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Morning Pointe of East Hamilton Expansion to Add New Signature Studio Assisted Living Apartments

photo of Signature Alcove Suite Bedroom

With The Lantern at Morning Pointe Alzheimer’s Center of Excellence, East Hamilton, opening soon, assisted living apartment options on the Morning Pointe of East Hamilton campus are expanding.

Expanding Assisted Living

The original building, located at located at 1776 Generations Way (9700 Block E. Brainerd Road), is in the process of converting to an all-assisted living community, Morning Pointe of East Hamilton Assisted Living. The newly renovated wing includes spacious Signature Studio apartments, cozy conversation areas, a coffee station and an ice cream parlor.

Besides the Signature Studio floor plan, other living options at Morning Pointe of East Hamilton Assisted Living include studios, alcove, one-bedroom apartments, and two-bedroom apartments, such as for couples.

“We are excited about our campus expanding and being able to not only offer more memory care at the new community across from us, but to also offer more assisted living apartments for our local seniors,” said Ian Shives, senior executive director. “We are looking forward to welcoming new residents to enjoy all the assisted living services and amenities we offer.”

To tour the community, learn more information, or make a reservation, call 423-212-1208.

Services and amenities at Morning Pointe of East Hamilton Assisted Living include:

  • Licensed nurses providing oversight of health, wellness and medication management
  • Licensed, clinical or 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 physical, occupational and speech therapies

Programming will include a variety of life enrichment such as arts and crafts, wellness offerings like exercise classes, and intergenerational activities, such as partnering with local schools. Residents will benefit from Morning Pointe’s Farm to Table program with local, farm-fresh and seasonal ingredients.

The East Hamilton Campus and Morning Pointe

photo of Lindsey Hughes, East Hamilton Lantern Executive Director, with Missy Dane, Community Relations Director
Lindsey Hughes, East Hamilton Lantern Executive Director, with Missy Dane, Community Relations Director

The Lantern at Morning Pointe Alzheimer’s Center of Excellence, East Hamilton will be the 42nd Morning Pointe Senior Living community.

Founded in 1997 by healthcare entrepreneurs Greg A. Vital (president) and J. Franklin Farrow (CEO), Morning Pointe Senior Living operates assisted living and Alzheimer’s memory care communities in five states. Other locations in the Hamilton County include Chattanooga, Collegedale and Hixson. For more information about Morning Pointe or The Lantern at Morning Pointe Alzheimer’s Center of Excellence, East Hamilton, visit morningpointe.com.

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.

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