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Photo of Creekside at Shallowford
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2626 Floor plans available
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What we like the most about the community is that they do lots of community events and give them transportation when needed. Yes, we would recommend Creekside at Shallowford to other families based on the...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Creekside at Shallowford provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Set back off a main road, you'll be pleasantly surprised by the quiet, picturesque setting created by the lush woods surrounding us. And you'll be delighted by the convenience of living just blocks...
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This place has wonderful care givers and staff! The food is great, the RA's are beyond amazing. They all act like they really care about us. I would give them all tens if I could!!! Fantastic. Caring....
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.
Providing Assisted Living and Memory Care to the Chattanooga area.
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1515 Photos available
1313 Floor plans available
8.6
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The Ashwood facility in Chattanooga has been quite good for our Aunt over the last year. She is well fed, has medication support and made friends at Ashwood. It allows here to live independently in her own...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Ashwood Square Retirement Resort, a Resort Lifestyle Community, has been developed exclusively for adults 55 and over. We offer the comforts and conveniences of modern-day living that allow you to enjoy your retirement.Ashwood Square’s all-inclusive services and amenities include EVERYTHING you...
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8.6
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27 reviews
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The staff is genuinely caring and concerned for the residents! It gives family members a piece of mind, knowing their loved ones are being well taken care of. The activity director is very lively and...
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.
Southern Oaks Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in the great city of Chattanooga, TN. This assisted living community offers a safe home to those who are in need of daily assistance, and it provides those individuals with a home in a city that is full of entertainment...
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8.5
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49 reviews
8.5
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49 reviews
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Most of the staff has been wonderful. My husband does not participate in activities not able to. He has eaten all of his meals to my knowledge. I am pleased with the room size just wish they would...
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.
Providing Assisted Living and Memory Care the the Chattanooga area.
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8.3
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10 reviews
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New Thrive management have been great so far and all of the former staff have been kept except "President". The meals and dining has not consistent, sometimes a 5 and others a 3. When it comes to the value...
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.
Feel like the center of attention. With a smaller boutique approach to assisted living and memory care, Rockbridge Oaks delivers concierge-style service that’s tailored to best suit you. From our Signature Programs to the dedicated team who get to know you and support your goals, your experience...
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This is a good community, and so far my father seems to be doing well overall. I do feel comfortable with his move to this facility. The staff is good, and they are taking good care of him, and his needs....
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.
Perfectly situated on 100 picturesque acres in a valley at the base of White Oak Mountain in the Collegedale-Ooltewah area near Chattanooga, Tennessee that's where you can find Morning Pointe of Collegedale at Greenbriar Cove. The assisted living community is also part of the larger Greenbriar...
Photo of Morning Pointe of Chattanooga at Shallowford
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This is a very nice place. The staff is attentive and compassionate and seem dedicated to the resident's well being. The level of care here is excellent and they do a great job. The facility is always clean.
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.
Conveniently located off I-75 at Exit #5 Shallowford Road and Hamilton Place Mall, Morning Pointe of Chattanooga at Shallowford is a brand new single-level state-of-the art assisted living community with 77 spacious assisted living apartments with multiple floor plan choices. At Morning Pointe...
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When I moved here I was thinking what my health would be in the future. I wanted to be in a place where I could continue to live there and not here to move again. I feel that all the people involved with the...
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
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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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Really appreciate the great care my mother receives here. She is happy and has made friends. It's a real relief to know that the staff is very caring and aware of what is happening with the residents.
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
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.
At Standifer Place, the abilities and individual requirements of each resident are assessed prior to admission. The goal is to provide each resident with the assistance necessary to remain safe and healthy while encouraging independence and activity. Residents get personalized care at an...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
The Health Center at Standifer Place is a unique, comprehensive facility. From Independent Living, to Assisted Living, to compassionate Hospice care, HCSP provides options for successive stages of life and changing levels of ability. Residents have convenient access to services on the journey...
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Overall it's very good. The cost is fine. I think the aides and the medical people could have a lot of improvement. I think they have some really good people, and then they have some who are not as good. ...
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.
Martin Boyd Christian Home was founded in 1984 by the local Churches of Christ. The original facility opened with 9 residents and 10 employees and has grown to house over 100 residents with a staff of over 50. The facility has grown to include 3 levels of care ranging from assisted care to...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Apison, TN

The average cost of senior living in Apison is $3,235 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Jasper, TN with an average of $2,808 per month.

Independent living costs in Apison, TN, vs. nearby cities

Apison, TN
$3,235/mo

Independent living costs in Apison, TN, vs. state and national averages

Apison, TN
$3,235/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Apison, TN, vs. other senior living options

$3,807/mo
Independent Living
$3,235/mo

Independent living costs in Apison, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,792/mo
Studio
$3,780/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,896/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,090/mo

Senior living costs in Apison vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Apison, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeApison, TNTennesseeU.S.
Independent Living$3,235/mo$3,633/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,729/mo$4,139/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,807/mo$4,227/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Apison, TN:$3,235/mo
Tennessee:$3,633/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Apison, TN:$3,729/mo
Tennessee:$4,139/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Apison, TN:$3,807/mo
Tennessee:$4,227/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Apison, TN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Apison and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Apison, TN

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Apison have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Apison, TN$2,757/mo$2,793/mo-1.3%
Tennessee$2,906/mo$2,970/mo-2.2%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Apison, TN
2024 average cost:$2,757/mo
2023 average cost:$2,793/mo
Percent change:-1.3%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$2,906/mo
2023 average cost:$2,970/mo
Percent change:-2.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,265/mo
2023 average cost:$3,169/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Apison

Recent reviews for independent living in Apison

Morning Pointe of Chattanooga at Shallowford

5.0
I absolutely love it and my Dad seems to like it. I love the staff and they have been great for my Dad. He has adjusted extremely well. He feels like this is his home. He is really happy with the food there.

Garden Plaza Of Greenbriar Cove in Ooltewah, TN

5.0
They do everything well. We picked this community, because they have large rooms, it's clean, and friendly. The offer activiites, such as; exercise, lap pool, bingo and cards, cooking, woodworking, and cross stitch.

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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Apison independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Apison independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Apison, 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 Apison 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 Apison partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Apison, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
46.7%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Apison 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 Apison communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Apison, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Apison 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 Apison offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Apison, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
46.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.7%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
53.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Creekside at Shallowford, American House Shallowford and Ashwood Square Retirement Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near Apison, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 16 independent living facilities near Apison, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Apison, Tennessee is StoryPoint Chattanooga. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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