The Lantern at Morning Pointe Franklin, TN
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Franklin, TN

The Lantern at Morning Pointe Franklin, TN

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Franklin, TN

Overview of The Lantern at Morning Pointe Franklin, Tn

Settled in the serene city of Franklin, TN, The Lantern at Morning Pointe is a thriving senior living community that offers specialized memory care in a cozy, one-story community. The community features various open and spacious floor plans that residents are free to decorate to make it feel like home. With its close proximity to Reid Hill Commons and the popular Leiper’s Fork area, seniors at The Lantern have plenty of opportunities to engage in local activities and enjoy the city they love.

The Lantern at Morning Pointe Franklin provides a structured, home-like environment designed to make residents feel safe and secure. The community offers specialized programs for early to moderately severe stages of Alzheimer’s, focusing on individual interests and personal strengths. Residents can benefit from personalized care plans, medical assistance, transportation services, delicious meals, exercise programs, and a variety of activities and group outings, all aimed at ensuring a better quality of life for seniors and peace of mind for their families.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 52 Rank #196 / 259Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 196th 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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

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

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #194 / 277Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 194th 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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Care Living Facility
StatusClosed Appl

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Lantern at Morning Pointe Franklin, TN is legally operated by Franklin Tn Alzheimer's Investors LLC, and administered by Russell Gibbons.

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What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 338 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio

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Building Type: Two-story

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Transportation Services

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Lantern at Morning Pointe Franklin, TN

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Address 2.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Franklin's city center to The Lantern at Morning Pointe Franklin, TN'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-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. 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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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.
Vitality Living Franklin
AL
MC
Franklin
149
Facility 149
TN AVG 77
Rank #8 / 259
Yes
37
Facility 37
TN AVG 32
Rank #112 / 277
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
12
Facility 12
TN AVG 23
Rank #179 / 228
85.9%
Facility 85.9%
TN AVG 74.5%
Rank #47 / 143
-Amy GartenmanWcp Hometown Franklin Re, LLC
708 days
Facility 708 days
TN AVG 461
Rank #23 / 170
9427.7%72.3%0%0%0%5.3%8.5%23.4%29.8%33%2.1%95.7%2.1%
NHC Place Cool Springs
AL
HOS
MC
NH
SNF
Franklin
108
Facility 108
TN AVG 77
Rank #45 / 259
No
34
Facility 34
TN AVG 32
Rank #126 / 277
-
22
Facility 22
TN AVG 23
Rank #135 / 228
67.6%
Facility 67.6%
TN AVG 74.5%
Rank #101 / 143
-Anthony Todd MooreNhc Healthcare/Cool Springs, LLC
504 days
Facility 504 days
TN AVG 461
Rank #77 / 170
12129.8%70.2%0%0%0.8%5%12.4%24%21.5%36.4%0.8%95.9%3.3%
Somerby Franklin
AL
IL
MC
Franklin
96
Facility 96
TN AVG 77
Rank #73 / 259
Yes
51
Facility 51
TN AVG 32
Rank #44 / 277
1 Bed / 2 Bed
9
Facility 9
TN AVG 23
Rank #189 / 228
86.5%
Facility 86.5%
TN AVG 74.5%
Rank #44 / 143
A+Elizabeth EctonMeadow Senior Care, LLC
258 days
Facility 258 days
TN AVG 461
Rank #130 / 170
6224.2%75.8%0%1.6%1.6%9.7%14.5%16.1%24.2%32.3%-100%-
Morning Pointe of Franklin
AL
MC
Franklin
80
Facility 80
TN AVG 77
Rank #98 / 259
Yes
25
Facility 25
TN AVG 32
Rank #169 / 277
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
9
Facility 9
TN AVG 23
Rank #189 / 228
92.5%
Facility 92.5%
TN AVG 74.5%
Rank #24 / 143
A+Jenna AlleyFranklin Tn Medical Investors, LLC
649 days
Facility 649 days
TN AVG 461
Rank #42 / 170
10436.5%63.5%1%1%1.9%3.8%10.6%25%20.2%36.5%-100%-
The Lantern at Morning Pointe Franklin, TN
AL
MC
Franklin
52
Facility 52
TN AVG 77
Rank #196 / 259
Yes
19
Facility 19
TN AVG 32
Rank #194 / 277
Studio--A+Russell GibbonsFranklin Tn Alzheimer's Investors LLC---------------

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

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Tennessee

The Lantern at Morning Pointe Franklin, TN is located in Franklin, 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 Franklin, TN

Who is the owner of The Lantern at Morning Pointe Franklin, TN?

The Lantern at Morning Pointe Franklin, TN is legally operated by Franklin Tn Alzheimer's Investors LLC, and administered by Russell Gibbons.

Is The Lantern at Morning Pointe Franklin, TN in a walkable area?

The Lantern at Morning Pointe Franklin, TN has a walk score of 19. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Are pets allowed at The Lantern at Morning Pointe Franklin, TN?

Yes, The Lantern at Morning Pointe Franklin, TN allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of The Lantern at Morning Pointe Franklin, TN?

Russell Gibbons is the administrator of The Lantern at Morning Pointe Franklin, TN.

How many beds does The Lantern at Morning Pointe Franklin, TN have?

The Lantern at Morning Pointe Franklin, TN has 52 beds.

Are there photos of The Lantern at Morning Pointe Franklin, TN?

Yes — there are 4 photos of The Lantern at Morning Pointe Franklin, TN in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does The Lantern at Morning Pointe Franklin, TN provide?

The Lantern at Morning Pointe Franklin, TN offers Assisted Living & Memory Care.

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