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 #49 / 327Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 49th 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 #200 / 306Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 200th 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.
22 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #330 / 417Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 330th 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.
16 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #149 / 187Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 149th 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.
57.5% This home usually has availability
Lower than the Tennessee average: 74%
Occupied beds
69 / 120
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.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Recreation Area
Activities
Outings
Wellness Center
Housekeeping
Laundry
Scheduled Transportation
Salon
Activities
Specific ProgramsVeteran's Program, Supervised Independent Living, GLOW℠ Memory Care

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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 (80% 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. 95 This facility has 80% more total citations than a typical Tennessee assisted living residence (9 vs. TN avg 5).↑ 80% 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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Pets Allowed

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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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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 BoozerMaturecare Of Standifer Place, LLC
4 days
Facility 4 days
TN AVG 459
Rank #181 / 182
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 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 SilversChattanooga Senior Housing I Opco, LLC
384 days
Facility 384 days
TN AVG 459
Rank #106 / 182
10026%74%1%3%6%10%16%21%22%21%6%90%4%
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 Shoulders1148 Mountain Creek Road Opco LLC
190 days
Facility 190 days
TN AVG 459
Rank #150 / 182
4438.6%61.4%4.5%2.3%15.9%4.5%9.1%13.6%11.4%38.6%-100%-
Morning Pointe of Chattanooga at Shallowford
AL
MC
Chattanooga (Drake Forest)
90
Facility 90
TN AVG 83
Rank #117 / 327
Yes
5
Facility 5
TN AVG 36
Rank #386 / 417
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
TN AVG 25
Rank #213 / 306
81.1%
Facility 81.1%
TN AVG 74%
Rank #77 / 187
A+Terri Michelle BakerAshwood Medical Investors LLC
450 days
Facility 450 days
TN AVG 459
Rank #89 / 182
12536%64%0%0%2.4%0.8%8.8%16.8%30.4%40.8%2.4%97.6%-
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 JacksonHixson Medical Investors, LLC
743 days
Facility 743 days
TN AVG 459
Rank #15 / 182
10831.5%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

Signal Mountain Senior Living 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 Signal Mountain Senior Living

What neighborhood is Signal Mountain Senior Living in?

Signal Mountain Senior Living is in the Mountain Creek neighborhood of Chattanooga.

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.

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.

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.

What is the occupancy rate at Signal Mountain Senior Living?

Signal Mountain Senior Living's occupancy is 57.5%.

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.

Are pets allowed at Signal Mountain Senior Living?

Yes, Signal Mountain Senior Living allows residents to bring their pets.

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