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10 Best Nursing Homes in Chattanooga, TN

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Chattanooga nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Chattanooga, TN may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Chattanooga or another care type is right for you. Browse 42 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Chattanooga.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Ridgeside, Highland Park and Boyce, Chattanooga.
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Nursing homes facilities near Chattanooga, TN

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Photo of NHC Health Care Chattanooga/ Parkwood Retirement Apartments
Provides: Nursing Homes, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Wellington Place of Hixson
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.
Photo of St Barnabas Apartments
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.
Photo of Hickory Valley Retirement Ctr
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.
Photo of Life Care Ctr of Redbank
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.
At Standifer Place, the abilities and individual requirements of each resident are assessed prior to admission. The goal is to provide each resident with the assistance necessary to remain safe and healthy while encouraging independence and activity. Residents get personalized care at an...
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Photo of Rose of Sharon's
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.
Photo of Consulate
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Cost of nursing homes in Chattanooga, TN

The average cost of senior living in Chattanooga is $3,737 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Hope, TN with an average of $3,295 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Chattanooga, TN vs. nearby cities

Chattanooga, TN
$3,737/mo
$3,706/mo
$3,667/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Chattanooga, TN vs. the state and national average

Chattanooga, TN
$3,737/mo
U.S. national average
$4,821/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Chattanooga vs. other types of senior living

$3,791/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,737/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Chattanooga, TN by room type

Semi-Private
$2,997/mo
Studio
$4,168/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,573/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,284/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Chattanooga over time

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Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Chattanooga

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Chattanooga

Charter of Cleveland

4.0
My Mom is settled and content. It was a big adjustment, but now she enjoys the friendship's that she is making. She brags about the care that the girls in house-keeping give her and the assistant's that tend to her daily needs. So I say over all we made a good choice. The daily care from ...
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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.

The Bridge at Ooltewah

5.0
I live with my mom at The Bridge at Ooltewah. mom has lived here since [date removed]. we love being part of the community there. there is never a dull moment and it is a loving and caring community. there are lots of things to do and much musical entertainment and the food is good.

Chattanooga nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Chattanooga nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Chattanooga, 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 Chattanooga nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Chattanooga that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Chattanooga, TNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
52.9%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.2%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.2%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
61.8%
9.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.4%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.2%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.9%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.7%
17.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Chattanooga nursing homes

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 Chattanooga Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Chattanooga, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.1%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
38.2%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
41.2%
5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.7%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Chattanooga nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Chattanooga partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Chattanooga, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38.2%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.2%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
32.4%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.2%
3.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Chattanooga nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Chattanooga communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Chattanooga, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20.6%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
23.5%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.8%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Chattanooga nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Chattanooga offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Chattanooga, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
47.1%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.5%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.1%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.9%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.5%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
47.1%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
20.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.6%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.1%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

StoryPoint Chattanooga, Brookdale Mount Vernon Drive and The Garden Plaza at Cleveland are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Chattanooga, Tennessee. See full list of communities.

There are 42 nursing homes facilities near Chattanooga, Tennessee. See the full list.

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