The Lantern at Morning Pointe of Frankfort is a very, very nice facility, especially if your family has dementia. They have a doctor on site. They have a hair salon, they have a podiatrist there, they do a lot of activities and they have a chef on staff. I only saw one room, but it was a nice size room. It's a very clean facility. It's all private pay so it's a little expensive for us. It is a very nice place and the people we talked to were very nice. They were doing an activity with a basketball, they had music going and the people were cheering. I would take my dad there if we had that kind of money, but it was a little pricey. The staff who gave the tour was very nice.
The Lantern at Morning Pointe of Frankfort
Offers Memory Care
6 Reviews
Reviews of The Lantern at Morning Pointe of Frankfort
Memory Care Reviews for The Lantern at Morning Pointe of Frankfort
February 17, 2022
I visited this facility
February 03, 2021
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
My husband is at The Lantern at Morning Pointe of Frankfort. The nurses and aides that work there are more on their toes and are more aware of what my husband is doing than what they knew over where he was for five weeks. They've been good. He gets three meals and snacks, and he is getting his medication on a regular basis. He is getting physical and occupational therapy and a little bit of speech therapy. The only way you can see him is through a visual visit because we are not allowed in through the front door because of Covid. It makes it hard not just to the family, but to the person that is in there. When he falls or if he is having an agitated morning, they'll call me and see if I can calm him down. They've been very helpful not just for us but for him. He does not know where he is; he always thinks he is in a local motel. The other day, he told me that they were keeping him in jail. From what I can see virtually, the room comes furnished with a bed, a night table and a chair. They prefer you bring your own stuff, but they have access to stuff people leave there, so they took care of all that. They even picked him up from the hospital. They've been friendly and nice, and they've been good to him. They call me if he falls or has a bad morning. The only complaint I have is that it is too expensive. He is very picky, but he enjoys the food.
February 29, 2016
I am a friend or relative of a resident
My aunt is at The Lantern at Morning Pointe of Frankfort. She has physical therapy and she can’t do much because she has dementia. They serve three meals a day including snacks. They are very concerned with my aunt. I like the way the aides talk to the patients - with respect and dignity. They’re really concerned about the people in their care.
May 20, 2014
I am a friend or relative of resident
The staff are wonderful and very attentive. The Executive Director is dedicated and actively involved with the residents. The whole team is hardworking and dedicated to the residents. They all go the extra mile! Food is great and facility is very clean.
January 23, 2014
I am a friend or relative of a resident
My Dad has lived at Morning Pointe for 2 and a half years. I especially like the small, family style atmosphere. The staff and managers really pay attention to individual needs of each resident. I have great confidence in and appreciation of the excellent nursing staff.
April 13, 2012
I visited this facility
The staff seemed very friendly, and eager to assist the residents. We were greeted promptly, and with a smile. The variety of amenities was very pleasing. They have many 'life enriching' activities every day, including some type of devotional service every day; which is very important to my grandmother. Plus, the kitchen offered 3 meals per day as well as a self-service beverage station. There was a refrigerator and a microwave in every apartment in case someone doesn't want to go to the dining room, which was elegant looking. We were offered lunch while we were there, and the food was surprisingly good. The administrator seemed a little distant during out tour, like her mind was somewhere else. I also liked that if my grandmother's dementia continues to progress to a level where she needs more assistance and/or security, they have a facility right next door, called The Lantern, that is an assisted living facility for persons with Alzheimer's. They are more secure in that the doors are locked at all times in case someone wants to wander.
Services and Amenities of The Lantern at Morning Pointe of Frankfort
Room and housing options
- 2-bedroom apartments
- Companion Suites: We Offer Companion Suites
- Studio Apartments
General
- Respite Care
About The Lantern at Morning Pointe of Frankfort
Families searching for assisted living that specializes in memory care often list safety, security and the right programs to help loved ones thrive as top priorities. The Lantern at Morning Pointe Alzheimer’s Center of Excellence in Frankfort, KY has made it a mission to become the provider of choice for people with Alzheimer’s and other memory issues.
The community strives to promote residents’ independence and dignity, while providing compassionate care. The residents alone are not the only priority for Morning Pointe. The community, staff and directors also work to create ongoing relationships with families and the surrounding community of Frankfort.
FACILITIES AND AMENITIES
The Lantern at Morning Pointe is conveniently located in the medical district of Frankfort, KY. The community is part of a larger senior living campus. The homey environment is designed to comfort residents and allow them to maintain as much independence as possible. Morning Pointe also tries to give an accurate picture of the costs of assisted living versus regular monthly living and healthcare expenses by offering a downloadable worksheet.The community is pet-friendly, and healthy routines and access to memory-encouraging entertainment are a part of daily life. An ever-changing menu focuses on fresh produce and healthy eating, and residents can choose from several spacious floor plans in the single-level community. Other amenities include landscaped grounds, climate-controlled rooms, salon services, transportation to doctor’s appointments, telephone and cable, an onsite pharmacy and housekeeping and laundry services.
Spacious visiting areas are ideal for family visits and restaurant-style dining options bring community members together for meals. Other gathering spots include an outdoor patio area, an arts and crafts center and a communal TV lounge. Residents can also play the piano or work in raised garden beds.
HEALTHCARE
Morning Pointe’s licensed nurses and clinical staff are on duty around the clock, and staff members create an individual health plan for each resident. Dieticians help with meals, and staff members oversee medication management. There is also a 24-hour emergency response service.
The Lantern at Morning Pointe is an Alzheimer’s Center of Excellence, where the focus of healthcare is on stimulating activities and a routine-oriented environment to help residents achieve a better quality of life. The community has a visiting podiatrist, physical therapist, occupational therapist, speech therapist, dentist and an on-call doctor. Since The Morning Pointe is in the medical area of Frankfort, there are plenty of additional medical services nearby.
HEALTH PROGRAMS
The Lantern at Morning Pointe has several health programs in place, including the “Meaningful Day” program. The program gives residents time to interact with individualized touch screen devices loaded with recorded voices, music and photos from the resident’s loved ones. The community also offers an active living program designed to keep residents engaged and involved.
ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
The Lantern at Morning Pointe offers residents an active social calendar, and strives to include different types of activities to match residents’ interests. Some samples of daily activities include spiritual services, bingo, memory match games, movies and popcorn, reading sessions, baking and pet therapy. On-site exercise programs include everything from bowling and ball tosses to basketball and parachute play.
SPECIAL FEATURES
Some other features that make Morning Pointe unique are the continuous efforts to fundraise for Alzheimer’s as a team and community. The company distributes Milestones magazine, which features helpful information, engaging articles about senior living and care and overviews of its different communities.
In October 2015, Morning Pointe Senior Living and the Lantern Alzheimer’s Center of Excellence earned a Gold Technology Award from McKnight’s LTC for its use of technology to enrich the memory care program.
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