American House Hamilton Place

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American House Hamilton Place

1502 Gunbarrel Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421

For more information about senior living options: (844) 490-3973

4.3 from 47 reviews
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Assisted Living Memory Care Skilled Nursing Facility

Pricing

American House Hamilton Place presents a competitive pricing structure for its residents when compared to both Hamilton County and the broader state of Tennessee. For instance, the monthly cost for a studio at American House is $4,400, which notably exceeds the county average of $2,945 and the state average of $3,485. Similarly, the one-bedroom option is priced at $6,110, significantly higher than both local and state averages - $3,350 in Hamilton County and $3,592 across Tennessee. These figures suggest that while American House Hamilton Place may offer enhanced amenities or services that justify its premium pricing, prospective residents should carefully consider their budget in relation to available alternatives within the region.

Room TypeAmerican House Hamilton PlaceHamilton CountyTennessee
Studio$4,400$2,945$3,485
1 Bedroom$6,110$3,350$3,592

Overall Review

Pros

  • pro The staff at American House provides excellent care and goes the extra mile.
  • pro The building at American House is undergoing a total makeover and looks fabulous.
  • pro The tour at American House Hamilton Place was satisfactory, with clean facilities and a good impression.
  • pro Elmcroft of Hamilton Place offers a variety of activities for residents and has friendly upper management staff.
  • pro The tour at Elmcroft of Hamilton Place was informative, upfront, and thorough.
  • pro The activities staff at Elmcroft of Hamilton Place offers a full slate of activities, and the facility is clean overall.
  • pro The staff members at Elmcroft of Hamilton Place are caring and take great care of their residents.
  • pro Elmcroft of Hamilton Place has good room sizes and offers opportunities for residents to participate in activities together.
  • pro Elmcroft of Hamilton Place provided good communication, clean rooms, and well-organized activities.
  • pro Elmcroft of Hamilton Place is a great fit for individuals seeking community and prioritizing care quality.
  • pro Staff members at Elmcroft take good care of residents, respond quickly to questions or concerns, and have experience in the field.
  • pro Residents at Elmcroft enjoy various activities, great-sized rooms, excellent food, and caring staff members.
  • pro Memory care at Elmcroft offers helpful and attentive staff members who provide appropriate support for their residents' needs.
  • pro American House receives praise for their top-notch care provided by resident assistants who aim to please every day.
  • pro Family members express gratitude for the services provided by American House and note their mom's improved well-being.
  • pro Caregivers are attentive, prompt, reliable, and ensure that patients receive proper assistance with bathing, dressing, medication management, etc.
  • pro Staff members at the community are caring, attentive to resident's needs, creating a clean and safe environment.
  • pro The community offers engaging activities, though the menu could be improved slightly.
  • pro The representative from A Place for Mom was friendly and informative during the tour of the facility.
  • pro Residents at the community appeared happy, friendly, and enjoyed their mealtime in a neat and clean dining area.

Review

American House has been providing excellent care to their residents, according to one reviewer. They mentioned that the building is undergoing renovations and looks fabulous. The staff at American House are described as caring and willing to go the extra mile for their residents. Additionally, the location on Gunbarrel is convenient for easy access to doctors' offices and a hospital.

Another reviewer had a satisfactory tour at American House Hamilton Place. They were impressed with the cleanliness of the facility and appreciated the library and dining area available for residents. The ratio of residents to nurses was also seen as favorable.

Elmcroft of Hamilton Place received positive feedback from several reviewers. One reviewer had no issues during their tour, but expressed a personal preference for a one-story facility due to concerns about wheelchair accessibility. Another reviewer noted that the upper management staff were friendly, though they felt there could be improvement in caregiver quality and nurse-to-resident ratios. However, they did mention that the community had a clean appearance and offered many activities.

Despite finding Elmcroft of Hamilton Place to be similar to another Elmcroft facility they toured, one reviewer still considered it a great option due to its many activities for social individuals like their mother. They mentioned keeping it in mind for potential future assisted living needs.

One reviewer expressed overall satisfaction with Elmcroft of Hamilton Place but mentioned occasional challenges with communication and visitation. However, they noted that the activities staff provided a full slate of options, though they believed more active involvement with loved ones could be encouraged. The cleanliness of the facility and overall friendliness of staff were praised.

Another positive review highlighted how issues were promptly addressed by Elmcroft of Hamilton Place's new administrator. The reviewer commended the caring staff members who took great care of their loved one and noticed increased participation in activities compared to previous facilities.

One individual did not look at any other places after visiting Elmcroft of Hamilton Place because they were satisfied with their initial visit. They appreciated the good-sized rooms and the ability for their loved ones to eat meals together. Bingo was mentioned as a particular enjoyment for one resident.

A reviewer expressed overall satisfaction with their father's experience at Elmcroft of Hamilton Place, stating that good communication and numerous activities contributed to a positive experience. They described the facility as having a well-organized setup for games, church services, and other events.

Another reviewer recommended Elmcroft of Hamilton Place, citing excellent care, responsive communication, experienced staff members, and quick responses to questions or concerns. The reviewer highlighted that the community's experience-based staff was a determining factor in choosing this facility.

An individual praised the caring nature of Elmcroft of Hamilton Place's staff and found it to be a perfect fit for their mother due to its cleanliness, spacious rooms, and enjoyable dining options. The reviewer also noted various activities available within the community.

Another favorable review commended Elmcroft of Hamilton Place for being a community prioritizing care. They specifically mentioned the exceptional Resident Assistants providing top-notch care consistently.

