Quick answers
- Is Emory Ridge licensed?
- Emory Ridge appears on the official license list of the Tennessee Health Facilities Commission, Division of Licensure and Regulation (list dated October 1, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026) as “Assisted Care Living Facility”, license number 388, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can Emory Ridge have?
- The state license lists a capacity of 60. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is Emory Ridge?
- 7545 Thunder Lane, Powell, TN 37849, Knox County, Tennessee.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- Physicians Regional Medical Center, Powell (about 2.8 mi in a straight line). In a medical emergency, call 911.
What to ask when you visit
A general checklist for any assisted living or residential care home. It is not medical or legal advice.
- Is the license current? Can I see the latest state inspection report and how any problems were fixed?
- What does the monthly fee include, and what costs extra (levels of care, help with medicines, laundry, transport)?
- How and how often are fees raised, and with how much notice?
- What help with daily activities is offered (bathing, dressing, medicines), and who gives it?
- How many staff are on duty during the day and at night? Is a nurse on site or on call?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would a resident have to move out?
- Is there a memory-care area for people with dementia, and is the home licensed for it?
- Does the home accept Medicaid (or a state waiver program), long-term care insurance or veterans’ benefits?
- How are medical emergencies handled, and which hospital is usually used?
- Can I talk with residents and families, share a meal, and visit at different times of day?
- What does the contract say about moving out, discharge and refunds? Ask for a copy to read at home.
Read the state record before you visit: state license search.
Free official help: the Eldercare Locator (U.S. Administration for Community Living), 1‑800‑677‑1116, eldercare.acl.gov, can connect you with your area agency on aging and your state’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who helps residents and families with concerns about a home.
Other licensed homes nearby
From the same official state lists, by straight-line distance from the center of the ZIP code (not driving distance).
- Beehive Homes of Powell0.0 mi · Powell, TN · capacity 16
- Morning Pointe of Powell0.0 mi · Powell, TN · capacity 80
- The Lantern at Morning Pointe Alzheimer's Center (Powell)0.0 mi · Powell, TN · capacity 52
- The Courtyards Senior Living-Knoxville4.8 mi · Knoxville, TN · capacity 32
- The Courtyards Senior Living-Knoxville 34.8 mi · Knoxville, TN · capacity 57
- Windsor Ridge4.8 mi · Knoxville, TN · capacity 70
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- Physicians Regional Medical Center2.8 mi · Powell, TN
- Parkwest Medical Center8.9 mi · Knoxville, TN
- East Tennessee Childrens Hospital9.1 mi · Knoxville, TN
License information
| License type (as the state names it) | Assisted Care Living Facility |
|---|---|
| License number | 388 |
| License status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 60 |
| Address | 7545 Thunder Lane, Powell, TN 37849 |
| County | Knox |
| State | Tennessee |
| Licensing agency | Tennessee Health Facilities Commission, Division of Licensure and Regulation |
| Inspection reports | Search this home on the state website → |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Sources
- Official license list of Tennessee — Tennessee Health Facilities Commission, Division of Licensure and Regulation, list dated October 1, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (Gazetteer) — approximate position (center of the ZIP code area) used for distances