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Assisted living costs in Whitwell average about $3,783 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 8 communities in Whitwell. Our detailed directory has 204 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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I believe the staff took good care of my husband (who was sometimes difficult to handle). The staff was always pleasant and welcoming when I was there. Many of them expressed to me that they enjoyed working...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to StoryPoint Chattanooga! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we strive to make...
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8.4
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94 reviews
8.4
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94 reviews
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The Food was very good Dad was well cared for and the Staff took good care of him. I would recommend this place to others who may be searching for a place for their loved one.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located on 10 acres at the base of Signal Mountain, the five-story, senior living community accommodates 119 assisted living, memory care apartments with studio, one- and two-bedroom options, as well as independent living. Residents can enjoy the convenience of having a beauty salon, an exercise...
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8.2
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19 reviews
8.2
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19 reviews
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26%
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26%
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Very attentive staff. The recreational and social activities are varied and quite inclusive. My 94yr old mother is enjoying her stay. Mom's apartment was a renovated unit, and easy to keep up.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Charter Senior Living of Chattanooga's personalized approach to Independent Living, Assisted Living and Short-Term Stays offers comfort for those seeking the best in senior care. Learn how to get started on your journey to exceptional senior living and why choosing Charter makes all the difference.
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We chose Acension Living Alexian Village because of the cleanliness of the facility as well as the warm and comfortable décor. This is the first place I've put my mom that has given me complete peace of...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Alexian Village of Milwaukee is sponsored by the Alexian Brothers, an 800 year old Catholic religious order committed to quality and compassionate care for seniors. Situated on 60 acres in Milwaukee’s Historic Granville neighborhood, Alexian Village boasts of apartments of all sizes ranging from...
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My loved likes the food. They have a lot of activites. The value for the money, compared to other places is fair. We picked this community, because the commute is fairly close, and we received good feedback....
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Welcome to Valley View Located in the heart of the beautiful Sequatchie Valley, Valley View is the only licensed assisted living community in four counties surrounding and including the community of Whitwell, TN. Nestled between stunning Tennessee mountains, our senior residence provides a...
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My mother is very happy and feels safe. She reports often that she has many friends there! The staff really appear to enjoy her as well!I have recommended many times.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Alexian Brothers Senior Ministries in Chattanooga, TN is sponsored by the Alexian Brothers, an 800 year old Catholic religious order committed to quality and compassionate care for older adults. Alexian Brothers offer an array of services and programs in the Chattanooga region ranging from...
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Cost of assisted living in Whitwell, TN

The average cost of senior living in Whitwell is $3,783 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kimball, TN with an average of $3,589 per month.

Assisted living costs in Whitwell, TN, vs. nearby cities

Whitwell, TN
$3,783/mo
$3,742/mo

Assisted living costs in Whitwell, TN, vs. state and national averages

Whitwell, TN
$3,783/mo
U.S. national average
$4,698/mo

Assisted living costs in Whitwell, TN, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,783/mo
$3,840/mo

Assisted living costs in Whitwell, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,000/mo
Studio
$3,864/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,888/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,813/mo

Senior living costs in Whitwell vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Whitwell, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWhitwell, TNTennesseeU.S.
Assisted Living$3,783/mo$4,267/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$3,840/mo$4,358/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$3,077/mo$3,781/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Whitwell, TN:$3,783/mo
Tennessee:$4,267/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Whitwell, TN:$3,840/mo
Tennessee:$4,358/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Whitwell, TN:$3,077/mo
Tennessee:$3,781/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Assisted living costs in Whitwell, TN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Whitwell and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Whitwell, TNTN stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Whitwell, TN

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Whitwell have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Whitwell, TN$4,386/mo$4,171/mo+5.2%
Tennessee$4,570/mo$4,268/mo+7.1%
National$5,264/mo$4,973/mo+5.9%
Whitwell, TN
2024 average cost:$4,386/mo
2023 average cost:$4,171/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$4,570/mo
2023 average cost:$4,268/mo
Percent change:+7.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,264/mo
2023 average cost:$4,973/mo
Percent change:+5.9%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Whitwell, TN

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Whitwell.

What families are saying about assisted living in Whitwell

Recent reviews for assisted living in Whitwell

Morning Pointe of Chattanooga at Shallowford

5.0
I absolutely love it and my Dad seems to like it. I love the staff and they have been great for my Dad. He has adjusted extremely well. He feels like this is his home. He is really happy with the food there.

Southern Oaks Assisted Living in Chattanooga, TN

4.4
My mother seems happy there. That matters most. She'd let us know if anything wasn't right. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend Southern Oaks Assisted Living community to other families who may need a place for their loved ones.

Regency House Assisted Living in Hixson, TN

4.5
Regency House is great and is the place my Mom calls her home. This facility is run like a finely tuned machine, and the staff is always friendly and attentive to their residents. Recently my Mom broke her hip and was in a rehab facility, and with her Dementia, she was declining due to the ...
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Whitwell review score based on 56 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 56 reviews of 8 Whitwell assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Whitwell review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Whitwell review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Whitwell, TN8 facilities
7.4
8.1
Jasper, TN16 facilities

Review subcategories for Whitwell assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 56 reviews of 8 Whitwell assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Whitwell resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Whitwell, TN averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.6
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.5
3.8
Staff
3.6
4.0
Meals & dining
3.3
3.7
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.4
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Whitwell assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Whitwell assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Whitwell, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Whitwell assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Whitwell that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Whitwell, TNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.5%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
25%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Whitwell assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Whitwell Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Whitwell, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.5%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37.5%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Whitwell assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Whitwell partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Whitwell, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Whitwell assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Whitwell communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Whitwell, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
18%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Whitwell assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Whitwell offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Whitwell, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
62.5%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.5%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.5%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
62.5%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.5%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
62.5%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Whitwell

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Tennessee assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Whitwell protect seniors.
Learn about Tennessee assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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