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The Lantern at Morning Pointe Senior Living Chattanooga, TN

Memory Care

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The Lantern at Morning Pointe Senior Living Chattanooga, TN

Memory Care

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Call (423) 551-4190
Schedule a Tour:
Call (706) 670-6049
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"It is such a blessing when you know that your loved ones are happy and cared for."

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Discover our Premier Chattanooga Memory Care Community — The Lantern at Morning Pointe Senior Living Chattanooga

The Lantern at Morning Pointe Chattanooga is located at 7620 Shallowford Road in Chattanooga, Tennessee — located off I-75 at Exit 5, near Hamilton Place Mall, CHI Memorial Hospital, and East Hamilton, and conveniently situated to serve families throughout the greater Chattanooga area.

 

We are proud to be a dedicated two-level memory care community — with two distinct care neighborhoods, all on one story — serving families in in Hamilton County, Hixson, East Brainerd, Ooltewah, Collegedale, and the surrounding communities who are seeking expert Alzheimer’s and dementia care close to home.

 

When memory begins to change, families often find themselves navigating unfamiliar territory. What matters most in those moments is finding a place that feels safe, supportive, and truly understands your loved one.

 

At The Lantern at Morning Pointe Chattanooga in Chattanooga, Tennessee, every day is built around connection, comfort, and care you can feel. Here, residents are known by name, routines are meaningful, and families can feel confident their loved one is in the right place.

 

Founded in 1997 and still guided by its original mission, Morning Pointe Senior Living has been locally led for nearly 30 years, and manages and operates more than 40 assisted living and memory care communities across the Southeast — including right here in Chattanooga.

 

Serving families throughout Hamilton County and the greater Chattanooga area, The Lantern at Morning Pointe Chattanooga is proud to offer a dedicated two-level memory care program in Chattanooga — so your loved one always has the right support, close to home. When you choose The Lantern, you are choosing a community that has been trusted by Hamilton County families for years.
 

What Sets The Lantern at Chattanooga Apart

Families have a lot of choices when it comes to memory care. Here is what makes The Lantern at Morning Pointe Chattanooga different:
  • Everything on One Level: Our state-of-the-art memory care community is designed as a single story, so residents never have to navigate stairs or elevators — just easy, safe movement throughout their day.
  • Locally Led for Nearly 30 Years: Since 1997, Morning Pointe Senior Living has remained locally led and rooted in the communities we serve, bringing decades of hands-on experience to every family we work with.
  • A Community That Grows With You: With both Lamplight and Lantern care programs under one roof, your loved one’s care evolves right alongside their needs — without ever having to move to an unfamiliar community.
  • It Feels Like Home: From warm common areas to personalized routines, every detail is designed so residents feel comfortable, known, and truly at home.

Services & Amenities at Morning Pointe Senior Living

  • 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
  • Assistance with daily living, including bathing, dressing, and mobility
  • Restaurant-style dining with meals prepared by our culinary team
  • Life enrichment programs that encourage connection and engagement
  • A secure, thoughtfully designed environment with inviting common areas and outdoor spaces
  • Single-story design with everything on one level
  • Secure access for safety and peace of mind
  • Open living areas for connection and activity
  • Quiet spaces for rest and reflection
  • Thoughtful design that supports routine and familiarity
  • Outdoor courtyards and walking areas
  • Best Friends™ approach in Memory Care
  • Teepa Snow Positive Approach™ in Memory Care
Our memory care program incorporates the Best Friends™ approach — a person-centered care philosophy that emphasizes knowing each resident’s life story, preferences, and personality so care feels familiar rather than clinical. We also follow the Teepa Snow Positive Approach™ — a nationally recognized dementia care training model that helps our team understand how the brain changes with dementia and how to respond with skill and compassion.
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Dining

Good meals lend themselves to creating some of life’s most special times. This is why our food service staff is dedicated to promoting connection, comfort, and moments that still feel familiar — because it truly feels like home.
 
Residents enjoy:
  • Restaurant-style dining with full table service
  • Delectable meals with fresh, seasonal, and local ingredients
  • Modifications for dietary restrictions
  • Always Available menu of popular and easy-to-fix items
 
Each meal is thoughtfully designed to support both well-being and enjoyment.
 
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Is It Time for Memory Care?

Many families are unsure when the right time is to consider memory care. You are not alone in asking that question.
This community may be a good fit if your loved one:
  • Is showing signs of Alzheimer’s or dementia
  • Is becoming more forgetful or unsafe at home
  • Needs more structure, routine, or supervision
  • Would benefit from a secure and supportive environment
  • Is a caregiver whose own health and wellbeing is being affected
If you are asking the question, it is worth having the conversation. Our team is here to listen — not to sell. Call us or schedule a tour and we will help you think it through.

The Lantern at Morning Pointe Chattanooga is part of a combined Morning Pointe Senior Living campus. Just down the street is Morning Pointe of Chattanooga Assisted Living.

Morning Pointe of Chattanooga Assisted Living is located just down the street — making our campus an ideal choice for couples or families where one partner may need memory care and another needs assisted living support. Residents can remain close to the people they love while receiving exactly the right level of care.
Visit our Morning Pointe of Chattanooga page to learn more about assisted living

At Morning Pointe Senior Living, we understand the challenges that come with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Our specialized memory care community is designed to support seniors and families navigating memory loss. With a focus on personalized Alzheimer’s and dementia care, a structured daily routine, and a safe, home-like environment, we help residents feel secure while maintaining dignity and quality of life.