A reviewer expressed gratitude for Elmcroft's services, stating that their loved one received proper care during their short stay. They highlighted effective communication and responsiveness from staff members as positive aspects.

According to another reviewer, their loved one has thrived during their four months at Elmcroft of Hamilton Place. They emphasized their mother's happiness, improved health, numerous activities available, and overall satisfaction with the community.

A satisfied family member appreciated the caring and attentive staff at Elmcroft of Hamilton Place. They mentioned clean facilities but suggested minor improvements regarding menu options. The availability of activities made them recommend this community based on its quality care and value.

While touring an Elmcroft facility similar to Elmcroft of Hamilton Place, one individual concluded it was not suitable for their mother due to the layout and overall feeling reminiscent of a nursing home.

Another reviewer mentioned their mother's initial dissatisfaction with the lack of younger individuals to interact with at Elmcroft of Hamilton Place, but they planned to give it more time.

After settling their grandmother into Elmcroft of Hamilton Place's memory care facility, one reviewer found it homey and quiet. They appreciated the variety of daily activities and expressed confidence in her well-being through regular meals and attentive staff members.

Features

Housing

  • 49 resident community capacity 49 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Party space Party space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

Transportation

  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Dementia waiver Dementia waiver
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Gluten-free Gluten-free
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • International cuisine International cuisine
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Special dining programs Special dining programs
  • Vegan Vegan
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Karaoke Karaoke
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Protestant services Protestant services
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Description

American House Hamilton Place in Chattanooga, TN is an assisted living community that offers studio apartments for seniors who require different levels of care, including memory care and skilled nursing facility services. The community provides a variety of amenities to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable living experience.

Residents can participate in various on-site activities and have access to air-conditioned indoor common areas. They can also take advantage of the beautician services and beauty salon located within the community. Cable or satellite TV is available in each apartment, and devotional services are offered both on-site and off-site.

Meals are served in a dining room, which offers restaurant-style dining with professionally prepared dishes. The community accommodates special dietary restrictions such as gluten-free, low/no sodium, vegan, vegetarian, and meals for those with diabetes or no sugar diets.

Residents can enjoy the lush garden and outdoor common areas available within the property. Ground floor units are provided for ease of accessibility, making it handicap accessible for those with mobility challenges. Housekeeping services are available to maintain cleanliness within the apartments.

Laundry facilities are conveniently located on-site. Move-in coordination is provided to assist residents during their transition into the community. Transportation services are offered for medical appointments and parking is available for residents who own vehicles. Wi-Fi/high-speed internet access ensures that residents stay connected online.

The care services provided at American House Hamilton Place include 24-hour supervision by trained staff members who offer assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, transfers, medication management, meal preparation, and service. Coordination with healthcare providers ensures that residents receive appropriate medical attention when needed.

Specialized memory care programming is designed for those dealing with dementia or mild cognitive impairment. Physical therapy services are provided to help promote physical well-being among residents.

The community organizes various recreational activities including art classes, cooking classes, day trips and outings to keep residents engaged socially. Devotional activities are available both on-site and off-site, and educational speakers are brought in for lifelong learning opportunities. Live musical performances and karaoke sessions create a lively atmosphere, while resident-run activities encourage active participation.

For convenience, there are several nearby amenities including cafes, parks, pharmacies, physicians' offices, restaurants, transportation services, places of worship, theaters, and hospitals. American House Hamilton Place strives to provide a comfortable and vibrant assisted living community that meets the diverse needs of its residents.

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Chattanooga, Tennessee, offers a convenient and bustling community with a variety of amenities nearby. With several reputable physicians, hospitals, and pharmacies within close proximity, residents can easily access healthcare services. There are also plenty of dining options ranging from fast-food chains like Little Caesars Pizza and Chick-Fil-A to sit-down restaurants like Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant. Those who enjoy a good cup of coffee can visit cafes like Panera Bread and Starbucks for a relaxing break. For leisure activities, residents can visit East Brainerd Heritage Park or catch a movie at Regal Hamilton Place theater. Additionally, there are several places of worship in the area for spiritual fulfillment. Overall, this neighborhood provides a well-rounded living experience with convenient access to essential services and entertainment options.

Physicians

  • Spa 101-Carlton M Vollberg DO PC (0.1 miles)
  • Advanced Pain Care, PC (0.2 miles)
  • Johnson Audiology (0.2 miles)
  • Center For Sports Medicine (0.2 miles)
  • Dr Gandhi & DrDoshi (0.3 miles)
  • Galen Medical Group (0.3 miles)
  • The Allergy And Asthma Group (0.3 miles)

Hospitals

  • Cleveland Imaging (0.3 miles)
  • Atrium Imaging Center (0.9 miles)
  • Galen of Tennessee (3.4 miles)

Restaurants

  • Little Caesars Pizza (0.3 miles)
  • Zaxby's (0.4 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (0.5 miles)
  • Taco Bell (0.6 miles)
  • Bruster's Ice Cream (0.8 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.1 miles)
  • Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant (1.1 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Moore & King Pharmacy (0.3 miles)
  • Designer Drugs (0.8 miles)
  • ""Walmart Stores"" (1.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.1 miles)
  • Food City #214 (2.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (0.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.1 miles)
  • Lola Beans Coffee (1.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (3 miles)

Parks

  • East Brainerd Heritage Park (0.9 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Hamilton Place (1.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Ridgedale Baptist Church (1.2 miles)
  • Christ United Methodist Church (1.9 miles)
  • New Covenant Fellowship Church (3.5 miles)

Transportation

  • CHA employee lot (2.4 miles)

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