Signal Mountain Senior Living
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Chattanooga, TN

Signal Mountain Senior Living

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Chattanooga, TN

Overview of Signal Mountain Senior Living

Signal Mountain Senior Living is a distinguished senior living community in the city of Chattanooga, Tennessee. This assisted living community is thoughtfully crafted to cater to the distinct needs of aging residents, providing a range of senior living options, including assisted living, memory care services, and independent living. The community’s amenities are designed to enhance the quality of life for its residents. These include a charming dining room, a welcoming ground-level courtyard, a full-service salon for personal care, a well-equipped computer room, a fitness center for staying active, and the convenience of an on-site rehabilitation center.

Signal Mountain Senior Living residents have the choice of purposefully designed studios or one- or two-bedroom Signal Mountain Senior Living residents have the choice of purposefully designed studios or one- or two-bedroom private apartments. These well-appointed accommodations include amenities such as a full bathroom, kitchenette, emergency call response system, fire safety features, and individualized heating and cooling controls. Signal Mountain Senior Living is committed to providing a nurturing and engaging environment for older adults in Chattanooga, ensuring their well-being and comfort are top priorities.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 120 Rank #26 / 257Bed count — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 26th out of 257 assisted living communities 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 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.

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 #133 / 227Years in operation — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 133rd out of 227 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.
22 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #207 / 276Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 207th out of 276 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.
16 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #112 / 138Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 112th out of 138 assisted living communities we track in Tennessee for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Tennessee average, with its Statewide rank out of 138. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability. 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.
57.5% This home usually has availability

Based on 69 residents and 120 beds. Source: state inspection report (Mar 2023)

Lower than the Tennessee average: 74.5%
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
IssuanceJuly 22, 2004
CountyHamilton
License Number00000257

Ownership & Operating Entity

Signal Mountain Senior Living is legally operated by Chattanooga Senior Housing I OPCO, LLC, and administered by Amy Silvers.

Safety & Compliance

Safety FeaturesSmoke detectors, sprinkler system throughout, secured AL/MC.

Additional Services

4 services
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.
HousekeepingListed as: Weekly Housekeeping Service
Laundry & LinenListed as: Weekly Laundry Service
TransportationListed as: Scheduled Transportation

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Recreation Area
Wellness Center
Beauty Salon
Activities
Veteran's Program
Excursions

Room Accommodations

Room Types
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom

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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 1 Worse Metrics worse than Tennessee average:
• Total citations (350% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

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. 92.0 This facility has 350% more total citations than a typical Tennessee assisted living residence (9 vs. TN avg 2).↑ 350% worse

Residents information

Stay stats

Average length of stay
384 days
Total residents
100
Total admissions (2024)
100
Total discharges (2024)
68

Discharges

  • To hospital 1
  • To Private Residence or Home 7

Demographics

GENDER

  • Female Residents 74%
  • Male Residents 26%

AGE DISTRIBUTION

  • Under 60 1%
  • 60-64 3%
  • 65-69 6%
  • 70-74 10%
  • 75-79 16%
  • 80-84 21%
  • 85-89 22%
  • 90 or more 21%

ETHNICITY

  • Black Residents 6%
  • White Residents 90%
  • Total Other Race Residents 4%

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Address 4.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Chattanooga's city center to Signal Mountain Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.65 miles to nearest hospital (Erlanger North Hospital)

