Knoxville Senior AdvisorSevier County has about 101,342 residents and one of the busiest tourism economies in the Southeast, centered on Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Sevierville at the edge of the Smokies.
Senior care is centered in Sevierville, with a nursing home in Pigeon Forge. Many residents in Seymour, on the county's north side, look toward South Knoxville and Maryville as well. See Sevierville and Pigeon Forge.
How many older adults and licensed care options are in Sevier County, Tennessee?
Sevier County had about 22,700 residents aged 65 and older (22.4% of 101,342) and 2,014 aged 85 and older on July 1, 2025, with a median age of 43.6; the state licenses 3 ACLFs, 0 homes for the aged and 2 nursing homes there.
| License type | Licenses | Licensed beds |
|---|---|---|
| Assisted-care living facilities | 3 | 187 |
| ACLF secured (memory care) beds | — | 77 |
| Homes for the aged | 0 | 0 |
| Nursing homes | 2 | 218 |
| Home health agencies (office here) | 2 | — |
| Hospices (office here) | 2 | — |
Population: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 county population estimates by age (July 1, 2025).
Which towns in Sevier County have licensed residential care?
Licensed ACLFs, homes for the aged and nursing homes in Sevier County are in Sevierville (4), Pigeon Forge (1); the county seat is Sevierville.
| Town | ACLFs | Homes for the aged | Nursing homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sevierville | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Pigeon Forge | 0 | 0 | 1 |
How do Sevier County nursing homes compare on CMS measures?
Across Sevier County's 2 licensed nursing homes, CMS staffing data shows Smoky Mountain Health and Rehabilitation Center at 3.27 nurse hours per resident day; Valley Springs Health and Rehabilitation Center at 3.32 nurse hours per resident day, against a seven-county median of 3.49.
| Facility | City | CMS overall rating | Licensed beds | Latest CMS health inspection | Health deficiencies (latest cycle) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smoky Mountain Health and Rehabilitation Center 415 Cole Drive, 37863 | Pigeon Forge | 1 of 5 | 120 | January 5, 2024 | 7 |
| Valley Springs Health and Rehabilitation Center 415 Catlett Road, 37862 | Sevierville | 4 of 5 | 98 | March 4, 2026 | 1 |
What assisted living is licensed in Sevier County?
Sevier County has 3 licensed ACLFs with 187 beds, 77 of them secured, and no licensed home for the aged.
| Facility | City | License type | Licensed beds | Secured / Alzheimer's beds | Last state survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookdale Sevierville 1020 Middle Creek Road, 37862 | Sevierville | ACLF | 70 | 14 | 12/31/2024 |
| Freedom Senior Living, LLC 2951 Boyds Creek Highway, 37876 | Sevierville | ACLF | 61 | 7 | 10/12/2022 |
| Spring Arbor of Sevierville 1102 Medical Park Court, 37862 | Sevierville | ACLF | 56 | 56 | 12/11/2024 |
Which hospitals serve Sevier County?
The state's hospital report lists Covenant Health LeConte in Sevierville in Sevier County.
Short-term rehab after a hospital stay usually happens in a nursing home certified for Medicare; see each home's page for its certification and CMS record.
Who provides free help for older adults in Sevier County?
Sevier County residents reach ETHRA's AAAD at 1-866-836-6678 for program screening, meals and the county office on aging.
The East Tennessee District Long-Term Care Ombudsman at ETHRA (865-691-2551 ext. 4223) covers this county too, and TN SHIP (1-877-801-0044) gives free Medicare counseling.
