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Best Memory Care in Chattanooga, TN

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 16 memory care communities in Chattanooga, TN using Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in TN
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May 2026
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Avg Walk Score: 28/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Chattanooga, TN. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 81The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Chattanooga, TN. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Memory Care around Chattanooga (Metro Area)

The information below is reported by the Tennessee Department of Health, Division of Health Care Facilities.

Morning Pointe of East Hamilton
MC
AL
Ooltewah (Collegedale)
81
Facility 81
TN AVG 88
Rank #204 / 426
Yes
26
Facility 26
TN AVG 34
Rank #341 / 553
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
6
Facility 6
TN AVG 27
Rank #362 / 385
86.4%
Facility 86.4%
TN AVG 73.7%
Rank #79 / 287
A+Ian ShivesEast Hamilton Medical Investors, LLC
412 days
Facility 412 days
TN AVG 465
Rank #113 / 201
The Health Center at Standifer Place
MC
ADC
AL
HC
IL
NC
NH
Chattanooga (Walker Road)
125
Facility 125
TN AVG 88
Rank #67 / 426
No
38
Facility 38
TN AVG 34
Rank #248 / 553
-
34
Facility 34
TN AVG 27
Rank #49 / 385
33.6%
Facility 33.6%
TN AVG 73.7%
Rank #281 / 287
A+David BoozerMaturecare Of Standifer Place, LLC
4 days
Facility 4 days
TN AVG 465
Rank #200 / 201
Morning Pointe of Hixson
MC
AL
Hixson
80
Facility 80
TN AVG 88
Rank #207 / 426
Yes
19
Facility 19
TN AVG 34
Rank #386 / 553
Studio / Suite / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
16
Facility 16
TN AVG 27
Rank #302 / 385
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
TN AVG 73.7%
Rank #1 / 287
-Robin JacksonHixson Medical Investors, LLC
743 days
Facility 743 days
TN AVG 465
Rank #18 / 201
Thrive at Brow Wood
MC
AL
IL
Lookout Mountain (Chattanooga Valley)
25No 4 Suite10-A+Tate Stewart--
Rockbridge Oaks
MC
AL
IL
Chattanooga (Concord Heights)
74
Facility 74
TN AVG 88
Rank #230 / 426
Yes
35
Facility 35
TN AVG 34
Rank #269 / 553
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
3
Facility 3
TN AVG 27
Rank #377 / 385
51.4%
Facility 51.4%
TN AVG 73.7%
Rank #250 / 287
A+Tammy CainTn Rockbridge Property LLC-
The Lantern at Morning Pointe Chattanooga
MC
Chattanooga (Twin Brook)
69
Facility 69
TN AVG 88
Rank #258 / 426
Yes
29
Facility 29
TN AVG 34
Rank #317 / 553
Studio
19
Facility 19
TN AVG 27
Rank #283 / 385
82.6%
Facility 82.6%
TN AVG 73.7%
Rank #106 / 287
A+Nena MitchellShallowford Medical Investors, LLC
412 days
Facility 412 days
TN AVG 465
Rank #113 / 201
Morning Pointe of Collegedale at Greenbriar Cove
MC
AL
Collegedale (Four Corners)
65
Facility 65
TN AVG 88
Rank #273 / 426
Yes
29
Facility 29
TN AVG 34
Rank #317 / 553
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
TN AVG 27
Rank #283 / 385
86.2%
Facility 86.2%
TN AVG 73.7%
Rank #81 / 287
A+Sarabeth Janae WilkinsGreenbriar Assisted Living Center, LLC
