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The communication isn't the greatest and sometimes hallway smells like urine. My mother in law is independent so not an issue. The food is good but not always, according to my mother in law. It is expensive...
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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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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82 reviews
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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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8.0
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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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77 Floor plans available
8.0
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11 reviews
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What we like the most about Thrive at Brow Wood is the caring and friendly staff. We would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
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.
Welcome to Thrive and a fresh perspective on senior living. Over a decade ago Thrive Senior Living took a hard look at traditional senior living. We quickly knew we would not want to visit most of these places, let alone live there; so, we created communities where Elders would not only love to...
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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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To access 5th floor Apartments in Lodge requires using two elevators and considerable walking. The campus is hilly, but very beautiful. Excellent food and staff.
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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8.5
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They really care about the residents and they allow residents to keep their small dogs and cats. Larger dogs can come to visit. I don't remember what they called the different room sizes, my Mom died in...
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.
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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.
At Woodhaven Personal Care our assisted living community is a lively place in which families and our residents easily make friends. Located out in the country in picturesque Trenton, GA our senior residents have plenty to do outside and inside our home. They can choose to participate in our...
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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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Photo of Meadowood Apartments
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.
Photo of Valley View
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.
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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...
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
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.
Photo of St. Elmo Court
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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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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.
Photo of Boyton Overlook Apartments
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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: 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.
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, 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
Care types provided by this community
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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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
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.
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
Care types provided by this community
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: 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.
Davis Retirement Home in Chattanooga, TN is the ideal place to rest and relax but also a great place to have some fun. Located right in the middle of Chattanooga, this assisted living community offers plenty of great experiences right within walking distance including a discotheque, park and zoo....
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Photo of New Beginnings
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.

Cost of independent living in South Pittsburg, TN

The average cost of senior living in South Pittsburg is $2,760 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Hope, TN with an average of $2,666 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in South Pittsburg, TN vs. nearby cities

South Pittsburg, TN
$2,760/mo
$2,666/mo
$2,688/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in South Pittsburg, TN vs. the state and national average

South Pittsburg, TN
$2,760/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in South Pittsburg vs. other types of senior living

$3,433/mo
Independent Living
$2,760/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in South Pittsburg, TN by room type

Semi-Private
$2,529/mo
Studio
$4,097/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,962/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,703/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in South Pittsburg over time

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What families are saying about independent living in South Pittsburg

Recent reviews for independent living in South Pittsburg

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

4.6
I have lived here for 11 years and am very happy with my choice. My children do not have to find a nursing home for me when I need one. I have already made that choice myself. When I need to go to a place to live with a higher level of care, that is available without a major move. Maintenance of ...
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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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Viva Senior Living at Franklin Manor in Winchester, TN

5.0
I cannot think of anything that would not be 5 stars based off of our experience with them. The stability of staff and the fact that the staff truly cares about their residents is what sticks out the most to us. I would definitely recommend Franklin Manor to others looking.

South Pittsburg independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Pittsburg independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Pittsburg, 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 South Pittsburg 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 South Pittsburg partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
12.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in South Pittsburg 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 South Pittsburg communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Pittsburg, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.2%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Pittsburg 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 South Pittsburg offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Pittsburg, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
20.8%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.8%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29.2%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
29.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.5%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.8%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.8%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
29.2%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
46.1%
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There are 27 independent living facilities near South Pittsburg, Tennessee. See the full list.

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

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