The Lantern at Morning Pointe Alzheimer's Center of Excellence, East Hamilton

The Lantern at Morning Pointe Alzheimer's Center of Excellence is a dedicated memory care community in Ooltewah, Tennessee, serving the East Hamilton and greater Chattanooga area. The community provides specialized care for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and dementia, with two distinct care neighborhoods—Lamplight for early-stage memory loss and Lantern for more advanced needs—both located on a single story within one community.

The community is structured around person-centered care philosophies, incorporating the Best Friends approach and the Teepa Snow Positive Approach to dementia care. Staff includes licensed nurses who oversee health, wellness, and medication management, with 24-hour availability. Care services include personalized support with daily activities, continence assistance, medication management with pharmacist oversight, and real-time care technology to support resident safety and comfort.

Daily life at The Lantern centers on the Meaningful Day program, which is tailored to each resident's past experiences, interests, and abilities through music, art, conversation, and hands-on activities. Residents engage in daily programming designed to support emotional, physical, and cognitive well-being, with opportunities for continued meaningful interaction and connection.

The physical environment is designed to support residents with memory loss through thoughtful wayfinding to reduce confusion, secure access for safety, and outdoor courtyards that provide fresh air and natural light. Apartments are open studio floor plans with spacious designs, calming paint colors, and the ability for residents to personalize their space. All residents receive a 24-hour emergency pendant.

Dining accommodates various dietary needs, including no-salt-added and reduced-concentrated-sweets options, with meals prepared by the community's culinary team. The community is part of a broader senior living campus in Ooltewah, with assisted living available next door, allowing couples or families to remain close while receiving appropriate levels of care.