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From the first contact with the staff of The Lantern through every step of the process they have been professional, courteous, and caring. Every person there has been so helpful and compassionate. I am extremely impressed.
MEMORY CARE IN OOLTEWAH, TN
Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care at The Lantern at Morning Pointe
A single-story Alzheimer’s and dementia memory care community in Ooltewah, TN, built for safety, structure, and dignity — with assisted living just down the street, on the same campus.
The Lantern at Morning Pointe of Collegedale offers dedicated memory care at 9300 Messinger Lane in Ooltewah, TN. We’re part of a larger senior living campus — Morning Pointe of Collegedale at Greenbriar Cove assisted living is located just down the street, so families who aren’t yet sure which level of care is right can explore both without leaving the neighborhood they already know.
Memory Care in Ooltewah, TN — Structure, Safety, and Dignity
LOCATION
The Lantern at Morning Pointe of Collegedale is located at 9300 Messinger Lane, Ooltewah, TN 37363 — serving Collegedale, Ooltewah, East Brainerd, and Apison, near Southern Adventist University and Hamilton Place Mall. For most families, that means your loved one will be just minutes away, not across town or across the state. Whatever level of care your loved one needs — whether that’s memory care or assisted living — it is available right here close to home.
PURPOSEFUL, STRUCTURED DAYS
Residents at The Lantern at Morning Pointe of Collegedale live in a secure, home-like environment built specifically for the challenges of Alzheimer’s and dementia — with structure, routine, and gentle support that helps reduce anxiety and confusion. Our team is trained to meet each resident where they are.
SINGLE-STORY
The Lantern at Morning Pointe of Collegedale is built on a single level — no elevators, no stairs, no long institutional hallways. Single-level navigation significantly reduces disorientation and wandering risk for residents living with memory loss, and keeps our team close by at all times.
OWNERSHIP
Founded in 1997 and still guided by its original mission, Morning Pointe Senior Living manages and operates more than 40 assisted living and memory care communities across the Southeast.
Memory Care Built Around Where
Your Loved One Is Today
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Caring for someone with memory loss isn’t one-size-fits-all. At The Lantern at Morning Pointe of Collegedale, care is designed to meet residents at their current stage — and adjust as needs change.
MEMORY CARE — WHAT'S INCLUDED
- 35 dedicated memory care apartments
- Licensed nurses on-site around the clock, supporting the entire campus community
- Dementia-certified care professionals
- Meaningful Day™ — personalized daily programming built around each resident’s life story
- Best Friends™ approach to person-centered care
- Teepa Snow Positive Approach™ — skill-based dementia care training for every associate
- Secure environment with courtyard access
- Medication management by licensed nurses
- Three nutritious meals daily, prepared by our culinary team, with dining support for changing nutritional needs
- On-site physical, occupational, and speech therapy
- Pharmacist-led medication reviews
- Family communication and regular updates
- 24-hour emergency response system
- 35 dedicated memory care apartments
- Licensed nurses on-site around the clock, supporting the entire campus community
- Dementia-certified care professionals
- Meaningful Day™ — personalized daily programming built around each resident’s life story
- Best Friends™ approach to person-centered care
- Teepa Snow Positive Approach™ — skill-based dementia care training for every associate
- Secure environment with courtyard access
- Medication management by licensed nurses
- Three nutritious meals daily, prepared by our culinary team, with dining support for changing nutritional needs
- On-site physical, occupational, and speech therapy
- Pharmacist-led medication reviews
- Family communication and regular updates
- 24-hour emergency response system
This allows residents to live with as much dignity and independence as possible, in an environment built specifically for the realities of memory loss.
MEANINGFUL DAY™ PROGRAM
A Meaningful Day, Every Day
At The Lantern, care goes beyond physical support. Each day is built around purpose, engagement, and connection.
Our Meaningful Day™ program is designed around each resident’s past experiences, interests, and abilities. Whether that is music, art, conversation, or hands-on activities, we take time to understand what matters most to each individual.
Residents have opportunities to stay engaged through daily programming designed to support emotional, physical, and cognitive well-being.
