Caris Healthcare Chattanooga
Nestled in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Caris Healthcare is a premier senior living community. Their dedicated nursing professionals, compassionate staff, and committed volunteers uphold a steadfast commitment to excellence, guided by core values of compassion, accountability, respect, integrity, and service.
Their unwavering dedication is to ensure a graceful and peaceful end-of-life journey for all those they serve. With a presence in 28 offices across Tennessee, Virginia, Missouri, South Carolina, and Georgia, Caris Healthcare is honored to have earned the trust of over 40,000 patients and their families. Caris Healthcare goes above and beyond by providing tailored hospice services for veterans, recognizing and addressing their unique physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Tennessee Seniors
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Managed care model; high rural demand.
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($65/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
- General: Age 60+, Tennessee resident, at risk of nursing home.
- Income Limits: ~$2,000/month (individual, varies).
- Asset Limits: $5,000 (individual).
- TN Specifics: Limited funding; rural/urban balance.
- Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
- General: Age 60+ prioritized, TN resident, low-income household.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.
- TN Specifics: Covers gas, electric, propane; emergency aid available.
- Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency aid ($500 max).
- 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 Specifics: Includes grandparent caregivers; high rural demand.
- Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), training, supplies (~$500/year).
- General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, TN resident.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
- TN Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP/Goodwill partnership.
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
- General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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 Specifics: High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
- General: Age 60+, TN resident; no income limit but prioritizes low-income.
- Income Limits (2025): None; donations encouraged.
- Asset Limits: Not assessed.
- TN Specifics: Serves ~50,000 annually; 200+ congregate sites plus Meals on Wheels.
- Services: Congregate meals ($5-$7/meal value) at senior centers, home-delivered meals ($5-$7/meal).
- General: Age 65+, 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 Specifics: Rebates up to $1,000; serves ~100,000 annually.
- Services: Tax rebates (~$250-$1,000 based on income; e.g., $1,000 if income < $8,000).
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