In-Home Care in Chattanooga, TN
It’s a Tuesday afternoon on Hixson Pike, and you’re driving to your mom’s house because the pills sat untouched and lunch never happened. A neighbor checks in, you visit on Sunday, and still the week has gaps. Preferred Care at Home of Chattanooga provides companion and homemaker care, personal care, dementia and Alzheimer’s care, respite, transition care, 24-hour care, and end-of-life support, all from one local team. Our Chattanooga office on Premier Drive (LIC #L000000038642) schedules care seven days a week and matches caregivers by personality first.
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Families in Chattanooga, TN Trust Our Local Team
Preferred Care at Home of Chattanooga brings compassionate home care to families here as the local franchise of a company founded in 1984. Our Premier Drive office serves Chattanooga, Signal Mountain, and every community across Hamilton County. We screen and supervise caregivers under Tennessee license L000000038642, and we require no minimum hours or long-term contract.
Experience the Difference of Truly Personalized Care
Since 1984, Preferred Care at Home has referred reliable, compassionate, and affordable caregivers into clients’ own homes. Ryan Siddons and David Vick own and run this office, serving Chattanooga and the surrounding areas of Hamilton County. Care runs from a few hours a week to 24-hour support, paid privately or through long-term care insurance and VA benefits.
We match caregivers by personality, daily rhythm, and unique needs, then we schedule visits seven days a week across the Chattanooga area. Every caregiver clears a criminal background check and our 7-step screening for compassion, reliability, and skill. We provide consistent supervision, the Transparency Room portal for schedules and notes, and a plan that adjusts around independence and well-being at home.
Getting Started with In-Home Care in Chattanooga
Step 01
Tell Us What's Going On
There’s no script and no commitment, and you don’t need a diagnosis to contact us. The first consultation is free, and we simply listen to what your family is dealing with.
Step 02
Your In-Home Consultation
A care manager walks through the house with you, room by room, from the bathroom to the back steps. The care plan comes from what we see, not from a form.
Step 03
Your Caregiver Match
We match on personality, language, and individual needs, then your family meets the caregiver before the first shift. That first introduction matters more to most families than anything written on paper.
Step 04
Care Starts at Home
In most cases we can begin care within days, not weeks. Communication continues through portal access to schedules, caregiver notes, and daily updates, so you always know how the visit went.
Local Services Throughout the Chattanooga Area
Celebrating life, dignity and independence.®
Since 1984, the founders of Preferred Care at Home have had the privilege of assisting clients in improving their quality of life while still recognizing and maintaining their dignity and independence. Preferred Care at Home has continued this tradition by only referring the most reliable, compassionate, experienced and affordable caregivers to client’s homes or care facilities.
We understand that long-term care can be costly, which is why we have focused on building a reputation of offering access to quality services at affordable prices.
Ask about the wide range of non-medical services available from 1 to 24 hours per day, and about qualified live-in caregivers who can provide 24-hour peace of mind for you or your loved one.
We Serve:
- Apison
- Athens
- Cleveland
- Collegedale
- East Ridge
- Chattanooga
- Georgetown
- Harrison
- Lookout Mountain
- Lookout Valley
- Middle Valley
- Ooltewah
- Signal Mountain
- Snow Hill
- Soddy Daisy
- Walden
Owners Committed to Your Family
Ryan Siddons
Ryan Siddons was born and raised in Knoxville, Tennessee. After high school at Farragut, he graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a degree in Marketing. Ryan has spent many years working in customer service and understands what is needed to provide excellent service in the world of home care.
Ryan’s passion to make a difference in the lives of seniors started with his own experience with his grandparents. Ryan watched as home care companies in his community made fumbling attempts at providing care for his grandparents. Through his personal experience, Ryan saw the need to provide reliable, compassionate and affordable care to seniors like his grandparents.
From 1 hour to 24 hours of care, Ryan is dedicated to providing the very best care so you can rest assured that your loved one is getting the care they need.
David Vick
David Vick was raised in Gatlinburg, TN. After high school at Gatlinburg Pittman, he graduated with a marketing degree from Middle Tennessee State University. Throughout his career, David has been involved mainly in vacation and commercial real estate before taking advantage of an opportunity to help people through Preferred Care at Home.
It has always been a passion for David to help people by volunteering. After seeing the opportunity to make a difference in the life of seniors, he realized this was the path for him. There is no better job than waking up every morning knowing you can make a positive difference in someone’s life.
From one hour to 24 hours of care, David is dedicated to providing the very best care so you can rest assured that your loved one is getting the care they need.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you provide in-home care in Chattanooga, TN?
Yes. Our Chattanooga office serves the city plus Signal Mountain, Ooltewah, Cleveland, and nearby communities, seven days a week. Care in Chattanooga, TN runs from one hour a day to 24-hour coverage.
What home care services do you offer here?
Every service here is non-medical. We provide Companion and Homemaker Care, Personal Care, Dementia Care, Alzheimer’s Care, Homemaker and Respite Care, Transition Care, 24-Hour Care, and End of Life Care. Caregivers help with daily tasks, never medical treatment.
How fast can care begin after we call?
You call, we visit for a free consultation, we match a caregiver to your loved one’s needs, and care starts. Most families go from the first call to the first shift within 24 to 48 hours.
What is the difference between companion care and personal care?
Companion and Homemaker Care is hands-off support: companionship, errands, light housekeeping, and meals. Personal Care is hands-on help with bathing, dressing, and mobility, the activities of daily living where touch is required.
How much does in-home care cost here?
Cost depends on hours, level of care, and how often a caregiver visits. Medicare doesn’t pay for non-medical home care, so families use private pay, long-term care insurance, or VA benefits. Our dedicated team quotes honestly, with no surprise rates.
Can you help with dementia or Alzheimer's at home?
Yes. Our caregivers hold to a steady routine, watch for wandering, and bring comfort through sundowning hours. When nights get unsafe, families move to 24-hour care for steady supervision, and the care plan adjusts.
Do you offer respite care for family caregivers?
Yes. Respite puts compassionate care in place in scheduled blocks, a few hours on a Thursday or a full week while you travel. Short-term coverage after an illness or hospital stay works the same way.
Are your caregivers nurses, and what can't they do?
Our professional caregivers are not nurses, so they don’t give injections or make clinical decisions. They’re passionate about medication reminders, personal care, and a nurturing environment at home for people with chronic conditions.
Preferred Care at Home of Chattanooga