Best Senior Living in Chattanooga, Tennessee
27 communities found
Chattanooga lists 49 senior living options, split between 27 residential communities and 22 home care agencies. Across the 44 communities with ratings, the average score is 4.4, based on 2,064 reviews read. Care types on offer range from independent and assisted living to memory care, skilled nursing, and at-home care.
- 49options listed
- 4.3average rating, 44 rated
- 1,777family reviews read
- 0small homes, 10 or fewer
Hickory Valley Senior Living Community
Chattanooga, Tennessee
4.9(41)
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
American House Hamilton Place
Chattanooga, Tennessee
4.8(38)
Assisted LivingMemory CareRespite / Short-Term Care
Comfort Keepers Home Care
Chattanooga, Tennessee
4.8(37)
Home care · no referral needed
Morning Pointe of Chattanooga Shallowford
Chattanooga, Tennessee
4.8(27)
Assisted Living
Red Stone Estates - Senior Living Community
Chattanooga, Tennessee
4.8(21)
Independent Living
Assistive Services at Standifer Place
Chattanooga, Tennessee
5(9)
Assisted Living
Assisting Hands
Chattanooga, Tennessee
4.8(16)
Home care · no referral needed
Ascension Living Valley Residence
Chattanooga, Tennessee
4.7(26)
Assisted Living
Life Care Center Of Red Bank
Chattanooga, Tennessee
4.5(135)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
The Lantern at Morning Pointe Alzheimer's Center of Excellence Chattanooga
Chattanooga, Tennessee
4.5(21)
Memory Care
NHC Healthcare
Chattanooga, Tennessee
4.4(107)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Rockbridge Oaks
Chattanooga, Tennessee
4.4(90)
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Best-rated senior 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 offers assisted and independent living and holds a 4.9 rating from 40 Google reviews.
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4.8 (38 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care, Respite / Short-Term Care
American House Hamilton Place combines assisted living, independent living, and skilled nursing, with a 4.8 rating from 38 Google reviews.
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4.8 (37 reviews)· At-Home Care, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Comfort Keepers Home Care is praised by families for responsive, personalized in-home support, with staff noted for attentiveness and follow-through, especially in Alzheimer's and dementia care.
- 4
Morning Pointe of Chattanooga Shallowford
4.8 (27 reviews)· Assisted Living
- 5
Red Stone Estates - Senior Living Community
4.8 (21 reviews)· Independent Living
Red Stone Estates is an independent living community with a 4.8 rating, noted mainly for its location near shopping, dining, and the Tennessee River.
- 6
Assistive Services at Standifer Place
5 (9 reviews)· Assisted Living
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4.8 (16 reviews)· Assisted Living, At-Home Care, Memory Care
Assisting Hands is an in-home care agency where owners Devin and Kayla stay personally involved, with caregivers often remaining with the same family long-term.
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Ascension Living Valley Residence
4.7 (26 reviews)· Assisted Living
Ascension Living Valley Residence is an assisted living community in Chattanooga with a 4.7 rating from 24 Google reviews.
- 9
4.5 (135 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 148 units
Life Care Center of Red Bank holds a 4.5 rating from 133 reviewers and focuses on short-term rehab, long-term care, and specialized therapy programs.
- 10
The Lantern at Morning Pointe Alzheimer's Center of Excellence Chattanooga
4.5 (21 reviews)· Memory Care
Detailed family reviews were not available for this community, though it holds a 4.5 rating from 21 Google reviews. The description emphasizes a dedicated two-level memory care approach with structured, personalized…
What families say about senior living in Chattanooga
Counted across the review summaries of 43 Chattanooga communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Families most often praise caring, attentive staff, cited in 60% of 43 communities, along with medical and nursing care (23%) and communication with families (21%). At the same time, cost and billing come up as a concern in 67% of reviews, and communication with families appears again as a concern in 58%, alongside staff attitude and building upkeep at 14% each.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 58%
- Communication with families 21%
- Medical and nursing care 21%
- Memory care 19%
- Activities and social life 16%
Concerns raised
- Cost and billing 70%
- Communication with families 60%
- Staff attitude 14%
- Building and upkeep 14%
“This is a very nice, clean, and well-maintained facility. Angie in the business office was very kind and friendly. I highly recommend considering Ascension Living as a place for your loved one to call home.”
“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!!”
“My dad was transferred to NHC from a local hospital. The transport was smooth and seamless. I heard from the intake team and was provided information each step of the way. My Dad's care team is friendly, respectful and committed to his daily care and rehabilitation.”
Senior Living in Chattanooga: the figures
- •Of the 6 with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 1 have 11 to 60, and 5 have more than 60.
- •5 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 3.2 out of 5: 3 rated four stars or better, 1 rated one star.
- •Most common amenities: 24-hour staff (33), emergency call system (32), medication management (28), housekeeping (25), wheelchair accessible (24), laundry service (20).
How families pay for senior 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: Senior Living in Tennessee.
Senior 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: Senior Living in Tennessee. Closer to home? Compare senior living near you, sorted by distance.
About these figures
Computed on October 17, 2026 from the 49 communities listed in Chattanooga, 1,777 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
- Nursing Home vs. Assisted Living: Which Level of Care Does Your Loved One Actually Need?
- Signs It Is Time to Move From Home Care to Assisted Living
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Senior Living in Chattanooga: Common Questions
How many senior living communities are in Chattanooga, Tennessee?
MyLivingChoice lists 49 senior living communities in Chattanooga, Tennessee, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
How much does senior living cost in Chattanooga?
Among Chattanooga communities that publish pricing, senior living starts around $3,024/month, with an average published starting rate near $3,912/month. Final costs depend on care needs and apartment choice.
Which senior living communities in Chattanooga are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include 1st Priority Homecare (5★, 24 ratings), Touching Hearts at Home (5★, 12 ratings), Assistive Services at Standifer Place (5★, 9 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Chattanooga?
Beyond senior living, Chattanooga has at-home care (17 communities), assisted living (15 communities), independent living (10 communities), home health (9 communities), memory care (7 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate senior living in Chattanooga?
Families rate Chattanooga senior living communities 4.3 out of 5 on average, across 1,777 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Chattanooga senior living communities?
Across the review summaries of 43 Chattanooga communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 58%), communication with families (mentioned for 21%), medical and nursing care (mentioned for 21%). The most common concerns are cost and billing (70%), communication with families (60%), staff attitude (14%).
Are there small senior living homes in Chattanooga?
Of the 6 Chattanooga communities with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 1 has 11 to 60, and 5 have more than 60. Small licensed homes are listed here alongside large communities, which most directories skip.
How do Chattanooga nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?
5 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Chattanooga carry an overall star rating, averaging 3.2 out of 5. 3 are rated four stars or better and 1 is rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.
Prefer to stay home?
Home care agencies serving Chattanooga bring help to the house: daily living, companionship, and respite for family caregivers.