Dining with Dignity
Residents living with memory loss can face real challenges with traditional utensils and multi-step mealtimes. We use adaptive techniques such as specialized dishware, high-contrast place settings, and appropriately portioned meals, including finger foods, to support success. A calm, low-stimulation environment helps reduce confusion and frustration, allowing residents to stay engaged, nourished, and confident throughout the dining experience.
One Story, Always — And Why It Matters So Much More in Memory Care
The Lantern at Morning Pointe of Collegedale is built on a single level. For residents living with Alzheimer’s or dementia, this is not a small detail — it shapes safety, orientation, and daily comfort in ways that matter enormously.
For residents prone
to wandering
A secure, single-level layout with no stairwells or elevators significantly reduces the risk of a resident becoming lost or injured.
For residents with disorientation or confusion
Single-level navigation is simpler to learn and remember, reducing anxiety and agitation.
For emergency response
Our single-level design means care staff are always close by — no floors to travel between, no elevators to wait for.
For families who visit
Simple, direct access to a calm, familiar environment — no wayfinding barriers for a spouse or adult child stopping by.
The Lantern at Morning Pointe of Collegedale is built on a single level — no elevators, no stairs, no long hallways.
Everything Included for a Life Well Lived
Clinical & Medical
- Licensed nurses on-site around the clock, supporting the entire campus community
- Dementia-certified care professionals
- Medication management by licensed nurses
- Pharmacist-led medication reviews
- Real-time care technology (eMar)
- On-site PT, OT, and speech therapy
- Mobile diagnostic services
- Behavioral health support
Memory Care Programming
- Meaningful Day™ personalized programming
- Best Friends™ approach to person-centered care
- Teepa Snow Positive Approach™ dementia care training
- Structured daily routines to reduce anxiety and confusion
- Sensory-based and therapeutic activities
- Intergenerational programming with local schools and colleges
Dining
- Farm-to-table dining, 3 meals daily prepared by our culinary team
- Dining support for changing nutritional needs
- Seasonal, scratch-made cuisine using fresh ingredients
- Special diets and modified textures accommodated
Daily Living
- Personal grooming assistance
- Bathing and dressing assistance
- Transfer assistance
- Incontinence management
- Escorting to meals and events
- Weekly housekeeping and laundry
- Transportation to appointments
Comfort & Convenience
- Beauty salon and barbershop
- Pet-friendly community
- 24-hour emergency response system
- Private apartments — bring your own décor
- Cable and Wi-Fi
- LifeLoop family connection app
Outdoor & Community Spaces
- Secure outdoor courtyards
- Covered patios
- Walking paths designed for safe wandering
APARTMENTS
Designed to Feel Like Home
One of the first questions families ask is: what will Mom’s actual apartment look like? The Lantern at Morning Pointe of Collegedale features 35 apartments, with floor plan options including:
- Studio
- Two Bedroom Companion Suite*
- Accessible bathrooms
- Individually controlled heating and cooling
- Space for personal furnishings and décor — make it feel like home
- Utilities included
- Maintenance-free living
*Limited availability — Companion Suites may not be offered at every community.
Part of a Larger
Senior Living Campus
The Lantern at Morning Pointe of Collegedale is part of a larger senior living campus offering both memory care and assisted living — providing a clear path for families at any stage.
If your loved one doesn’t yet need the structure of memory care, Morning Pointe of Collegedale at Greenbriar Cove assisted living is located just down the street at 9650 Leyland Drive, Ooltewah, TN 37363 — on the same shared campus, so your family can explore both options without a separate search.
As needs change, our team will work closely with your family to help determine the best path forward — within the state-mandated guidelines for what we’re licensed to provide as an assisted living or memory care community. Our team will always give you an honest assessment of what we can support.
Wondering if Memory Care Is the Right Next Step?
For some families, this decision comes gradually. For others, it comes suddenly — after a fall, a hospital stay, or a moment that made clear things can’t continue as they were. Either way, we’re ready to help right now.
