Martin Boyd Christian Home
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Chattanooga, TN

Martin Boyd Christian Home

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Chattanooga, TN

Overview of Martin Boyd Christian Home

Martin Boyd Christian Home offers assisted living and memory care in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having both care levels may make the community a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time.

Martin Boyd Christian Home opened in 1984 and offers private rooms, so each resident has a room of their own. Pets are allowed, which may let a resident bring a pet when moving into the community. A beautician is available Wednesday through Friday for scheduled salon services within the community, while rehabilitation services and exercise sessions support physical activity. Individual activities such as puzzles, brain games, sorting, and art offer structured ways to spend time, and Churches of Christ religious services are available for residents who wish to participate.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #256 / 277Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 256th 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.
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About This Community

Ownership & Operating Entity

Profit StatusNonprofit

Therapy & Rehabilitation

3 services
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Speech Therapy

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Additional Services

4 services
Daily Living Assistance
3 Chef-Prepared Meals per Day
HousekeepingListed as: Daily housekeeping
Laundry & LinenListed as: Daily laundry

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowedVisiting pets welcome.

Amenities & Lifestyle

Cable Tv
Wheelchair Accessible
Multi-Purpose Room (Reservable)
One-Level Living, Fully Accessible
Beauty Salon
Activities
Exercise Classes
  • Individual activities (sorting, puzzles, brain games, art)
Touring HoursOffice: M-F, 8:30 – 4:30

Faith & Spiritual Life

Religious AffiliationChurches of Christ

Room Accommodations

Room Types
Private Room
In-Room Features
Cable TV In Rooms Generous Closet Space

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Address 8.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Chattanooga's city center to Martin Boyd Christian Home's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Tennessee

Martin Boyd Christian Home 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 Martin Boyd Christian Home

Is Martin Boyd Christian Home in a walkable area?

Martin Boyd Christian Home has a walk score of 4. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Are pets allowed at Martin Boyd Christian Home?

No, Martin Boyd Christian Home has a no-pet policy.

What is the best email address for Martin Boyd Christian Home?

The team at Martin Boyd Christian Home can be reached at info@martinboydhome.com.

Does Martin Boyd Christian Home operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Martin Boyd Christian Home is registered as a non-profit.

Are there photos of Martin Boyd Christian Home?

Yes — there are 4 photos of Martin Boyd Christian Home in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Martin Boyd Christian Home provide?

Martin Boyd Christian Home offers Assisted Living & Memory Care.

What is the address of Martin Boyd Christian Home?

Martin Boyd Christian Home is located at 6845 Standifer Gap Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.

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