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Oakwood Senior Living in Knoxville, TN

Oakwood Senior Living is an assisted living and memory care community in Knoxville, TN.

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Oakwood Senior Living in Knoxville, TN

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232 East Churchwell Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917

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

4.3 from 67 reviews
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4 stars
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Top 5% Senior Living Community in 2019

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Oakwood Senior Living Costs & Pricing

At Oakwood Senior Living, residents can expect to pay $3,325 per month for a studio apartment and $3,460 for a semi-private room. When compared to regional averages, these costs position Oakwood slightly above Knox County's respective rates of $3,019 for studios and $2,932 for semi-private accommodations. However, they remain competitive within the broader context of Tennessee's market, where the state average for studios is higher at $3,485 and semi-private rooms average $3,162. This pricing reflects Oakwood's commitment to providing quality care and services tailored to the needs of seniors while still striving to offer value in relation to nearby options.

Floor plansOakwood Senior LivingKnox CountyTennessee
Studio$3,325$3,019$3,485
Semi-Private$3,460$2,932$3,162

Overall Review of Oakwood Senior Living

common 19 reviews mention this

Staff care and responsiveness stand out

Residents and families consistently describe staff who respond quickly and care personally.

Many reviewers say the staff is attentive and proactive, with employees who greet residents and help with needs without delays. Several families specifically mention a named wellness director or a leader who stays available to answer questions and attend to special needs. Others describe consistent kindness and respect from caregivers and even housekeeping, reinforcing that day-to-day interactions feel supportive.

common 9 reviews mention this

Dining quality is frequently praised

Dining is one of the most consistently praised day-to-day features.

Food shows up repeatedly in positive reviews, with multiple residents described as eating better and enjoying meals. Several reviewers call the food well prepared and appetizing, and one review highlights the dining as the best they’ve seen. The community also offers restaurant-style dining and professional chef support, aligning with the way residents and families talk about the meals.

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Clean, hotel-like environment

Reviewers often describe the building as clean, attractive, and easy to settle into.

A recurring theme is the overall look and cleanliness, with reviewers calling the community beautiful and well maintained. Multiple comments compare the setting to a hotel and describe comfortable common spaces and well-finished rooms. Some families also mention spacious rooms and courtyards, and the campus features like handicap-accessible bathrooms and tiled showers show up as part of why residents feel comfortable.

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Pricing feels simpler and fairer

Families highlight pricing that feels straightforward and aligned with the room they’re getting.

Several reviewers mention that the rates are all-inclusive and that the price was right compared with other options they reviewed. One family also notes that they were not charged extra for different levels of care, which reduced uncertainty during the move. Pricing is positioned in the reviews as a value consideration alongside room size and overall experience.

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Care coverage raises mixed questions

Some reviewers question staffing depth, especially overnight coverage.

While many families praise care, a recurring concern is staffing levels, including comments that there is no overnight nurse despite an earlier expectation. A few reviewers also describe weekends as less staffed and attentive. The community does offer a range of nursing-related care services in its care options, but the reviews suggest coverage can feel uneven depending on the time of day or staffing mix.

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Food can be inconsistent for some

A smaller set of reviews say meal quality isn’t always consistent.

Alongside the many positive meal comments, a few reviewers raise complaints about food quality and variety, describing deep-fried meals and meals that didn’t seem appetizing. One review also reports very negative dining experiences and accuses the community of not providing caregivers during their visit. These criticisms don’t match the stronger positive dining pattern, but they show up clearly enough to be a recurring caveat for some families.

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Features

Housing

  • 63 resident community capacity 63 resident community capacity
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Overnight guests Overnight guests
  • Party space Party space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Spa Spa
  • TV room TV room
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • McGhee-Tyson (13 miles away) McGhee-Tyson (13 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 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
  • High acuity care High acuity care
  • Hospice care Hospice care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence 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
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • International cuisine International cuisine
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Special dining programs Special dining programs
  • Vegan Vegan
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Bible study group Bible study group
  • Book club Book club
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Cooking club Cooking club
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Games Games
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Jewish services Jewish services
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Mormon/LDS services Mormon/LDS services
  • Other religious services Other religious services
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Protestant services Protestant services
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stories Stories
  • Visiting Rabbi Visiting Rabbi
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest
  • Wii bowling Wii bowling
  • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

Nearby Places of Interest

This area of Knoxville, Tennessee offers a variety of amenities and services that may appeal to seniors looking for a convenient and vibrant community. With several cafes nearby such as Wild Love Bakehouse and K Brew Coffee House, as well as restaurants like La Pińata Mexican Bar & Grill and A Dopo Sourdough Pizza, residents have plenty of dining options to enjoy. Nearby hospitals like Fort Sanders Hospital and East Tennessee Children's Hospital provide access to quality healthcare, while pharmacies like Walgreens and CVS Pharmacy ensure easy access to medications. Places of worship such as Immaculate Conception Catholic Church are also close by for those seeking spiritual fulfillment. Additionally, parks like World's Fair Park offer opportunities for leisurely strolls in a scenic setting. Overall, this area provides a mix of conveniences and recreational activities that could make it an attractive choice for seniors looking to settle down in Knoxville.

Cafes

  • Wild Love Bakehouse (0.2 miles)
  • K Brew Coffee House (0.7 miles)
  • Jacks Coffee & Plants (0.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.1 miles)
  • South Press (3.5 miles)

Physicians

  • Mercy Health Partners (0.5 miles)
  • Rashmi Hottigoudar, MD (0.5 miles)
  • Convenient Care Downtown (1.8 miles)
  • FMC North Knoxville (2 miles)
  • Christenberry Clinic PC (2 miles)
  • Knoxville Pain Center (2.2 miles)
  • Anesthesia Medical Alliance of East Tennessee PC (2.2 miles)

Hospitals

  • Steps House (0.8 miles)
  • Fort Sanders Hospital (2.2 miles)
  • East Tennessee Children's Hospital (2.3 miles)
  • Steps House (2.8 miles)

Restaurants

  • Taco Bell (0.8 miles)
  • La PiĂąata Mexican Bar & Grill (0.8 miles)
  • Schulz Bräu Brewing Company (0.9 miles)
  • Wendy's (0.9 miles)
  • A Dopo Sourdough Pizza (1.3 miles)
  • Sweet P’s Downtown Dive (1.6 miles)
  • Pretentious Beer Co. (1.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Water Angel Ministries (1.1 miles)
  • Immaculate Conception Catholic Church (1.6 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Mac's Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • Paragon Infusion Center Knoxville (1.8 miles)
  • H Bolton (2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.8 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Riviera (1.9 miles)

Parks

  • World's Fair Park (1.9 miles)
  • Victor Ashe Park (3.3 miles)
  • New Harvest Park Farmers Market (4.5 miles)

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