
Compare Assisted Living around Chattanooga (Metro Area)
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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
| The Health Center at Standifer Place | AL ADC HC HOS IL MC NH SNF | Chattanooga (Walker Road) | 125
Facility
125
TN AVG
88
Rank
#67 / 425 | No |
38
Facility
38
TN AVG
34
Rank
#248 / 551 | - | 34
Facility
34
TN AVG
27
Rank
#49 / 386 | 33.6% | A+ | David Boozer | Maturecare Of Standifer Place, LLC | 4 days
Facility
4 days
TN AVG
457
Rank
#182 / 183 | 129 | 27.9% | 72.1% | 0% | 1.6% | 3.1% | 7.8% | 10.9% | 27.9% | 14.7% | 34.1% | 2.3% | 96.1% | 1.6% |
| Morning Pointe of Hixson | AL MC | Hixson | 80
Facility
80
TN AVG
88
Rank
#207 / 425 | Yes |
19
Facility
19
TN AVG
34
Rank
#385 / 551 | Studio / Suite / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 22
Facility
22
TN AVG
27
Rank
#271 / 386 | 100.0% | - | Robin Jackson | Hixson Medical Investors, LLC | 743 days
Facility
743 days
TN AVG
457
Rank
#15 / 183 | 108 | 31.5% | 68.5% | 0% | 0% | 1.9% | 2.8% | 7.4% | 7.4% | 32.4% | 48.1% | - | 100% | - |
| Brookdale Hixson | AL | Chattanooga (Hixson) | 50
Facility
50
TN AVG
88
Rank
#340 / 425 | Yes |
16
Facility
16
TN AVG
34
Rank
#408 / 551 | Studio / 1 Bed | 17
Facility
17
TN AVG
27
Rank
#294 / 386 | 98.0% | - | Angela Hampton | Blc Wellington-Hixson, LLC | 921 days
Facility
921 days
TN AVG
457
Rank
#6 / 183 | 69 | 20.3% | 79.7% | 0% | 0% | 1.4% | 7.2% | 14.5% | 33.3% | 13% | 30.4% | - | 100% | - |
| Morning Pointe of East Hamilton | AL MC | Ooltewah (Collegedale) | 81
Facility
81
TN AVG
88
Rank
#204 / 425 | Yes |
26
Facility
26
TN AVG
34
Rank
#341 / 551 | Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 22
Facility
22
TN AVG
27
Rank
#271 / 386 | 86.4% | A+ | Ian Shives | East Hamilton Medical Investors, LLC | 412 days
Facility
412 days
TN AVG
457
Rank
#100 / 183 | 118 | 69.5% | 30.5% | 0% | 0% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 11% | 30.5% | 32.2% | 22% | - | 100% | - |
| StoryPoint Chattanooga | AL MC | Chattanooga (Mountain Creek) | 92
Facility
92
TN AVG
88
Rank
#178 / 425 | Yes |
8
Facility
8
TN AVG
34
Rank
#455 / 551 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed | 30
Facility
30
TN AVG
27
Rank
#156 / 386 | 76.1% | A+ | Mary Shoulders | 1148 Mountain Creek Road Opco LLC | 190 days
Facility
190 days
TN AVG
457
Rank
#150 / 183 | 44 | 38.6% | 61.4% | 4.5% | 2.3% | 15.9% | 4.5% | 9.1% | 13.6% | 11.4% | 38.6% | - | 100% | - |
| Morning Pointe of Collegedale at Greenbriar Cove | AL MC | Collegedale (Four Corners) | 65
Facility
65
TN AVG
88
Rank
#273 / 425 | Yes |
29
Facility
29
TN AVG
34
Rank
#317 / 551 | Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 20
Facility
20
TN AVG
27
Rank
#281 / 386 | 86.2% | A+ | Sarabeth Janae Wilkins | Greenbriar Assisted Living Center, LLC | 449 days
Facility
449 days
TN AVG
457
Rank
#90 / 183 | 85 | 64.7% | 35.3% | 0% | 0% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 4.7% | 29.4% | 25.9% | 36.5% | - | 100% | - |
| American House Shallowford | AL IL MC RC | Chattanooga | 113
Facility
113
TN AVG
88
Rank
#115 / 425 | Yes |
38
Facility
38
TN AVG
34
Rank
#248 / 551 | - | 26
Facility
26
TN AVG
27
Rank
#231 / 386 | - | - | Tommie Westfield | Ec Opco Shallowford, LLC | 340 days
Facility
340 days
TN AVG
457
Rank
#122 / 183 | 64 | 32.8% | 67.2% | 0% | 1.6% | 0% | 18.8% | 23.4% | 15.6% | 18.8% | 21.9% | 10.9% | 87.5% | 1.6% |
