Morning Pointe of Chattanooga at Shallowford is a one-story, home-like senior living community that offers many types of care like assisted living, memory care, independent living, nursing home care, and continuing care retirement community resources, so when folks move here, they can stay as their needs change and don't have to worry about looking for another place down the road. The Lantern at Morning Pointe Alzheimer's Center of Excellence gives specialized support for people with Alzheimer's or other types of dementia, with staff trained to handle memory loss and offer programs that fit each person's interests, strengths, and life experiences. Licensed nurses and clinical staff are always there, around the clock, to help with medicine, health checks, and emergencies, while trained aides assist with bathing, grooming, dressing, diabetic care, and getting to meals or events for people who need more help. Folks get three meals a day served restaurant-style in the dining room, and meal plans can fit special needs like low salt or less sugar, and there's a chef and meal planner making sure the food is good and healthy. Residents can pick from private or semi-private suites with roomy closets, big windows with views, in-suite temperature controls, cable TV, a phone, internet, and even special suites for folks with disabilities, and everyone has an emergency call system in the unit. There's regular housekeeping and laundry, transportation for doctor appointments and outings, and help with internet and Wi-Fi if folks need it.
The whole place has a welcoming feel, with a big courtyard, gardens, sunroom, walking paths, a fitness center with exercise programs, activity rooms, a lounge, a library, a billiards room, and comfortable nooks and sitting areas for reading or talking with neighbors and friends. The community has an activities director who lines up group activities, creative programs, lifelong learning, pet therapy, chapel services, exercise, board games, intergenerational visits with students from local schools, and a whole line-up of entertainment or outings. There's a salon and barber shop on-site for haircuts, and staff organize everything from volunteer projects to support services like non-medical companion care or help for those who have trouble moving around, and even folks' pets are welcome. For peace of mind, licensed staff cover health and medication oversight 24 hours a day, there's physical, occupational, and speech therapy available, and respite care too. Morning Pointe uses a health and wellness plan called The Morning Pointe Lifestyle, aiming to keep residents active in body, mind, and spirit, with programs designed to fit all levels of care. Stopgap virtual education programs cover learning and enrichment when folks can't gather in person. Morning Pointe at Shallowford is involved with the Tennessee Health Care Association, gives Certified Nursing Assistant training, and is recognized for having a friendly staff and strong activity programs that engage people in social, mental, and physical ways, and the place has won some awards for its quality care, but at the end of the day, it's a steady, supportive place where staff work to treat everyone with dignity and respect, helping folks keep as much independence as possible, while staying secure and connected to a community that feels like home.
