Morning Pointe of Owensboro, Kentucky, the former Heritage Place which was acquired by Morning Pointe Senior Living, has been making progress on its $2.5 million renovation project.
The upgrades include expanded clinical services approved by state regulators, bringing the community up to a comprehensive level of assisted living services. 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
The community, located at 3362 Buckland Square, is also undergoing a facelift, providing the infrastructure needed for the clinical improvements while also making the building more homelike for residents. New flooring, kitchen appliances, furniture and more open common spaces are just some of the recent changes.
“It is so exciting to see the transformation that is happening,” said Karleigh Roby. “Each day, the crew makes progress, and residents and our associates alike are all enjoying the fresh look and improved services and resources to make this more of a supportive home for residents and a nicer place to work for our team.”
Renovations should be completed by the end of 2024.
Resident Barbara Simon shared, “I love everyone here at Morning Pointe.”
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.
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, 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 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.
