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American House Shallowford
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Chattanooga, TN
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American House Shallowford

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Chattanooga, TN
7127 Lee Hwy, Chattanooga, TN 37421 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of American House Shallowford

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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.

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By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 113 Rank #69 / 327Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 69th out of 327 homes we track in Tennessee for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Tennessee facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #159 / 306Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 159th out of 306 homes we track in Tennessee for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Tennessee facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
26 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #194 / 417Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 194th out of 417 homes we track in Tennessee for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Tennessee facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
38 / 100

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Care Living Facility
IssuanceSeptember 28, 1999
ExpirationSeptember 11, 2026 Expires in 19 days
CountyHamilton
License Number00000063

Ownership & Operating Entity

American House Shallowford is legally operated by EC Opco Shallowford, LLC, and administered by Tommie Westfield.

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety Features24-hour staffing and emergency response

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

ActivitiesDaily activities, community gardens, and scheduled outings and events

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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.

Inspection Scorecard Info 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.

Overall vs. TN average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 1 Better Metrics better than Tennessee average:
• Total citations (80% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This Facility TN Average vs. TN Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 1 5 This facility has 80% fewer total citations than a typical Tennessee assisted living residence (1 vs. TN avg 5).↓ 80% better
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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

  • Black Residents 10.9%
  • White Residents 87.5%
  • Total Other Race Residents 1.6%

What does this home offer?

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Building Type: Single-story

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for American House Shallowford

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Address 8.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Chattanooga's city center to American House Shallowford's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Chattanooga

Info below is compiled from the TN Dept. of Health (TDH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Typical or reported average length of stay for residents, when the state publishes this aggregate figure.
Percentage of residents reported as male in state demographics, shown as a whole-number percent.
Percentage of residents reported as female in state demographics, shown as a whole-number percent.
The Health Center at Standifer Place
AL
ADC
HC
HOS
IL
MC
NH
SNF
 Chattanooga
125
Facility 125
TN AVG 83
Rank #38 / 327
No
38
Facility 38
TN AVG 36
Rank #194 / 417
-
34
Facility 34
TN AVG 25
Rank #35 / 306
33.6%
Facility 33.6%
TN AVG 74%
Rank #182 / 187
A+ David Boozer Maturecare Of Standifer Place, LLC
4 days
Facility 4 days
TN AVG 459
Rank #181 / 182
129 27.9% 72.1% 0% 1.6% 3.1% 7.8% 10.9% 27.9% 14.7% 34.1% 2.3% 96.1% 1.6%
Signal Mountain Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
RC
 Chattanooga (Mountain Creek)
120
Facility 120
TN AVG 83
Rank #49 / 327
Yes
16
Facility 16
TN AVG 36
Rank #330 / 417
-
22
Facility 22
TN AVG 25
Rank #200 / 306
57.5%
Facility 57.5%
TN AVG 74%
Rank #149 / 187
A+ Amy Silvers Chattanooga Senior Housing I Opco, LLC
384 days
Facility 384 days
TN AVG 459
Rank #106 / 182
100 26% 74% 1% 3% 6% 10% 16% 21% 22% 21% 6% 90% 4%
American House Shallowford
AL
IL
MC
RC
 Chattanooga
113
Facility 113
TN AVG 83
Rank #69 / 327
Yes
38
Facility 38
TN AVG 36
Rank #194 / 417
-
26
Facility 26
TN AVG 25
Rank #159 / 306
- - Tommie Westfield Ec Opco Shallowford, LLC
340 days
Facility 340 days
TN AVG 459
Rank #122 / 182
64 32.8% 67.2% 0% 1.6% 0% 18.8% 23.4% 15.6% 18.8% 21.9% 10.9% 87.5% 1.6%
StoryPoint Chattanooga
AL
MC
 Chattanooga
92
Facility 92
TN AVG 83
Rank #116 / 327
Yes
8
Facility 8
TN AVG 36
Rank #369 / 417
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
30
Facility 30
TN AVG 25
Rank #88 / 306
76.1%
Facility 76.1%
TN AVG 74%
Rank #102 / 187
A+ Mary Shoulders 1148 Mountain Creek Road Opco LLC
190 days
Facility 190 days
TN AVG 459
Rank #150 / 182
44 38.6% 61.4% 4.5% 2.3% 15.9% 4.5% 9.1% 13.6% 11.4% 38.6% - 100% -
Morning Pointe of Hixson
AL
MC
 Hixson
80
Facility 80
TN AVG 83
Rank #140 / 327
Yes
19
Facility 19
TN AVG 36
Rank #314 / 417
Studio / Suite / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
23
Facility 23
TN AVG 25
Rank #191 / 306
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
TN AVG 74%
Rank #1 / 187
- Robin Jackson Hixson Medical Investors, LLC
743 days
Facility 743 days
TN AVG 459
Rank #15 / 182
108 31.5% 68.5% 0% 0% 1.9% 2.8% 7.4% 7.4% 32.4% 48.1% - 100% -

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Tennessee

American House Shallowford is located in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Tennessee.

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CHOICES Program

TN Medicaid CHOICES

Age 65+ or disabled
General Tennessee resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
TN

Managed care model; high rural demand.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($65/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Tennessee Options for Community Living

TN Options

Age 60+
General Tennessee resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
TN

Limited funding; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Tennessee Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General TN resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
TN

Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Tennessee Family Caregiver Support Program

Age —
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; TN resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; prioritizes low-income ~$24,980/year
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
TN

Includes grandparent caregivers; high rural demand.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Tennessee VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General TN resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
TN

High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Elderly Nutrition Program

Tennessee Elderly Nutrition Program

Age 60+
General TN resident; no income limit but prioritizes low-income.
Income Limits (2025) None; donations encouraged.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
TN

Serves ~50,000 annually; 200+ congregate sites plus Meals on Wheels.

Benefits
Congregate meals ($5-$7/meal value) at senior centers Home-delivered meals ($5-$7/meal)

Property Tax Relief Program

Tennessee Property Tax Relief Program

Age 65+
General TN resident, homeowner/renter (or widow/er 50+, disabled 18+).
Income Limits (2025) ~$45,000/year household, excludes half of Social Security
Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.
TN

Rebates up to $1,000; serves ~100,000 annually.

Benefits
Tax rebates (~$250-$1,000 based on income; e.g., $1,000 if income < $8,000)

Frequently Asked Questions about American House Shallowford

Who is the owner of American House Shallowford?

American House Shallowford is legally operated by EC Opco Shallowford, LLC, and administered by Tommie Westfield.

Is American House Shallowford in a walkable area?

American House Shallowford has a walk score of 38. Car-dependent. 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.

How long has American House Shallowford been in business?

American House Shallowford has been operating for approximately 26 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Does American House Shallowford have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at American House Shallowford on this page.

Are pets allowed at American House Shallowford?

Yes, American House Shallowford allows residents to bring their pets.

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