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Caris Healthcare Chattanooga
Hospice Home, Hospice Care & Palliative Care · Chattanooga, TN
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Caris Healthcare Chattanooga

Hospice Home, Hospice Care & Palliative Care · Chattanooga, TN
5959 Shallowford Rd # 551, Chattanooga, TN 37421 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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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
(423) 899-4044
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Years in operation
23 years in operation Rank #261 / 385Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 261st out of 385 homes in Tennessee. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Tennessee facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 27 / 100 Rank #328 / 553Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 328th out of 553 homes in Tennessee. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Tennessee facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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Staffing

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

Leadership

ContactMs. Rosemary Kircher, Compliance Officer

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsPediatric hospice support, Grief support

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Address 6.6 miles from city center Info 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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Financial Assistance for
Hospice Home in Tennessee

Caris Healthcare Chattanooga 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).
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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
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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).
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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 Caris Healthcare Chattanooga

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.

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What is the phone number of Caris Healthcare Chattanooga?

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

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