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Situated at 155 Morning Pointe Drive in Lenoir City, Tennessee, The Lantern at Morning Pointe Lenoir City operates a 44-bed memory care community administered by James Clinton Ford under Loudon Alzheimer’s Investors, LLC. The facility does not accept Medicare or Medicaid, operating exclusively on private-pay terms. The facility has operated for 13 years.
The facility occupies a single-story building 2.9 miles from Lenoir City’s city center and 0.17 miles from Pulmonary And Sleep Consultants hospital. Current census is 40 residents (91% occupancy, well above Tennessee’s 71.6% state average), indicating strong local demand and financial stability. Housing consists of 338-square-foot studio apartments. Transportation and fitness/recreation are offered. Pets are permitted.
The community operates two distinct programs differentiated by stage of cognitive decline. The Lamplight Program targets early-to-moderate memory loss residents in a secure, activity-rich environment. The Lantern Program serves advanced-stage residents in a calming, personalized, intimate setting.
Licensed nurses and clinical staff staff the facility 24/7, managing health oversight, medication, and personalized care services with 24-hour accessibility. Daily programming includes exercise, creative and sensory activities, and life-long learning. Caregiver support groups and life enrichment programming are offered. Respite care is available.
The resident census reflects advanced aging: 32.4% are age 90+, 25.4% ages 85–89, and 26.8% ages 80–84. Average length of stay is 416 days. In 2024, 34 residents were admitted and 34 discharged. Discharge destinations: 5 to hospitals, 8 to nursing homes, 3 to other facilities, and 18 deceased; a mortality rate reflecting the facility’s role as a terminal-stage memory care provider.
Fresh, seasonal, locally sourced ingredients are prepared in-house with full table service. No-salt-added and reduced-concentrated-sweets dietary accommodations are available.
Walk Score is 34 (somewhat walkable; most trips require transportation).
The Lantern at Morning Pointe Lenoir City addresses private-pay memory care families managing advanced Alzheimer’s and dementia in a two-tiered program model, with significant resident mortality reflecting the facility’s specialization in advanced and terminal stages of cognitive decline.
Higher than the Tennessee average: 71.6%The Lantern at Morning Pointe Lenoir City is legally operated by Loudon Alzheimer's Investors, Llc, and administrated by James Clinton Ford.
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 338 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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.
— 0.17 miles to nearest hospital (Pulmonary And Sleep Consultants)
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The Lantern at Morning Pointe Lenoir City is located in Lenoir City, Tennessee.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Tennessee.
The information below is reported by the Tennessee Department of Health, Division of Health Care Facilities.
| The Pointe at Lifespring |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Knoxville | 94
Facility
94
TN AVG
88
Rank
#174 / 426 | Yes |
17
Facility
17
TN AVG
34
Rank
#402 / 553 | Studio | 9
Facility
9
TN AVG
27
Rank
#337 / 385 |
77.7%
Facility
77.7%
TN AVG
73.7%
Rank
#135 / 287 | Rebecca Scott Mills | Meridian Knoxville Oe, L.p. | 653 days
Facility
653 days
TN AVG
465
Rank
#51 / 201 |
| Morning Pointe of Knoxville |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Knoxville | 81
Facility
81
TN AVG
88
Rank
#204 / 426 | Yes |
2
Facility
2
TN AVG
34
Rank
#507 / 553 | Studio | 7
Facility
7
TN AVG
27
Rank
#353 / 385 |
80.2%
Facility
80.2%
TN AVG
73.7%
Rank
#125 / 287 | Kristy Ritch | Westland Medical Investors LLC | 620 days
Facility
620 days
TN AVG
465
Rank
#60 / 201 |
| Morning Pointe of Powell |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Powell (Powells Crossroads) | 80
Facility
80
TN AVG
88
Rank
#207 / 426 | Yes |
5
Facility
5
TN AVG
34
Rank
#480 / 553 | Studio | 11
Facility
11
TN AVG
27
Rank
#327 / 385 |
87.5%
Facility
87.5%
TN AVG
73.7%
Rank
#70 / 287 | Michael Tonietti | Powell Medical Investors, LLC | 654 days
Facility
654 days
TN AVG
465
Rank
#50 / 201 |
| Rain Forest Landings |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Knoxville (Truewood By Merrill) | 62
Facility
62
TN AVG
88
Rank
#282 / 426 | No |
18
Facility
18
TN AVG
34
Rank
#394 / 553 | Studio | 14
Facility
14
TN AVG
27
Rank
#314 / 385 |
95.2%
Facility
95.2%
TN AVG
73.7%
Rank
#28 / 287 | Nicole Mccrory | Landings Operator, LLC | 327 days
Facility
327 days
TN AVG
465
Rank
#140 / 201 |
| The Lantern at Morning Pointe Lenoir City |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Lenoir City | 44
Facility
44
TN AVG
88
Rank
#377 / 426 | Yes |
34
Facility
34
TN AVG
34
Rank
#279 / 553 | Studio | 13
Facility
13
TN AVG
27
Rank
#314 / 385 |
90.9%
Facility
90.9%
TN AVG
73.7%
Rank
#49 / 287 | James Clinton Ford | Loudon Alzheimer's Investors, LLC | 416 days
Facility
416 days
TN AVG
465
Rank
#111 / 201 |
The Lantern at Morning Pointe Lenoir City is in the Lenoir City neighborhood of Lenoir City.
The legal owner and operator of The Lantern at Morning Pointe Lenoir City is Loudon Alzheimer's Investors, Llc.
The Lantern at Morning Pointe Lenoir City has a walk score of 34. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
According to TN state health department records, The Lantern at Morning Pointe Lenoir City's license number is 00000362.
According to TN state health department records, The Lantern at Morning Pointe Lenoir City's license expires on July 5, 2026.
The Lantern at Morning Pointe Lenoir City's occupancy is 91%.
James Clinton Ford is the administrator of The Lantern at Morning Pointe Lenoir City.
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