Memory care costs around $5,275 per month, on average, in Chattanooga according to Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey. This figure was calculated by adding 25% onto the average cost of assisted living since memory care averages 20-30% more per month. Memory care costs more since it requires specialized programming, staff training and more personalized care.
Chattanooga’s memory care costs are slightly higher than the Tennessee average of $5,131. Monthly costs are also higher in Chattanooga than they are in nearby cities, including Knoxville where it costs $4,779 a month, Nashville where it costs $5,125 a month and Atlanta where it costs $4,806 a month.