The Lantern at Morning Pointe Hardin Valley
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Knoxville, TN

The Lantern at Morning Pointe Hardin Valley

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Knoxville, TN

Overview of The Lantern at Morning Pointe Hardin Valley

Set in Knoxville, TN, The Lantern at Morning Pointe Hardin Valley is an idyllic senior living community that offers memory care in a warm, supportive environment. The community provides the right level of care for residents at any stage of memory loss at the comfort of their well-designed accommodations. Seniors at The Lantern can enjoy a safe, structured setting that promotes a higher quality of life through personalized support and engaging activities.

The community features amenities designed to enhance residents’ well-being and comfort. With programs tailored to various stages of Alzheimer’s and dementia, The Lantern at Morning Pointe ensures each individual receives care that aligns with their needs. Amenities include daily exercise, sensory and cognitive programs, intergenerational activities, and organized group outings, all fostering a vibrant, inclusive community.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 70 Rank #128 / 257Bed count — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 128th out of 257 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 A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #224 / 227Years in operation — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 224th out of 227 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.
1 year
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #207 / 276Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 207th out of 276 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.
16 / 100

About This Community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Care Living Facility
IssuanceMarch 24, 2025
ExpirationMarch 23, 2027
CountyKnox
License Number00000567

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Lantern at Morning Pointe Hardin Valley is legally operated by Hardin Valley Alzheimer's Investors, LLC, and administered by Vanessa Ellis.

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible

Additional Services

3 services
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.
Caregiver Support Groups
Transportation

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed
HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Beauty Salon
Volunteer Program
Activities
Residents Can Participate In Daily Exercise
Creative Activities
Outings

Dining & Nutrition

InfoSourced directly from the team at The Lantern at Morning Pointe Hardin Valley.
Food DescriptionResidents enjoy culinary team-prepared meals in a restaurant-style dining setting with a focus on fresh, seasonal, and local ingredients.

Room Accommodations

Building Type3-story
Room Sizes
380 sq. ft 600 sq. ft
Room Types
Studio

Contact The Lantern at Morning Pointe Hardin Valley

Managed by Vanessa

Executive Director

Vanessa serves as the Executive Director at The Lantern at Morning Pointe Hardin Valley, where she is recognized for her warm and welcoming leadership. She stands out for her dedication to creating a kind and supportive community environment for residents and their families.

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Lantern at Morning Pointe Hardin Valley

Floor plan 1
Floor plan 2

Places of interest near The Lantern at Morning Pointe Hardin Valley

Address 2433 Reagan Rd, Knoxville, TN 37931

Calculate Travel Distance to The Lantern at Morning Pointe Hardin Valley

Add your location

Address

Compare Assisted Living around Knoxville

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 #50 / 257
Yes
13
Facility 13
TN AVG 32
Rank #223 / 276
Studio / 1 Bed
27
Facility 27
TN AVG 23
Rank #84 / 227
78.4%
Facility 78.4%
TN AVG 74.5%
Rank #69 / 138
-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%
Oakwood Senior Living
AL
MC
Knoxville (Oakwood)
74
Facility 74
TN AVG 77
Rank #114 / 257
Yes
51
Facility 51
TN AVG 32
Rank #44 / 276
Private / Companion Suites
11
Facility 11
TN AVG 23
Rank #181 / 227
68.9%
Facility 68.9%
TN AVG 74.5%
Rank #92 / 138
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%-
Arbor Terrace of Knoxville
AL
MC
Knoxville (Cedar Bluff)
99
Facility 99
TN AVG 77
Rank #58 / 257
Yes
48
Facility 48
TN AVG 32
Rank #67 / 276
1 Bed
28
Facility 28
TN AVG 23
Rank #45 / 227
--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%
Rain Forest Landings
AL
MC
RC
Knoxville (Truewood By Merrill)
62
Facility 62
TN AVG 77
Rank #151 / 257
No
18
Facility 18
TN AVG 32
Rank #197 / 276
Suite
14
Facility 14
TN AVG 23
Rank #169 / 227
95.2%
Facility 95.2%
TN AVG 74.5%
Rank #14 / 138
-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%
The Lantern at Morning Pointe Hardin Valley
AL
MC
RC
Knoxville
70
Facility 70
TN AVG 77
Rank #128 / 257
Yes
16
Facility 16
TN AVG 32
Rank #207 / 276
Studio
1
Facility 1
TN AVG 23
Rank #224 / 227
--Vanessa EllisHardin Valley 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

Programs that may help with care and living costs in Tennessee

The Lantern at Morning Pointe Hardin Valley is in Knoxville, Tennessee. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.

Get financial aid guidance
Long-term care coverage

CHOICES Program

TN Medicaid CHOICES

Income limit
Must receive SSI or meet Medicaid Long-Term Services and Supports financial eligibility.

Eligibility

General
CHOICES home/community groups serve adults age 65 or older and adults age 21 or older with physical disabilities; financial and medical eligibility required; Group 2 requires nursing-home level of care; Group 3 serves qualifying people at risk.
TN specifics
Benefits depend on CHOICES group and an authorized assessment.

