The Lantern at Morning Pointe of East Hamilton
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Ooltewah, TN

The Lantern at Morning Pointe of East Hamilton

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

Overview of The Lantern at Morning Pointe of East Hamilton

The Lantern at Morning Pointe of East Hamilton offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Ooltewah, TN. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident lives in a studio or suite. 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 stay when a person’s usual caregiver needs time away.

Having these care types in one community can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. The community has 70 beds and opened in 2025. Studios and suites give residents a choice between a single living space and a larger suite style arrangement.

The community may be a good fit for someone who needs memory care or for a family seeking a short term respite stay. Programming includes purposeful activities, music and art therapy, and cuddle therapy, giving residents structured ways to take part in creative and therapeutic activities. Signature programs include the Best Friends™ Approach, Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach™ to Care, and Meaningful Day™.

Pets are allowed, so a resident may continue living with a pet. Abby Lockerby Medley serves as administrator, and East Hamilton Alzheimer’s Investors operates the community. The community is in the Collegedale neighborhood.

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 #126 / 253Bed count — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 126th out of 253 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 #222 / 225Years in operation — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 222nd out of 225 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 #185 / 272Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 185th out of 272 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.
20 / 100

About This Community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Care Living Facility
IssuanceMay 15, 2025
ExpirationMay 14, 2027
License Number00000568

Certifications & Programs

Certified Dementia Practitioner

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Lantern at Morning Pointe of East Hamilton is legally operated by East Hamilton Alzheimer's Investors, LLC, and administered by Abby Lockerby Medley.

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Memory & Specialized Care

2 services
Best Friends™ Approach
Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach™ To Care

Additional Services

2 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.
Transportation

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Volunteer Program
Activities
Music and Art Therapy

Room Accommodations

Building TypeSingle-story
Room Sizes
380 sq. ft 600 sq. ft
Room Types
Studio 2 Bedroom

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Address 5.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Ooltewah's city center to The Lantern at Morning Pointe of East Hamilton'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. 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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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.
Belmont Village Memphis
AL
MC
RC
Memphis
120
Facility 120
TN AVG 77
Rank #26 / 253
Yes
55
Facility 55
TN AVG 32
Rank #23 / 272
Studio / 1 Bed
28
Facility 28
TN AVG 23
Rank #45 / 225
85.0%
Facility 85.0%
TN AVG 74.4%
Rank #51 / 137
A+Stephanie CrumpBelmont Village Memphis Tenant, LLC
663 days
Facility 663 days
TN AVG 460
Rank #37 / 169
9338.7%61.3%2.2%5.4%8.6%9.7%17.2%28%15.1%14%3.2%95.7%1.1%
Schilling Gardens Senior Living
AL
ADC
HC
HOS
MC
RC
Collierville
78
Facility 78
TN AVG 77
Rank #104 / 253
Yes
29
Facility 29
TN AVG 32
Rank #143 / 272
Studio / 1 Bed
45
Facility 45
TN AVG 23
Rank #22 / 225
61.5%
Facility 61.5%
TN AVG 74.4%
Rank #106 / 137
A+Heather OverallSouthside Nursing , LLC
433 days
Facility 433 days
TN AVG 460
Rank #88 / 169
6431.3%68.8%0%1.6%1.6%6.3%10.9%12.5%28.1%39.1%1.6%98.4%-
Pointe At Kirby Gate
AL
MC
Memphis (Kirby Trace)
60
Facility 60
TN AVG 77
Rank #154 / 253
No
44
Facility 44
TN AVG 32
Rank #80 / 272
-
27
Facility 27
TN AVG 23
Rank #83 / 225
68.3%
Facility 68.3%
TN AVG 74.4%
Rank #94 / 137
-Rodney BakerKirby Gate LLC
554 days
Facility 554 days
TN AVG 460
Rank #61 / 169
6535.4%64.6%0%3.1%1.5%13.8%27.7%12.3%13.8%27.7%36.9%60%3.1%
Foxbridge Assisted Living & Memory Care
AL
MC
NH
RC
Bartlett (Appling)
149
Facility 149
TN AVG 77
Rank #8 / 253
No
21
Facility 21
TN AVG 32
Rank #181 / 272
Studio / 1 Bed
27
Facility 27
TN AVG 23
Rank #83 / 225
-A+Michel MotesInspirit Foxbridge Operator LLC
678 days
Facility 678 days
TN AVG 460
Rank #31 / 169
9824.5%75.5%0%4.1%1%13.3%14.3%25.5%18.4%23.5%13.3%84.7%2%
The Lantern at Morning Pointe of East Hamilton
AL
MC
RC
Ooltewah (Collegedale)
70
Facility 70
TN AVG 77
Rank #126 / 253
Yes
20
Facility 20
TN AVG 32
Rank #185 / 272
Studio / Suite
1
Facility 1
TN AVG 23
Rank #222 / 225
--Abby Lockerby MedleyEast Hamilton 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

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Programs that may help with care and living costs in Tennessee

The Lantern at Morning Pointe of East Hamilton is in Ooltewah, 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.

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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Lantern at Morning Pointe of East Hamilton

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 What neighborhood is The Lantern at Morning Pointe of East Hamilton in?
The Lantern at Morning Pointe of East Hamilton is in the Collegedale neighborhood of Ooltewah.
02 Who is the owner of The Lantern at Morning Pointe of East Hamilton?
The Lantern at Morning Pointe of East Hamilton is legally operated by East Hamilton Alzheimer's Investors, LLC, and administered by Abby Lockerby Medley.
03 Is The Lantern at Morning Pointe of East Hamilton in a walkable area?
The Lantern at Morning Pointe of East Hamilton has a walk score of 20. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
04 What is the license number of The Lantern at Morning Pointe of East Hamilton?
According to TN state health department records, The Lantern at Morning Pointe of East Hamilton's license number is 00000568.
05 When does The Lantern at Morning Pointe of East Hamilton's license expire?
According to TN state health department records, The Lantern at Morning Pointe of East Hamilton's license expires on May 14, 2027.
06 How long has The Lantern at Morning Pointe of East Hamilton been in business?
The Lantern at Morning Pointe of East Hamilton has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.
07 Are pets allowed at The Lantern at Morning Pointe of East Hamilton?
Yes, The Lantern at Morning Pointe of East Hamilton allows residents to bring their pets.