Free senior care resources
Local aging agencies, meal programs, and in-home care contacts for families in Knox County.
Independent directory. Last verified June 12, 2026. Call ahead because services and availability change.
Cities: Corryton, Farragut, Knoxville, Mascot, Powell, Strawberry Plains
37721, 37806, 37849, 37871, 37902, 37909, 37912, 37914, 37915, 37916, 37917, 37918, 37919, 37920, 37921, 37922, 37923, 37924, 37929, 37931, 37932, 37934, 37938
A practical first call
Use the county-specific contacts below in this order. Call ahead because eligibility, service areas, and waitlists can change.
East Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability (East Tennessee Human Resource Agency) serves Knox County and can help screen for public benefits, transportation, caregiver support, and other local services.
CAC Office on Aging - Mobile Meals is the listed county contact. Ask about eligibility, delivery days, current availability, and any waitlist.
Reassurance Program serves this area. Confirm current eligibility and call schedule directly with the program.
Public aging network
AAAD District 2. The statewide line 1-866-836-6678 automatically routes callers to their nearest Area Agency.
Area Agency on Aging
No-cost programs
CONTACT Care Line
Free daily or weekly reassurance calls to isolated, vulnerable, or homebound adults; if a daily-call client doesn't answer, the program's safety plan can trigger emergency dispatch.
CAC Office on Aging (Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee)
Trained volunteers age 55+ make friendly, reassuring weekly social calls
Meals and nutrition
Knox County (Knoxville)
Care at home
Listings from national franchise locators.
| Agency | City | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 162 - Knoxville | Knoxville | (865) 523-1300 | Visit website |
| Comfort Keepers - Knoxville | Knoxville | (865) 855-4677 | Visit website |
| Right at Home Knoxville West | Knoxville | (865) 766-5718 | Visit website |
| Synergy HomeCare of Knoxville | Knoxville | — | Visit website |
CMS Care Compare records, ordered by reported rating.
| Agency | City | Phone | CMS rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centerwell Home Health | Knoxville | 8655843133 | 5 / 5 |
| Nhc Homecare Knoxville | Knoxville | 8655390242 | 5 / 5 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Knoxville | 8654501160 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Amedisys Home Health Care | Knoxville | 8655842510 | 4 / 5 |
| Covenant Homecare | Knoxville | 8653740600 | 4 / 5 |
| Enhabit Home Health | Knoxville | 8655844010 | 3.5 / 5 |
| Tennova Healthcare Home Health | Knoxville | 8653377859 | 3 / 5 |
| University Of Tn Medical Center Home Care Services | Knoxville | 8655446200 | 3 / 5 |
| East Tn Childrens Hosp Home Health | Knoxville | 8656758181 | Not reported |
| Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc. | Knoxville | 8653302336 | Not reported |
KinKeeper is not compensated for directory listings. Data comes from public state registries, CMS Care Compare, the Eldercare Locator, and provider directories.
