Morning Pointe of Owensboro, Kentucky, the former Heritage Place which was acquired by Morning Pointe Senior Living this fall, has received the green light from the Department of Public Health to proceed with its plans for service upgrades and renovations.
The community, located at 3362 Buckland Square, will advance its clinical and service offerings to provide a comprehensive level of assisted living in Kentucky. These include:
- Coordination of on-site medical and therapy services
- Regular nurse assessments to meet residents’ needs
- Licensed nurses and certified staff administering medications
- Trained professionals performing nursing and therapeutic tasks
- Menus reviewed and approved by a dietician or nutritionist
- Comprehensive policies for CPR and emergency training
“Our residents will receive a higher level of care,” said Karleigh Roby, executive director at the community. “We are very excited about these upgrades, and thankful to Morning Pointe for giving us the resources we need to be able to provide our residents with a better quality of life and their families with more peace of mind.”
Now that the plans have been approved, building renovations are stepping up at Morning Pointe of Owensboro as well. Morning Pointe Senior Living is investing $2.5 million in the project, which is expected to be complete by the end of the year. Repairs, new carpeting, paint, furniture, and more will give the community a more modern and homelike feel, as well as increasing resident safety.
“All of these changes are to improve the living and working environment for the residents and associates,” said Kendell Stratton, vice president of operations for Morning Pointe Senior Living’s Bluegrass Region. “We are excited for the future of the community and the greater Owensboro area.”
Resident Norene Hans shared, “I love all the people here. They treat me like family.”
Morning Pointe of Owensboro associates are assisting residents and their families with the transition, and the community is welcoming new residents. For inquiries, please call 270-689-0930.
What to Expect
Services and amenities include:
- Licensed nurses providing oversight of health, wellness, and medication management
- 66 assisted living apartments
- Spacious living rooms and bedrooms
- Single-level living for ease of mobility
- Licensed, clinical, and care staff available 24 hours a day
- 24-hour personalized care services
- Periodic check-ins
- Personal grooming assistance, such as bathing or getting dressed
- Assistance with transferring to a bed or chair
- Escorting to meals and events
- Incontinence management
- On-site occupational, physical, and speech therapy
Programming includes a variety of life enrichment – arts and crafts, music, wellness offerings such as exercise classes, and intergenerational activities, including partnering with local schools. Residents also benefit from Morning Pointe’s Farm to Table program with local, farm-fresh and seasonal ingredients.
Morning Pointe Senior Living was founded in 1997 by healthcare entrepreneurs Greg A. Vital (president) and Franklin Farrow (CEO). It operates 40 assisted living and Alzheimer’s memory care communities in five southeastern states, including 13 in Kentucky. In addition to Owensboro, these are located in Lexington, Louisville, Frankfort, Danville, Richmond and Russell.
The philanthropic arm of Morning Pointe Senior Living is the Morning Pointe Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that works to provide nursing scholarships and caregiver support.
