In-Home Care in Signal Mountain, TN
You drove up Taft Highway after work, Monday’s blood pressure pills still in the tray, and dinner from two nights ago untouched. A neighbor checks in, but that patchwork thins fast. Preferred Care at Home provides companion and homemaker care, personal care, dementia and Alzheimer’s care, respite, transition care, around-the-clock care, and end of life care, all from one local team. Our Chattanooga office on Premier Drive is licensed in Tennessee (LIC #L000000038642), covers Signal Mountain seven days a week, and matches caregivers by personality first.
How can we help you?
I need care for myself or a loved one
I'm looking for a rewarding career
Families in Signal Mountain, TN Trust Our Local Team
We’re the Chattanooga franchise of a family-run home care agency founded in 1984. Our office on Premier Drive serves Hamilton County and the surrounding communities, including Signal Mountain and neighboring Walden. Every caregiver works under Tennessee license #L000000038642, with no minimum hours and no 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’ homes. Ryan Siddons and David Vick own this office, which covers Hamilton County from Premier Drive in Chattanooga, TN. Care ranges from a few hours a week to around-the-clock support, and home care is usually private pay.
We match professional caregivers by personality, daily rhythm, and needs, seven days a week, and that match makes a meaningful difference. Every caregiver clears a background check and our 7-step screening, and because the office is locally owned, personalized support adjusts as quickly as life does. Our Transparency Room portal keeps families current on schedules and notes, so the focus stays on independence and emotional well-being at home.
Getting Started with In-Home Care in Signal Mountain
Step 01
Tell Us What's Going On
There’s no script here and no commitment. You don’t need a diagnosis, a referral, or a decision, just a free consultation and a few minutes to describe the challenges at home.
Step 02
Your In-Home Consultation
A care manager comes to the house and walks through it with you: the front steps, the bathroom, the basement laundry. The plan is built from what we see, including which tasks a caregiver should assist with first.
Step 03
Your Caregiver Match
We match on personality, language, and the specific help you need, from bathing and dressing to light housekeeping and running errands. You meet the caregiver before the first shift, always.
Step 04
Care Starts at Home
Most families in the surrounding area start care within a few days of that first call. Then the portal opens, giving you schedules, caregiver notes, and updates, while your loved one stays independent at home.
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 Signal Mountain, TN?
Yes. We provide in-home care Signal Mountain, TN families can schedule through our Chattanooga office, seven days a week. Coverage runs from a few hours a visit to 24 hours a day.
What home care services do you offer here?
We provide Companion and Homemaker Care, Personal Care, Homemaker and Respite Care, Dementia Care, Alzheimer’s Care, Transition Care, Live-in Care, and End of Life Care. It is all non-medical senior home care, not home health care.
How quickly can care start in Signal Mountain?
Usually within a few days. One call, a free in-home consultation, a caregiver match, and care begins, often inside 48 hours. That speed matters when a discharge or a fall leaves no time to interview agencies.
What's the difference between companion care and personal care?
Companion and Homemaker Care is hands-off: companionship, light housekeeping, laundry, meals, transportation, and running errands. Personal Care is hands-on help with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, mobility, and medication reminders.
How much does in-home care cost here?
Cost depends on hours, the level of assistance, and whether you need overnight coverage. Traditional Medicare does not pay for non-medical home care. Most families seeking a solution pay privately, though long-term care insurance and VA benefits help other families.
Can you help with dementia care and memory loss?
Yes. Our Dementia Care caregivers are specially trained to hold a steady routine, redirect with respect, and keep familiar surroundings safe. When supervision needs stretch past daylight hours, around-the-clock support can fill the gap, and plans adjust as memory changes.
Do you offer respite care for family caregivers?
Yes. Family caregivers book scheduled blocks, a few hours a week or several days at a stretch, so rest and quality time replace exhaustion. Short-term coverage after surgery works the same way, in your own home.
What does overnight or 24-hour care look like?
Two options cover the night. A caregiver can stay in the home around the clock with a sleep break, or awake caregivers can rotate in shifts. Which one fits depends on how independently your loved one moves after dark.
Preferred Care at Home of Chattanooga