These are the top 20 highest-rated nursing homes in Tennessee according to the CMS 5-Star Quality Rating System (2026). All facilities listed have an overall rating of 5 stars or higher. The average rating across this list is 5.0/5. 20 of these 20 facilities have no fines on record.
| # | Name | City | Overall | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nhc Healthcare, Johnson City | Johnson City | $0 | |
| 2 | Nhc-Maury Regional Transitional Care Center | Columbia | $0 | |
| 3 | Nhc Healthcare, Somerville | Somerville | $0 | |
| 4 | Signature Healthcare of Rockwood Rehab & Wellness | Rockwood | $0 | |
| 5 | Kirby Pines Manor | Memphis | $0 | |
| 6 | Signature Healthcare of Elizabethon Rehab & Wellne | Elizabethton | $0 | |
| 7 | Henry County Health and Rehabilitation | Paris | $0 | |
| 8 | Life Care Center of Tullahoma | Tullahoma | $0 | |
| 9 | Lynchburg Nursing Center | Lynchburg | $0 | |
| 10 | Life Care Center of Athens | Athens | $0 | |
| 11 | Wood Village | Sweetwater | $0 | |
| 12 | Fort Sanders Tcu | Knoxville | $0 | |
| 13 | Holston Health & Rehabilitation Center | Knoxville | $0 | |
| 14 | Princeton Transitional Care & Assisted Living | Johnson City | $0 | |
| 15 | Signature Healthcare of Rogersville | Rogersville | $0 | |
| 16 | The Waters of Roan Highlands,llc | Roan Mountain | $0 | |
| 17 | Ivy Hall Nursing Home | Elizabethton | $0 | |
| 18 | Hermitage Health Center | Elizabethton | $0 | |
| 19 | Abundant Christian Living Community Rehabilitation | Johnson City | $0 | |
| 20 | Senator Ben Atchley State Veterans' Home | Knoxville | $0 |
Rankings are based on the CMS 5-Star Quality Rating System, which evaluates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Ratings range from 1 star (much below average) to 5 stars (much above average). Data is updated monthly by CMS.