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10 Best Nursing Homes in East Ridge, TN

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East Ridge is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 37 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in East Ridge, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in East Ridge is about $3,926, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 539 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near East Ridge, TN

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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.
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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...
Photo of Rose of Sharon's
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.
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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: 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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Cost of nursing homes in East Ridge, TN

The average cost of senior living in East Ridge is $3,926 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Hope, TN with an average of $3,528 per month.

Nursing homes costs in East Ridge, TN, vs. nearby cities

East Ridge, TN
$3,926/mo
$3,941/mo

Nursing homes costs in East Ridge, TN, vs. state and national averages

East Ridge, TN
$3,926/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

Nursing homes costs in East Ridge, TN, vs. other senior living options

$3,985/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,926/mo

Nursing homes costs in East Ridge, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,984/mo
Studio
$4,302/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,780/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,795/mo

Senior living costs in East Ridge vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: East Ridge, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEast Ridge, TNTennesseeU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,926/mo$4,358/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$3,924/mo$4,267/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$3,985/mo$4,358/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$3,354/mo$3,781/mo$4,153/mo
Nursing Homes
East Ridge, TN:$3,926/mo
Tennessee:$4,358/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
East Ridge, TN:$3,924/mo
Tennessee:$4,267/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
East Ridge, TN:$3,985/mo
Tennessee:$4,358/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
East Ridge, TN:$3,354/mo
Tennessee:$3,781/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Nursing homes costs in East Ridge, TN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in East Ridge 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.

East Ridge, TNTN stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in East Ridge, TN

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in East Ridge 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
East Ridge, TN$4,596/mo$4,368/mo+5.2%
Tennessee$4,789/mo$4,660/mo+2.8%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
East Ridge, TN
2024 average cost:$4,596/mo
2023 average cost:$4,368/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$4,789/mo
2023 average cost:$4,660/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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 East Ridge

Recent reviews for nursing homes in East Ridge

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.

Ascension Living Alexian Village - Tennessee (Assisted Living) in Signal Mountain, TN

5.0
I was extremely pleased with Ascension. The establishment, as well as the patients, were always very clean. I never detected any smells or odors -- and I have a keen sense of smell! They were communicative, helpful, and caring from my first visit until my Mom's death. My mom suffered from ...
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Oaks at Dalton

5.0
The staff are caring and kind. The meals are good. They keep you well informed. Moving in was easy. I would highly recommend The Oaks at Dalton to others.

East Ridge nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in East Ridge nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in East Ridge, 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 East Ridge 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 East Ridge that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
East Ridge, TNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
58.1%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
61.3%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.5%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90.3%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.7%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
41.9%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.3%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.3%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in East Ridge 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 East Ridge Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
East Ridge, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
48.4%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
45.2%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
41.9%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.1%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in East Ridge 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 East Ridge partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
East Ridge, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
45.2%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.4%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
41.9%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.7%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in East Ridge 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 East Ridge communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
East Ridge, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25.8%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
32.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.9%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in East Ridge 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 East Ridge offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
East Ridge, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
54.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.8%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
67.7%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.9%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
58.1%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
32.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.6%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.1%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

StoryPoint Chattanooga, Brookdale Hixson and The Canopy at Boynton Ridge are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near East Ridge, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 37 nursing homes facilities near East Ridge, Tennessee. See the full list.
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