NHC HealthCare Chattanooga

NHC HealthCare Chattanooga provides a comfortable, home-like setting for seniors and has gone through recent renovations to make the living spaces more pleasant, and you'll see outdoor patios, landscaped grounds, and welcoming indoor spaces where people gather for all sorts of activities and therapeutic programs, the kind that encourage social connection and keep residents moving, and Memory Care at this place is designed for adults living with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, offering a secure environment and activities meant for their needs, while skilled nursing care, rehabilitation, and physician-led protocols help people recovering from things like strokes, joint replacements, or illnesses, and there's a wide range of healthcare here, with 24/7 nurses, therapists, and physicians on site, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy all ready in a well-equipped rehab facility, along with a clinical social worker, a dietitian, and a chef who plan meals to fit nutritional needs, and folks get help with daily living if they want or need it and can enjoy programs that fit their level of independence. The community is owned and operated by National HealthCare Corporation, a non-profit that's followed a set of "Better Way™" ethics and care promises since 1971, including twenty commitments to earn trust and ensure dignity and privacy, and they have strong non-discrimination and ethical guidelines in place. There's a CNA training program offered on campus and also courses and events for long-term care professionals, both in person and online, which helps keep the care team current and skilled. For those looking at living arrangements, the independent living part has six studios and twenty-four one-bedroom apartments, each with fully-equipped kitchens, private balconies, walk-in or linen closets, big windows, and individually-controlled heating and air, plus security features for peace of mind. There's assisted living, skilled nursing, post-acute care with 135 beds set aside for recovery, and continuing care for folks whose health needs may change over time, with the option for more or less support as needed. Some residents use outpatient or inpatient therapy, while others may get services in their apartment or at home through the NHC Homecare division if that's suited to them, and Caris Hospice offers end-of-life care that focuses on comfort and emotional support. Community features include a library, craft and game rooms, an elegant dining room, salon services, laundry and housekeeping, transportation, recreational activities, daily entertainment, and good meals-all in one campus near Missionary Ridge, with the natural beauty and cultural life of Chattanooga close by. NHC HealthCare Chattanooga is the only independent living retirement community in the area owned and run by NHC, and they make it easy for people to view their services, apartments, and programs through a virtual tour, so people can get a sense of daily life before moving in. Residents here have access to a supportive team, meaningful activities, and living options that fit their stage of life, with care centered on respect, privacy, and individuality.