The Lantern Alzheimer’s Center of Excellence

A Thoughtful Approach to Memory Care
Designed for where your loved one is today — and where they’re going
Caring for memory loss is not one-size-fits-all. The needs of someone in the early stages of dementia are very different from someone who requires more advanced support.
That is why The Lantern at Morning Pointe Chattanooga offers two dedicated memory care environments — so your loved one always has the right level of care at the right time.

Lamplight

For early-stage memory loss
This secure area is designed for residents who are still relatively independent but benefit from added structure, reminders, and daily engagement.
Here, residents enjoy:
  • A structured daily routine that supports independence
  • Opportunities for socialization and purposeful activity
  • Gentle guidance and cognitive support
  • A secure environment with freedom to move safely
Our goal is simple:
Help residents stay independent, confident, and engaged for as long as possible.

Lantern

For advanced and later-stage memory loss
As needs change, residents transition to a smaller, more intimate secure area designed for more hands-on support and comfort.
Here, residents benefit from:
  • Increased hands-on care and supervision
  • Calm, consistent routines that reduce anxiety
  • A secure and thoughtfully designed environment
  • Personalized care that adapts to changing needs
Our focus shifts to providing safety, reassurance, and meaningful moments every day.

Why This Matters

By offering both Lamplight and Lantern in one community we are able to:
  • Match care to each resident’s current needs
  • Reduce confusion and overstimulation
  • Support smoother transitions as needs change
  • Encourage connection with peers at similar stages
  • Ensure residents never have to move to an unfamiliar community as their needs progress

A Journey of Care

This approach to memory care in Chattanooga helps residents maintain familiarity, stability, and quality of life over time — a true community that grows with you, so families have the peace of mind that comes from knowing their loved one is always in the right environment.
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You Will Love Our Daily Life Enrichment Programs for Seniors:

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.
A resident who spent decades gardening may spend mornings in our courtyard with a raised planting bed. A former teacher may lead a word game at the afternoon activity table. These are not generic programs — they are built around who your loved one actually is.
  • 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
Learn more about our life enrichment programs.
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Floor Plans

At the Lantern at Morning Pointe Chattanooga, you can choose from a selection of open studio memory care apartment floorplans. We offer open and spacious designs for convenience and safety. Every detail of your living space is purposeful, including paint colors that are chosen to help promote peace and calm. Your apartment is waiting for you to add your own personal touches. You and your family can decorate your private apartment to make it feel just like home. You can live stress-free knowing that each resident is issued a 24-hour emergency pendant. Your family will have peace of mind that help is always available.

*Plans vary by community

Lantern Studio

338 square foot lantern studio floorplan

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Serving Chattanooga and the Greater Chattanooga Area Families

The Lantern at Morning Pointe Chattanooga is proud to serve families searching for memory care in:
  • Chattanooga and Hamilton County
  • Hixson
  • East Brainerd
  • Ooltewah
  • Collegedale
  • Signal Mountain
  • Surrounding Chattanooga-area communities
Families throughout the greater Chattanooga area choose The Lantern because it means their loved one can receive dedicated, expert memory care without leaving the region they call home.
If you are searching for memory care near Chattanooga, TN, our team is here to help you understand your options and find the right fit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Memory care is designed specifically for individuals with Alzheimer's or dementia and includes additional support, structured programming, and a secure environment tailored to their needs. Assisted living provides support with daily activities for seniors who do not require the specialized environment of memory care.

Memory care can be beneficial in both early and more advanced stages, especially when safety, routine, and consistent supervision become a concern. At The Lantern, we offer two levels — Lamplight for early-stage and Lantern for more advanced needs — so your loved one can transition within our community as needs change.

Lamplight is our early-stage memory care program designed for residents who are still relatively independent but benefit from added structure, engagement, and gentle support. It is specifically designed to help residents maintain independence and confidence for as long as possible.

Lamplight is designed for early-stage memory loss — focusing on independence, engagement, and gentle guidance. Lantern is designed for more advanced memory care needs — focusing on closer supervision, calm structured routines, and a secure, intimate environment. Both programs are offered within the same community so residents never have to move to an unfamiliar place as their needs change.

When daily life becomes difficult to manage safely at home, when consistent supervision is needed, or when a caregiver's own health and well-being is being affected, it may be time to explore memory care options. Our team is happy to have a no-pressure conversation to help you think it through.

We are located at 7620 Shallowford Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421 — conveniently located off I-75 at Exit 5, near Hamilton Place Mall, CHI Memorial Hospital, and East Hamilton.

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Are you a discharge planner, social worker, or healthcare professional looking for memory care options for a patient or client in the Chattanooga or greater Chattanooga area?
The Lantern at Morning Pointe Chattanooga is a dedicated two-level memory care community in Hamilton County. Our team responds to referral inquiries quickly and coordinates directly with your discharge planning team to make transitions as smooth as possible.
Call us or use the contact form below and we will be in touch within one business day.

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Choosing memory care is one of the most important decisions a family can make. Seeing the environment, meeting the team, and asking questions in person can help you feel more confident in your next step.
Contact us today to learn more about memory care in Chattanooga, TN — or to schedule a personal tour at The Lantern at Morning Pointe Chattanooga.
7620 Shallowford Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 551-4190

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