Occupancy rate
60%
17% lower than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 72%
The Lantern at Morning Pointe Collegedale
Memory Care in Chattanooga
The Lantern at Morning Pointe Collegedale
Memory Care in Chattanooga
Overview of The Lantern at Morning Pointe Collegedale
Located in Collegedale, TN, The Lantern at Morning Pointe Collegedale is an exceptional senior living community that offers exceptional memory care services for seniors dealing with the challenges of Alzheimer’s and memory loss. The community is designed as a comfortable, one-story, home-like memory care community that empowers seniors to live a fulfilling life with the help of licensed nurses and clinical carers available 24/7. Residents enjoy the comfort of having access to services like personal care, medication management, and escorting services.
Encouraging residents to continue living an active and stimulating lifestyle, the community provides an array of well-curated activities for residents’ physical, social, and cognitive needs. A culinary team prepares nutritious and delicious meals to make sure residents eat good and feel good. Common spaces like a salon, walking trails, and beautifully maintained patios and courtyards, fosters both social interaction and relaxation. Most of the chores are handled so residents can sit back and relax for as much as they want.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
42
Finances and operations
Home revenue
$1.9M
Operating deficit
-$222.4K
Home revenue
$1.9M
Operating deficit
-$222.4K
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$1.2M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$963.3K
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$2.1M
42-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
19 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 44 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Occupancy
17% lower than Tennessee averageOccupied beds
25 / 42
Average residents
82 per day
Facility TypeAssisted Care Living Facility
StatusLicensed
ExpirationDecember 4, 2026
CountyHamilton
License Number00000286
The Lantern at Morning Pointe Collegedale is legally operated by Collegedale Assisted Living Center, LLC, and administrated by Sarabeth Jenae Wilkins.
Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactMs. Stacy Hill, Executive Director
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Nursing Services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes
Utilities IncludedYes
Licensed Nurses Providing Oversight Of Health
Wellness
And Medication Management
Licensed
Clinical
Or Care Staff Available 24 Hours A Day
24-Hour Access To Personalized Care Services
Periodic Check-Ins
Assistance With Transferring To A Bed Or Chair
Escorting To Meals And Events
Accommodations For No-Salt-Added And Reduced-Concentrated-Sweets Diets
Single-Level Living That Offers Spacious Apartments
Regularly Planned Activities And Specialized Programming
Walking Trails And Exercise Equipment
Lifeloop Family Activity Connection Communication Tool
Restaurant-Style Dining In A Central Dining Room
Specially Prepared Meals By The Culinary Team With Local Farm-Fresh Food
Transportation Services For Medical Appointments
Beauty/Barbershop
Pet Friendly
Mobile Diagnostic Services And Behavioral Health
24-Hour Emergency Response System
Screened In Patios And Courtyards
On-Site Physical
Occupational And Speech Therapy Services
ActivitiesRegularly planned activities and specialized programming are available.
Specific ProgramsCaregiver Support Groups, Daily exercise and physical activity, Creative, nurturing, and sensory programs, Activities to engage the whole body, spirit, and mind, Life-long learning and cognitive programs, Intergenerational programming with local schools and colleges, Live entertainment inside and outside the community, Organized group outings, Volunteering and community projects.
Volunteer ProgramsYes
Operating HoursMonday-Sunday: 24 hours
Food DescriptionResidents enjoy culinary team-prepared meals in a restaurant-style dining setting.
Meals IncludedYes
Special DietsYes
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Types of Care at The Lantern at Morning Pointe Collegedale
Memory Care
Residents information
Stay stats
Average length of stay
361 days
Total residents
49
Total admissions (2024)
22
Total discharges (2024)
26
Discharges
- To Private Residence or Home 2
- To Nursing Home 1
Demographics
GENDER
- Female Residents 67.3%
- Male Residents 32.7%
AGE DISTRIBUTION
- Under 60 2%
- 70-74 8.2%
- 75-79 10.2%
- 80-84 22.4%
- 85-89 28.6%
- 90 or more 28.6%
ETHNICITY
Compare Memory Care around Chattanooga The information below is reported by the Tennessee Department of Health, Division of Health Care Facilities.
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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. | Chattanooga (Concord Heights) | 74 | Yes | 35 | Studio | 3 | 51.4% | A+ | Tammy Cain | Tn Rockbridge Property Llc | - |
| Elmcroft of Hamilton Place |
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. | Chattanooga (Cannondale) | 60 | No | 45 | Studio | 29 | - | A+ | Timothy P. Cook | Ec Opco Hamilton Place, Llc | 74 days |
| The Lantern at Morning Pointe Collegedale |
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. | Collegedale (Ooltewah) | 42 | Yes | 44 | Studio | 19 | 59.5% | - | Sarabeth Jenae Wilkins | Collegedale Assisted Living Center, Llc | 361 days |
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