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American House West Knoxville

8024 Gleason Dr, Knoxville, TN

Assisted LivingMemory CareIndependent Living

4.5102 reviewsvia A Place for Mom

About the community

About American House West Knoxville

This enticing community sits on well-manicured grounds within the bustling city of West Knoxville, Tennessee. Residents enjoy easy access to all the city's great shopping, dining, and cultural attractions. American House West Knoxville offers memory care and assisted living services within a community of well-appointed apartments, with three chef-prepared meals served daily. Residents can relax in the cozy common areas next to the fireplace, or enjoy beautiful views from the garden courtyard or the deck. There is also a billiards room for games, and movie fans will enjoy the theater room, which often hosts live entertainment. The community even has its own beauty salon and barbershop, so that residents can look their best. State Classification American House West Knoxville is an assisted care living facility (ACLF) , which in the state of Tennessee is a facility that provides assistance with non-medical activities of daily living, administration of typically self-administered medications, and medical services subject to the limitations of these rules to residents. An assisted care living facility may provide care to residents with dementia or Alzheimer’s. Tennessee Facility Inspection Reports Related articles: Assisted Living vs. Memory Care: What’s the Difference? Assisted Living vs. Nursing Homes: What’s the Difference? Beyond Bingo: The 50+ Best Assisted Living Activities For Seniors

Family and resident feedback

4.5 out of 5 from 102 reviews

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★★★★

Positive

Great choice

Admin staff and activity directors have been amazing. It is very clean and apartment size is very roomie and spacious!

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Meals & Dining
4.0 / 5
Sydney HJuly 27, 2026

★★★★★

Positive

A Staff That Cares

The staff is so great and they are really involved and helpful with my dad. They've been helpful whenever I've needed help with my dad and they truly seem to care and have taken the time to get to know him.

AnonymousJuly 17, 2026

★★★★★

Positive

The staff was very courteous and helpful for my situation. They were on the ball. Helped me in a crisis to find a room quickly for my husband in memory care as he was ready to be discharged from a temporary facility. They were friendly and helpful with my finances and getting a Doctor and psychiatrist

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Shelva HensleyJuly 15, 2026

★★★★★

Critical

Has room for improvement

have you seen the washing machine??? It's filthy, please find them a newer and cleaner machine. It's disgusting!!!!! my mom doesn't need a lot of care, just light assistance in shower. some of the staff get a 5....most maybe a 2. terrible food choices. My mom only eats supper there and it's usually a sandwich of some sort every night. She hates the food. my mom doesn't do the activities. of course all the Assisted Living facilities are too expensive but I would say a 2

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AnonymousJuly 1, 2026

★★★★★

Positive

[name removed] was a gem. She took ample time to show me around the facility and answered ALL my questions.

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Response from the community

Shelby, thank you for taking the time to visit our community! We appreciate your feedback and are happy to hear you had a positive experience!

July 17, 2026
ShelbyJune 26, 2026

★★★★★

Positive

Outstanding

This home is very well run and very professional.My husband has been a challenge since moving into memory care and the activities coordinators [name removed] and [name removed] have been amazing.They have gone above and beyond to keep my husband occupied during this transition period and to that I am very grateful.They are both very caring and outgoing young ladies and are exceptional in their field.Anyone needing a very clean , caring home for their loved one should consider knoxville American House especially if

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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Meals & Dining
5.0 / 5
Response from the community

Amanda, your kind compliments mean the world to our team at American House! It is our pleasure to serve our residents and their families each and every day. Thank you for sharing your experience with us!

July 16, 2026
Amanda j whiteJune 15, 2026

Verified overview

What we know from public sources

Care options
Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Public price status
Published starting price available
Last source check
August 2, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

Grouped so you can scan what affects day-to-day life before opening an operator page.

Meals & dining

  • Meals Provided
  • No Sugar
  • Professional Chef
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Private Dining Room
  • Pureed Meals
  • Vegan
  • International Cuisine
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Kosher
  • Vegetarian
  • Guest Meals
  • Special Dining Programs
  • Room Service

Health & wellness

  • Incontinence Care
  • Memory Care
  • Medication Management
  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • High Acuity Care
  • Diabetic Care
  • Non-Ambulatory Care

Services & convenience

  • Transportation at Cost
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Cats Allowed
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Pet Care Available
  • Beautician
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • English
  • Spanish

Activities & engagement

  • Gardening Club
  • Protestant Services
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Trivia Games
  • Community Service Organizations
  • Live Well Programs
  • Resident Band or Musicians
  • Sensory-based Programs
  • Visiting Rabbi
  • Community Service Programs
  • Activities Off-site
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Visiting Chaplain or Priest
  • Reminiscence Programs
  • Walking Club
  • Other Religious Services
  • Bridge Club
  • Holiday Parties
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Book Club
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Karaoke
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Current Events Club
  • Art Classes
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Men's Club
  • Cooking Club
  • Birthday Parties
  • Cards / Pinochle Club
  • Stretching Classes
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Activities On-site
  • Christian Services
  • Catholic Services
  • Wine Tasting
  • Happy Hour
  • Dances
  • Bible Study Group
  • Wii Bowling
  • Cooking Classes
  • Quilting or Sewing Club
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Choir / Singing Club

Outdoor spaces

  • TV Lounge
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Meeting Room
  • Beauty Salon
  • Outside Patio
  • Private Bath
  • Barber Shop
  • Library
  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Billiards Lounge
  • Piano or Organ
  • Game Room

Apartment & room features

  • Kitchenette
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Garden View
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Air Conditioned
  • Ground Floor Units

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Additional care fees
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Move-in fee
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