St. Elmo Court

St. Elmo Court sits in Chattanooga, TN and used to be the old St. Elmo Elementary School, so you get wide hallways, big rooms, high 9-foot ceilings, and lots of windows, which let in plenty of light, and you'll notice some old-school charm when you walk around, like large doors and an auditorium for gatherings. The building has secure entry and an elevator, making it easier to get around if stairs are hard, and all the apartments are designed for adults ages 62 and older. There are efficiency, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units, and even two-bedroom cottages on the property, all with features like upgraded light fixtures, dishwashers, garbage disposals, laminate kitchen floors, ceiling fans, and big bathrooms with tubs, plus large closets and extra padding in the carpets. You'll find washer and dryer facilities on the property that residents can use for free, so you don't have to worry about laundry, and there's an exercise room and a computer room with free Wi-Fi for anyone who wants to keep busy. St. Elmo Court offers both indoor and outdoor common areas, and all sorts of activities take place, both on site and on trips out, and they hold devotional services too. There's a real effort to make things work for people who need more help, since there's assisted living, memory care, hospice care, and respite care services. Staff help with meals, transportation for errands and appointments, and health care support, and amenities include resident parking, access to public transit, and wheelchair-accessible showers, among others. This is a co-ed community, though there are women-only options available, and while some things say pets are allowed including cats, other information says pets are not allowed, so you might need to check what's possible before moving in. St. Elmo Court works as an affordable housing option under the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program, with income limits in place, and rents apartments to seniors who qualify. Office hours are Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and other days by appointment. The buildings meet ADA standards and have upgraded kitchens and fixtures, and you get the feeling they've set these up with seniors' needs in mind.