The Lantern at Morning Pointe Alzheimer's Center of Excellence, Powell, sits as a single-story memory care community, and it's right next to Morning Pointe of Powell Assisted Living, both part of a larger senior campus. This place is specially designed for seniors with Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia, so you'll find rooms and spaces that help people feel calm and comfortable, using paint colors and decorations that try to make everyone feel at home. The Lantern has 44 suites, and these are private spaces that residents can make their own, with things like cozy beds, nature artwork, and white nightstands, making it look more like a home than an institution. There's a dining room with a fireplace, hallways marked clearly for easy navigation, a screened-in porch with wicker chairs and ceiling fans for some fresh air, gardens, courtyards with walking paths, and plenty of sitting areas where people can gather or enjoy a quiet moment. They've also set up a therapy room with equipment like padded mats and balls for physical and occupational therapy, and there's a memory care salon offering haircuts and nail care right on site.
The Lantern at Morning Pointe focuses heavily on safety and support, offering secure environments where professional staff is available 24 hours a day, including licensed nurses and care team members who help with medications, health monitoring, grooming, bathing, getting to meals, and moving around safely. Residents get a personal emergency pendant for added peace of mind, along with regular check-ins. The community is structured to support seniors through all the challenges that come with memory loss, and there's a big emphasis on keeping life active and interesting using daily activities, group outings, and creative programs. They use recognized programs like the Meaningful Day™ program, Teepa Snow's Positive Approach® to Care, and the Best Friends™ method to try and help each person live as well as they can. The care team works closely with families and includes a corporate memory care director to make sure both residents and their loved ones feel supported.
In addition to memory care, The Lantern is part of a continuing care retirement community, so it offers levels of care ranging from independent living to assisted living and nursing home care, with options for respite stays when a caregiver needs a break. The staff provides medication management, wellness programs, therapies, and special help with daily needs like incontinence care and personal grooming. Meals are fresh and tailored with special diets like low salt or less sugar, often using local, seasonal foods through a Farm-to-Table approach to suit people with Alzheimer's or other memory needs. Life-enrichment activities are a staple here, with regular music, exercise programs, volunteer projects, group events, and even intergenerational visits with local students. Residents enjoy private apartments and shared spaces with stylish, calming light, and the common areas have large murals, comfortable furniture, and seasonal decorations to make everyone feel welcome. The community sits close to places like Tennova Healthcare Campus, Powell High School, and local neighborhoods, so families can stay connected and involved. The Lantern at Morning Pointe stands out for its structured care in a secure and home-like environment, focusing on comfort, safety, and quality of life for seniors with memory loss.
