Senior care in Chattanooga.
Across Chattanooga, we recommend home care agencies near you. Free for families.
Example
Your care match
Personalized for Mom · near 37402
Harbor Home Care
Home care agency · 2.1 mi away
Offers personal care
Serves 37402
Available weekday mornings
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Finding care in Chattanooga.
Chattanooga, the Hamilton County seat, lies along the Tennessee River near the Georgia line, with Lookout Mountain to the south. We help families across downtown, North Shore, St. Elmo, Highland Park, Brainerd and Hixson.
In Tennessee, personal support services agencies, which give help with self-care, household tasks and personal assistance, must be licensed by the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.
Tell us where in Chattanooga you are and what you need, and we’ll recommend options that serve your area.
Example
Care profile for Mom
Silver Lake, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Care needed
Personal care
Schedule
Weekday mornings
Starting
Within 2 weeks
Paying with
Private pay + LTC insurance
Help with
Profile complete
Today, 9:14 AM
Matched with Harbor Home Care
Home care agency · 1.8 mi away
Agency reaches out
Usually the same day
Ways to pay in Hamilton County.
Private pay
Most families pay the provider directly. You agree on hours and rates before care starts.
Long term care insurance
Many policies cover in home care or assisted living after a waiting period.
VA benefits
Veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for Aid and Attendance or VA home care programs.
Medicaid
Your state’s Medicaid program may pay for some care at home for people who qualify.
TennCare CHOICES in Hamilton County
TennCare CHOICES may pay for home and community based services that help with daily living so a person can stay at home. It is for eligible adults 65 and older and adults 21 and older with physical disabilities. Call your local Area Agency on Aging and Disability at 866-836-6678, which reaches the nearest office from anywhere in Tennessee; current TennCare members can also ask their health plan. Southeast Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability can also point you to local help: 866-836-6678.
All ways to payYour first consultation with the agency is free, and so is our help finding it. Tell us what you need in Chattanooga and the agency reaches out to set it up.
Get my free consultationFree help in Chattanooga.
These services are free, whether or not you use Hailo Care.
Glenwood Community Center
The City of Chattanooga’s senior programming site on East 3rd Street, run by the city’s Community Development Department.
423-643-7300Southeast Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability
The aging and disability office of the Southeast Tennessee Development District, serving Hamilton County and nine nearby counties.
866-836-6678Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline
Free, confidential help for people living with dementia and their families, any time of day.
800-272-3900Do you serve all of Chattanooga?
Yes. We help families across Chattanooga and nearby communities, including Red Bank, East Ridge, Signal Mountain and Rossville, Georgia.
How much does home care cost in Chattanooga?
It depends on the type of care, the hours and where in Hamilton County you live. Agencies share their rates before care starts, and the first consultation is free.
Who do I call about senior services in Chattanooga?
Start with Southeast Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability at 866-836-6678. In Chattanooga, Glenwood Community Center is at 423-643-7300.
How do I get help paying for home care in Chattanooga?
TennCare CHOICES may pay for home and community based services that help with daily living so a person can stay at home. It is for eligible adults 65 and older and adults 21 and older with physical disabilities. Call your local Area Agency on Aging and Disability at 866-836-6678, which reaches the nearest office from anywhere in Tennessee; current TennCare members can also ask their health plan.
Where can I find dementia support in Chattanooga?
The Alzheimer’s Association runs a free helpline for families, day and night, at 800-272-3900.
Is a home care consultation free in Chattanooga?
Yes. Your first consultation with the home care agency in Chattanooga is free, and so is our help finding the agency. There is no obligation to start care.
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