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Morning Pointe of Knoxville
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Knoxville, TN
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Morning Pointe of Knoxville

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Knoxville, TN
9649 Westland Dr, Knoxville, TN 37922 View map
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Overview of Morning Pointe of Knoxville

Morning Pointe of Knoxville provides assisted living and memory care in Knoxville, TN. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private apartment; Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering.

The community has 81 beds, with studio, alcove, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom housing options. A two-bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together, and pets are allowed, so residents can keep their pets with them in the community. Morning Pointe of Knoxville may be a good fit for someone who needs daily support or a secured, supervised setting because of memory-related needs. Kristy Ritch serves as administrator, and Westland Medical Investors operates the community.

Facility Direct Line (865) 223-6422
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 81 Rank #96 / 259Bed count — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 96th out of 259 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info An established community with some operational experience and growing routines. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #201 / 228Years in operation — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 201st out of 228 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
7 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #272 / 277Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 272nd out of 277 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
2 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #67 / 143Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 67th out of 143 assisted living communities we track in Tennessee for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Tennessee average, with its Statewide rank out of 143. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
80.2% This home usually has availability

Based on 65 residents and 81 beds. Source: state licensing agency resident count

Higher than the Tennessee average: 74.5%

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Care Living Facility
IssuanceJanuary 22, 2019
ExpirationJanuary 21, 2027
CountyKnox
License Number00000484

Ownership & Operating Entity

Morning Pointe of Knoxville is legally operated by Westland Medical Investors LLC, and administered by Kristy Ritch.

Additional Services

1 service
Transportation Services

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fitness and Recreation

Room Accommodations

Building TypeSingle-story
Room Types
Studio Alcove 1 Bed 2 Bed

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Residents information

Stay stats

Average length of stay
620 days
Total residents
76
Total admissions (2024)
34
Total discharges (2024)
38

Discharges

  • To hospital 33
  • Deceased 5

Demographics

GENDER

  • Female Residents 85.5%
  • Male Residents 14.5%

AGE DISTRIBUTION

  • Under 60 1.3%
  • 70-74 2.6%
  • 75-79 5.3%
  • 80-84 15.8%
  • 85-89 27.6%
  • 90 or more 47.4%

ETHNICITY

  • White Residents 100%

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Address 9649 Westland Dr, Knoxville, TN 37922

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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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.
Knoxville Landing
AL
IL
MC
Knoxville
102
Facility 102
TN AVG 77
Rank #51 / 259
Yes
13
Facility 13
TN AVG 32
Rank #224 / 277
Studio / 1 Bed
27
Facility 27
TN AVG 23
Rank #71 / 228
78.4%
Facility 78.4%
TN AVG 74.5%
Rank #70 / 143
-Michele BlankenshipWillow Ridge Senior Living - Knoxville L
623 days
Facility 623 days
TN AVG 461
Rank #46 / 170
11733.3%66.7%0%0.9%3.4%8.5%12.8%18.8%25.6%29.9%1.7%97.4%0.9%
Arbor Terrace of Knoxville
AL
MC
Knoxville (Cedar Bluff)
99
Facility 99
TN AVG 77
Rank #59 / 259
Yes
48
Facility 48
TN AVG 32
Rank #68 / 277
1 Bed
28
Facility 28
TN AVG 23
Rank #45 / 228
--Kelli JohnsonArhc Atknotn01 Trs, LLC
427 days
Facility 427 days
TN AVG 461
Rank #91 / 170
8830.7%69.3%0%1.1%3.4%11.4%6.8%17%25%35.2%1.1%97.7%1.1%
Morning Pointe of Knoxville
AL
MC
Knoxville
81
Facility 81
TN AVG 77
Rank #96 / 259
Yes
2
Facility 2
TN AVG 32
Rank #272 / 277
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
7
Facility 7
TN AVG 23
Rank #201 / 228
80.2%
Facility 80.2%
TN AVG 74.5%
Rank #67 / 143
-Kristy RitchWestland Medical Investors LLC
620 days
Facility 620 days
TN AVG 461
Rank #48 / 170
7614.5%85.5%1.3%0%0%2.6%5.3%15.8%27.6%47.4%-100%-
Oakwood Senior Living
AL
MC
Knoxville (Oakwood)
74
Facility 74
TN AVG 77
Rank #115 / 259
Yes
51
Facility 51
TN AVG 32
Rank #44 / 277
Private / Companion Suites
11
Facility 11
TN AVG 23
Rank #182 / 228
68.9%
Facility 68.9%
TN AVG 74.5%
Rank #96 / 143
A+Vicki Jo DaughteryOakwood Properties LLC
493 days
Facility 493 days
TN AVG 461
Rank #79 / 170
8742.5%57.5%1.1%3.4%0%4.6%16.1%29.9%20.7%24.1%4.6%95.4%-
Rain Forest Landings
AL
MC
RC
Knoxville (Truewood By Merrill)
62
Facility 62
TN AVG 77
Rank #153 / 259
No
18
Facility 18
TN AVG 32
Rank #198 / 277
Suite
14
Facility 14
TN AVG 23
Rank #169 / 228
95.2%
Facility 95.2%
TN AVG 74.5%
Rank #15 / 143
-Nicole MccroryLandings Operator, LLC
327 days
Facility 327 days
TN AVG 461
Rank #118 / 170
5930.5%69.5%1.7%0%3.4%6.8%13.6%23.7%23.7%27.1%5.1%93.2%1.7%

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other TN assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Tennessee

Morning Pointe of Knoxville is located in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Tennessee.

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CHOICES Program

TN Medicaid CHOICES

Age 65+ or disabled
General Tennessee resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
TN

Managed care model; high rural demand.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($65/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Tennessee Options for Community Living

TN Options

Age 60+
General Tennessee resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
TN

Limited funding; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Tennessee Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General TN resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
TN

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

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Tennessee Family Caregiver Support Program

Age —
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; TN resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; prioritizes low-income ~$24,980/year
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
TN

Includes grandparent caregivers; high rural demand.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

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

Tennessee VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General TN resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
TN

High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Elderly Nutrition Program

Tennessee Elderly Nutrition Program

Age 60+
General TN resident; no income limit but prioritizes low-income.
Income Limits (2025) None; donations encouraged.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
TN

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

Benefits
Congregate meals ($5-$7/meal value) at senior centers Home-delivered meals ($5-$7/meal)

Property Tax Relief Program

Tennessee Property Tax Relief Program

Age 65+
General TN resident, homeowner/renter (or widow/er 50+, disabled 18+).
Income Limits (2025) ~$45,000/year household, excludes half of Social Security
Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.
TN

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

Benefits
Tax rebates (~$250-$1,000 based on income; e.g., $1,000 if income < $8,000)

Frequently Asked Questions about Morning Pointe of Knoxville

Who is the owner of Morning Pointe of Knoxville?

Morning Pointe of Knoxville is legally operated by Westland Medical Investors LLC, and administered by Kristy Ritch.

Is Morning Pointe of Knoxville in a walkable area?

Morning Pointe of Knoxville has a walk score of 2. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Morning Pointe of Knoxville?

According to TN state health department records, Morning Pointe of Knoxville's license number is 00000484.

When does Morning Pointe of Knoxville's license expire?

According to TN state health department records, Morning Pointe of Knoxville's license expires on January 21, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Morning Pointe of Knoxville?

Morning Pointe of Knoxville's occupancy is 80.2%.

How long has Morning Pointe of Knoxville been in business?

Morning Pointe of Knoxville has been operating for approximately 7 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Morning Pointe of Knoxville?

Yes, Morning Pointe of Knoxville allows residents to bring their pets.

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