Tennessee facility statistics
Medicare-certified facilities in Tennessee, their CMS five-star quality, and the population they serve. Data as of June 20, 2026.
805facilities
3.0★average rating
227rated 4-5 stars
28%are 4-5 stars
Facilities by type
| Type | Facilities | Avg rating | % 4-5★ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Homes | 303 | 3.0★ | 38.3% |
| Hospitals | 122 | 3.1★ | 21.3% |
| Home Health Agencies | 129 | 3.8★ | 48.8% |
| Hospices | 60 | — | — |
| Dialysis Centers | 191 | 2.6★ | 11.5% |
Star-rating distribution
All rated facilities in Tennessee. Green = 4-5★, amber = 3★, red = 1-2★.
Population, aging & economy
7,207,513total population
17.7%aged 65+
1,277,959residents 65+
+11.6%65+ growth since 2020
1.6%aged 85+
175people / sq mi
$67,097median household income
10.8%of seniors in poverty
2.4nursing homes per 10k seniors
Seniors (65+) by race
Separately, 2.2% of seniors are of Hispanic origin (any race). Race categories are mutually exclusive; Hispanic origin is counted separately.
Residents 65+ by gender
Women outnumber men among seniors (55.1% women), reflecting longer female life expectancy.
Residents 65+ over time
Share of population 65+ over time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates (2020-2024).
Largest cities by facility count
Memphis
82 facilities
Avg rating2.4
Nashville
51 facilities
Avg rating3.1
Knoxville
45 facilities
Avg rating3.4
Chattanooga
31 facilities
Avg rating3.5
Jackson
18 facilities
Avg rating2.6
Murfreesboro
17 facilities
Avg rating3.3
Johnson City
16 facilities
Avg rating3.5
Clarksville
14 facilities
Avg rating2.3
Kingsport
13 facilities
Avg rating2.9
Cleveland
12 facilities
Avg rating3.4
Columbia
12 facilities
Avg rating3.5
Cordova
11 facilities
Avg rating3.2
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