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The Lantern at Morning Pointe Collegedale
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Collegedale, TN
Exterior view of The Lantern at Morning Pointe Collegedale Bright activity room with red checkered tables Elegant dining room with chandelier and floral centerpiece Cozy common area with vintage decor and seating

The Lantern at Morning Pointe Collegedale

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Collegedale, TN
9300 Messinger Ln, Collegedale, TN 37363 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of The Lantern at Morning Pointe Collegedale

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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.

Facility Direct Line (423) 396-4700
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Capacity and availability

Residents per day
25
Bed community size
42-bed community Rank #380 / 425Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 380th 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.
Years in operation
19 years in operation Rank #287 / 386Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 287th 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
Walk Score: 44 / 100 Rank #196 / 520Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 196th 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
60%
Rank #210 / 268Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 210th out of 268 homes we track in Tennessee for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Tennessee average, with its Statewide rank out of 268. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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.
Lower than the Tennessee average: 71.6%
Occupied beds
25 / 42
Average occupied beds in Tennessee homes 82 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Care Living Facility
ExpirationDecember 4, 2027
CountyHamilton
License Number00000286

Ownership & Operating Entity

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

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Wellness Center
Activities
Walking Paths
Fitness Center
Dining
Salon
Pet Friendly
Emergency Call System
Courtyard
Accommodations For No-Salt-Added And Reduced-Concentrated-Sweets Diets
Activities
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 Program
Operating HoursMonday-Sunday: 24 hours

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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%

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio

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Building Type: Single-story

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Fitness and Recreation

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Address 1.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Collegedale's city center to The Lantern at Morning Pointe Collegedale's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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 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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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.
The Health Center at Standifer Place
AL
ADC
HC
HOS
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Chattanooga
125
Facility 125
TN AVG 88
Rank #67 / 425
No
38
Facility 38
TN AVG 36
Rank #248 / 520
-
34
Facility 34
TN AVG 27
Rank #48 / 386
33.6%
Facility 33.6%
TN AVG 73.1%
Rank #260 / 268
A+David BoozerMaturecare Of Standifer Place, LLC
4 days
Facility 4 days
TN AVG 459
Rank #181 / 182
12927.9%72.1%0%1.6%3.1%7.8%10.9%27.9%14.7%34.1%2.3%96.1%1.6%
Signal Mountain Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
RC
Chattanooga (Mountain Creek)
120
Facility 120
TN AVG 88
Rank #81 / 425
Yes
16
Facility 16
TN AVG 36
Rank #409 / 520
-
22
Facility 22
TN AVG 27
Rank #272 / 386
57.5%
Facility 57.5%
TN AVG 73.1%
Rank #214 / 268
A+Amy SilversChattanooga Senior Housing I Opco, LLC
384 days
Facility 384 days
TN AVG 459
Rank #106 / 182
10026%74%1%3%6%10%16%21%22%21%6%90%4%
StoryPoint Chattanooga
AL
MC
Chattanooga
92
Facility 92
TN AVG 88
Rank #178 / 425
Yes
8
Facility 8
TN AVG 36
Rank #456 / 520
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
30
Facility 30
TN AVG 27
Rank #156 / 386
76.1%
Facility 76.1%
TN AVG 73.1%
Rank #141 / 268
A+Mary Shoulders1148 Mountain Creek Road Opco LLC
190 days
Facility 190 days
TN AVG 459
Rank #150 / 182
4438.6%61.4%4.5%2.3%15.9%4.5%9.1%13.6%11.4%38.6%-100%-
Morning Pointe of Hixson
AL
MC
Hixson
80
Facility 80
TN AVG 88
Rank #207 / 425
Yes
19
Facility 19
TN AVG 36
Rank #386 / 520
Studio / Suite / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
23
Facility 23
TN AVG 27
Rank #272 / 386
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
TN AVG 73.1%
Rank #1 / 268
-Robin JacksonHixson Medical Investors, LLC
743 days
Facility 743 days
TN AVG 459
Rank #15 / 182
10831.5%68.5%0%0%1.9%2.8%7.4%7.4%32.4%48.1%-100%-
The Lantern at Morning Pointe Collegedale
AL
MC
Collegedale (Ooltewah)
42
Facility 42
TN AVG 88
Rank #380 / 425
Yes
44
Facility 44
TN AVG 36
Rank #196 / 520
Studio
19
Facility 19
TN AVG 27
Rank #287 / 386
59.5%
Facility 59.5%
TN AVG 73.1%
Rank #210 / 268
A+Sarabeth Jenae WilkinsCollegedale Assisted Living Center, LLC
361 days
Facility 361 days
TN AVG 459
Rank #115 / 182
4932.7%67.3%2%0%0%8.2%10.2%22.4%28.6%28.6%2%98%-
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Tennessee

The Lantern at Morning Pointe Collegedale is located in Collegedale, 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 The Lantern at Morning Pointe Collegedale

What neighborhood is The Lantern at Morning Pointe Collegedale in?

The Lantern at Morning Pointe Collegedale is in the Ooltewah neighborhood of Collegedale.

Who is the owner of The Lantern at Morning Pointe Collegedale?

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

Is The Lantern at Morning Pointe Collegedale in a walkable area?

The Lantern at Morning Pointe Collegedale has a walk score of 44. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of The Lantern at Morning Pointe Collegedale?

According to TN state health department records, The Lantern at Morning Pointe Collegedale's license number is 00000286.

When does The Lantern at Morning Pointe Collegedale's license expire?

According to TN state health department records, The Lantern at Morning Pointe Collegedale's license expires on December 4, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at The Lantern at Morning Pointe Collegedale?

The Lantern at Morning Pointe Collegedale's occupancy is 60%.

How long has The Lantern at Morning Pointe Collegedale been in business?

The Lantern at Morning Pointe Collegedale has been operating for approximately 19 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

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