Regency House Assisted Living
Assisted Living & Respite Care · Hixson, TN

Regency House Assisted Living

Assisted Living & Respite Care · Hixson, TN

Overview of Regency House Assisted Living

Situated in the quiet grounds of Hamill Road, Hixson, TN, Regency House Assisted Living is an idyllic senior living community offering assisted living. Choose among the snug and well-built residences in various studio and one-bedroom floor plans to ensure you live in comfort and convenience. Experience the benefits of living in an incredible community that goes above and beyond to provide top-tier care and assistance for seniors to flourish and live to their potential.

Cherish every moment and mingle with friends through engaging activities and exciting programs. With the community lending extra hands to personal needs, residents have more time to do the things they love. With residents’ dietary needs and tastes in mind, the community serves exquisite dining options with delicious and nutritious meals. Regency House Assisted Living is filled with warmth and beautiful spaces, ensuring seniors have the finest experience within its premises.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 54 Rank #246 / 327Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 246th 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.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

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 #205 / 417Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 205th 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.
36 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #91 / 187Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 91st out of 187 homes we track in Tennessee for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Tennessee average, with its Statewide rank out of 187. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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.
77.8% This home usually has availability
Higher than the Tennessee average: 74%
Occupied beds
42 / 54
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A+ Not Accredited
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Care Living Facility
IssuanceNovember 5, 2000
ExpirationSeptember 6, 2027
CountyHamilton
License Number00000150

Ownership & Operating Entity

Regency House Assisted Living is legally operated by Chattanooga SH Operations, LLC, and administered by Kelli Melia Harless.

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency Systems24-Hour Personal Pendant Call System
Safety FeaturesBathrooms equipped with safety aids

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Nursing Services

Amenities & Lifestyle

Activities
Wellness Center
Wi-Fi
Housekeeping
Laundry
Courtyard
Transportation
Outings
Salon
Choice Of Studio Or One-Bedroom With Kitchenette
Nutritious Meals A Day
Touring HoursMon-Fri: 9am - 5pm

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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.

Since 2023 · 3 years of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
0 citations 2 inspections

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.

Since 2023 vs. Tennessee state average
Overall vs. TN average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 1 Better Metrics better than Tennessee average:
• Total citations (100% below)

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

This FacilityTN Averagevs. TN Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 05 This facility has 100% fewer total citations than a typical Tennessee assisted living residence (0 vs. TN avg 5).↓ 100% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityTN Averagevs. TN Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 22 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
229 days
Total residents
60
Total admissions (2024)
18
Total discharges (2024)
18

Discharges

  • To Nursing Home 6
  • Deceased 12

Demographics

GENDER

  • Female Residents 78.3%
  • Male Residents 21.7%

AGE DISTRIBUTION

  • Under 60 3.3%
  • 60-64 3.3%
  • 65-69 3.3%
  • 70-74 1.7%
  • 75-79 13.3%
  • 80-84 11.7%
  • 85-89 28.3%
  • 90 or more 35%

ETHNICITY

  • Black Residents 3.3%
  • White Residents 93.3%
  • Total Other Race Residents 3.3%

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: Two-story

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Address 1.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Hixson's city center to Regency House Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
Dominion Senior Living of Hixson
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
Hixson
67
Facility 67
TN AVG 83
Rank #189 / 327
No
41
Facility 41
TN AVG 36
Rank #166 / 417
-
30
Facility 30
TN AVG 25
Rank #88 / 306
92.5%
Facility 92.5%
TN AVG 74%
Rank #30 / 187
A+Chester MathenyDominion Of Chattanooga Opco, LLC
522 days
Facility 522 days
TN AVG 459
Rank #76 / 182
7927.8%72.2%0%0%6.3%5.1%11.4%11.4%26.6%39.2%2.5%97.5%-
The Rosewood at Fort Oglethorpe
AL
IL
MC
RC
Fort Oglethorpe60Yes 46 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed26-A+Gregory Pflug----------------
Regency House Assisted Living
AL
RC
Hixson
54
Facility 54
TN AVG 83
Rank #246 / 327
Yes
36
Facility 36
TN AVG 36
Rank #205 / 417
Studio / 1 Bed
26
Facility 26
TN AVG 25
Rank #159 / 306
77.8%
Facility 77.8%
TN AVG 74%
Rank #91 / 187
A+Kelli Melia HarlessChattanooga Sh Operations, LLC
229 days
Facility 229 days
TN AVG 459
Rank #145 / 182
6021.7%78.3%3.3%3.3%3.3%1.7%13.3%11.7%28.3%35%3.3%93.3%3.3%
Hickory Valley Retirement
AL
IL
Chattanooga (Shepherd)-Yes
48
Facility 48
TN AVG 36
Rank #125 / 417
-
41
Facility 41
TN AVG 25
Rank #29 / 306
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Regency Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Collegedale-No
16
Facility 16
TN AVG 36
Rank #330 / 417
Apartment---Don Howe----------------

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Tennessee

Regency House Assisted Living is located in Hixson, 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 Regency House Assisted Living

Who is the owner of Regency House Assisted Living?

Regency House Assisted Living is legally operated by Chattanooga SH Operations, LLC, and administered by Kelli Melia Harless.

Is Regency House Assisted Living in a walkable area?

Regency House Assisted Living has a walk score of 36. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Regency House Assisted Living?

According to TN state health department records, Regency House Assisted Living's license number is 00000150.

When does Regency House Assisted Living's license expire?

According to TN state health department records, Regency House Assisted Living's license expires on September 6, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Regency House Assisted Living?

Regency House Assisted Living's occupancy is 77.8%.

How long has Regency House Assisted Living been in business?

Regency House Assisted Living has been operating for approximately 26 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Regency House Assisted Living?

Yes, Regency House Assisted Living allows residents to bring their pets.

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