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Photo of The Canopy at Boynton Ridge
2020 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.2
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12 reviews
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The whole place and people are amazing and we would absolutely recommend The Canopy at Boynton Ridge to other families who may need a place for their loved ones!
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.
The Canopy at Boynton Ridge is an Assisted Living and Memory Care community featuring the highest standards in dining, activities, and care, offering upscale amenities, Chef-inspired dining, and a myriad of activities promoting physical conditioning and mental wellness.Assisted LivingWhether you...
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1616 Photos available
2626 Floor plans available
9.3
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128 reviews
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128 reviews
5 star
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It was the best decision I’ve made for my Father. He is 88 but a very charismatic man. He loves to talk to people and the Creekside community welcomed him with open arms and he loves it! He feels like he has...
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.
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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My mother seems happy there. That matters most. She'd let us know if anything wasn't right. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend Southern Oaks Assisted Living community to other...
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.
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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2626 Photos available
8.6
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41 reviews
8.6
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41 reviews
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My Dad stayed here while he was doing intense PT/OT after having a stroke and after leaving inpatient at Siskin. All the folks at this facility are lovely, accomodating, and calm. My father particularly...
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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1515 Photos available
1313 Floor plans available
8.4
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12 reviews
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12 reviews
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All are 5 rating. My daughter said it would be like living on a cruise ship and it has been!And it The staff and residents are friendly and fun - not mopey and sad. The food is good with plenty of...
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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66 Photos available
8.3
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7 reviews
8.3
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7 reviews
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There are plenty of activities and numerous menu choices which I like and I would recommend Rockbridge Oaks to other families based on the experience I have had so far
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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8.2
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46 reviews
8.2
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46 reviews
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My mother, [name removed], fell in love with the staff very quickly. The nurses, aides and administrators were quick to help her feel welcomed, valued and respected. Mom loved the food, her aides that...
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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Photo of Thrive at Brow Wood
1616 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
8.0
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12 reviews
8.0
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12 reviews
5 star
83%
4 star
17%
3 star
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Memory care is limited with the services they can provide. Most residents there are high functioning or have family members who visit every day. I had to move my mom as her health declined because their...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Welcome to Thrive and a fresh perspective on senior living. Over a decade ago Thrive Senior Living took a hard look at traditional senior living. We quickly knew we would not want to visit most of these places, let alone live there; so, we created communities where Elders would not only love to...
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This is a good community. The staff is caring. We like the clean and a good environment for my sister. The menu is appealing and she is pleased with the variety. I like knowing that she does try and...
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.
Affordable, independent living, Retirement Center, located in East Ridge, Tennessee, approximately 5 miles from downtown Chattanooga and 12 miles from Ringgold, Georgia. We are 3 miles from the nearest hospital and physician's building and within walking distance to Cracker Barrel, an Antique...
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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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Photo of Morning Pointe of Chattanooga at Shallowford
66 Photos available
5 star
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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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8.1
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18 reviews
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My mom, as well as my sister & I, were extremely happy with Southern Heritage. They had new activities planned daily & were good about encouraging Mom to participate. The staff was always available to...
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.
Southern Heritage Assisted offers a great home for seniors who are looking to receive care and assistance in the city of East Ridge, TN. This assisted living community is located near great locations such as a 300 acre botanical garden and the Chattanooga Regional History Museum. Those visiting...
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My mom use to volunteer here so she knew that this was going to be the right place for herself. They have been fabulous with my mom, they helped us arrange for her hospice care and all the staff treat her...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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Great Personal Care Home, staff and caregivers are so nice and caring. the food is great as well, its all home cooked. they have a very down home setting. the caregivers are so sweet and really take great...
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.
Mary & Martha's Personal Care is a senior community located in Rossville, GA. This great community provides its residents with a wonderful place to live in an area with historic meaning. Those who are guests of this community's residents will find that they will want to check out the historic...
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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.
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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.
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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.
Davis Retirement Homes is located in beautiful Chattanooga, Tennessee which the fourth-largest city in the United States. Offering a wide variety of attractions, parks, restaurants and riverboats with scenic beauty and gorgeous riverfront on a lovely river walk. Davis Retirement Home is an...
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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: 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.
St. Elmo CourtSt. Elmo Court is a senior housing located in Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee. When you choose to live in our senior housing community, you remain close to home, area attractions, shops, and restaurants while living in a residential community. While there are parks nearby...
Photo of NHC Health Care Chattanooga/ Parkwood Retirement Apartments
Provides: Nursing Homes, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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: 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: 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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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.
Davis Retirement Home in Chattanooga, TN is the ideal place to rest and relax but also a great place to have some fun. Located right in the middle of Chattanooga, this assisted living community offers plenty of great experiences right within walking distance including a discotheque, park and zoo....
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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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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.

Cost of independent living in Fort Oglethorpe, GA

The average cost of senior living in Fort Oglethorpe is $3,074 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include LaFayette, GA with an average of $2,843 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Fort Oglethorpe, GA vs. nearby cities

Fort Oglethorpe, GA
$3,074/mo
$3,074/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Fort Oglethorpe, GA vs. the state and national average

Fort Oglethorpe, GA
$3,074/mo
$4,066/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Fort Oglethorpe vs. other types of senior living

$3,618/mo
Independent Living
$3,074/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Fort Oglethorpe, GA by room type

Semi-Private
$2,595/mo
Studio
$3,815/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,193/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,922/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Fort Oglethorpe

Recent reviews for independent living in Fort Oglethorpe

Ascension Living Alexian Village - Tennessee (Independent Living) in Signal Mountain, TN

4.6
I have lived here for 11 years and am very happy with my choice. My children do not have to find a nursing home for me when I need one. I have already made that choice myself. When I need to go to a place to live with a higher level of care, that is available without a major move. Maintenance of ...
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American House Hamilton Place in Chattanooga, TN

3.6
We have been impressed by the care of the staff. They really just "love my mother" and let her know! The place is small enough that one does not feel as if one is in an institution. Any time there is a concern, we can call or stop by and talk to admin., who are very quick to address the issue. ...
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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.

Fort Oglethorpe independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fort Oglethorpe independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fort Oglethorpe, 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 Fort Oglethorpe 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 Fort Oglethorpe partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fort Oglethorpe, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.8%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.3%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.1%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.3%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Fort Oglethorpe 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 Fort Oglethorpe communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fort Oglethorpe, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.6%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
18.8%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fort Oglethorpe 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 Fort Oglethorpe offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fort Oglethorpe, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
31.3%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.9%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.9%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.9%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.6%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.1%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.9%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.3%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
18.8%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.1%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.6%
40%
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StoryPoint Chattanooga, Brookdale Hixson and Creekside at Shallowford are the top-rated independent living facilities near Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia. See full list of communities.

There are 31 independent living facilities near Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia are StoryPoint Chattanooga. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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