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Reviewed by Victoria Collier, VA-Accredited Attorney Patriot Angels has helped 13 families in Knoxville access the VA benefits they've earned.
Knoxville Memory Care at a Glance
Veteran-Approved Memory Care in Knoxville
All 7 communities below are a Patriot Angels memory care partner in Knoxville.
What Memory Care Costs in Knoxville
Memory care in Tennessee costs about $5,900 a month (based on 2025 move-in prices); no Knoxville-only figure is published. Get each Knoxville community’s rate sheet in writing; VA asks for it with the claim. Knoxville families can find the benefit amounts and filing rules in our Aid & Attendance fact sheet.
| Benchmark | Per month | Left after up to $3,845 |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee memory care | $5,900 | $2,055 |
| U.S. memory care | $6,690 | $2,845 |
| Tennessee assisted living | $5,845 | $2,000 |
Check Memory Care Aid & Attendance Eligibility in Knoxville
Memory care is paid care, which is what Aid & Attendance is for. A Knoxville veteran or surviving spouse living with dementia may qualify for up to $3,845 a month. A spouse of a living veteran can sometimes qualify too; see whether a spouse of a living veteran can get Aid & Attendance.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (844) 757-3047
Veterans in Knoxville and the Need for Memory Care
Knoxville is home to about 8,773 veterans, 4,335 of them 65 or older. Across Knox County the count is 26,234, with 13,007 age 65 or older (American Community Survey 2020–2024).
Tips for Comparing Knoxville Communities
Assisted living on the same campus
5 of the 7 Knoxville partners also run assisted living, handy for a couple where only one spouse has dementia.
Secure but not confining
Ask how a Knoxville community keeps residents safe without locking them in their rooms, and look for an enclosed garden or walking path.
Night-time
Sundowning makes evenings hard. Ask Knoxville staff how many caregivers are on the memory care floor overnight.
Behaviors and move-outs
Ask which behaviors would lead a Knoxville community to ask a resident to leave.
Memory Care in Cities Near Knoxville
Widen the memory care search beyond Knoxville with these nearby Tennessee cities.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Knoxville Memory Care Questions
Can a Knoxville veteran use Aid & Attendance for memory care?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse in Knoxville who needs supervision because of dementia can receive up to $3,845 a month toward the bill.
What does memory care cost in Knoxville?
About $5,900 a month is typical across Tennessee. Ask each Knoxville community for its rate sheet.
How many memory care partners are in Knoxville?
7 in Knoxville, plus 44 across Tennessee.
Is a dementia diagnosis needed to get Aid & Attendance in Knoxville?
No. Knoxville families do not need a specific diagnosis. VA looks at the need for help or supervision, and a doctor’s statement about memory loss supports that.
Other Care Options in Knoxville Besides Memory Care
Assisted living in Knoxville
An apartment with staff nearby, a step between memory care and living alone in Knoxville.
Independent living in Knoxville
Active retirement in Knoxville, with care nearby if needs change.
Related Patriot Angels guides
Looking for memory care beyond Knoxville? See Memory Care in Tennessee or the national guide.
