Caris Healthcare Chattanooga

Q: Is Caris Healthcare Chattanooga in a walkable area?

Caris Healthcare Chattanooga has a walk score of 27. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Q: Are there photos of Caris Healthcare Chattanooga?

Yes — there are 5 photos of Caris Healthcare Chattanooga in the photo gallery on this page.

Q: What is the phone number of Caris Healthcare Chattanooga?

(423) 899-4044 will put you in contact with the team at Caris Healthcare Chattanooga.

Q: Is Caris Healthcare Chattanooga Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Caris Healthcare Chattanooga is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

Overview of 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.

(423) 899-4044

23 years in operation

A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.

Walk Score: 27 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

ContactMs. Rosemary Kircher, Compliance Officer

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

24-Hour Staffing

Specific ProgramsPalliative care, Pediatric hospice support, Grief support

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).

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

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).

Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits

Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Tennessee LIHEAP

Age 60+ prioritized

General TN resident, low-income household.

Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month individual, 185% FPL

Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.

Covers gas, electric, propane; emergency aid available.

Benefits

Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season) Emergency aid ($500 max)

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.

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)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Tennessee SCSEP

Age 55+

General unemployed, low-income, TN resident.

Income Limits (2025) ~$1,983/month 125% FPL

Asset Limits Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP/Goodwill partnership.

Benefits

Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour) Job placement

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

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.

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.

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)

6.6 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Chattanooga's city center to Caris Healthcare Chattanooga's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.82 miles to nearest hospital (Dr. Keith B. Dressler)

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Is Caris Healthcare Chattanooga in a walkable area?

Caris Healthcare Chattanooga has a walk score of 27. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are there photos of Caris Healthcare Chattanooga?

Yes — there are 5 photos of Caris Healthcare Chattanooga in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the phone number of Caris Healthcare Chattanooga?

(423) 899-4044 will put you in contact with the team at Caris Healthcare Chattanooga.

Is Caris Healthcare Chattanooga Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Caris Healthcare Chattanooga is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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