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Northshore Senior Living in Knoxville, TN

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8804 South Northshore Drive, Knoxville, TN 37922

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.5 from 40 reviews

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Overall Review of Northshore Senior Living

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Memory care feels safe and engaging

Residents describe a memory-care setting that feels safe and engaging, even as needs change.

In memory care, residents and families describe a safe, stimulating environment with regular interaction, and one reviewer who moved into memory care said the extra attention helped. Reviews also contrast their experience in memory care to overall expectations, including concerns about evenings and weekends on that wing. The community offers specialized memory care programming and support for mild cognitive impairment and medication management, aligning with what families are describing.

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Staff responsiveness and kindness stand out

Caregivers are repeatedly described as kind, attentive, and responsive to concerns.

Across reviews, families describe staff who treat residents with respect and consistently make time for individual needs. Several reviewers specifically mention administrative responsiveness and staff efforts to address issues quickly, along with proactive safety and health support. Even in a critical review, the contrast is drawn between a polished upfront impression and later care, underscoring how strongly the staff experience shapes perceptions.

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Activities keep residents involved

Residents and families describe a busy schedule that helps people stay engaged.

Multiple reviews mention lots of activities and engagement throughout the day, including interaction during meals and ongoing programming. One reviewer praises the Activities Director for keeping residents involved daily with games, crafts, music, and special events. Another highlights the activities calendar as packed with events, while a critical memory care review says activities can be limited despite what’s advertised.

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Grounds and indoor spaces feel welcoming

Families frequently describe the setting as beautiful and calming.

Reviews repeatedly call out the facility’s overall look and comfort, including clean, well-maintained spaces and views that feel more like a retreat than a facility. Several mention specific outdoor features such as a waterfall, koi pond, and patio areas for relaxing or gathering with family. A couple of reviews note small physical issues, like low water pressure, but the broader theme is that the environment supports comfort and a sense of home.

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Concerns about staffing and care consistency

Some reviews raise concerns about care consistency during evenings and weekends.

While many reviews are positive, two critical reviews describe neglect and slow or minimal care, including residents being left in their rooms and care issues that families felt they had to supplement themselves. One reviewer also says memory care evenings and weekends can be especially problematic, with residents placed in recliners and fewer activities than expected. These concerns stand in contrast to the care assistance and 24-hour supervision the community offers, suggesting experiences may vary by time of day.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

74 resident community capacity

Types of Care

Assisted Living
Memory Care

Amenities

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

Transportation

McGhee-Tyson (5 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Mild cognitive impairment
Special dietary restrictions
Specialized memory care programming

Dining

Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions

Activities

Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

Shults Pediatrics (1 miles)
The Breazeale Clinic - For Plastic Surgery (1.6 miles)
Paul D Mcgowan Jr DDS (2.4 miles)
Gallaher Plastic Surgery (3 miles)
Stanton Optical (3.4 miles)
Pellissippi Primary Care (3.6 miles)
Southeastern Retina Associates (3.8 miles)

Hospitals

Peninsula Hospital (1.2 miles)
Covenant Health (4.8 miles)

Pharmacies

CVS Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
Walgreens (1.9 miles)
Food City Pharmacy (3.3 miles)
Walgreens (3.3 miles)
Walmart Pharmacy (3.5 miles)
Walgreens (3.6 miles)
First Pharmacy Management (3.8 miles)

Cafes

Starbucks (1.7 miles)
Kbrew (1.8 miles)
Starbucks (3.4 miles)
Sticky Rice Cafe (3.4 miles)
Starbucks (4.2 miles)
Hey Bear Cafe (5.1 miles)

Restaurants

McDonald's (1.9 miles)
Donatos Pizza (1.9 miles)
Pero S Bar And Grill (2 miles)
Rooster's Bar & Grill (2.2 miles)
Chick-Fil-A (2.2 miles)
Scrambled Jake's Breakfast Company (2.3 miles)
Soccer Taco (2.5 miles)

Places of Worship

First Cumberland Presbyterian Church (3.3 miles)
Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church (3.4 miles)
Fellowship Church Knoxville (4.5 miles)

Theaters

Regal Cinebarre West Town Mall (3.3 miles)

Parks

Lakeshore Park (3.9 miles)

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