On par with Tennessee state and national averages, Chattanooga residents aged 65 or older account for approximately 16.6% of the population. A significant number of older adults helps ensure funding for senior programs and resources. The area also offers access to nine nearby hospitals, including Erlanger Health Center. Affiliated with the University of Tennessee College of Medicine, the hospital provides emergency treatment and numerous specialty centers, including cancer, orthopedics, and heart and lung. The 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey reports that Chattanooga’s monthly in-home care rates average $4,767, which is within $200 of average state and nation monthly costs.
Below we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in the Chattanooga area – complete with services offered and reviews from families who’ve actually used the service. In addition to our in-depth provider listings, we’ve compiled resources to help seniors and their families to access all the tools they need to age in place safely and gracefully.