449 days
Facility 449 days
TN AVG 465
Rank #103 / 201
StoryPoint Chattanooga
MC
AL
Chattanooga (Mountain Creek)
92
Facility 92
TN AVG 88
Rank #178 / 426
Yes
8
Facility 8
TN AVG 34
Rank #457 / 553
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
32
Facility 32
TN AVG 27
Rank #151 / 385
76.1%
Facility 76.1%
TN AVG 73.7%
Rank #147 / 287
A+Mary Shoulders1148 Mountain Creek Road Opco LLC
190 days
Facility 190 days
TN AVG 465
Rank #165 / 201
Signal Mountain Senior Living
MC
NH
AL
IL
RC
Chattanooga (Mountain Creek)
120
Facility 120
TN AVG 88
Rank #81 / 426
No
16
Facility 16
TN AVG 34
Rank #410 / 553
-
22
Facility 22
TN AVG 27
Rank #269 / 385
57.5%
Facility 57.5%
TN AVG 73.7%
Rank #230 / 287
A+Amy SilversChattanooga Senior Housing I Opco, LLC
384 days
Facility 384 days
TN AVG 465
Rank #119 / 201
Morning Pointe of Chattanooga at Shallowford
MC
AL
Chattanooga (Drake Forest)
90
Facility 90
TN AVG 88
Rank #180 / 426
Yes
5
Facility 5
TN AVG 34
Rank #480 / 553
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
TN AVG 27
Rank #283 / 385
81.1%
Facility 81.1%
TN AVG 73.7%
Rank #117 / 287
A+Terri Michelle BakerAshwood Medical Investors LLC
450 days
Facility 450 days
TN AVG 465
Rank #102 / 201
Elmcroft of Hamilton Place
MC
AL
RC
Chattanooga (Cannondale)
60
Facility 60
TN AVG 88
Rank #289 / 426
No
45
Facility 45
TN AVG 34
Rank #184 / 553
Studio
29
Facility 29
TN AVG 27
Rank #161 / 385
-A+Timothy P. CookEc Opco Hamilton Place, LLC
74 days
Facility 74 days
TN AVG 465
Rank #186 / 201
American House Shallowford
MC
AL
IL
RC
Chattanooga
113
Facility 113
TN AVG 88
Rank #115 / 426
Yes
38
Facility 38
TN AVG 34
Rank #248 / 553
-
26
Facility 26
TN AVG 27
Rank #229 / 385
--Tommie WestfieldEc Opco Shallowford, LLC
340 days
Facility 340 days
TN AVG 465
Rank #136 / 201
American House Hamilton Place
MC
AL
RC
Chattanooga (Cannondale)
60
Facility 60
TN AVG 88
Rank #289 / 426
Yes
50
Facility 50
TN AVG 34
Rank #139 / 553
Private Rooms
27
Facility 27
TN AVG 27
Rank #183 / 385
--Timothy P. CookEc Opco Hamilton Place, LLC
74 days
Facility 74 days
TN AVG 465
Rank #186 / 201
The Lantern at Morning Pointe Collegedale
MC
AL
Collegedale (Ooltewah)
42
Facility 42
TN AVG 88
Rank #381 / 426
Yes
44
Facility 44
TN AVG 34
Rank #196 / 553
Studio
19
Facility 19
TN AVG 27
Rank #283 / 385
59.5%
Facility 59.5%
TN AVG 73.7%
Rank #225 / 287
A+Sarabeth Jenae WilkinsCollegedale Assisted Living Center, LLC
361 days
Facility 361 days
TN AVG 465
Rank #128 / 201
Martin-Boyd Christian Home
MC
AL
Chattanooga
124
Facility 124
TN AVG 88
Rank #71 / 426
No
51
Facility 51
TN AVG 34
Rank #127 / 553
-
26
Facility 26
TN AVG 27
Rank #229 / 385
--Brooke Steele--
Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit
NH
Chattanooga
1534Dennis J. StoutMemorial Health Care System, INC
Parkridge Medical Center Skilled Nursing Facility
NH
Chattanooga
1434Interim Debbie ReevesParkridge Medical Center, INC.
The Grand Court I Chattanooga
AL
Chattanooga
22Ed BrazilMountain Creek Assoc
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Overview of Elmcroft of Hamilton Place

