Chattanooga, TN. (February 25, 2026) — The Lantern at Morning Pointe Alzheimer’s Center of Excellence, Chattanooga, has earned a Deficiency-Free Annual Health Licensure Inspection and Annual Life Safety Inspection from the Tennessee Department of Health, an achievement that highlights the community’s commitment to safety, quality care, and operational excellence.
Senior health care communities across Tennessee undergo unannounced inspections each year. The health licensure survey reviews every aspect of resident care, including medication management, nutrition and hygiene practices, staffing levels and staff training, accurate record keeping, and resident and family feedback. The annual life safety inspection evaluates building systems, fire protection measures, emergency preparedness, and overall environmental safety to ensure compliance with state regulations. Surveyors observe care firsthand and conduct on-site interviews to confirm that standards are consistently met.
“We are incredibly proud of our team for this accomplishment,” said Nena Mitchell, Executive Director at The Lantern at Morning Pointe Alzheimer’s Center of Excellence Chattanooga. “A deficiency-free health licensure and life safety inspection reflects the consistency, compassion, and accountability our associates bring to their roles each day. Our residents and families place their trust in us, and this recognition affirms our commitment to providing safe, high-quality memory care.”
Located at 7620 Shallowford Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421, The Lantern at Morning Pointe Alzheimer’s Center of Excellence Chattanooga provides specialized memory care services for seniors living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, with 24/7 access to clinical support. Residents benefit from personalized care plans, secure and thoughtfully designed living spaces, dietitian-supported meals served in a comfortable dining setting, and a structured life enrichment program tailored to support cognitive engagement, purpose, and connection. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy services are also available on-site.
About Morning Pointe Senior Living
Founded in 1997 by healthcare entrepreneurs Greg A. Vital and J. Franklin Farrow, Morning Pointe Senior Living operates assisted living and Alzheimer’s memory care communities in five southeastern states, including AL, GA, IN, KY & TN. For more information, 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 clinical scholarships and caregiver support.
