More than care: a legacy of compassion.
Since 1970, Senior Citizens Home Assistance Service, Inc. (SCHAS) has been the trusted nonprofit pioneer in providing in-home care for older and disabled adults across East Tennessee. We do not just provide services; we champion the right for every individual to age safely, comfortably and with dignity in the place they call home.
Mission & Vision
We strive to be the trusted, accessible and compassionate solution for in-home care, ensuring that financial limitations do not prevent any older adult or adult with a disability from receiving the support they need to age in place safely. We want to lead the way in redefining long-term care by focusing on the independence and dignity of every person we serve.
SCHAS’ mission is to enhance the quality of life for older adults, Veterans, people with disabilities and their families by providing access to compassionate caregivers and supportive service personnel.
Our vision is to be a trusted leader in caregiving, to impact safely aging in place and to be a solution for long-term care.
If you or a loved one needs quality, compassionate, non-medical caregiving and support, we are here ready to serve you.
Born from a need
In the 1960s, a federal survey confirmed a critical gap: the need for affordable, high-quality in-home care to delay or eliminate the need for expensive institutional options. Founded in 1970 as a direct response to this need, SCHAS began with support from federal, local governments and community partners. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, we have proudly set the standard for compassionate and effective in-home care ever since. Today, we meet the evolving needs of clients and remain committed to providing exceptional care that promotes independence and dignity. We are here for the community, not for profit.
Hourly Rate Options
We no longer have a range of sliding scale fees. For clients not covered by government programs and who cannot afford the full fee rate, SCHAS assesses net income to see if they may qualify for the Equitable Access Care Program. Contributions to SCHAS in the form of donations, grants and fundraisers cover the difference.
Additional Rate Options
- Private pay full fee
- Veterans Affairs benefits
- Long-term care insurance
Government Programs
- SCHAS works with various government programs including National Family Caregiver and Options for Family Caregiving. These programs are offered to clients who qualify based on their income and needs. SCHAS covers the remaining hourly amount for clients who rely on these programs.
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Making an impact
SCHAS serves around 800 clients each year with 180,000 hours of non-medical supportive care and companionship. Learn more about how we’re making an impact across East Tennessee through our team, board, partners and supporters by reviewing our annual report.