Joanna King, Executive Director
Why choose Caldsted?
Affordable – Rent, utilities, maintenance/upkeep, housekeeping, and 20 meals a week are included in the rent. This allows you to save more money than you would in a typical housing setting.
Companionship - We value the importance of friendship and social connections. With 50 other residents, the opportunities to socialize are endless.
Community – When you need a hand to hold or a shoulder to lean on, you can find that here. At Caldsted you have a family to work through life’s difficulties and celebrate your greatest joys. Between events hosted by Caldsted and its residents, we help foster this sense of community.
Convenient Location – Located in Brainerd since 1965, Caldsted is close to restaurants, movie theaters, a bowling alley, drugstores that offer delivery, medical facilities, and Chattanooga’s downtown attractions.
Independence – With housekeeping and meals provided, it leaves you time to do the things that you enjoy doing.
Opportunity – Caldsted offers you the ability to make new friends, discover new hobbies, and enjoy this chapter of your life!
Independent Living vs. Assisted Living
Caldsted is an independent living facility. Residents who live here are able to accomplish their activities of daily living which include feeding oneself, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, medication management, and transferring/ambulating on his/her own. If a person needs assistance with these ADLs, they may need to contact a facility that provides those services.
About Caldsted
Our Community
Fair Housing Statement
The Caldsted Foundation, Inc. follows all federal and state requirements related to fair housing and non-discrimination. No qualified individual will be excluded from participation in, or the benefits of, the programs or activities administered by the Caldsted Foundation Inc. solely based on race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, familial status, age, disability and any other class protected under state or federal law.
