The Lantern at Morning Pointe Alzheimer’s Center of Excellence, Louisville, has named Kelly Wood as its new executive director.
In this role, Wood oversees daily operations at the Alzheimer’s and memory care community located at 4701 South Hurstbourne Parkway.
Wood comes to The Lantern from Vitality Living in Louisville, formerly Atria Senior Living, where she served for seven years. She started at the community as an activity assistant, then became the memory care director, the business office director and finally the executive director.
“I am enjoying it at The Lantern – it’s very family-oriented,” said Wood. “I have a heart for residents with memory care needs. My grandmother had Alzheimer’s, and I had the privilege of being her caregiver.”
“Kelly is a wonderful lady,” said Dana Boblitt, regional vice president of operations for the Bluegrass Region at Morning Pointe. “She is kind, thoughtful and has a gentle, easy spirit. She fully embodies the meaning of having a servant’s heart. She is extremely organized and has an immense ability to prioritize.”
Wood earned her bachelor’s degree in business administration from Spalding University. She currently resides in her hometown of Louisville with her husband, Jim, and their three teenagers. She enjoys reading and spending time at the lake.
The Lantern at Morning Pointe Alzheimer’s Center of Excellence, Louisville features two levels of Alzheimer’s care focused on Morning Pointe’s patented Meaningful Day™ purposeful programming that helps residents feel safe and secure. It includes a strong emphasis on clinical care with physical and occupational therapies, life enrichment and wellness offerings like the Teepa Snow Positive Approach to Care™ and Best Friends Approach™. Farm-to-Table fresh dining and intergenerational activities help residents live their best.
Founded in 1997 by Tennessee healthcare entrepreneurs Greg A. Vital and Franklin Farrow, Morning Pointe Senior Living owns and operates 37 assisted living, personal care, and Alzheimer’s memory care communities in five southeastern states and is celebrating its silver anniversary throughout 2022.