What it provides

  • Long-term services and supports in an authorized home/community setting or nursing facility; care-plan services vary by group and need.
Cash support · veterans

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

Tennessee VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Who it is for
Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
Income limit
Countable income must be below the applicable Maximum Annual Pension Rate (MAPR); the rate depends on dependents and benefit category; Qualifying unreimbursed medical expenses may reduce countable income.
Asset limit
VA pension net-worth limit is $163,699 from December 1 2025 through November 30 2026; net worth includes countable assets and annual income under VA rules.

Eligibility

General
Additional pension benefits for qualifying Veterans or survivors who satisfy VA pension eligibility and the medical requirements for Aid and Attendance or Housebound status; being an older veteran or spouse alone does not qualify.
TN specifics
This is a federal VA benefit rather than a state-specific grant; Aid and Attendance and Housebound benefits cannot be received together.

What it provides

  • Increased monthly VA pension based on the applicable MAPR less countable income.
In-home support

Tennessee Options for Community Living

TN Options

Income limit
No income eligibility requirement; an income-based sliding fee scale applies.

Eligibility

General
Tennessee resident age 18 or older with qualifying physical or cognitive disability and assessed ADL/IADL limitations; the state page excludes intellectual disability from OPTIONS.
TN specifics
State-funded OPTIONS is administered through local Area Agencies on Aging and Disability; services depend on availability and need.

What it provides

  • Homemaker personal care and home-delivered meals; other local services vary.
Caregiver support

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Tennessee Family Caregiver Support Program

Who it is for
Family or informal caregivers of an adult 60+ or of someone of any age with dementia
Income limit
Federal program prioritizes greatest economic and social need.

Eligibility

General
Caregivers of adults age 60 or older or adults with Alzheimer disease or related disorder; qualifying grandparent or relative caregivers age 55 or older caring for a minor child are also included.
TN specifics
Administered through Area Agencies on Aging and Disability; service availability varies by area.

What it provides

  • Counseling support groups caregiver training respite personal care homemaker services and adult day care subject to local availability.
Medicare costs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Tennessee Medicare Savings Program

Who it is for
Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing

Eligibility

General
Medicare beneficiary meeting Tennessee rules for the applicable Medicare Savings Program.
TN specifics
QMB provides Medicare premium and cost-sharing assistance; SLMB and QI provide Part B premium assistance.

What it provides

  • Assistance is tier-specific; QMB may pay Medicare premiums deductibles and coinsurance while SLMB and QI pay Part B premiums.
Energy assistance

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Tennessee LIHEAP

Who it is for
Income-eligible households responsible for home heating or energy costs
Income limit
60% of state median income by household size under the applicable program-year matrix.

Eligibility

General
Low-income Tennessee household that meets program and local documentation requirements.
TN specifics
THDA publishes separate 2026 and 2027 income matrices and policy manuals; benefits depend on available local funding.

What it provides

  • Home-energy and crisis assistance based on the applicable program-year matrix.
Food assistance

Tennessee Aging Nutrition Program

Tennessee Aging Nutrition Program

Income limit
OAA-funded nutrition services are not means-tested; meals may be provided at no cost and voluntary donations are welcomed.
Asset limit
OAA nutrition eligibility has no asset test; home-delivered service need and local assessment still apply.

Eligibility

General
Congregate meals serve adults age 60 or older and their spouses; home-delivered meals require a local AAAD intake assessment of need.
TN specifics
State describes more than 150 congregate locations and home-delivered services in all 95 counties; meal days and availability vary by provider.

What it provides

  • Congregate or qualifying home-delivered meals plus socialization nutrition education and counseling.
Homeowner tax relief

Property Tax Relief Program

Tennessee Property Tax Relief Program

Income limit
2026 relief · For elderly and disabled homeowner categories maximum combined 2025 income is $38,470 from applicant spouse co-owner and resident remainder; veteran categories have separate rules.

Eligibility

General
Qualifying low-income elderly or disabled homeowners and eligible disabled veteran homeowners or surviving spouses; this property-tax relief is not a renter rebate.
TN specifics
Apply after receiving the 2026 property-tax bill; application and payment deadline is 35 days after the delinquency date. Relief is reimbursement rather than an exemption.

What it provides

  • Reimbursement varies with property assessment local tax rate and appraisal ratio.
Know before you visit

Frequently Asked Questions about The Lantern at Morning Pointe Hardin Valley

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 Who is the owner of The Lantern at Morning Pointe Hardin Valley?
The Lantern at Morning Pointe Hardin Valley is legally operated by Hardin Valley Alzheimer's Investors, LLC, and administered by Vanessa Ellis.
02 Is The Lantern at Morning Pointe Hardin Valley in a walkable area?
The Lantern at Morning Pointe Hardin Valley has a walk score of 16. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
03 What is the license number of The Lantern at Morning Pointe Hardin Valley?
According to TN state health department records, The Lantern at Morning Pointe Hardin Valley's license number is 00000567.
04 When does The Lantern at Morning Pointe Hardin Valley's license expire?
According to TN state health department records, The Lantern at Morning Pointe Hardin Valley's license expires on March 23, 2027.
05 How long has The Lantern at Morning Pointe Hardin Valley been in business?
The Lantern at Morning Pointe Hardin Valley has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.
06 Are pets allowed at The Lantern at Morning Pointe Hardin Valley?
Yes, The Lantern at Morning Pointe Hardin Valley allows residents to bring their pets.
07 Who is the administrator of The Lantern at Morning Pointe Hardin Valley?
Vanessa Ellis is the administrator of The Lantern at Morning Pointe Hardin Valley.