| Elmcroft of Hamilton Place | AL IL MC RC | Chattanooga (Cannondale) | 60
Facility
60
TN AVG
88
Rank
#289 / 425 | No |
45
Facility
45
TN AVG
34
Rank
#184 / 551 | Studio | 29
Facility
29
TN AVG
27
Rank
#161 / 386 | - | A+ | Timothy P. Cook | Ec Opco Hamilton Place, LLC | 74 days
Facility
74 days
TN AVG
457
Rank
#168 / 183 | 49 | 28.6% | 71.4% | 0% | 0% | 8.2% | 16.3% | 30.6% | 14.3% | 10.2% | 20.4% | 8.2% | 89.8% | 2% |
| Signal Mountain Senior Living | AL IL MC RC | Chattanooga (Mountain Creek) | 120
Facility
120
TN AVG
88
Rank
#81 / 425 | Yes |
16
Facility
16
TN AVG
34
Rank
#408 / 551 | - | 22
Facility
22
TN AVG
27
Rank
#271 / 386 | 57.5% | A+ | Amy Silvers | Chattanooga Senior Housing I Opco, LLC | 384 days
Facility
384 days
TN AVG
457
Rank
#106 / 183 | 100 | 26% | 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
88
Rank
#180 / 425 | Yes |
5
Facility
5
TN AVG
34
Rank
#478 / 551 | Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 19
Facility
19
TN AVG
27
Rank
#286 / 386 | 81.1% | A+ | Terri Michelle Baker | Ashwood Medical Investors LLC | 450 days
Facility
450 days
TN AVG
457
Rank
#89 / 183 | 125 | 36% | 64% | 0% | 0% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 8.8% | 16.8% | 30.4% | 40.8% | 2.4% | 97.6% | - |
| American House Hamilton Place | AL MC RC | Chattanooga (Cannondale) | 60
Facility
60
TN AVG
88
Rank
#289 / 425 | Yes |
50
Facility
50
TN AVG
34
Rank
#139 / 551 | Private Rooms | 27
Facility
27
TN AVG
27
Rank
#187 / 386 | - | - | Timothy P. Cook | Ec Opco Hamilton Place, LLC | 74 days
Facility
74 days
TN AVG
457
Rank
#168 / 183 | 49 | 28.6% | 71.4% | 0% | 0% | 8.2% | 16.3% | 30.6% | 14.3% | 10.2% | 20.4% | 8.2% | 89.8% | 2% |
| Rockbridge Oaks | AL IL MC | Chattanooga (Concord Heights) | 74
Facility
74
TN AVG
88
Rank
#230 / 425 | Yes |
35
Facility
35
TN AVG
34
Rank
#269 / 551 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 5
Facility
5
TN AVG
27
Rank
#371 / 386 | 51.4% | A+ | Tammy Cain | Tn Rockbridge Property LLC | - | 90 | 46.7% | 53.3% | 0% | 1.1% | 10% | 3.3% | 14.4% | 24.4% | 26.7% | 20% | 7.8% | 91.1% | 1.1% |
| Davis Retirement Home | AL | Chattanooga (Glenwood) | - | No |
48
Facility
48
TN AVG
34
Rank
#159 / 551 | Studio / Semi-Private Rooms | 51
Facility
51
TN AVG
27
Rank
#9 / 386 | - | A+ | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Southern Oaks Assisted Living | AL | Chattanooga | - | Yes |
50
Facility
50
TN AVG
34
Rank
#139 / 551 | - | 37
Facility
37
TN AVG
27
Rank
#48 / 386 | - | A+ | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| The Lantern at Morning Pointe Collegedale | AL MC | Collegedale (Ooltewah) | 42
Facility
42
TN AVG
88
Rank
#380 / 425 | Yes |
44
Facility
44
TN AVG
34
Rank
#196 / 551 | Studio | 19
Facility
19
TN AVG
27
Rank
#286 / 386 | 59.5% | A+ | Sarabeth Jenae Wilkins | Collegedale Assisted Living Center, LLC | 361 days
Facility
361 days
TN AVG
457
Rank
#115 / 183 | 49 | 32.7% | 67.3% | 2% | 0% | 0% | 8.2% | 10.2% | 22.4% | 28.6% | 28.6% | 2% | 98% | - |
The Health Center at Standifer Place specializes in delivering personalized services tailored to meet the unique needs of your loved ones. With an emphasis on independent living, assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, and adult day care services, the staff strives to maintain an atmosphere of growth and patience– perfect for residents who seek to relax and recover.
