American House Shallowford
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Chattanooga, TN
American House Shallowford
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Chattanooga, TN
Overview of American House Shallowford
American House Shallowford is the premier assisted living and memory care home with the opportunity to live independently. The senior living community in Chattanooga is described as a flexible community that will adjust to the needs and wants of its residents. The residence’s environment focuses on comfort and comprehensive care to help seniors do more and be more as they continue to live life to the fullest. American House ensures residents can grow and live purposeful lives during their golden years.
Community amenities and services help make the lives of its residents hassle-free, such as 24-hour licensed supervision, balanced meals provided, engaging activities scheduled, and a full-service salon available. Assisted living and memory care residents each receive specific care in terms of helping with daily living and memory care– that is, assistance with bathing, grooming, dressing, medication management, and activities for physical and mental stimulation activities.
113-bed community Rank #115 / 427Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 115th out of 427 homes in Tennessee for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Tennessee SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
26 years in operation Rank #229 / 385Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 229th out of 385 homes in Tennessee for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Tennessee SNFs. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 38 / 100 Rank #249 / 554Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 249th out of 554 homes in Tennessee for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Tennessee SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Care Living Facility
StatusLicensed
IssuanceSeptember 28, 1999
ExpirationSeptember 11, 2026
CountyHamilton
License Number00000063
American House Shallowford is legally operated by EC Opco Shallowford, LLC, and administrated by Tommie Westfield.
Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety Features24-hour staffing and emergency response
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing
HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes
ActivitiesDaily activities, community gardens, and scheduled outings and events.
Food DescriptionRestaurant-style dining with three chef-prepared meals daily.
Inspection History
In Tennessee, the Department of Health, Division of Health Care Facilities performs unannounced inspections and investigations to ensure facilities provide high-quality resident care.
Since 2017 · 9 years of data
3 citations
2 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Tennessee state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2017 vs. Tennessee state average
Overall vs. TN average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
1 At Avg
Metrics at Tennessee average:
• Total inspections (at TN avg) 3 Better Metrics better than Tennessee average:
• Total citations (25% below)
• Citations per year (25% below)
• Citations per inspection (25% below)
• Total inspections (at TN avg) 3 Better Metrics better than Tennessee average:
• Total citations (25% below)
• Citations per year (25% below)
• Citations per inspection (25% below)
Latest Inspection
July 24, 2024
Life Safety
Citations
| This Facility | TN Average | vs. TN Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 3 | 4 | This facility has 25% fewer total citations than a typical Tennessee assisted living residence (3 vs. TN avg 4).↓ 25% better |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2017.
| 0.3 | 0.4 | This facility has 25% fewer citations per year than a typical Tennessee assisted living residence (0.3 vs. TN avg 0.4).↓ 25% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 1.5 | 2 | This facility has 25% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Tennessee assisted living residence (1.5 vs. TN avg 2).↓ 25% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | TN Average | vs. TN Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 2 | 2 | This facility has total inspections in line with the Tennessee average (2 vs. TN avg 2).— At avg |
Residents information
Stay stats
Average length of stay
340 days
Total residents
64
Total admissions (2024)
44
Total discharges (2024)
41
Discharges
- To hospital 9
- To Private Residence or Home 3
Demographics
GENDER
- Female Residents 67.2%
- Male Residents 32.8%
AGE DISTRIBUTION
- 60-64 1.6%
- 70-74 18.8%
- 75-79 23.4%
- 80-84 15.6%
- 85-89 18.8%
- 90 or more 21.9%
ETHNICITY
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for American House Shallowford
Studio Floor Plan
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13.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Chattanooga's city center to American House Shallowford's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.77 miles to nearest hospital (Parkridge Valley Mental Health and Wellness Adult and Adolescent Acute Campus)
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Assisted Living in Tennessee
American House Shallowford is located in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
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| American House Shallowford |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Chattanooga | 113
Facility
113
TN AVG
88
Rank
#115 / 427 | Yes |
38
Facility
38
TN AVG
34
Rank
#249 / 554 | - | 26
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26
TN AVG
27
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#229 / 385 | - | - | Tommie Westfield | Ec Opco Shallowford, LLC | 340 days
Facility
340 days
TN AVG
465
Rank
#136 / 201 |
| StoryPoint Chattanooga |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Chattanooga (Mountain Creek) | 92
Facility
92
TN AVG
88
Rank
#178 / 427 | Yes |
8
Facility
8
TN AVG
34
Rank
#458 / 554 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed | 32
Facility
32
TN AVG
27
Rank
#151 / 385 |
76.1%
Facility
76.1%
TN AVG
73.7%
Rank
#147 / 287 | A+ | Mary Shoulders | 1148 Mountain Creek Road Opco LLC | 190 days
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190 days
TN AVG
465
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#165 / 201 |
| Morning Pointe of East Hamilton |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Ooltewah (Collegedale) | 81
Facility
81
TN AVG
88
Rank
#204 / 427 | Yes |
26
Facility
26
TN AVG
34
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#342 / 554 | - | 6
Facility
6
TN AVG
27
Rank
#362 / 385 |
86.4%
Facility
86.4%
TN AVG
73.7%
Rank
#79 / 287 | A+ | Ian Shives | East Hamilton Medical Investors, LLC | 412 days
Facility
412 days
TN AVG
465
Rank
#113 / 201 |
| Morning Pointe of Collegedale at Greenbriar Cove |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Collegedale (Four Corners) | 65
Facility
65
TN AVG
88
Rank
#273 / 427 | Yes |
29
Facility
29
TN AVG
34
Rank
#318 / 554 | - | 19
Facility
19
TN AVG
27
Rank
#283 / 385 |
86.2%
Facility
86.2%
TN AVG
73.7%
Rank
#81 / 287 | A+ | Sarabeth Janae Wilkins | Greenbriar Assisted Living Center, LLC | 449 days
Facility
449 days
TN AVG
465
Rank
#103 / 201 |
| Thrive at Brow Wood |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Lookout Mountain (Chattanooga Valley) | 25 | No | 4 | - | 10 | - | A+ | Tate Stewart | - | - |
Frequently Asked Questions about American House Shallowford
Who is the owner of American House Shallowford?
The legal owner and operator of American House Shallowford is EC Opco Shallowford, LLC.
Is American House Shallowford in a walkable area?
American House Shallowford has a walk score of 38. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of American House Shallowford?
According to TN state health department records, American House Shallowford's license number is 00000063.
When does American House Shallowford's license expire?
According to TN state health department records, American House Shallowford's license expires on September 11, 2026.
Does American House Shallowford have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at American House Shallowford on this page.
Who is the administrator of American House Shallowford?
Tommie Westfield is the administrator of American House Shallowford.
How many beds does American House Shallowford have?
American House Shallowford has 113 beds.
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