St Barnabas At Siskin Hospital sits within Siskin Hospital for Rehabilitation in Chattanooga, Tennessee, offering 108 assisted living units and certified beds for skilled nursing care, and you'll find single bedroom units, shared living quarters, and spacious studios with generous closet space, so there's a good variety of room types to pick from depending on the need, and all units include safety features like in-room emergency systems, private bathrooms, and air conditioning, with cable TV and Wi-Fi as well. The community works closely with St Barnabas Apartments and serves both independent and assisted living residents, which means seniors who need a little help or more involved care can get what they need, and the staff includes registered nurses, LPNs, CNAs, therapy aides, and dedicated medical directors who keep a close eye on health needs during specific hours, plus there's always a nurse on call around the clock. The setting is hospital-based, so residents have quick access to medical services such as laboratory and X-ray tests, short-term surgery recovery, and post-acute or long-term rehabilitation care, and they also get specialized support for things like dementia care, incontinence management, diabetic management, Parkinson's care, and even shower assistance or help moving around.
People living here can get intensive therapies if needed-including speech and swallowing treatment, occupational and physical therapy, aquatic therapy, pain management, stroke and spinal cord injury recovery, orthopedic care, wound care, hand therapy, and help with things like major trauma, limb loss, lymphedema, and neurological disorders, with programs for TMJ, headaches, pelvic floor issues, osteoporosis, and a Center for NeuroRecovery for those needing brain injury support. Seniors have the option to join activities like arts and crafts, scheduled fitness and wellness programs, movies, games in the activity room, or reading in the library, and dining happens in a community restaurant-style hall with allergy-sensitive and diabetic-friendly meals, and there's even a communal kitchen for group cooking, plus a fitness center and walking trails outdoors for fresh air and exercise, along with balconies and patios for relaxation. St Barnabas also cares for safety and comfort, providing a 24/7 secured premises, emergency alert systems, awake staff through the night, generous closets, and transportation services-including medical transportation-for residents' appointments or outings, while support groups and councils let residents and families stay involved in decisions, with family support services and acceptance of Medicaid and Medicare to help with cost.
Other helpful services include daily housekeeping and laundry, medication management, case management, regular health checks, moving assistance, fall prevention classes, pet-friendly policies for those with cats or dogs, and plenty of amenities like a spa room, movie theater, music programs, a communal garden, low vision services, and mental health or behavioral medicine support, and even massage sessions. St Barnabas At Siskin Hospital is a non-profit, performs well in nurse quality and long-term care ratings, and has received an A+ grade for inspection and quality, offering a straightforward place where seniors can live as independently as possible, while always having trained help nearby for whatever level of support they might need.