The lifestyle at The Health Center is easy and results-driven thanks to the extensive services offered; residents can live a fulfilling everyday life. Some all-inclusive features include ALDs, medication management, transfer assistance, housekeeping, specialized programs, tailored care plans, and medical aid.
Situated in the heart of Hixson, Tennessee, Morning Pointe of Hixson offers a haven of comfort and tranquility for seniors. Whether a senior requires gentle daily assistance or seeks a comprehensive care plan tailored to their unique needs, this community is dedicated to enhancing their quality of life.
Morning Pointe of Hixson is a compassionate assisted living and memory care community thoughtfully designed to provide seniors with a profound sense of purpose and overall well-being. They are conveniently located along the picturesque Tennessee River Parkway, with Chattanooga Trails and Greenways, offering various assisted living services. Additionally, it’s also close to establishments such as Northgate Mall.
Leave the hassle and stress of living at home with Brookdale Hixson, a beautiful senior living community offering assisted living. The community enables its residents to trade household chores and maintenance for enriching activities and social connections. Daily life is designed to be stress-free, allowing seniors to focus on pursuing their passions and enjoying each day to the fullest. The community provides personalized care tailored to individual needs, ensuring residents receive assistance with tasks like dressing and medication management, while also offering round-the-clock emergency support for peace of mind.
Brookdale Hixson is known for its commitment to personalized care and wide array of amenities. From chef-prepared meals to engaging activities like fitness classes and creative workshops, every day offers new opportunities for socializing and personal growth. Residents can relax in their own customized apartments, complete with cozy furnishings and the option to bring along their beloved pets. With most utilities included, Brookdale Hixson provides a worry-free environment where seniors can thrive independently, surrounded by a supportive community that feels like home.
Located in Ooltewah, TN, Morning Pointe of East Hamilton is a welcoming assisted living and memory care community that provides a safe and comfortable retreat for seniors who wish to feel supported while living a vibrant life. Featuring a variety of well-designed accommodations, the community provides residents with plenty of options to choose the residence that best fits their needs. Residents can rest easy with 24-hour nursing care and a dedicated team of clinical professionals available to help anytime of the day.
Fostering a full, well-connected living experience, the community offers a diverse calendar of activities and specialized programming that’s inspired by residents’ strengths and interests. Residents are free to participate in exercise classes, outings, watch live entertainment or relax in beautifully maintained outdoor areas and common spaces. With chores handled and meals provided, residents live a convenient lifestyle without the usual worries of daily living.
Located on Mountain Creek Road in Chattanooga, Tennessee, StoryPoint Chattanooga is a residential community that has served older adults for 32 years under the administration of Mary Shoulders and the operation of 1148 Mountain Creek Road Opco LLC. The two-story building accommodates up to 92 residents and offers studio, suite, and one-bedroom living options to suit a variety of preferences and support needs.
