Retirees Find Chattanooga a Top Destination
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Chattanooga has a mild climate with an average annual high temperature of 71.6 degrees and an annual average low of 50.1 degrees. This is accompanied by an average annual snowfall of 4 inches and precipitation of 52 inches.
Chattanooga, Tennessee, is a top place for people to put down roots regardless of age, but this is especially true for seniors and older adults. Data company Niche ranked the city among its list of “2019 Best Cities to Retire in America.” In addition, the Scenic City made it on TheStreet’s “The Best of the Best Places to Retire in the U.S.” and Livability’s “Best Places to Retire.” U.S. News & World Report even ranked Chattanooga as one of the “Best Places to Retire in the U.S. in 2020.”
Among the many reasons for the notoriety, individuals and couples alike find that living in Chattanooga is a fraction of the cost compared to other U.S. cities. According to finance and business forecasting company Kiplinger, the cost of living in Tennessee is approximately 12% less than the national average, and the fifth lowest in the country. That calculation takes into account everything from the cost of housing and utilities to transportation, groceries, and health care. Low property taxes, alongside no state income taxes, including for all forms of retirement income, contribute to the attractiveness of Chattanooga as a retirement destination.
Seniors relocating to the area can have their pick for living accommodations. Riverside bungalows, modern condos, and secluded, expansive retreats are all easy to find – and at prices that are much lower than the median national average. These neighborhoods are safe, and many of them are very walkable, providing access to hiking and biking trails.
Chattanooga boasts impressive access to award-winning health care options such as CHI Memorial, ranked the second best hospital in the state, and Erlanger Health System, which is one of the largest public hospital systems nationwide. Other quality facilities offering exceptional care to patients include Parkridge Health System, Siskin Hospital for Physical Rehabilitation, Kindred Hospital, Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Chattanooga, and Tennova Healthcare – Cleveland.
A myriad of retirement and senior care communities provide residents with specialized nursing, Alzheimer’s care, and independent and assisted living. Cleveland, Tennessee, is home to Century Park Associates and Life Care Centers of America, while Morning Pointe and Independent Healthcare Properties are headquartered in Ooltewah. Each of these organizations has been nationally recognized for its senior care.
For seniors who want to keep their minds engaged during retirement, there is no shortage of educational opportunities in the form of classes and workshops. In fact, many of the area’s colleges and educational institutions offer specific programs for older adults. Retirees can also find joy in exploring the city’s numerous museums and historic sites or experience personal growth through involvement with a religious organization.
For more physically engaging activities, residents can take advantage of Chattanooga’s trails, greenways, and lakes. More than 50 trailheads can be accessed within a half hour drive of downtown, and the city features plenty of opportunities for biking, golfing, horseback riding, and fishing. A local favorite is the 13-mile Riverwalk, which is easily accessible from a number of locations. Stunning views of the Tennessee River abound throughout the area. Traditional and authentic eateries line the Riverwalk and the rest of the city, serving up a variety of foods and flavors. Shopping abounds throughout the Scenic City with local boutiques and big-name retailers.
