Morning Pointe of Athens Assisted Living
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Athens, TN
Morning Pointe of Athens Assisted Living
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Athens, TN
Morning Pointe of Athens Assisted Living boasts an enriching retirement experience with memory care living in a nurturing environment. Management and staff strive to create a sense of community and belonging where everyone is welcome and included, and the facility maintains top-notch quality. When it comes to setting the standard for quality care and going above and beyond to meet the needs of seniors, it offers compassionate and kind care for its seniors.
Life is focused on an active and fulfilled holistic wellness. Seniors are offered an array of services, such as restaurant-style dining, walking paths, private assisted living apartments, stimulating memory care activities, medication management, and ADLs designed to meet the needs of every resident.
56-bed community Rank #316 / 425Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 316th out of 425 homes we track in Tennessee for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Tennessee facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
27 years in operation Rank #191 / 386Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 191st out of 386 homes we track in Tennessee for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Tennessee facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 18 / 100 Rank #394 / 520Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 394th out of 520 homes we track in Tennessee for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Tennessee facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
How BBB ratings work
How BBB ratings work
About this community
Best of the Best winner for numerous years.
Facility TypeAssisted Care Living Facility
IssuanceOctober 13, 1998
ExpirationApril 18, 2027
CountyMcminn
License Number00000096
Morning Pointe of Athens Assisted Living is legally operated by Athens Senior Community, LLC, and administered by Crystal Michelle Sutton.
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Wellness Center
ActivitiesDaily exercise, physical activity, creative programs, sensory programs, life-long learning programs, cognitive programs, organized group outings
Specific ProgramsCaregiver Support Groups
Inspection History
In Tennessee, the Department of Health, Division of Health Care Facilities performs unannounced inspections and investigations to ensure facilities provide high-quality resident care.
Since 2018 · 8 years of data
These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
1 citation
3 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Tennessee state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2018 vs. Tennessee state average
Overall vs. TN average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
2 Better
Metrics better than Tennessee average:
• Total citations (75% below)
• Citations per inspection (85% below)
• Total citations (75% below)
• Citations per inspection (85% below)
Citations
| This Facility | TN Average | vs. TN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 1 | 4 | This facility has 75% fewer total citations than a typical Tennessee assisted living residence (1 vs. TN avg 4).↓ 75% better |
|
Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.3 | 2 | This facility has 85% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Tennessee assisted living residence (0.3 vs. TN avg 2).↓ 85% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | TN Average | vs. TN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 3 | 2 | This facility has had 50% more total inspections than the Tennessee average (3 vs. TN avg 2). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 50% more |
Residents information
Stay stats
Average length of stay
662 days
Total residents
68
Total admissions (2024)
17
Total discharges (2024)
22
Discharges
- To Private Residence or Home 2
- To Nursing Home 1
Demographics
GENDER
- Female Residents 69.1%
- Male Residents 30.9%
AGE DISTRIBUTION
- Under 60 1.5%
- 65-69 1.5%
- 70-74 4.4%
- 75-79 17.6%
- 80-84 16.2%
- 85-89 25%
- 90 or more 33.8%
ETHNICITY
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 262 / 342 / 448 / 633 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Morning Pointe of Athens Assisted Living
Places of interest near Morning Pointe of Athens Assisted Living
1.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Athens's city center to Morning Pointe of Athens Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
Calculate Travel Distance to Morning Pointe of Athens Assisted Living
Add your location
Compare Assisted Living around Athens
Info below is compiled from the TN Dept. of Health (TDH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
|
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
|
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
|
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
|
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
|
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
|
Number of years the company has been in operation.
|
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
|
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
|
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
|
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
|
Typical or reported average length of stay for residents, when the state publishes this aggregate figure.
|
Percentage of residents reported as male in state demographics, shown as a whole-number percent.
|
Percentage of residents reported as female in state demographics, shown as a whole-number percent.
| ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American House Bristol | AL MC RC | Bristol | 99
Facility
99
TN AVG
88
Rank
#150 / 425 | Yes |
17
Facility
17
TN AVG
36
Rank
#402 / 520 | - | 27
Facility
27
TN AVG
27
Rank
#191 / 386 | 78.8% | - | Anita R. Plaster | Ec Opco Bristol, LLC | 444 days
Facility
444 days
TN AVG
459
Rank
#91 / 182 | 82 | 24.4% | 75.6% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 3.7% | 8.5% | 3.7% | 25.6% | 34.1% | 20.7% | - | 100% |
| Dominion Senior Living of Athens | AL MC | Athens | 86
Facility
86
TN AVG
88
Rank
#193 / 425 | No |
16
Facility
16
TN AVG
36
Rank
#409 / 520 | - | 12
Facility
12
TN AVG
27
Rank
#328 / 386 | 72.1% | - | Larry Griffin | Dominion Athens LLC | 470 days
Facility
470 days
TN AVG
459
Rank
#87 / 182 | 58 | 36.2% | 63.8% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 32.8% | 19% | 34.5% | - | 100% |
| Morning Pointe of Athens Assisted Living | AL MC | Athens (Bohannon Addition) | 56
Facility
56
TN AVG
88
Rank
#316 / 425 | Yes |
18
Facility
18
TN AVG
36
Rank
#394 / 520 | Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 27
Facility
27
TN AVG
27
Rank
#191 / 386 | - | A+ | Crystal Michelle Sutton | Athens Senior Community, LLC | 662 days
Facility
662 days
TN AVG
459
Rank
#40 / 182 | 68 | 30.9% | 69.1% | 1.5% | 0% | 1.5% | 4.4% | 17.6% | 16.2% | 25% | 33.8% | 1.5% | 98.5% |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Tennessee
Morning Pointe of Athens Assisted Living is located in Athens, Tennessee.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Tennessee.
Frequently Asked Questions about Morning Pointe of Athens Assisted Living
What neighborhood is Morning Pointe of Athens Assisted Living in?
Morning Pointe of Athens Assisted Living is in the Bohannon Addition neighborhood of Athens.
Who is the owner of Morning Pointe of Athens Assisted Living?
Morning Pointe of Athens Assisted Living is legally operated by Athens Senior Community, LLC, and administered by Crystal Michelle Sutton.
Is Morning Pointe of Athens Assisted Living in a walkable area?
Morning Pointe of Athens Assisted Living has a walk score of 18. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of Morning Pointe of Athens Assisted Living?
According to TN state health department records, Morning Pointe of Athens Assisted Living's license number is 00000096.
When does Morning Pointe of Athens Assisted Living's license expire?
According to TN state health department records, Morning Pointe of Athens Assisted Living's license expires on April 18, 2027.
How long has Morning Pointe of Athens Assisted Living been in business?
Morning Pointe of Athens Assisted Living has been operating for approximately 27 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Morning Pointe of Athens Assisted Living?
Yes, Morning Pointe of Athens Assisted Living allows residents to bring their pets.
Guides for Better Senior Living
Care Cost Calculator: See Prices in Your Area
Assisted Living Explorer
Don’t Wait Too Long: 7 Red Flag Signs Your Parent Needs Assisted Living Now
The True Cost of Assisted Living in 2025 – And How Families Are Paying For It
Understanding Senior Living Costs: Pricing Models, Discounts & Financial Assistance
Updated on
