Hickory Valley Retirement
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Chattanooga, TN

Hickory Valley Retirement

Assisted Living & Independent Living · Chattanooga, TN

Overview of Hickory Valley Retirement

Hickory Valley Retirement in Chattanooga, TN, features both independent living and assisted living options. Independent living gives residents a private apartment paired with general community amenities, while assisted living supplies hands-on help for bathing, dressing, and managing medications. Availability of both programs lets residents increase their daily care as needed without relocating.

Community spaces and activities include restaurant-style dining, gardening areas, fitness classes, movie nights, interest groups, and an on-site hair salon. Scheduled weekday transportation assists residents with errands and community outings, and pets are permitted on the campus. Located in the Shepherd area, the property holds a walk score of 48, indicating that most trips outside the neighborhood require driving or vehicle service.

Prospective representatives considering long-term care plans can reach out to schedule a tour or discuss specific living arrangements.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

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 #23 / 229Years in operation — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 23rd out of 229 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
41 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #68 / 277Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 68th out of 277 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
48 / 100
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About This Community

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Medication ManagementSupport with organizing, administering, and monitoring medicines can help prevent missed or incorrect doses.

Additional Services

4 services
Utilities IncludedListed as: All utilities included (except phone)
Laundry & Linen
TransportationListed as: Scheduled transportation (monday–friday)
MaintenanceListed as: Grounds maintenance

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed
HousekeepingYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Courtyard
Garden
Walking Paths
Game Room
Pool Table
Salon
Wi-Fi
Nail Spa
Activities
Clubs and Interest Groups
Gardening
Wellness Classes
Movie Nights
Outings To Local Attractions
Card Games
Social Hour
Hooks & Needles Crafts Club
Themed Dinners
Shopping and Lunch Outings
Fitness Classes

Room Accommodations

Building TypeTwo-story
Studio Floor plans as listed by the community: Studio (382 sq ft) · Studio, Handicap Accessible (382 sq ft) · Studio Deluxe (478 sq ft) · Studio (Assisted Living) (382 sq ft) · Studio Deluxe (Assisted Living) (478 sq ft) Floor plans: Handicap Accessible, Deluxe 382–478 sq ft
1 Bedroom Floor plans as listed by the community: One Bedroom (574 sq ft) · One Bedroom Deluxe (764 sq ft) · One Bedroom (Assisted Living) (574 sq ft) Floor plans: Deluxe 574–764 sq ft
2 Bedroom 956 sq ft

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Tennessee

Hickory Valley Retirement 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 Hickory Valley Retirement

What neighborhood is Hickory Valley Retirement in?

Hickory Valley Retirement is in the Shepherd neighborhood of Chattanooga.

Is Hickory Valley Retirement in a walkable area?

Hickory Valley Retirement has a walk score of 48. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

How long has Hickory Valley Retirement been in business?

Hickory Valley Retirement has been operating for approximately 41 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Does Hickory Valley Retirement have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Hickory Valley Retirement on this page.

Are pets allowed at Hickory Valley Retirement?

Yes, Hickory Valley Retirement allows residents to bring their pets.

What is the best email address for Hickory Valley Retirement?

The team at Hickory Valley Retirement can be reached at sales@hickoryvalleyretirement.com.

Are there photos of Hickory Valley Retirement?

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