303 nursing homes in Tennessee
Medicare and Medicaid certified, with CMS star ratings.
- nursing homes
- 303
- average CMS stars
- 3.1
- certified beds
- 34,613
- for profit
- 83%
How Tennessee nursing homes rate
CMS rates 300 of Tennessee's 303 certified nursing homes. The average overall rating is 3.1 stars.
| Overall rating | Nursing homes |
|---|---|
| 5 of 5 | 57 |
| 4 of 5 | 75 |
| 3 of 5 | 57 |
| 2 of 5 | 55 |
| 1 of 5 | 56 |
| Not rated | 3 |
The top-rated nursing homes in Tennessee
Sorted by overall stars, then health inspection stars, staffing and size.
| Nursing home | City | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siskin Subacute West | Chattanooga | 5 of 5 | 108 |
| Shannondale of Maryville Health Care Center | Maryville | 5 of 5 | 44 |
| Senator Ben Atchley State Veterans' Home | Knoxville | 5 of 5 | 140 |
| NHC Healthcare, Murfreesboro | Murfreesboro | 5 of 5 | 181 |
| Diversicare of Martin | Martin | 5 of 5 | 150 |
| NHC Place Sumner | Gallatin | 5 of 5 | 92 |
| W D Bill Manning Tennessee State Veterans Home | Humboldt | 5 of 5 | 140 |
| Ivy Hall Nursing Home | Elizabethton | 5 of 5 | 101 |
| Princeton Transitional Care & Assisted Living | Johnson City | 5 of 5 | 47 |
| Allen Morgan Health and Rehabilitation Center | Memphis | 5 of 5 | 31 |
Nursing homes by city
The cities with the most certified nursing homes in Tennessee.
- Memphis 15 homes
- Knoxville 13 homes
- Nashville 12 homes
- Chattanooga 6 homes
- Jackson 6 homes
- Johnson City 6 homes
- Murfreesboro 6 homes
- Clarksville 5 homes
- Elizabethton 5 homes
- Kingsport 5 homes
- Maryville 5 homes
- Savannah 5 homes
- Cleveland 4 homes
- Columbia 4 homes
- Franklin 4 homes
Who owns them
| Ownership | Nursing homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| For profit | 251 | 83% |
| Non-profit | 39 | 13% |
| Government | 13 | 4% |
Inspections and fines
At the most recent standard inspection, Tennessee's homes were cited for 1,294 deficiencies, an average of 4.3 each. 22 had none. 102 homes were fined $6,261,404 over 3 years.
Special focus facilities and abuse flags
9 homes carry the CMS abuse icon. 2 are special focus facilities and 10 are candidates: homes with a long record of serious problems that CMS inspects more often.
How to read a CMS star rating
One star is much below average and five stars much above, compared with other homes in the same state. Look at the health inspection stars first, then read the citations.
Questions families ask about Tennessee
How many nursing homes are in Tennessee?
303 certified by CMS.
What is the best rated nursing home in Tennessee?
We don't pick one. Siskin Subacute West in Chattanooga tops the CMS sort with 5 stars.
Will Medicare pay for a nursing home in Tennessee?
For up to 100 days of skilled care after a 3-day hospital stay, not for long-term custodial care. A shared room has a median of $9,429 a month here.
What does a CMS star rating mean?
How a home compares with others in the same state, from inspections, staffing and quality.
From the federal record: CMS Provider Information, October 2026 release.