Collegedale, Tenn. (June 23, 2026) — When families choose a memory care community, they are placing their trust in the people who will care for a loved one each day. At The Lantern at Morning Pointe of Collegedale, that trust was recently affirmed through a deficiency-free annual health licensure survey conducted by the Tennessee Department of Health.
The unannounced inspection evaluates every aspect of resident care, from medication management and dining services to staff training, resident records, safety practices, and overall quality of life. Earning a deficiency-free survey means state inspectors found no deficiencies during their review.
For Bailey Hufstetler, Executive Director at The Lantern at Morning Pointe of Collegedale, the survey results reflect the commitment associates bring to serving residents and their families every day.
“We are incredibly proud of our team for achieving this important recognition. This deficiency-free survey reflects the dedication, compassion, and professionalism our associates demonstrate every day. Families trust us with the care of their loved ones, and we are honored to provide a community where residents receive exceptional support, meaningful engagement, and personalized care.”
Deficiency-free survey results are a notable accomplishment in senior living and demonstrate a community’s ability to meet or exceed rigorous state standards while maintaining a resident-centered approach to care.
Located in Collegedale, The Lantern at Morning Pointe of Collegedale offers specialized memory care services for seniors living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. One of Morning Pointe Senior Living’s dedicated memory care communities, The Lantern provides a secure environment where personalized care, meaningful engagement, and a sense of belonging remain at the heart of daily life. Residents benefit from individualized care plans, licensed nurses and trained caregivers available 24 hours a day, medication management, life enrichment programs, wellness offerings, secure outdoor spaces, family support services, and dementia-focused programming designed to encourage engagement and purpose.
For more information about The Lantern at Morning Pointe of Collegedale, call (423) 396-4700.
About Morning Pointe Senior Living
Founded in 1997 by Greg A. Vital and Franklin Farrow, Morning Pointe Senior Living operates 42 assisted living and Alzheimer’s memory care communities across four southeastern states. In the Tennessee Valley, communities are located in Athens, Calhoun, Chattanooga, Collegedale, East Hamilton, Hixson, and Walker County, Georgia, including Lantern Alzheimer’s memory care campuses.
