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The Lantern at Morning Pointe Lenoir City
The Lantern at Morning Pointe Lenoir City provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Lenoir City, TN. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks while the resident keeps a private studio, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. Respite care offers a short term stay while a usual caregiver travels or recovers, so the range of care types may suit someone whose needs could change over time.
The community has 44 beds and studio apartments, giving each resident a single private living space. Pets are allowed, which means a resident may continue living with a pet. James Clinton Ford administers the community, and Loudon Alzheimer’s Investors operates it.
Meals are made from scratch with fresh, seasonal, and local ingredients and served with full table service. Special diets are available for residents with specific dietary needs, while the Life Enrichment program provides structured activities and Caregiver Support Groups support family caregivers. A Walk Score of 34 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride, and a resident who no longer drives would need transportation for them. The community may be a good fit for a person who needs memory care or for a family seeking a short term respite stay.
Community insights.
About this community
The Lantern at Morning Pointe Lenoir City is legally operated by Loudon Alzheimer's Investors, LLC, and administered by James Clinton Ford.
Residents information
Stay stats
Discharges
- To hospital 5
- To Nursing Home 8
Demographics
GENDER
- Female Residents 69%
- Male Residents 31%
AGE DISTRIBUTION
- 65-69 1.4%
- 70-74 2.8%
- 75-79 11.3%
- 80-84 26.8%
- 85-89 25.4%
- 90 or more 32.4%
ETHNICITY
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 338 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
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2.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Lenoir City's city center to The Lantern at Morning Pointe Lenoir City'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.
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.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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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.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Typical or reported average length of stay for residents, when the state publishes this aggregate figure.
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Percentage of residents reported as male in state demographics, shown as a whole-number percent.
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Percentage of residents reported as female in state demographics, shown as a whole-number percent.
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| Knoxville Landing | AL IL MC | Knoxville | 102
Facility
102
TN AVG
83
Rank
#84 / 327 | Yes |
13
Facility
13
TN AVG
36
Rank
#350 / 417 | Studio / 1 Bed | 27
Facility
27
TN AVG
25
Rank
#124 / 306 |
78.4%
Facility
78.4%
TN AVG
74%
Rank
#87 / 187 | - | Michele Blankenship | Willow Ridge Senior Living - Knoxville L | 623 days
Facility
623 days
TN AVG
459
Rank
#49 / 182 | 117 | 33.3% | 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
83
Rank
#94 / 327 | Yes |
48
Facility
48
TN AVG
36
Rank
#125 / 417 | 1 Bed | 28
Facility
28
TN AVG
25
Rank
#98 / 306 | - | - | Kelli Johnson | Arhc Atknotn01 Trs, LLC | 427 days
Facility
427 days
TN AVG
459
Rank
#96 / 182 | 88 | 30.7% | 69.3% | 0% | 1.1% | 3.4% | 11.4% | 6.8% | 17% | 25% | 35.2% | 1.1% | 97.7% | 1.1% |
| Oakwood Senior Living | AL MC | Knoxville (Oakwood) | 74
Facility
74
TN AVG
83
Rank
#159 / 327 | Yes |
51
Facility
51
TN AVG
36
Rank
#93 / 417 | Private / Companion Suites | 11
Facility
11
TN AVG
25
Rank
#256 / 306 |
68.9%
Facility
68.9%
TN AVG
74%
Rank
#120 / 187 | A | Vicki Jo Daughtery | Oakwood Properties LLC | 493 days
Facility
493 days
TN AVG
459
Rank
#83 / 182 | 87 | 42.5% | 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
83
Rank
#205 / 327 | No |
18
Facility
18
TN AVG
36
Rank
#319 / 417 | Suite | 14
Facility
14
TN AVG
25
Rank
#240 / 306 |
95.2%
Facility
95.2%
TN AVG
74%
Rank
#19 / 187 | - | Nicole Mccrory | Landings Operator, LLC | 327 days
Facility
327 days
TN AVG
459
Rank
#126 / 182 | 59 | 30.5% | 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 Lenoir City | AL MC RC | Lenoir City | 44
Facility
44
TN AVG
83
Rank
#288 / 327 | Yes |
34
Facility
34
TN AVG
36
Rank
#223 / 417 | Studio | 14
Facility
14
TN AVG
25
Rank
#240 / 306 |
90.9%
Facility
90.9%
TN AVG
74%
Rank
#34 / 187 | - | James Clinton Ford | Loudon Alzheimer's Investors, LLC | 416 days
Facility
416 days
TN AVG
459
Rank
#98 / 182 | 71 | 31% | 69% | 0% | 0% | 1.4% | 2.8% | 11.3% | 26.8% | 25.4% | 32.4% | - | 100% | - |
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Tennessee
The Lantern at Morning Pointe Lenoir City is located in Lenoir City, Tennessee.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Lantern at Morning Pointe Lenoir City
Who is the owner of The Lantern at Morning Pointe Lenoir City?
The Lantern at Morning Pointe Lenoir City is legally operated by Loudon Alzheimer's Investors, LLC, and administered by James Clinton Ford.
Is The Lantern at Morning Pointe Lenoir City in a walkable area?
The Lantern at Morning Pointe Lenoir City has a walk score of 34. Car-dependent. 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 Lenoir City?
According to TN state health department records, The Lantern at Morning Pointe Lenoir City's license number is 00000362.
When does The Lantern at Morning Pointe Lenoir City's license expire?
According to TN state health department records, The Lantern at Morning Pointe Lenoir City's license expires on July 5, 2027.
What is the occupancy rate at The Lantern at Morning Pointe Lenoir City?
The Lantern at Morning Pointe Lenoir City's occupancy is 90.9%.
How long has The Lantern at Morning Pointe Lenoir City been in business?
The Lantern at Morning Pointe Lenoir City has been operating for approximately 14 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at The Lantern at Morning Pointe Lenoir City?
Yes, The Lantern at Morning Pointe Lenoir City allows residents to bring their pets.
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