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Assisted Living Communities in East Ridge, Tennessee

Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in East Ridge, TN below include 51 Assisted Living facilities with 317 reviews. On average in East Ridge, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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The Cost of Assisted Living in East Ridge, TN and Nearby Cities

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$4,000

Hixson

$3,695

Chattanooga

$3,682

Lookout Mountain

$3,650

Fort Oglethorpe

$3,575

East Ridge

$3,100

Paying for Assisted Living in East Ridge

Assisted Living costs in East Ridge start around $3,100 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.

It’s important to note that assisted living rates in East Ridge and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in East Ridge

Low-income seniors in Tennessee may be eligible to receive financial assistance for assisted living costs through the state’s Medicaid program TennCare, which offers the Long-Term Care Program, also called CHOICES. 

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on ourAssisted Living in Tennessee page.

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Tennessee page.

Free Assisted Living Resources in East Ridge

East Ridge and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free assisted living resources in East Ridge, please visit our Assisted Living in Tennessee page.

What to Consider About Assisted Living in East Ridge

East Ridge, Tennessee, is home to the Antique District, an area of town with multiple antique stores such as the Antique Mall, and the Greenbriar Antique Merchants. Seniors can get outdoors in places like Springvale Park, go shopping, and have access to two Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs) within city limits, with 45 in the nearby area. The state of Tennessee refers to ALFs as Assisted-Care Living Services. The services they provide include assistance with daily living activities, supervision and medication management. The regulations for these facilities are made by the Tennessee Department of Health.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in East Ridge

  • Seniors on a budget in East Ridge may have an easier time building a savings due to the city’s cost of living, which is 10.7 percent lower than the national average. 

  • Seniors in East Ridge have access to the Chattanooga Area Regional Transit Authority (CARTA), a curb-to-curb service that provides transportation to shopping and doctor’s appointments. The buses are wheelchair accessible for persons with limited mobility.

  • East Ridge has a gentle four-season climate. The summers are hot with a high average of 90 degrees, and the winters are mild with a low average of 30 degrees. Seniors with limited mobility may have an easy time being active all year round because there is only 2 inches of snow annually.

  • The American Lung Association has given Hamilton county an air quality ozone rating of C, and a particle pollution 24-hour rating of B. This may be cause for concern with seniors who have a serious respiratory illness.

  • Seniors and their loved ones may not feel safe and secure in East Ridge due to the high rates of crime. Violent crime is rated at 67.7 out of 100 (1 being the safest), which is much higher than the national average of 31.1. Property crime is rated at 62.8, which is also higher than the national average of 38.1. 

  • The East Ridge area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Parkridge East Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in East Ridge

East Ridge-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensiveset of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities inTennessee are required to follow. Visit our

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Deborah

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Southern Heritage Assisted Living

My mom is in an assisted living facility, Southern Heritage, but they can't provide the care that she needs. The facility is nice, neat, clean and up to date. They're not really set up for memory...

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Robert

I visited this facility

Review of Southern Heritage Assisted Living

I toured Southern Heritage Assisted Living. The grounds were very nice and pretty. The staff was very accommodating. We found nothing that we would consider a negative. The room they showed was a...

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Sheila

I visited this facility

Review of Southern Heritage Assisted Living

I just like everything about Southern Heritage Assisted Living. Plus, the lady who took me on the tour was just super. I thought the building was really nice and really good. They showed me one...

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