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Pruitthealth - Lafayette
Scout 86Lafayette, GA · 100 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Lafayette's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,630–$10,790/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Every licensed senior community in the Chattanooga, TN-GA area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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Cost of senior care in Chattanooga
Local Chattanooga-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Chattanooga prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$5,330/mo median
typical range $4,260–$6,660
Memory Care
$5,870/mo median
typical range $4,700–$7,340
Skilled Nursing
$9,450/mo median
typical range $8,630–$10,790
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$5,330/mo median
typical range $2,570–$6,460
Residential Care Home
$4,800/mo median
typical range $3,840–$6,000
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Chattanooga using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Chattanooga.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
All 20 communities in Chattanooga, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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NHC Healthcare Ft Oglethorpe
Scout 86Fort Oglethorpe, GA · 135 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Fort Oglethorpe's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,630–$10,790/mo
View full evaluation →3
Chattanooga, TN · 444 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Chattanooga's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,630–$10,790/mo
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Dade Health and Rehab
Scout 75Trenton, GA · 71 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Trenton.
Est. $8,630–$10,790/mo
View full evaluation →5
Life Care Center of Ooltewah
Scout 75Ooltewah, TN · 120 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Ooltewah.
Est. $8,630–$10,790/mo
View full evaluation →6
Life Care Center of Collegedale
Scout 74Collegedale, TN · 124 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Collegedale.
Est. $8,630–$10,790/mo
View full evaluation →7
Life Care Center of Hixson
Scout 72Hixson, TN · 108 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Hixson.
Est. $8,630–$10,790/mo
View full evaluation →8
NHC Healthcare, Sequatchie
Scout 69Dunlap, TN · 110 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Dunlap.
Est. $8,630–$10,790/mo
View full evaluation →9
Life Care Center of East Ridge
Scout 68Chattanooga, TN · 108 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Chattanooga.
Est. $8,630–$10,790/mo
View full evaluation →10
Pruitthealth - Shepherd Hills
Scout 63La Fayette, GA · 112 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in La Fayette.
Est. $8,630–$10,790/mo
View full evaluation →11
Soddy-Daisy Health Care Center
Scout 63Soddy-Daisy, TN · 134 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Soddy-Daisy.
Est. $8,630–$10,790/mo
View full evaluation →12
Rossville, GA · 125 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Rossville.
Est. $8,630–$10,790/mo
View full evaluation →13
Pruitthealth - Fort Oglethorpe
Scout 58Fort Oglethorpe, GA · 120 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Fort Oglethorpe.
Est. $8,630–$10,790/mo
View full evaluation →14
NHC Healthcare, Chattanooga
Scout 56Chattanooga, TN · 200 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Chattanooga.
Est. $8,630–$10,790/mo
View full evaluation →15
Siskin Subacute West
Scout 55Chattanooga, TN · 108 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Chattanooga.
Est. $8,630–$10,790/mo
View full evaluation →16
South Pittsburg, TN · 165 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in South Pittsburg.
Est. $8,630–$10,790/mo
View full evaluation →17
NHC Healthcare Rossville
Scout 45Rossville, GA · 112 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Rossville.
Est. $8,630–$10,790/mo
View full evaluation →18
Chattanooga, TN · 127 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Chattanooga.
Est. $8,630–$10,790/mo
View full evaluation →19
Signal Mountain, TN · 114 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,630–$10,790/mo
View full evaluation →20
Life Care Center of Red Bank
Scout 33Chattanooga, TN · 148 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,630–$10,790/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Chattanooga, TN?
In the Chattanooga, TN area, assisted living typically runs $4,260–$6,660/month (median $5,330), memory care $4,700–$7,340/month (median $5,870), and skilled nursing $8,630–$10,790/month (median $9,450) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
What are the best senior living communities in Chattanooga, TN?
Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in Chattanooga, TN right now are Pruitthealth - Lafayette, NHC Healthcare Ft Oglethorpe, The Health Center at Standifer Place. The full ranked list of 20 communities is on this page.
How are the 20 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
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Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.