The Lantern at Morning Pointe Lenoir City
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Lenoir City, TN

The Lantern at Morning Pointe Lenoir City

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Lenoir City, TN

Overview of 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.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 44 Rank #288 / 327Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 288th out of 327 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.

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

Years of operating Info A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #240 / 306Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 240th out of 306 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.
14 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #223 / 417Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 223rd out of 417 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.
34 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand. Rank #34 / 187Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 34th out of 187 homes we track in Tennessee for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Tennessee average, with its Statewide rank out of 187. 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.
90.9% This home usually has limited availability
Higher than the Tennessee average: 74%
Occupied beds
40 / 44

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Care Living Facility
IssuanceJuly 5, 2012
ExpirationJuly 5, 2027
CountyLoudon
License Number00000362

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Lantern at Morning Pointe Lenoir City is legally operated by Loudon Alzheimer's Investors, LLC, and administered by James Clinton Ford.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Wellness Center
Accommodations For No-Salt-Added And Reduced-Concentrated-Sweets Diets
Specific ProgramsLife Enrichment, Caregiver Support Groups

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Residents information

Stay stats

Average length of stay
416 days
Total residents
71
Total admissions (2024)
34
Total discharges (2024)
34

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

  • White Residents 100%

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 338 sq. ft

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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 2.9 miles from city center Info 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.
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 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 BlankenshipWillow Ridge Senior Living - Knoxville L
623 days
Facility 623 days
TN AVG 459
Rank #49 / 182
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%
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 JohnsonArhc Atknotn01 Trs, LLC
427 days
Facility 427 days
TN AVG 459
Rank #96 / 182
8830.7%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
AVicki Jo DaughteryOakwood Properties LLC
493 days
Facility 493 days
TN AVG 459
Rank #83 / 182
8742.5%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 MccroryLandings Operator, LLC
327 days
Facility 327 days
TN AVG 459
Rank #126 / 182
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 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 FordLoudon Alzheimer's Investors, LLC
416 days
Facility 416 days
TN AVG 459
Rank #98 / 182
7131%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.
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 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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