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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.
Morning Pointe of Hixson
AL
MC
Hixson
80
Facility 80
TN AVG 77
Rank #97 / 257
Yes
19
Facility 19
TN AVG 32
Rank #193 / 276
Studio / Suite / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
23
Facility 23
TN AVG 23
Rank #129 / 227
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
TN AVG 74.5%
Rank #1 / 138
-Robin JacksonHixson Medical Investors, LLC
743 days
Facility 743 days
TN AVG 461
Rank #15 / 170
10831.5%68.5%0%0%1.9%2.8%7.4%7.4%32.4%48.1%-100%-
StoryPoint Chattanooga
AL
MC
Chattanooga
92
Facility 92
TN AVG 77
Rank #76 / 257
Yes
8
Facility 8
TN AVG 32
Rank #235 / 276
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
30
Facility 30
TN AVG 23
Rank #37 / 227
76.1%
Facility 76.1%
TN AVG 74.5%
Rank #77 / 138
A+Mary Shoulders1148 Mountain Creek Road Opco LLC
190 days
Facility 190 days
TN AVG 461
Rank #140 / 170
4438.6%61.4%4.5%2.3%15.9%4.5%9.1%13.6%11.4%38.6%-100%-
The Health Center at Standifer Place
AL
ADC
HC
HOS
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Chattanooga
125
Facility 125
TN AVG 77
Rank #18 / 257
No
38
Facility 38
TN AVG 32
Rank #107 / 276
-
34
Facility 34
TN AVG 23
Rank #27 / 227
-A+David BoozerMaturecare Of Standifer Place, LLC
4 days
Facility 4 days
TN AVG 461
Rank #169 / 170
12927.9%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 77
Rank #26 / 257
Yes
16
Facility 16
TN AVG 32
Rank #207 / 276
-
22
Facility 22
TN AVG 23
Rank #133 / 227
57.5%
Facility 57.5%
TN AVG 74.5%
Rank #112 / 138
A+Amy SilversChattanooga Senior Housing I Opco, LLC
384 days
Facility 384 days
TN AVG 461
Rank #100 / 170
10026%74%1%3%6%10%16%21%22%21%6%90%4%
Morning Pointe of Chattanooga at Shallowford
AL
MC
Chattanooga (Drake Forest)
90
Facility 90
TN AVG 77
Rank #77 / 257
Yes
5
Facility 5
TN AVG 32
Rank #249 / 276
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
TN AVG 23
Rank #145 / 227
81.1%
Facility 81.1%
TN AVG 74.5%
Rank #60 / 138
A+Terri Michelle BakerAshwood Medical Investors LLC
450 days
Facility 450 days
TN AVG 461
Rank #84 / 170
12536%64%0%0%2.4%0.8%8.8%16.8%30.4%40.8%2.4%97.6%-

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other TN assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial assistance

Programs that may help with care and living costs in Tennessee

Signal Mountain Senior Living is in Chattanooga, Tennessee. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.

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Long-term care coverage

CHOICES Program

TN Medicaid CHOICES

Income limit
Must receive SSI or meet Medicaid Long-Term Services and Supports financial eligibility.

Eligibility

General
CHOICES home/community groups serve adults age 65 or older and adults age 21 or older with physical disabilities; financial and medical eligibility required; Group 2 requires nursing-home level of care; Group 3 serves qualifying people at risk.
TN specifics
Benefits depend on CHOICES group and an authorized assessment.

What it provides

  • Long-term services and supports in an authorized home/community setting or nursing facility; care-plan services vary by group and need.
Cash support · veterans

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

Tennessee VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Who it is for
Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
Income limit
Countable income must be below the applicable Maximum Annual Pension Rate (MAPR); the rate depends on dependents and benefit category; Qualifying unreimbursed medical expenses may reduce countable income.
Asset limit
VA pension net-worth limit is $163,699 from December 1 2025 through November 30 2026; net worth includes countable assets and annual income under VA rules.

Eligibility

General
Additional pension benefits for qualifying Veterans or survivors who satisfy VA pension eligibility and the medical requirements for Aid and Attendance or Housebound status; being an older veteran or spouse alone does not qualify.
TN specifics
This is a federal VA benefit rather than a state-specific grant; Aid and Attendance and Housebound benefits cannot be received together.

What it provides

  • Increased monthly VA pension based on the applicable MAPR less countable income.
In-home support

Tennessee Options for Community Living

TN Options

Income limit
No income eligibility requirement; an income-based sliding fee scale applies.

Eligibility

General
Tennessee resident age 18 or older with qualifying physical or cognitive disability and assessed ADL/IADL limitations; the state page excludes intellectual disability from OPTIONS.
TN specifics
State-funded OPTIONS is administered through local Area Agencies on Aging and Disability; services depend on availability and need.