If several of these feel familiar, it may be worth a conversation:
- Is getting lost or disoriented in places that used to be familiar
- Is wandering, or trying to leave the house unsupervised
- Is forgetting to take medications or taking them unsafely
- Shows increasing confusion or agitation in the late afternoon or evening (sometimes called “sundowning”)
- Is neglecting hygiene or nutrition due to memory loss
- Has become unsafe living alone — leaving the stove on, getting lost while driving
- Is showing new anxiety, suspicion, or personality changes
If you’re the caregiver reading this:
Caregiver exhaustion is one of the most common reasons families reach out to us — not because something is wrong with how you’re caring for your loved one, but because this kind of caregiving is genuinely difficult to sustain alone. If you’re feeling stretched too thin, that alone is reason enough to have a conversation.
Our team is here to listen — not to sell. Call us at (423) 396-4700 or schedule a tour and we will help you think it through. If you need a faster path, short-term respite memory care may be available while your family decides on next steps, and we can also coordinate directly with hospitals and rehab facilities for a smoother transition.
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Memory Care in Ooltewah, TN — Your Questions Answered
Assisted living supports seniors with daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication management while helping them maintain independence. Memory care, like The Lantern at Morning Pointe of Collegedale, is a more specialized, secure environment built specifically for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Assisted living is just down the street on the same campus, so families have both options in one place.
Not directly in this building, but our sister community, Morning Pointe of Collegedale at Greenbriar Cove, is located just down the street at 9650 Leyland Drive, Ooltewah, TN 37363 — part of the same shared campus.
The Lantern at Morning Pointe of Collegedale is located at 9300 Messinger Lane, Ooltewah, TN 37363, serving Collegedale, Ooltewah, East Brainerd, and Apison, near Southern Adventist University and Hamilton Place Mall.
Yes. The Lantern at Morning Pointe of Collegedale is entirely single-story — no elevators, no stairs, no long institutional hallways, which reduces disorientation and wandering risk.
Our program incorporates the Best Friends™ approach, a person-centered philosophy built around each resident's life story, and the Teepa Snow Positive Approach™, a nationally recognized dementia care training model, along with our Meaningful Day™ program for purposeful daily programming.
Yes. Our community is designed with secure entry points and outdoor courtyards, allowing residents the freedom to move safely within a protected environment.
Timelines vary based on apartment availability and your loved one's needs, but we understand that memory care decisions are often urgent. Call us directly and we will work with your family to move as quickly as safely possible.
Yes. Our team regularly coordinates with hospital and rehab discharge planners to help make transitions to memory care as smooth as possible.
Yes. Short-term respite stays may be available, giving families a safe option while they take the time to make a longer-term decision.
Memory care at The Lantern is all-inclusive, reflecting the specialized, dedicated nature of the program. Pricing depends on several factors and is best discussed directly with our team — call for current pricing, or visit our guide on paying for senior living for an overview of what to expect and ways to help cover the cost.
Yes — and we encourage it. Schedule a personal tour to meet our team, see the secure environment, and explore the campus, including assisted living next door.
Morning Pointe Senior Living was founded in 1997 and has been owner-operated with consistent leadership since day one. We operate more than 40 assisted living and memory care communities across the Southeast.
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Rooted in the Ooltewah Community
The Lantern at Morning Pointe of Collegedale is not just located in Ooltewah — we are part of it. Our residents, families, and team members are neighbors, and we invest in the connections that make a community feel like home.
- Southern Adventist University, a Morning Pointe Foundation Educational Partner headquartered right here in Collegedale — student volunteers and interns bringing intergenerational programming to our residents
- Local faith communities — we welcome pastoral visits and maintain relationships with area congregations
- Southeast Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability — our team works alongside this regional agency on care planning and family resources
- Local Alzheimer’s Associations — we partner on caregiver education and support families navigating a diagnosis
- Walk to End Alzheimer’s — we participate as a community supporter, standing alongside local families and caregivers
Life here means staying connected to Ooltewah — not stepping away from it.
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The Lantern at Morning Pointe of Collegedale is located near CHI Memorial Hospital. Our team will respond to referral inquiries quickly and coordinate directly with discharge planning teams to make transitions as smooth as possible — including for patients who may need assisted living rather than memory care, just down the street at Morning Pointe of Collegedale at Greenbriar Cove.