Several years back, Forbes magazine named Chattanoogaone of "America's Best Bang-For-The-Buck" cities. If you're a retiree looking for assisted living in Chattanooga, you'll certainly appreciate this bargain city.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Chattanooga's cost of living is 7% below the national average. In Chattanooga, the average cost of a one-bedroom in an assisted living facility is $2,500 a month, according to a recent survey by Genworth Financial. The average cost for a private room in a nursing home is $210 a day; the average for a semi-private room is $185.

Within Tennessee's Department of Health, the Division of Health Care Facilities

Several years back, Forbes magazine named Chattanoogaone of "America's Best Bang-For-The-Buck" cities. If you're a retiree looking for assisted living in Chattanooga, you'll certainly appreciate this bargain city.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Chattanooga's cost of living is 7% below the national average. In Chattanooga, the average cost of a one-bedroom in an assisted living facility is $2,500 a month, according to a recent survey by Genworth Financial. The average cost for a private room in a nursing home is $210 a day; the average for a semi-private room is $185.

Within Tennessee's Department of Health, the Division of Health Care Facilities is responsible for licensing, regulating and inspecting assisted living facilities and other senior care options like nursing homes.

Seniors looking to socialize with other seniors can head over to the Eastgate Senior Activity Center. There you'll find activities such as billiards, table tennis, knitting, arts & crafts, a walking club, fitness center, computer lab, and other programs. They have even conduct field trips and educational classes.

The Parks & Facilities Division maintains over 4,000 acres of park and green spaces throughout the city. There are 70 public parks, 16 recreation centers, 2 public golf courses, 4 public swimming pools, 20 local battlefields and over 70 tennis courts.