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NHC Place - Cavette Hill in Knoxville, TN

NHC Place - Cavette Hill is an assisted living and memory care community in Knoxville, TN.

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NHC Place - Cavette Hill in Knoxville, TN

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  • Interior

    Two seniors playing a game of billiards together indoors.

  • Outdoors

    A picturesque outdoor gazebo surrounded by autumnal trees and seating.

  • Dining

    A group of elderly friends enjoying a meal and conversation indoors.

  • Outdoor

    An outdoor mini golf putting green with flags near a brick building.

  • Lobby

    Two people conversing in a hotel lobby with a grand staircase in the background.

  • Painting

    A senior individual painting pumpkins using watercolors at a table.

  • Office

    A welcoming receptionist sits at a desk adorned with flowers in an office setting.

121 Cavette Hill Lane, Knoxville, TN 37934

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4.1 from 100 reviews
5 stars
66
4 stars
11
3 stars
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2 stars
6
1 stars
14

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Overall Review of NHC Place - Cavette Hill

caveat 10 reviews mention this

Staffing and call response concerns

Several residents and families report delays, missed responses, and difficulty getting help.

A recurring concern is that staffing levels and response times made it hard to get timely assistance, especially for pain medication, bathroom needs, and general support. Some reviewers describe long waits after using nurse call buttons or trouble locating staff, including during rehab admissions. Others mention care tasks being delayed or not completed as ordered, which made families feel they had to actively monitor care.

caveat 8 reviews mention this

Food quality feels inconsistent

Dining reviews run from praise to complaints about cold or unappetizing meals.

Some reviewers explicitly praise the food, including reports of excellent meals and an enjoyable dining experience. At the same time, multiple reviews describe food being disgusting, awful, or consistently cold, with examples like soup and other items arriving cold or taking too long. A few families also mention meal issues tied to timing or kitchen consistency, which stands in contrast to the positive comments.

  • A group of elderly friends enjoying a meal and conversation indoors.
common 4 reviews mention this

Therapy gets clear recognition

Physical therapy and occupational therapy receive standout feedback from families and residents.

Even when other parts of the stay drew criticism, several reviewers singled out therapy—especially physical therapy and occupational therapy—as helpful and well-delivered. One review calls out top-notch therapy, while others describe therapists as the only genuinely positive part of a challenging rehab experience. A separate reviewer also highlights an organized set of initial consults with the therapy and care team, including clarity about goals and next steps.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Nursing and medication handling

Medication and nursing execution draws serious complaints in multiple reviews.

Some reviewers describe medication-related problems, including pain control not being provided as expected and at least one account of a wrong medication being given. In these cases, families connect the issue to delays in medication delivery and concerns about whether orders were followed. Other reviews emphasize attentive care, but medication handling specifically is where the complaints show up most sharply.

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Features

Housing

  • 64 resident community capacity 64 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Amenities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • McGhee-Tyson (11 miles away) McGhee-Tyson (11 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

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Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Knoxville, Tennessee offers a convenient and vibrant neighborhood for senior living. With easy access to transportation options such as Enterprise Rent-A-Car and multiple pharmacies like CVS and Walgreens nearby, residents can easily run errands and access healthcare services. There are also several physicians' offices in the vicinity, providing quality medical care close to home. The area boasts a variety of places of worship catering to different faiths, along with well-maintained parks for leisurely walks and relaxation. Additionally, there are plenty of cafes and restaurants in the area for dining out or meeting friends. For entertainment, seniors can visit the Regal Pinnacle Theater nearby. And with hospitals like Turkey Creek Medical Center and Covenant Health within a short drive, residents can feel secure knowing that quality healthcare services are readily available.

Transportation

  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car (0.2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.4 miles)
  • Ingles Market (0.7 miles)
  • Revco Drug Stores (0.8 miles)
  • Farragut Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.9 miles)
  • Belew Drug Choto (2.8 miles)

Physicians

  • Summit Medical Group at Farragut (0.8 miles)
  • Farragut Medical Center (1.3 miles)
  • Campbell Station Primary Care and Aesthetics (1.4 miles)
  • Campbell Station Internal Medicine (1.7 miles)
  • Dermatology Associates Of Knoxville (1.9 miles)
  • Vein Clinics of America (2.5 miles)
  • Urgent Care Centers Across America (2.9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St John Neumann Catholic Church (1.4 miles)
  • Faith Promise Church (2 miles)
  • Concord United Methodist Church (2.7 miles)
  • Hindu Community Center of Knoxville (4.4 miles)
  • Forgiveness Baptist Church (5.8 miles)
  • Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church (6.3 miles)

Parks

  • McFee Park (1.6 miles)
  • Campbell Station Park (1.7 miles)
  • Anchor Park (1.8 miles)
  • Mayor Bob Leonard Park (2.3 miles)
  • PetSafe Park (4.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.1 miles)
  • Honeybee Coffee (3.2 miles)
  • Nick & J's Cafe (5.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.7 miles)

Restaurants

  • Hardee's (2 miles)
  • Zaxby's (2.1 miles)
  • Dos Agaves Mexican Restaurant (2.1 miles)
  • Daddy Mac's Down Home Dive (2.2 miles)
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill (2.6 miles)
  • Calhoun's (2.7 miles)
  • Smoky Mountain Brewery (2.7 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Pinnacle ScreenX, 4DX, IMAX & RPX (2.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • Turkey Creek Medical Center, Labor And Delivery (3.2 miles)
  • Covenant Health (4.3 miles)
  • FMC Loudon (5.9 miles)

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