Brookdale Hixson
4515 Hixson Pike, Hixson, TN, 37343
4.1
(23 reviews)
"I like the size of the community and that it is all one floor. The staff were friendly and the residents. Clean and home like environment..."
READ MORELocated within Chattanooga in Hamilton County, Hixson sits in a region where 9 assisted living communities accommodate seniors who need daily care. In 2024, seniors considering local residential services budget around $5,350 per month for assisted living, with local rates lining up with the national norm but running $450 over the Tennessee median.
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4515 Hixson Pike, Hixson, TN, 37343
4.1
(23 reviews)
"I like the size of the community and that it is all one floor. The staff were friendly and the residents. Clean and home like environment..."
READ MORE5501 Old Hixson Pike, Hixson, TN, 37343
4.5
(12 reviews)
"My mother is on a waiting list at Morning Pointe of Hixson. They don't have anything available for her right now. She wants a one-bedroom unit. She liked the feel of the place. The people were very nice to her, not just the staff, but the residents g..."
READ MORE2062 Hamill Road, Hixson, TN, 37343
4.6
(6 reviews)
"My mom has been in the Regency House for three weeks now, and they've definitely met my expectations. Their staff is very friendly and seems genuinely concerned with the residents. They interact with them. It's just a good environment. I think there'..."
READ MORE4301 Forest Plaza Dr, Hixson, TN, 37343
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I chose Memory Lane at Forest Plaza as it is a small residential home, and my father does better in smaller settings. The staff is very compassionate and caring, and they worked very well with whatever the resident wants to do so if anybody wants to ..."
READ MORE2143 Northpoint Blvd, Hixson, TN, 37343
4.5
(5 reviews)
"My sister was previously at Dominion Senior Living of Hixson. The staff were very helpful, friendly, and they knew the people they were taking care of. They were responsive: I could email or call. You kind of develop a relationship because I could go..."
READ MORE5798 Hixson Homeplace, Hixson, TN, 37343
4.0
(9 reviews)
"This place is nothing short of incredible. The people have been caring I will go as far as to say loving And more than I could have possibly ask for for my 92 year old grandmother. I strongly believe that they have saved her life and added time to he..."
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1148 Mountain Creek Road, Chattanooga, TN, 37405
4.2
(21 reviews)
"The size and layout of StoryPoint is so appropriate for older adults. It has a beautiful courtyard in the middle of the building and the hallways form a square around it, so it's easy to navigate. There are various options on room sizes depending o..."
READ MORE1020 Runyan Drive, Chattanooga, TN, 37405
3.8
(7 reviews)
"Life Care Center did great, they took care of my in-law and the staff was good. The room was nice with another bed where my wife and her sister could sleep on as they stayed there too, taking turns. They had people come in for music, church services,..."
READ MORE1164 Mountain Creek Road, Chattanooga, TN, 37405
3.6
(3 reviews)
"After hearing sometimes negative reviews of assisted living and elderly care facilities, I was quite surprised after visiting a very good friend of mines grandmother at Alexian. The facility is very nice and clean, staff goes out of their way to do w..."
READ MOREAssisted living rates in Hixson fall near $5,350 monthly, according to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey. While this rate aligns with the national norm, it surpasses the Tennessee median of $4,900, as well as rates in nearby communities. For example, seniors who obtain care in Jackson spend around $1,200 less, and facilities in Clarksville charge comparatively economical rates of about $3,450.
Hixson
$5,350
Tennessee
$4,900
The United States
$5,350
Jackson
$4,140
Nashville
$5,316
Knoxville
$4,825
Clarksville
$3,450
The TennCare CHOICES program, part of the Tennessee Medicaid program, can help qualified seniors pay for the cost of assisted living in Hixson. Seniors must already be on Medicaid to qualify.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Tennessee page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Tennessee page.
Monthly assisted living fees in Hixson come in at approximately $5,350. By comparison, seniors who attend adult day health care spend around $1,733, but rates run notably higher for solutions that include skilled nursing services. For example, home health care agencies charge around $5,434, and nursing home rates fall near $8,486.
Home Health Care
$5,434
Adult Day Health Care
$1,733
Assisted Living Facility
$5,350
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$8,486
Note: Since data for Hixson is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Chattanooga, instead.
Seniors in Hixson can call on the help of a range of government agencies and nonprofit organizations. The following resources are samples of what’s available to help seniors in dispute with their care providers, veterans unsure about the benefits they’re entitled to and retirees looking to positively use their free time and help their communities.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (877) 236-0013 | Seniors unable to resolve issues with their care providers can contact the Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who will advocate for them and pursue resolutions to their complaints. The families of assisted living residents and third parties can also register complaints. If a complaint alleges criminal actions, such as elder abuse and neglect, the ombudsman immediately refers it to the proper authority. Seniors can also get free access to inspection reports, enabling them to make more informed choices on the best assisted living facilities for their needs. |
Hamilton County Veteran Services Office | (423) 209-7884 | The VSO (Veterans Service Officer) of Hamilton County helps U.S. military vets and their dependents identify and access the full range of local, state, federal and military benefits they're entitled to. These can include compensation for service-related disabilities and VA Aid and Attendance payments, which specifically help seniors cover some of their assisted living costs. |
North River Civic Center | (423) 870-8924 | The North River Civic Center welcomes all age groups. Its appeal for seniors can be found in its wide choice of sports and fitness programs, where they make the most of the facility's exercise room, swimming pool, tennis courts and softball court. The center also holds several educational classes. Art classes focusing on improving drawing skills and developing watercolor techniques are particularly popular. There are many local clubs in the center, such as the Lions Club and the American Legion. |
RSVP Volunteering | (423) 755-2726 | RSVP is a nonprofit organization that connects seniors with government agencies and other nonprofits that rely on the help of volunteers. All participants receive free accident and liability insurance, with many also having their travel costs reimbursed. The range of work varies greatly, from unskilled services, such as helping to clear up litter in public parks, to services that utilize the seniors' existing skills, knowledge and experience. |
The Tennessee Department of Health’s Board for Licensing Health Care Facilities is responsible for ensuring assisted living facilities in the state abide by the conditions of their licenses. Its work includes conducting on-the-spot inspections at all locations and federal certification surveys on facilities that participate in Medicare and Medicaid programs. The department also has the power to revoke licenses.Â
Hixson-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Tennessee are required to follow. Visit ourÂ