Morning Pointe
425 Cumberland St., Chattanooga, TN 37404
423.698.0802
437 Alexian Way, Signal Mtn., TN 37377
423.886.0100
1164 Mountain Creek Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37405
423.875.6110
1775 Mt. Vernon Dr. NW, Cleveland, TN 37311
423.438.1734
2143 Northpoint Blvd., Chattanooga, TN 37343
423.847.2646
1502 Gunbarrel Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37421
423.485.9496
7127 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga, TN 37421
423.899.8133
2626 Walker Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37421
423.490.1599
7620 Shallowford Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37421
423.551.4190
9300 Messinger Ln., Collegedale, TN 37363
423.396.4700
1148 Mountain Creek Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37405
423.870.5900
1776 Generations Way, Ooltewah, TN 37363
423.212.1208
5501 Old Hixson Pk., Hixson, TN 37343
423.847.1370
6711 Mountain View Rd., Suite 205, Ooltewah, TN 37363
423.238.8087
14 Fort Town Dr., Ft. Oglethorpe, GA 30742
706.866.4443
1005 Mountain Creek Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37405
423.825.9909
37 Brock Dr., Lookout Mountain, GA 30750
706.956.5898
Hickory Valley Retirement
437 Alexian Way, Signal Mtn., TN 37377
423.886.0100
2626 Walker Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37421
423.490.2188
5901 Snow Hill Rd., Ooltewah, TN 37363
423.760.8540
2745 Executive Park NW, Cleveland, TN 37312
423.438.0062
4515 Hixson Pk., Hixson, TN 37343
423.438.0093
1106 Duncan Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37404
423.697.0733
2143 Northpoint Blvd., Chattanooga, TN 37343
423.847.2646
1502 Gunbarrel Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37421
423.485.9496
7127 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga, TN 37421
423.899.8133
3500 Keith St. NW, Cleveland, TN 37312
423.479.4447
2626 Walker Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37421
423.490.1599
6705 Ballard Dr., Chattanooga, TN 37421
423.855.0508
8248 Standifer Gap Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37421
423.855.6463
eaglecrestassistedliving.com
1148 Mountain Creek Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37405
423.870.5900
6845 Standifer Gap Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37421
423.451.8613
7719 Shallowford Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37421
423.296.0097
9650 Leyland Dr., Ooltewah, TN 37363
423.396.6999
1776 Generations Way, Ooltewah, TN 37363
423.212.1208
5501 Old Hixson Pk., Hixson, TN 37343
423.847.1370
2900 Westside Dr. NW, Cleveland, TN 37312
423.614.5424
2700 Parkwood Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37404
423.624.1533
2062 Hamill Rd., Hixson, TN 37343
423.870.0050
6711 Mountain View Rd., Suite 205, Ooltewah, TN 37363
423.238.8087
14 Fort Town Dr., Ft. Oglethorpe, GA 30742
706.866.4443
5410 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga, TN 37410
423.822.7673
5310 Clemons Rd., East Ridge, TN 37412
423.490.0119
7230 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga, TN 37421
423.499.8500
825 Runyan Dr., Chattanooga, TN 37405
423.875.6723
1005 Mountain Creek Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37405
423.825.9909
37 Brock Dr., Lookout Mountain, GA 30750
706.956.5898
100 Asbury Oak Ln., Chattanooga, TN 37419
423.825.5557
437 Alexian Way, Signal Mtn., TN 37377
423.886.0100
7683 Shallowford Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37421
423.668.0037
7112 Jarnigan Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37421
423.475.5520
7511 Shallowford Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37421
423.933.2627
1417 N. Mack Smith Rd., East Ridge, TN 37412
423.899.6370
3500 Keith St. NW, Cleveland, TN 37312
423.479.4447
4586 Forsythia Way, Ooltewah, TN 37363
423.396.5100
2626 Walker Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37421
423.490.1599
6705 Ballard Dr., Chattanooga, TN 37421
