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Memory Care in Chattanooga

The Lantern at Morning Pointe Collegedale

Memory Care in Chattanooga

The Lantern at Morning Pointe Collegedale

Overview of The Lantern at Morning Pointe Collegedale

Located in Collegedale, TN, The Lantern at Morning Pointe Collegedale is an exceptional senior living community that offers exceptional memory care services for seniors dealing with the challenges of Alzheimer’s and memory loss. The community is designed as a comfortable, one-story, home-like memory care community that empowers seniors to live a fulfilling life with the help of licensed nurses and clinical carers available 24/7. Residents enjoy the comfort of having access to services like personal care, medication management, and escorting services.

Encouraging residents to continue living an active and stimulating lifestyle, the community provides an array of well-curated activities for residents’ physical, social, and cognitive needs. A culinary team prepares nutritious and delicious meals to make sure residents eat good and feel good. Common spaces like a salon, walking trails, and beautifully maintained patios and courtyards, fosters both social interaction and relaxation. Most of the chores are handled so residents can sit back and relax for as much as they want.

(423) 396-4700

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 42

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Tennessee average
Occupancy rate 59.5%
Occupancy rate
59.5%

Finances and operations

Home revenue
$1.9M
Operating deficit
-$222.4K
Home revenue
$1.9M
Operating deficit
-$222.4K
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$1.2M
61% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$963.3K
Total costs $2.1M
Bed community size
42-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
19 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 44 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
60%
17% lower than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 72%

Occupied beds
25 / 42
Average residents 82 per day

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Care Living Facility
StatusLicensed
ExpirationDecember 4, 2026
CountyHamilton

Additional Licensing Details

License Number00000286

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Lantern at Morning Pointe Collegedale is legally operated by Collegedale Assisted Living Center, LLC, and administrated by Sarabeth Jenae Wilkins.

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactMs. Stacy Hill, Executive Director

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

3 services
Nursing Services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

28 amenities
Licensed Nurses Providing Oversight Of Health
Wellness
And Medication Management
Licensed
Clinical
Or Care Staff Available 24 Hours A Day
24-Hour Access To Personalized Care Services
Periodic Check-Ins
Personal Grooming Assistance
Assistance With Transferring To A Bed Or Chair
Escorting To Meals And Events
Accommodations For No-Salt-Added And Reduced-Concentrated-Sweets Diets
Incontinence Management
Single-Level Living That Offers Spacious Apartments
Regularly Planned Activities And Specialized Programming
Walking Trails And Exercise Equipment
Lifeloop Family Activity Connection Communication Tool
Restaurant-Style Dining In A Central Dining Room
Specially Prepared Meals By The Culinary Team With Local Farm-Fresh Food
Transportation Services For Medical Appointments
Pharmacy Services
Beauty/Barbershop
Pet Friendly
Mobile Diagnostic Services And Behavioral Health
24-Hour Emergency Response System
Screened In Patios And Courtyards
On-Site Physical
Occupational And Speech Therapy Services
ActivitiesRegularly planned activities and specialized programming are available.
Specific ProgramsCaregiver Support Groups, Daily exercise and physical activity, Creative, nurturing, and sensory programs, Activities to engage the whole body, spirit, and mind, Life-long learning and cognitive programs, Intergenerational programming with local schools and colleges, Live entertainment inside and outside the community, Organized group outings, Volunteering and community projects.
Volunteer ProgramsYes
Operating HoursMonday-Sunday: 24 hours

Pricing & Financial Information

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionResidents enjoy culinary team-prepared meals in a restaurant-style dining setting.
Meals IncludedYes
Special DietsYes

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio

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Building Type: Single-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Types of Care at The Lantern at Morning Pointe Collegedale

Memory Care

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Residents information

Stay stats

Average length of stay
361 days
Total residents
49
Total admissions (2024)
22
Total discharges (2024)
26

Discharges

  • To Private Residence or Home 2
  • To Nursing Home 1

Demographics

GENDER

  • Female Residents 67.3%
  • Male Residents 32.7%

AGE DISTRIBUTION

  • Under 60 2%
  • 70-74 8.2%
  • 75-79 10.2%
  • 80-84 22.4%
  • 85-89 28.6%
  • 90 or more 28.6%

ETHNICITY

  • Black Residents 2%
  • White Residents 98%

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CHOICES Program

TN Medicaid CHOICES

Age 65+ or disabled, Tennessee resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Managed care model; high rural demand.

Tennessee Options for Community Living

TN Options

Age 60+, Tennessee resident, at risk of nursing home.

~$2,000/month (individual, varies).

$5,000 (individual).

Limited funding; rural/urban balance.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Tennessee Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, TN resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Tennessee LIHEAP

Age 60+ prioritized, TN resident, low-income household.

~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Not assessed; income-focused.

Covers gas, electric, propane; emergency aid available.

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Tennessee Family Caregiver Support Program

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; TN resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

No strict cap; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year).

Not assessed; need-based.

Includes grandparent caregivers; high rural demand.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Tennessee SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, TN resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP/Goodwill partnership.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Tennessee VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, TN resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.

Elderly Nutrition Program

Tennessee Elderly Nutrition Program

Age 60+, TN resident; no income limit but prioritizes low-income.

None; donations encouraged.

Not assessed.

Serves ~50,000 annually; 200+ congregate sites plus Meals on Wheels.

Property Tax Relief Program

Tennessee Property Tax Relief Program

Age 65+, TN resident, homeowner/renter (or widow/er 50+, disabled 18+).

~$45,000/year (household, excludes half of Social Security).

Not assessed; income-focused.

Rebates up to $1,000; serves ~100,000 annually.