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10 Best Independent Living Communities in East Ridge, TN

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Great Personal Care Home, staff and caregivers are so nice and caring. the food is great as well, its all home cooked. they have a very down home setting. the caregivers are so sweet and really take great...
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.
Mary & Martha's Personal Care is a senior community located in Rossville, GA. This great community provides its residents with a wonderful place to live in an area with historic meaning. Those who are guests of this community's residents will find that they will want to check out the historic...
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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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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.
Davis Retirement Homes is located in beautiful Chattanooga, Tennessee which the fourth-largest city in the United States. Offering a wide variety of attractions, parks, restaurants and riverboats with scenic beauty and gorgeous riverfront on a lovely river walk. Davis Retirement Home is an...
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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.
At Standifer Place, the abilities and individual requirements of each resident are assessed prior to admission. The goal is to provide each resident with the assistance necessary to remain safe and healthy while encouraging independence and activity. Residents get personalized care at an...
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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: 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: 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.
St. Elmo CourtSt. Elmo Court is a senior housing located in Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee. When you choose to live in our senior housing community, you remain close to home, area attractions, shops, and restaurants while living in a residential community. While there are parks nearby...
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Overall it's very good. The cost is fine. I think the aides and the medical people could have a lot of improvement. I think they have some really good people, and then they have some who are not as good. ...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Martin Boyd Christian Home was founded in 1984 by the local Churches of Christ. The original facility opened with 9 residents and 10 employees and has grown to house over 100 residents with a staff of over 50. The facility has grown to include 3 levels of care ranging from assisted care to...
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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.
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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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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.
The Health Center at Standifer Place is a unique, comprehensive facility. From Independent Living, to Assisted Living, to compassionate Hospice care, HCSP provides options for successive stages of life and changing levels of ability. Residents have convenient access to services on the journey...
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Really appreciate the great care my mother receives here. She is happy and has made friends. It's a real relief to know that the staff is very caring and aware of what is happening with the residents.
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: 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: 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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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: 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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Alexian Grove is a small community where everyone knows everyone. Initially I thought my mom might like a bigger community but she really like the size and feel of Alexian Grove. It is secluded and has...
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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.

Cost of independent living in East Ridge, TN

The average cost of senior living in East Ridge is $3,216 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Hope, TN with an average of $2,666 per month.

Independent living costs in East Ridge, TN, vs. nearby cities

East Ridge, TN
$3,216/mo
$3,205/mo

Independent living costs in East Ridge, TN, vs. state and national averages

East Ridge, TN
$3,216/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in East Ridge, TN, vs. other senior living options

$3,761/mo
Independent Living
$3,216/mo

Independent living costs in East Ridge, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,741/mo
Studio
$3,742/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,077/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,272/mo

Senior living costs in East Ridge vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: East Ridge, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEast Ridge, TNTennesseeU.S.
Independent Living$3,216/mo$3,633/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,711/mo$4,139/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$3,761/mo$4,227/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
East Ridge, TN:$3,216/mo
Tennessee:$3,633/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
East Ridge, TN:$3,711/mo
Tennessee:$4,139/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
East Ridge, TN:$3,761/mo
Tennessee:$4,227/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in East Ridge, TN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in East Ridge and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in East Ridge, TN

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in East Ridge have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
East Ridge, TN$2,589/mo$2,793/mo-7.3%
Tennessee$2,903/mo$2,940/mo-1.3%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
East Ridge, TN
2024 average cost:$2,589/mo
2023 average cost:$2,793/mo
Percent change:-7.3%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$2,903/mo
2023 average cost:$2,940/mo
Percent change:-1.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in East Ridge

Recent reviews for independent living in East Ridge

Morning Pointe of Chattanooga at Shallowford

5.0
I absolutely love it and my Dad seems to like it. I love the staff and they have been great for my Dad. He has adjusted extremely well. He feels like this is his home. He is really happy with the food there.

Garden Plaza Of Greenbriar Cove in Ooltewah, TN

5.0
They do everything well. We picked this community, because they have large rooms, it's clean, and friendly. The offer activiites, such as; exercise, lap pool, bingo and cards, cooking, woodworking, and cross stitch.

Ascension Living Alexian Village - Tennessee (Assisted Living) in Signal Mountain, TN

5.0
I was extremely pleased with Ascension. The establishment, as well as the patients, were always very clean. I never detected any smells or odors -- and I have a keen sense of smell! They were communicative, helpful, and caring from my first visit until my Mom's death. My mom suffered from ...
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East Ridge independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in East Ridge independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in East Ridge, 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 East Ridge 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 East Ridge partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
East Ridge, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
25.6%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.7%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in East Ridge 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 East Ridge communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
East Ridge, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
20.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.6%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in East Ridge 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 East Ridge offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
East Ridge, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
37.2%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.3%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.6%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.2%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.5%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.2%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.6%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.9%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.9%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
44.2%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
23.3%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.9%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.2%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

StoryPoint Chattanooga, Brookdale Hixson and Creekside at Shallowford are the top-rated independent living facilities near East Ridge, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 46 independent living facilities near East Ridge, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in East Ridge, Tennessee is StoryPoint Chattanooga. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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