423.855.0508
2700 Parkwood Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37404
423.624.1533
6711 Mountain View Rd., Suite 205, Ooltewah, TN 37363
423.238.8087
825 Runyan Dr., Chattanooga, TN 37405
423.875.6723
1005 Mountain Creek Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37405
423.825.9909
37 Brock Dr., Lookout Mountain, GA 30750
706.956.5898
Thrive at Brow Wood
* denotes organizations that provide skilled care
1618 Gunbarrel Rd., Suite 103, Chattanooga, TN 37421
423.893.8181
7315 Lee Hwy., Suite 125, Chattanooga, TN 37421
423.899.7000
250 E. 10th St., Chattanooga, TN 37402
423.634.0814
425 Cumberland St., Chattanooga, TN 37404
423.698.0802
7161 Lee Hwy., Suite 500, Chattanooga, TN 37421
423.301.2092
4160 N. Ocoee St., Suite 11, Cleveland, TN 37312
423.301.2093
2821 Cummings Hwy., Chattanooga, TN 37419
423.756.2411
7205 Lee Hwy., Suite A, Chattanooga, TN 37421
423.490.1100
3001 S. Broad St., Suite 202, Chattanooga, TN 37408
423.648.1609
2636 Walker Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37421
423.490.2188
1301 Riverfront Pkwy., Suite 107, Chattanooga, TN 37402
423.680.7717
7625 Hamilton Park Dr., Suite 19, Chattanooga, TN 37421
423.892.3737
117 Nowlin Ln., Suite 200, Chattanooga, TN 37421
423.296.6640
brightstarcare.com/chattanooga
1089 Bailey Ave., Suite B2
Chattanooga, TN 37404
423.875.4254
901 Mountain Creek Rd., Suite 203, Chattanooga, TN 37405
423.826.0266
1949 Gunbarrel Rd., Suite 310, Chattanooga, TN 37421
423.495.8550
122 Lee Parkway Dr., Suite 402, Chattanooga, TN 37421
423.296.9117
6869 Nashville St., Ringgold, GA 30736
706.937.9955
1200 Mountain Creek Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37405
423.876.3512
6711 Mountain View Rd., Suite 105, Ooltewah, TN 37363
423.414.3017
1592 Clingan Ridge Dr. NW, Cleveland, TN 37312
423.464.4381
4289 Bonnie Oaks Dr., Suite 201-B, Chattanooga, TN 37406
423.386.1152
1005 Mountain Creek Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37405
423.822.8432
2636 Battlefield Pkwy., Suite 101-B, Ft. Oglethorpe, GA 30742
423.551.9620
5901 Snow Hill Rd., Ooltewah, TN 37363
423.910.9040
6116 Shallowford Rd., Suite 114, Chattanooga, TN 37421
423.855.6233
1850 Executive Park Dr., Suite A, Cleveland, TN 37312
423.473.8886
2626 Walker Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37421
423.490.1599
3505 Adkisson Dr., Suite 159, Cleveland, TN 37312
423.339.5593
1238 Signal Plaza, Signal Mtn., TN 37377
423.505.2928
7104 Bonny Oaks Dr., Chattanooga, TN 37421
423.893.9993
5751 Cornelison Rd., Suite 100, Chattanooga, TN 37411
423.892.1122
2700 Parkwood Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37404
423.624.1533
109 Jordan Dr., Chattanooga, TN 37421
423.815.1012
1400 McCallie Ave., Suite 220, Chattanooga, TN 37404
423.531.8696
7155 Lee Hwy., Suite 600, Chattanooga, TN 37421
423.377.0440
5410 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga, TN 37410
423.822.7673
8115 E. Brainerd Rd., Suite 18, Chattanooga, TN 37421
423.424.0944
1503 E. 16th St., Chattanooga, TN 37404
423.243.6772
425 Cumberland St., Chattanooga, TN 37404
423.698.0802
437 Alexian Way, Signal Mtn., TN 37377
423.886.0100
1164 Mountain Creek Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37405
423.875.6110
2626 Walker Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37421
423.490.1599
3530 Keith St. NW, Cleveland, TN 37312
423.476.3254
9210 Apison Pk., Collegedale, TN 37315
423.396.2182
lifecarecenterofcollegedale.com
1502 McDonald Rd., East Ridge, TN 37412
423.894.1254
5798 Hixson Homeplace, Hixson, TN 37343
423.842.0049
5911 Snow Hill Rd., Ooltewah, TN 37363
423.531.0600
1020 Runyan Dr., Chattanooga, TN 37405
423.877.1155
2700 Parkwood Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37404
423.624.1533
701 Sequoyah Rd., Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379
423.332.0060
8249 Standifer Gap Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37421
423.892.1716