Currently, 70 of the 92 residences are occupied, creating a stable and moderately populated environment that may allow for more personalized attention. Although the surrounding neighborhood is largely car-dependent, making most errands and outings easier by vehicle, the location remains convenient for families in the Chattanooga area.
Additionally, the community’s long-standing presence and range of housing options provide flexibility for older adults seeking residential support.
Situated in Collegedale, TN, Morning Pointe of Collegedale at Greenbriar Cove is an inviting senior living community that offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care. The community provides residents with the personal care they need to feel supported while maintaining their independence. Whether it’s personal grooming assistance or specialized memory care, residents have access to the care and support they need with a licensed and clinical team available 24/7.
At Morning Pointe of Collegedale at Greenbriar Cove, residents stay active and engaged with a variety of life-enrichment programs, including daily exercise, creative programs, cognitive programs, live entertainment, and group outings. With onsite housekeeping and laundry services, residents spend less time on chores and more time on connecting with others. Sit back and enjoy culinary team-prepared meals catered to residents’ nutritional needs and served in spacious dining rooms that offer opportunities for bonding over delicious food.
American House Shallowford is the premier assisted living and memory care home with the opportunity to live independently. The senior living community in Chattanooga is described as a flexible community that will adjust to the needs and wants of its residents. The residence’s environment focuses on comfort and comprehensive care to help seniors do more and be more as they continue to live life to the fullest. American House ensures residents can grow and live purposeful lives during their golden years.
Community amenities and services help make the lives of its residents hassle-free, such as 24-hour licensed supervision, balanced meals provided, engaging activities scheduled, and a full-service salon available. Assisted living and memory care residents each receive specific care in terms of helping with daily living and memory care– that is, assistance with bathing, grooming, dressing, medication management, and activities for physical and mental stimulation activities.
In the welcoming city of Chattanooga, Tennessee, Elmcroft of Hamilton Place is a dedicated assisted living community and Alzheimer’s Care. This warm and inviting residence is tailored to accommodate individuals needing daily living assistance.
Elmcroft of Hamilton Place maintains the assurance of a licensed Health Care Director readily available 24/7, ensuring residents’ well-being is a top priority. Furthermore, with around-the-clock staffing by trained healthcare professionals, residents can choose the level of care that suits their preferences and requirements.
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.
Morning Pointe of Chattanooga at Shallowford is the city’s premiere assisted living home. Management and staff strive to create a sense of community and belonging where everyone is welcome and included, and the facility maintains top-notch quality. When it comes to setting the standard for quality care and going above and beyond to meet the needs of seniors, it offers compassionate and kind care for its seniors.
Life is focused on an active and fulfilled holistic wellness. Seniors are offered an array of services such as restaurant-style dining, walking paths, and private assisted living or independent living apartments designed to meet the needs of every resident.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these assisted living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
01
Resident & Family Experience 35%
The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.
- Includes
- Review Sentiment
- Review Volume
02
Regulatory & Safety Record 25%
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
- Includes
- State Inspections
- Citations/Inspection
- % Inspections w/ Citations
- Complaint Visits
- Accreditations
- BBB Rating
03
Visual Media & Transparency 15%
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
- Includes
- Video Tours
- Virtual Walkthroughs
- Photo Quantity
- Photo Quality
04
Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
- Includes
- Website Content
- Mobile Usability
- Staff Info Available
- Owner Info Available
05
Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
- Includes
- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
06
Environment & Pricing 5%
Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.
- Includes
- Walk Score
- Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Chattanooga, TN
What is the average cost of assisted living in Chattanooga, TN?
The average monthly cost of assisted living in Chattanooga, TN is approximately $4,500. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.
What is the price range for assisted living in Chattanooga, TN?
Assisted living in Chattanooga, TN typically ranges from $4,000–$6,600 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.
What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in Chattanooga, TN?
Assisted living facilities in Chattanooga, TN typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:12.
What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Tennessee?
Assisted living in Tennessee supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.
What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Tennessee?
Assisted living in Tennessee is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.
Does Tennessee Medicaid cover assisted living?
Tennessee Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Tennessee) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.
What is assisted living?
Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.



