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.

Contact Elmcroft of Hamilton Place

American House Shallowford

7127 Lee Hwy, Chattanooga, TN 37421
Overview of American House Shallowford

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.

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American House Hamilton Place

1502 Gunbarrel Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421
Overview of American House Hamilton Place

American House Hamilton Place 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 Hamilton Place 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.

Contact American House Hamilton Place

Overview of Ascension Living Valley Residence

Ascension Living Valley Residence is the ideal place for residents to experience an active lifestyle where seniors can fulfill independence and support, regardless of their housing options. Ascension Living provides independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. As the name symbolizes, Ascension Living will help you live your best life during your retirement period, one step at a time.

Residents are encouraged to discover many activities the community provides. Whether doing arts and crafts or getting a quiet moment to sit and read a book, there’s always something that many residents would find interesting. And if you haven’t yet, the team will help you find the things that interest you. The community is proud to have a couple of caregivers and nurses that
can accommodate and assist residents with compassion and kindness.

Contact Ascension Living Valley Residence

Overview of The Lantern at Morning Pointe Collegedale

Located in Collegedale, TN, The Lantern at Morning Pointe Collegedale is an exceptional senior living community that offers exceptional memory care services for seniors dealing with the challenges of Alzheimer’s and memory loss. The community is designed as a comfortable, one-story, home-like memory care community that empowers seniors to live a fulfilling life with the help of licensed nurses and clinical carers available 24/7. Residents enjoy the comfort of having access to services like personal care, medication management, and escorting services.

Encouraging residents to continue living an active and stimulating lifestyle, the community provides an array of well-curated activities for residents’ physical, social, and cognitive needs. A culinary team prepares nutritious and delicious meals to make sure residents eat good and feel good. Common spaces like a salon, walking trails, and beautifully maintained patios and courtyards, fosters both social interaction and relaxation. Most of the chores are handled so residents can sit back and relax for as much as they want.

Contact The Lantern at Morning Pointe Collegedale

Overview of Martin-Boyd Christian Home

Martin-Boyd Christian Home is an assisted living and memory care community in Chattanooga, Tennessee, that offers personal care, dementia support, rehabilitation services, and respite care. Founded in 1984 by local Churches of Christ congregations, the community has grown from a small residential home serving nine residents into one of the larger nonprofit senior living communities in the Chattanooga region. At present, it is operated by Martin-Boyd Christian Home, Inc., with 124 licensed beds across multiple care programs. The community has also received repeated recognition in the Chattanooga Times Free Press Best of the Best awards for both assisted living and memory care services.

As a nonprofit organization, the community emphasizes mission-driven care rooted in Christian values and service-oriented support. Its nonprofit structure also allows the community to offer an all-inclusive pricing model that combines housing, meals, and care services into one rate rather than relying heavily on layered service charges. This approach appeals to families seeking more predictable long-term financial planning within a faith-centered environment.

The community provides several levels of support under one campus setting, including assisted living services such as medication management, continence care, housekeeping, and meal support. Advanced assisted living accommodates residents with higher support needs, while specialized memory care services are offered through two distinct programs tailored to different stages of dementia progression.

The Encore memory care program is designed for individuals in earlier stages of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia who still benefit from a more socially integrated environment with modified support. Memory Lane serves residents in more advanced stages of cognitive decline through a secure and structured setting focused on safety, consistency, and meaningful engagement. In connection, Golden Day Programming is conducted, a daily routine built around familiar schedules, cognitive stimulation, group activities, exercise, meals, and individualized engagement intended to support comfort and emotional well-being.

Clinical support also includes on-site nursing coverage available 24 hours a day, along with physical, occupational, and speech therapy services. Monthly wellness screenings are conducted for residents, and dietary accommodations are available as part of the dining program.

Regarding regulatory history, inspection records reference a consent order associated with a 2023 inspection conducted by the Tennessee Department of Health, Division of Health Care Facilities.

Martin-Boyd Christian Home is a practical option for older adults and families seeking assisted living or memory care within a nonprofit, faith-centered community that combines multiple levels of support, structured dementia programming, and a long-established presence in the Chattanooga area.

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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 Memory Care in Chattanooga, TN

What is the average cost of memory care in Chattanooga, TN?

The average monthly cost of memory care in Chattanooga, TN is approximately $4,500. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for memory care in Chattanooga, TN?

Memory care in Chattanooga, TN typically ranges from $3,500–$6,000 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at memory care communities in Chattanooga, TN?

Memory care communities in Chattanooga, TN typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:5–1:8.

How many licensed memory care communities are there in Chattanooga, TN?

According to state licensing records, there are approximately 3+ (The Terrace at Mountain Creek, Alexian Village) licensed memory care communities in Chattanooga, TN.

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.

Does Tennessee Medicaid cover memory care?

Tennessee Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, 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 memory care?

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.