From 1 posting and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 20, 2026Sources
The short version
Hospice house work here is described by a licensed practical nurse as very meaningful, with patient care handled fairly.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2023-10-20Source: indeed.com
Nursing here
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
$26.75/hr
Average salary reported for Licensed Practical Nurse (4 salaries reported)
As of 2026-09
- Hourly pay
$15.50/hr
Average salary reported for Nursing Assistant (8 salaries reported)
As of 2026-09
- Annual pay
$72,500.00/year
Average salary reported for Director of Nursing (3 salaries reported)
As of 2026-09
- Hourly pay
$15.50/hr
Average salary reported for Caregiver (1 salary reported)
As of 2026-09
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Meaningful Work vs Exclusive Culture
- An LPN noted very meaningful work and fair patient care, but perceived an exclusionary religious work culture.
Sources
As of 2023-10-20Source: indeed.com- Low Ratings on Management and Benefits
- Review scores on SimplyHired reflect low satisfaction for pay, benefits, management, and culture, with moderate work-life balance.
Sources
As of 2026-09-20
The hard parts
Review scores run low on pay, benefits, management, and culture, and one LPN described the religious work culture as exclusionary even while calling the work meaningful.
Sources
As of 2026-09-20 · 2023-10-20Source: indeed.com
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
Living in Knoxville, TN
Framed by the Great Smoky Mountains and the Tennessee River, Knoxville lets you step off a hospital shift straight into the Urban Wilderness or Market Square's patio scene. With a cost of living about 7% below the national average, your nursing paycheck stretches significantly further while keeping premier outdoor recreation right in your backyard.
Browse roles in Knoxville- Metro price level · Knoxville area
- 7% below the national average
- BEA index 92.6 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,191/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $54,039/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Current openings at Sacred Ground Hospice House
Sources
- indeed.com/cmp/Sacred-Ground/reviews
The short version, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2023-10-20
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