The Lantern at Morning Pointe, Happy Valley - Memory Care

12/24/2025

On Christmas Eve, we reflect on the true gift of the season — the birth of Christ and the hope, love, and light He brings. ✝️✨

Wishing our Morning Pointe Senior Living family a peaceful and meaningful Christmas Eve.

12/23/2025

For many families, the decision to explore assisted living comes with a mix of questions, emotions, and hope for what life could look like next. 💭

In this week’s Understanding Senior Living blog, Lori Baine shares her family’s experience — what they noticed, what mattered most in their search, and how life has changed for her dad and for their family since making the move. From feeling supported day to day to rediscovering the simple joy of spending time together, her story reflects a journey many families recognize. ❤️

If you’re in a season of noticing changes or quietly wondering what support might look like for someone you love, Lori’s perspective may feel familiar — and reassuring. 🕊️

📖 Read the full story from Morning Pointe Senior Living:
👉 https://ow.ly/JlG050XNi5s

12/21/2025

🎄The holidays often bring meaningful time together — and sometimes, moments of clarity. You may notice changes in mobility, memory, or daily routines that are easy to miss from afar, and those realizations can feel heavy.

In our latest Understanding Senior Living blog, we share how to navigate these observations with compassion, honesty, and confidence — from starting gentle conversations to taking small, practical next steps that protect both safety and independence. ☑️

You don’t have to have all the answers, and you don’t have to do this alone. 🤝

Read the full blog from Morning Pointe Senior Living:
👉 Read more here: https://ow.ly/6CcM50XIEks

12/19/2025

🎄🧶 It’s Ugly Christmas Sweater Day, and we’re loving every bold pattern, jingling bell, and over-the-top holiday look at Morning Pointe Senior Living! 😄✨

Whether it lights up, sparkles, or makes people laugh — we want to see it! 👀🎅
👇 Share your ugliest (aka best) Christmas sweater photos in the comments below! 👇

Let’s spread some festive fun and celebrate the joy of the season together. 🎁💚

12/17/2025

12/14/2025

✨ Finding purpose is one of the most meaningful parts of life at Morning Pointe Senior Living — and it often becomes the biggest surprise for families who thought assisted living was only about safety and care.

In our newest Understanding Senior Living blog, we’re sharing how purpose is woven into everyday moments: familiar routines, small responsibilities, genuine connections, and the joy that comes from being truly known. When seniors no longer have to focus all their energy on managing daily tasks, they finally have room to reconnect with the things that make them feel fulfilled. 💛

If you’ve ever wondered what life can really look like for your loved one in assisted living, this is a helpful place to start.

🔗 Read the full article here: https://ow.ly/PoYe50XFYh0

12/13/2025

🎅🏃‍♂️ What a morning at the 2nd Annual Morning Pointe Foundation Santa Shuffle!
In partnership with Morning Pointe at Happy Valley - Assisted Living & Memory Care, more than 50 runners kicked off the holiday season with a crisp, joy-filled 5K & 1-Mile Dash — complete with Santa, scenic farm views, and plenty of festive spirit. 🎄✨

The event supports the Morning Pointe Foundation which provides scholarships in nursing, culinary, social work, and therapy fields — helping students across the Southeast including those at our partner school Dalton State College. And of course, runners enjoyed the beautiful backdrop of Happy Valley Farms along the course. 💛

🏆 5K TOP FINISHERS

👨 Men
🥇 Ryan Shrum — 17:31
🥈 Tripp McCallie — 17:48
🥉 Brady Wells — 19:37

👩 Women
🥇 Gilamarie Brown — 23:58
🥈 Myra Heptinstall — 27:09
🥉 Hannah Bruning — 28:10

🎉 Event Highlights
• Santa arrived in full holiday style to cheer on runners
• The course featured beautiful views — and horse cameos — at Happy Valley Farms 🐴
• Our warm and cozy Hot Cocoa Bar was a crowd favorite, lovingly prepared by Food Service Director Brittney Brown ☕✨

💛 SPECIAL THANK-YOUS

⭐ Chattanooga Track Club— for helping the entire race run smoothly with professional timing and on-site support.

⭐ Aphix — our largest sponsor this year, whose generous support helped make the event possible.

⭐ Happy Valley Farms, Tapestry Hospice, Lavender Lime Quilts, The Refuge, and Horizon Advisors — thank you for supporting this growing holiday tradition.

🎄 Thank you to everyone who ran, walked, volunteered, sponsored, or cheered.
We can’t wait to see this tradition grow even more next year! ❤️

12/12/2025

✨ Progress you can feel — and a future we’re excited to welcome. ✨

Each update brings us one step closer to opening the doors at The Lantern at Morning Pointe, Happy Valley - Memory Care, our new memory care community thoughtfully designed with comfort, connection, and familiarity in mind.

From light-filled gathering spaces and inviting dining areas to quiet corners for reflection and meaningful moments, every detail is coming together with purpose. We can already picture the conversations, the laughter, the routines, and the sense of home that will soon fill these spaces.

We’re looking forward to welcoming residents and families into a place created to support meaningful days, trusted care, and a true sense of belonging. 💜

Stay tuned — we can’t wait to share what’s next for our growing Morning Pointe at Happy Valley senior living campus!

🚧 Opening early 2026
🧠 The Happy Valley Lantern will include two levels of memory care:
1️⃣ Lamplight for early to moderate stages of Alzheimer's and dementia
2️⃣ Lantern for more advanced stages of Alzheimer's and dementia
📍 The Lantern at Morning Pointe at Happy Valley - 2937 Happy Valley Rd, Rossville, GA 30741
☎️ (706) 567-4111
🔗 Learn more: https://ow.ly/XFZG50XuX6b

12/11/2025

✨ Leading with Purpose. Serving with Heart. ✨

Morning Pointe Senior Living Executive Directors from across all 42 communities gathered for our annual conference — a time to reconnect, strengthen our leadership, and align our vision for the year ahead. 💚🏡

Together, our EDs explored new strategies in hospitality, resident experience, associate engagement, clinical excellence, and operational best practices. They shared successes, tackled challenges, and left inspired to lead their teams with clarity, compassion, and confidence.

A special thank-you to our guest speakers, partners, and the Morning Pointe Home Office teams who helped make this event meaningful and energizing. 🌟

We are grateful for each Executive Director who carries the mission of Morning Pointe into their communities every day — supporting residents, guiding associates, and setting the tone for what exceptional senior living looks like.

To learn more about career opportunities and leadership roles at Morning Pointe Senior Living, visit: https://bit.ly/morningpointecareers

12/08/2025

Surprise! 🎉
Our Morning Pointe Senior Living Exceeding Expectations winners had no idea what was coming — and their reactions say everything. Laughter, happy tears, and so much joy as we celebrate the associates who consistently go above and beyond, not for recognition… but because it’s who they are. 💚✨

Chosen from nearly 2,000 associates across 42 communities in five states, these winners represent the very best of Morning Pointe. We’re so proud of each of you!