessee nursing homes
CMS star ratings of Tennessee nursing homes
5 stars56
4 stars68
3 stars65
2 stars53
1 stars58

Top-rated nursing homes in Tennessee

Sorted by CMS star rating, then name. Click a facility for inspections, staffing and quality details.

  1. 1.Abundant Christian Living Community Rehabilitation

    2012 Sherwood Drive, Johnson City, TN 37601

    For-profit · 103 beds

    ★★★★★5Much above average
  2. 2.Allen Morgan Health and Rehabilitation Center

    177 North Highland, Memphis, TN 38111

    Non-profit · 31 beds

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average
  3. 3.Asbury Place Kingsport

    100 Netherland Lane, Kingsport, TN 37660

    For-profit · 67 beds · Part of Infinity Healthcare Consulting

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average
  4. 4.Bolivar Health & Rehabilitation LLC

    10160 Highway 64W, Bolivar, TN 38008

    For-profit · 67 beds

    ★★★★★5Much above average
  5. 5.Decatur County Healthcare

    726 Kentucky Avenue S, Parsons, TN 38363

    For-profit · 125 beds · Part of The Ensign Group

    ★★★★★5Much above average
  6. 6.Diversicare of Martin

    158 Mt Pelia Rd, Martin, TN 38237

    For-profit · 150 beds · Part of Diversicare Healthcare

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average
  7. 7.Harbert Hills Academy N H

    3575 Lonesome Pine Road, Savannah, TN 38372

    Non-profit · 49 beds

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average
  8. 8.Heartland

    3025 Fernbrook Lane, Nashville, TN 37214

    For-profit · 66 beds · Part of National Healthcare Corporation

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average
  9. 9.Henry County Health and Rehabilitation

    239 Hospital Circle, Paris, TN 38242

    For-profit · 136 beds · Part of Ahava Healthcare

    ★★★★★5Much above average
  10. 10.Hermitage Health Center

    1633 Hillview Drive, Elizabethton, TN 37643

    Non-profit · 70 beds · Part of Twin Rivers Health & Rehabilitation

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average
  11. 11.Holston Health & Rehabilitation Center

    3916 Boyds Bridge Pike, Knoxville, TN 37914

    For-profit · 94 beds · Part of National Healthcare Corporation

    ★★★★★5Much above average
  12. 12.Ivy Hall Nursing Home

    301 Watauga Ave, Elizabethton, TN 37643

    For-profit · 101 beds

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average
  13. 13.Kirby Pines Manor

    3535 Kirby Parkway, Memphis, TN 38115

    Non-profit · 120 beds

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average
  14. 14.Lebanon Center for Rehabilitation and Healing, LLC

    731 Castle Heights Court, Lebanon, TN 37087

    For-profit · 60 beds · Part of Carerite Centers

    ★★★★★5Much above average
  15. 15.Life Care Center of Bruceton-Hollow Rock

    105 Rowland, Bruceton, TN 38317

    For-profit · 130 beds · Part of Life Care Centers of America

    ★★★★★5Much above average
  16. 16.Life Care Center of Hickory Woods

    4200 Murfreesboro Pike, Antioch, TN 37013

    For-profit · 124 beds · Part of Life Care Centers of America

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average
  17. 17.Life Care Center of Morristown

    501 West Economy Road, Morristown, TN 37814

    For-profit · 161 beds · Part of Life Care Centers of America

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average
  18. 18.Life Care Center of Sparta

    508 Mose Drive, Sparta, TN 38583

    For-profit · 100 beds · Part of Life Care Centers of America

    ★★★★★5Much above average
  19. 19.Lynchburg Nursing Center

    40 Nursing Home Road, Lynchburg, TN 37352

    For-profit · 88 beds · Part of Life Care Centers of America

    ★★★★★5Much above average
  20. 20.Mountain City Care & Rehabilitation Center

    919 Medical Park Drive, Mountain City, TN 37683

    For-profit · 120 beds · Part of Signature Healthcare

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average
  21. 21.Nhc Healthcare, Athens

    1204 Frye St, Athens, TN 37303

    For-profit · 86 beds · Part of National Healthcare Corporation

    ★★★★★5Much above average
  22. 22.Nhc Healthcare, Cookeville

    815 South Walnut Avenue, Cookeville, TN 38501

    For-profit · 104 beds · Part of National Healthcare Corporation

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average
  23. 23.Nhc Healthcare, Dickson

    812 Charlotte St, Dickson, TN 37055

    For-profit · 191 beds · Part of National Healthcare Corporation

    ★★★★★5Much above average
  24. 24.Nhc Healthcare, Farragut

    120 Cavett Hill Lane, Knoxville, TN 37922

    For-profit · 106 beds · Part of National Healthcare Corporation

    ★★★★★5Much above average
  25. 25.Nhc Healthcare, Johnson City

    3209 Bristol Hwy, Johnson City, TN 37601

    For-profit · 167 beds · Part of National Healthcare Corporation

    ★★★★★5Much above average
  26. 26.Nhc Healthcare, Kingsport

    2300 Pavilion Drive, Kingsport, TN 37660

    For-profit · 90 beds · Part of National Healthcare Corporation

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average
  27. 27.Nhc Healthcare, McMinnville

    928 Old Smithville Rd PO Box 528, McMinnville, TN 37110

    For-profit · 115 beds · Part of National Healthcare Corporation

    ★★★★★5Much above average
  28. 28.Nhc Healthcare, Murfreesboro

    420 N University St, Murfreesboro, TN 37130

    For-profit · 181 beds · Part of National Healthcare Corporation

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average
  29. 29.Nhc Healthcare, Scott

    2380 Buffalo Road, Lawrenceburg, TN 38464

    For-profit · 49 beds · Part of National Healthcare Corporation

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average
  30. 30.Nhc Healthcare, Sequatchie

    360 Dell Trail PO Box 878, Dunlap, TN 37327

    For-profit · 110 beds · Part of National Healthcare Corporation

    ★★★★★5Much above average

Nursing Homes by city in Tennessee

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Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes are in Tennessee?

There are 303 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Tennessee, across 159 cities and towns.

What is the average rating of nursing homes in Tennessee?

The average CMS overall star rating for Tennessee is 3 stars, compared with 3 nationally. 56 nursing homes in Tennessee have 5 stars and 58 have 1 star.

What is the highest-rated nursing home in Tennessee?

30 nursing homes share the top rating of 5 stars, including Abundant Christian Living Community Rehabilitation in Johnson City. Ratings change as new inspection and quality data arrive.

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