What it provides

  • Homemaker personal care and home-delivered meals; other local services vary.
Caregiver support

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Tennessee Family Caregiver Support Program

Who it is for
Family or informal caregivers of an adult 60+ or of someone of any age with dementia
Income limit
Federal program prioritizes greatest economic and social need.

Eligibility

General
Caregivers of adults age 60 or older or adults with Alzheimer disease or related disorder; qualifying grandparent or relative caregivers age 55 or older caring for a minor child are also included.
TN specifics
Administered through Area Agencies on Aging and Disability; service availability varies by area.

What it provides

  • Counseling support groups caregiver training respite personal care homemaker services and adult day care subject to local availability.
Medicare costs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Tennessee Medicare Savings Program

Who it is for
Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing

Eligibility

General
Medicare beneficiary meeting Tennessee rules for the applicable Medicare Savings Program.
TN specifics
QMB provides Medicare premium and cost-sharing assistance; SLMB and QI provide Part B premium assistance.

What it provides

  • Assistance is tier-specific; QMB may pay Medicare premiums deductibles and coinsurance while SLMB and QI pay Part B premiums.
Energy assistance

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Tennessee LIHEAP

Who it is for
Income-eligible households responsible for home heating or energy costs
Income limit
60% of state median income by household size under the applicable program-year matrix.

Eligibility

General
Low-income Tennessee household that meets program and local documentation requirements.
TN specifics
THDA publishes separate 2026 and 2027 income matrices and policy manuals; benefits depend on available local funding.

What it provides

  • Home-energy and crisis assistance based on the applicable program-year matrix.
Food assistance

Tennessee Aging Nutrition Program

Tennessee Aging Nutrition Program

Income limit
OAA-funded nutrition services are not means-tested; meals may be provided at no cost and voluntary donations are welcomed.
Asset limit
OAA nutrition eligibility has no asset test; home-delivered service need and local assessment still apply.

Eligibility

General
Congregate meals serve adults age 60 or older and their spouses; home-delivered meals require a local AAAD intake assessment of need.
TN specifics
State describes more than 150 congregate locations and home-delivered services in all 95 counties; meal days and availability vary by provider.

What it provides

  • Congregate or qualifying home-delivered meals plus socialization nutrition education and counseling.
Homeowner tax relief

Property Tax Relief Program

Tennessee Property Tax Relief Program

Income limit
2026 relief · For elderly and disabled homeowner categories maximum combined 2025 income is $38,470 from applicant spouse co-owner and resident remainder; veteran categories have separate rules.

Eligibility

General
Qualifying low-income elderly or disabled homeowners and eligible disabled veteran homeowners or surviving spouses; this property-tax relief is not a renter rebate.
TN specifics
Apply after receiving the 2026 property-tax bill; application and payment deadline is 35 days after the delinquency date. Relief is reimbursement rather than an exemption.

What it provides

  • Reimbursement varies with property assessment local tax rate and appraisal ratio.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Signal Mountain Senior Living

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 What neighborhood is Signal Mountain Senior Living in?
Signal Mountain Senior Living is in the Mountain Creek neighborhood of Chattanooga.
02 Who is the owner of Signal Mountain Senior Living?
Signal Mountain Senior Living is legally operated by Chattanooga Senior Housing I OPCO, LLC, and administered by Amy Silvers.
03 Is Signal Mountain Senior Living in a walkable area?
Signal Mountain Senior Living has a walk score of 16. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
04 What is the license number of Signal Mountain Senior Living?
According to TN state health department records, Signal Mountain Senior Living's license number is 00000257.
05 What is the occupancy rate at Signal Mountain Senior Living?
Signal Mountain Senior Living's occupancy is 57.5%.
06 How long has Signal Mountain Senior Living been in business?
Signal Mountain Senior Living has been operating for approximately 22 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
07 Are pets allowed at Signal Mountain Senior Living?
Yes, Signal Mountain Senior Living allows residents to bring their pets.