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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.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
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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.
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Waterford Townhomes is an affordable senior housing community located in the metropolitan city of Lima, Allen County, OH. The community itself, is located nearby local Foundry Park; which includes a lake with relaxing views and beautiful scenery. Lima is in close proximity to the major free-way,...
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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
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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.
Conveniently located near the Crossroads of America, Greenville, Ohio has been voted as Ohio Magazine's Best Hometown, making it the perfect place for Village Green Health Campus. At Village Green, our residents have ample opportunities to enjoy Greenville's historic charm; whether it's taking a...
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.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
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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.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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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.
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
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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.
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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.
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My father has atrial fibrillation. He takes a medication that stops his blood pressure rising when he stands up. This also caused him to pass out and get what is known as a hang man fracture. He’s lucky to...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Chattanooga, OH

The average cost of senior living in Chattanooga is $5,061 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Van Wert, OH with an average of $4,288 per month.

Independent living costs in Chattanooga, OH, vs. nearby cities

Chattanooga, OH
$5,061/mo
$5,016/mo
$23,115/mo

Independent living costs in Chattanooga, OH, vs. state and national averages

Chattanooga, OH
$5,061/mo
$3,739/mo
U.S. national average
$4,017/mo

Independent living costs in Chattanooga, OH, vs. other senior living options

$5,679/mo
Independent Living
$5,061/mo

Independent living costs in Chattanooga, OH, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,620/mo
Studio
$4,252/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,210/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,658/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,325/mo

Senior living costs in Chattanooga vs. state and national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Chattanooga, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeChattanooga, OHOhioU.S.
Independent Living$5,061/mo$3,739/mo$4,017/mo
Assisted Living$5,679/mo$4,591/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,679/mo$4,573/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Chattanooga, OH:$5,061/mo
Ohio:$3,739/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
Assisted Living
Chattanooga, OH:$5,679/mo
Ohio:$4,591/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Chattanooga, OH:$5,679/mo
Ohio:$4,573/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Chattanooga

Recent reviews for independent living in Chattanooga

Otterbein Cridersville SeniorLife Community

5.0
Our experience so far with Otterbein SeniorLife has been 5++. They had availability when we needed it and they made the entire process come together really easily. The meal are very good, they have plenty of choices to pick from. The activities are great - they offer up a really good variety. ...
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The Village at Pine Valley in Fort Wayne, IN

5.0
Senior Living is not only a tough transition for the family, but it's also hard finding the community that fits mom or dad's needs. Is there activities for them to do? Is the food good? Is the staff nice? Here at Brightstar these questions are reassured right in front of your face. From the ...
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Chapman Place in Fort Wayne, IN

4.8
Never have I worked with a group of people who go above and way beyond for their clients. They spent many hours on the phone with me and giving me advice and helping with contacts. Greatest customer service around.

Chattanooga independent living services and amenities

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

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Chattanooga independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Chattanooga partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Chattanooga, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.5%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
27.8%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Chattanooga independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Chattanooga communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Chattanooga, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.2%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Chattanooga independent 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 independent living communities in Chattanooga offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Chattanooga, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
41.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.9%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.5%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.6%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.9%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.9%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.5%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.8%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
41.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
25%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.1%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.7%
47%
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