Best Independent Living in Chattanooga, Tennessee
10 communities found
Chattanooga has 13 independent living communities on file, all rated, with an average score of 4.4 out of 5 based on 393 reviews read across the group. Options range from standalone independent living to communities that also offer assisted living, memory care, or skilled nursing on the same campus. No pricing figures have been published for any of these communities at this time.
- 10communities
- 4.3average rating, 10 rated
- 342family reviews read
Hickory Valley Senior Living Community
Chattanooga, Tennessee
4.9(41)
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
Comfort Keepers Home Care
Chattanooga, Tennessee
4.8(37)
Home care · no referral needed
Red Stone Estates - Senior Living Community
Chattanooga, Tennessee
4.8(21)
Independent Living
From $3,024/moBeò of Chattanooga
Chattanooga, Tennessee
4.3(75)
Independent Living
Charter Senior Living of Chattanooga
Chattanooga, Tennessee
4.3(51)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingRespite / Short-Term Care
Ashwood Square Retirement Community
Chattanooga, Tennessee
4.3(23)
Independent Living
Beacon Home Health
Chattanooga, Tennessee
4.2(5)
Medicare home health · 3.0★
Signal Mountain Senior Living
Chattanooga, Tennessee
4.1(26)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care
Chateau Royale Apartments
Chattanooga, Tennessee
3.6(47)
Independent Living
Amara Home Care
Chattanooga, Tennessee
3.3(16)
Home care · no referral needed
Best-rated independent living in Chattanooga
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
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Hickory Valley Senior Living Community
4.9 (41 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living
Hickory Valley Senior Living Community holds a 4.9 out of 5 rating from 40 Google reviews, offering both assisted living and independent living.
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4.8 (37 reviews)· At-Home Care, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Comfort Keepers Chattanooga is an in-home care provider where families praise responsive, personalized service, especially for Alzheimer's and dementia care, though it is not a residential community.
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Red Stone Estates - Senior Living Community
4.8 (21 reviews)· Independent Living
Red Stone Estates is an independent living community with a 4.8 Google rating from 22 reviewers, located near shopping, dining, and the Tennessee River.
- 4
4.3 (75 reviews)· Independent Living
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Charter Senior Living of Chattanooga
4.3 (51 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Respite / Short-Term Care
Charter Senior Living of Chattanooga is an assisted living community with a 4.3 out of 5 rating on Google based on 50 reviews, though no detailed review text or amenity information is available at this time.
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Ashwood Square Retirement Community
4.3 (23 reviews)· Independent Living
- 7
4.2 (5 reviews)· Home Health, Independent Living
Beacon Home Health provides home health and hospice services, with reviewers praising attentive physical therapy and nursing staff, though one noted a communication breakdown over insurance.
- 8
4.1 (26 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
Signal Mountain Senior Living holds a 3.9 out of 5 rating from 22 Google reviews, but no detailed reviewer comments were available to describe specific day-to-day experiences.
- 9
3.6 (47 reviews)· Independent Living
Chateau Royale Apartments in Chattanooga is an independent living complex made up of two distinct sections, with reviewers describing a wide gap in quality and upkeep between them. Feedback is mixed: some residents…
- 10
3.3 (16 reviews)· Assisted Living, At-Home Care, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Amara Home Care is a family-owned home care agency serving the greater Chattanooga area since 1998, offering flexible in-home support from a few hours a week up to 24-hour care. Reviewers consistently praise the…
What families say about independent living in Chattanooga
Counted across the review summaries of 10 Chattanooga communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Across the 13 communities, 38% of families mention caring, attentive staff, and 31% each bring up food and dining, activities and social life, and memory care programming. On the concern side, cost and billing come up in 85% of reviews and communication with families in 69%, while building upkeep is noted in 23% and staff attitude in 8%.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 30%
- Food and dining 20%
- Activities and social life 20%
- Communication with families 20%
- Value for money 20%
Concerns raised
- Cost and billing 70%
- Communication with families 60%
- Building and upkeep 30%
- Staff attitude 10%
“Great tour experience. Our Community Specialist was wonderful and very thorough. We liked the community and the staff. The apartments are roomy and the outside area is very nice. Five stars!!”
“Very compassionate staff! Very quick to come to the need of the resident . Physical therapy is right in the building so convenient!”
“I highly recommend Comfort Keepers for any senior care. The attention to detail and level of caring is impressive. They offer a number of services to help elevate stress and offer freedom. Shelby is a true professional.”
Independent Living in Chattanooga: the figures
- •Most common amenities: 24-hour staff (8), emergency call system (7), wheelchair accessible (7), housekeeping (7), gathering / activity spaces (6), social activities (5).
How families pay for independent living in Tennessee
Most families in Tennessee cover the cost of assisted living, memory care and independent living out of pocket, at least at first. This usually means drawing on savings, retirement income and pensions, along with proceeds from selling a home. Long-term care insurance, when a family member holds a policy, can also be applied toward these costs, though the amount and conditions of coverage vary by policy. It's worth reviewing any policy closely before assuming what it will pay for, since some cover only certain levels of care or require a waiting period before benefits begin.
The full picture for the state: Independent Living in Tennessee.
Independent Living near Chattanooga
Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.
| City | Communities | RatingAverage rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hixson7 mi | 11 | 4.5 / 5 | 7 mi |
| Ooltewah7.9 mi | 10 | 4.3 / 5 | 7.9 mi |
| Rossville, Georgia8.4 mi | 5 | 4.5 / 5 | 8.4 mi |
| Cleveland21.5 mi | 19 | 4.5 / 5 | 21.5 mi |
| Dalton, Georgia22.7 mi | 23 | 4.6 / 5 | 22.7 mi |
All of Tennessee: Independent Living in Tennessee. Closer to home? Compare independent living near you, sorted by distance.
About these figures
Computed on October 23, 2026 from the 10 communities listed in Chattanooga, 342 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change; the written summary was last revised September 25, 2026.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Chattanooga ask about.
- Home Care in Tennessee: Agencies, Medicare Home Health Ratings, and What It Costs
- Complete Independent Living Moving Checklist For Stress-Free Senior Relocation
- How Independent Living Supports An Active Senior Lifestyle
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Independent Living in Chattanooga: Common Questions
How many independent living communities are in Chattanooga, Tennessee?
MyLivingChoice lists 10 independent living communities in Chattanooga, Tennessee, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which independent living communities in Chattanooga are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Hickory Valley Senior Living Community (4.9★, 41 ratings), Comfort Keepers Home Care (4.8★, 37 ratings), Red Stone Estates - Senior Living Community (4.8★, 21 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Chattanooga?
Beyond independent living, Chattanooga has at-home care (17 communities), assisted living (15 communities), home health (9 communities), memory care (7 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (7 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate independent living in Chattanooga?
Families rate Chattanooga independent living communities 4.3 out of 5 on average, across 342 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Chattanooga independent living communities?
Across the review summaries of 10 Chattanooga communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 30%), food and dining (mentioned for 20%), activities and social life (mentioned for 20%). The most common concerns are cost and billing (70%), communication with families (60%), building and upkeep (30%).
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Home care agencies serving Chattanooga bring help to the house: daily living, companionship, and respite for family caregivers.
