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Photo of Brookdale Hixson
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33 Floor plans available
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Overall experience - 5 the staff has been fantastic at helping our family navigate a very difficult time of loss and adjustment. Cleanliness- 5 the facility is always clean. Friendliness of staff - 5 the...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Find a Redefined IndependenceSenior living often gets bogged down with the stress and isolation that can come with living at home. But it doesn’t have to. As a resident at our warm, welcoming community, you can trade all of that for a life filled with interesting things to do and interesting...
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The staff is excellent. The care staff is generally caring and loving. It would be better to have more of them. They have so many roles, that they are spread thin. The food is healthy and excellent. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to StoryPoint Chattanooga! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we strive to make...
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8.9
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We chose Acension Living Alexian Village because of the cleanliness of the facility as well as the warm and comfortable décor. This is the first place I've put my mom that has given me complete peace of...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Alexian Village of Milwaukee is sponsored by the Alexian Brothers, an 800 year old Catholic religious order committed to quality and compassionate care for seniors. Situated on 60 acres in Milwaukee’s Historic Granville neighborhood, Alexian Village boasts of apartments of all sizes ranging from...
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88 Floor plans available
8.5
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We have one suggestion, and that is for new residents sit at a designated table at the beginning so the resident doesn't feel so ostracized and older residents can notice them and then meet each that way. ...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located on 10 acres at the base of Signal Mountain, the five-story, senior living community accommodates 119 assisted living, memory care apartments with studio, one- and two-bedroom options, as well as independent living. Residents can enjoy the convenience of having a beauty salon, an exercise...
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7.5
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My mother is very happy and feels safe. She reports often that she has many friends there! The staff really appear to enjoy her as well!I have recommended many times.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Alexian Brothers Senior Ministries in Chattanooga, TN is sponsored by the Alexian Brothers, an 800 year old Catholic religious order committed to quality and compassionate care for older adults. Alexian Brothers offer an array of services and programs in the Chattanooga region ranging from...
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7.3
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12 reviews
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Overall she is fitting in my mother is difficult I do understand. The staff are fabulous. They are doing a remodeling and there is a pest issue which could possibly be an issue due to the remodeling. I wish...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Charter Senior Living of Chattanooga's personalized approach to Independent Living, Assisted Living and Short-Term Stays offers comfort for those seeking the best in senior care. Learn how to get started on your journey to exceptional senior living and why choosing Charter makes all the difference.
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My loved likes the food. They have a lot of activites. The value for the money, compared to other places is fair. We picked this community, because the commute is fairly close, and we received good feedback....
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Welcome to Valley View Located in the heart of the beautiful Sequatchie Valley, Valley View is the only licensed assisted living community in four counties surrounding and including the community of Whitwell, TN. Nestled between stunning Tennessee mountains, our senior residence provides a...
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Having been a part of the decision for moving my Mother from a different senior living facility I can not even begin to put enough stars in the rating I now have for Dominion. It is wonderful in every way!
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Dominion Senior Living is an assisted living community nestled in Hixson, a small suburb in the northern portion of Chatanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee. Our community's Northpoint Boulevard location makes is easy for loved ones to visit our residents, and the dense foilage and trees planted...
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I chose this facility for my Mother because she would be within ten minutes of my house. The staff is very nice here and they take great care of my mom. Everything is going good and they do offer a various...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Conveniently located next to Hixson High School and just down the road from Northgate Mall, Morning Pointe of Hixson is a single level state-of-the-art assisted living community situated on twenty acres offering 53 spacious apartments with multiple floor plan choices. The facility also offers an...
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[name removed], [name removed] and the entire staff are very professional and extremely helpful. They always answer my calls and help with any request I have. I feel very comfortable knowing my mom is...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Regency House is Hixson's most affordable Assisted Living community! We specialize in maintaining the dignity and independence of our residents. Our well trained and caring staff is here 24 hours a day giving you peace of mind that your loved one is well cared for. Licensed nurses are here onsite...
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of assisted living in Dunlap, TN

The average cost of senior living in Dunlap is $3,640 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kimball, TN with an average of $3,424 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dunlap, TN vs. nearby cities

Dunlap, TN
$3,640/mo
$4,204/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dunlap, TN vs. the state and national average

Dunlap, TN
$3,640/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dunlap vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$3,640/mo
$3,747/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Dunlap, TN by room type

Semi-Private
$4,203/mo
Studio
$4,294/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,569/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,133/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Dunlap over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Dunlap, TN

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Dunlap.

What families are saying about assisted living in Dunlap

Recent reviews for assisted living in Dunlap

Regency House Assisted Living in Hixson, TN

4.5
Regency House is great and is the place my Mom calls her home. This facility is run like a finely tuned machine, and the staff is always friendly and attentive to their residents. Recently my Mom broke her hip and was in a rehab facility, and with her Dementia, she was declining due to the ...
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The Courtyard at Deer Ridge in Dayton, TN

4.6
The staff was caring and kind. Best thing about it. Housekeeping is good, just didn't like the smell of the Clorox, etc. It was clean, but don't like all the chemical smells. The staff is really good about communicating with the family! I don't think the meals are great quality, but my mother ...
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Ascension Living Valley Residence in Chattanooga, TN

4.4
Mom is happy which is what matters the most. They are always short on staff...but that is everywhere. the staff that they do have are very caring. The facility has 4 pods of no more that 8 residents in each community. Circular and safe, staff that know their residents and can meet their needs ...
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Dunlap review score based on 59 family reviews

7.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 59 reviews of 12 Dunlap assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dunlap review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Dunlap review score compared against nearby cities

7.5
Dunlap, TN12 facilities
7.5
Palmer, TN13 facilities
7.3

Review subcategories for Dunlap assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 59 reviews of 12 Dunlap assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Dunlap resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Dunlap, TN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.5
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
4.3
4.1
Value for cost*
3.9
4.1
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Dunlap assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dunlap assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dunlap, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Dunlap assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Dunlap that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
58.3%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.3%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dunlap assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Dunlap Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dunlap, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
41.7%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58.3%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dunlap assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Dunlap partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dunlap, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
58.3%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
35.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Dunlap assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Dunlap communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dunlap, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.3%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
42%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.3%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dunlap assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Dunlap offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.7%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.3%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.3%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.3%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.3%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
58.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Dunlap

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Tennessee assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Dunlap protect seniors.

Learn about Tennessee Assisted Living regulations

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Brookdale Hixson, StoryPoint Chattanooga and The Courtyard at Deer Ridge are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Dunlap, Tennessee. See full list of communities.

There are 13 assisted living facilities near Dunlap, Tennessee. See the full list.

The best assisted living facility near you in Dunlap, Tennessee is StoryPoint Chattanooga. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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