Lexington, Kentucky
The Lantern at Morning Pointe Alzheimer’s Center of Excellence, Lexington
225 Ruccio Way, Lexington, KY 40503
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- Lexington, KY
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About this community
The Lantern at Morning Pointe of Lexington is a single-story memory care community for people living with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, at 225 Ruccio Way in Lexington, Kentucky. The community has 44 dedicated memory care apartments and licensed nurses on-site around the clock. It shares a campus with Morning Pointe of Lexington assisted living, located next door at 233 Ruccio Way.
Care & daily life
These care categories are listed for The Lantern at Morning Pointe Alzheimer’s Center of Excellence, Lexington. Confirm the specific services, staffing and suitability directly with the community.
Assisted Living
Housing with support for everyday activities; exact services require confirmation.
About this care categoryA closer look at the community
Explore the published details below. Confirm current arrangements and individual needs with The Lantern at Morning Pointe Alzheimer’s Center of Excellence, Lexington.
Care & support
Licensed nurses are on-site around the clock, supporting the campus. Care includes dementia-certified care professionals, medication management by licensed nurses and pharmacist-led medication reviews.
On-site physical, occupational and speech therapy are available, along with mobile diagnostic services and behavioral health support.
Daily living assistance includes personal grooming, bathing and dressing help, transfer assistance, incontinence management and escorting to meals and events.
All staff receive specialized dementia care training, and the Meaningful Day program builds personalized daily programming around each resident's life story.
Short-term respite memory care may be available, and the team coordinates with hospital and rehab discharge planners.
Rooms & living spaces
The community is built on a single level with no stairs or elevators, which supports orientation and keeps care staff close by.
Its 44 apartments include studios and, with limited availability, two-bedroom companion suites. Apartments have accessible bathrooms, individually controlled heating and cooling, utilities included, and space for personal furnishings.
Dining & meals
Three meals a day are prepared by the culinary team using seasonal, scratch-made cuisine, and special diets and modified textures are accommodated.
Dining uses adaptive techniques such as specialized dishware, high-contrast place settings and finger foods in a calm, low-stimulation setting.
Activities & connection
Programming includes sensory-based and therapeutic activities, music, art and hands-on activities, and intergenerational programs with local schools and colleges.
Shared spaces & amenities
The community has protected outdoor courtyards, covered patios and walking paths designed for safe wandering, plus a beauty salon and barbershop. It is pet-friendly and offers weekly housekeeping and laundry.
Residents are served by a 24-hour emergency response system, transportation to appointments, cable and Wi-Fi, and the LifeLoop family connection app.
Location & getting around
The community is at 225 Ruccio Way, Lexington, KY 40503, near Nicholasville Road, Fayette Mall and the University of Kentucky Albert Chandler Hospital, on the south end of town near The Summit at Fritz Farm.
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Before you decide
Use these questions when you contact The Lantern at Morning Pointe Alzheimer’s Center of Excellence, Lexington. They are conversation starters, not claims about what this community offers.
Rooms & accessibility
Which room or suite options are available? Can we see the bathroom, entrances and shared spaces to check whether they meet our accessibility needs?
Dining & everyday life
What meals and dietary options are offered? May we see a current activity schedule and ask how residents choose what to take part in?
Support as needs change
What support is included, who provides it and when? What happens if a resident needs more help than the community can provide?
Costs & moving in
Can we get an itemized quote, including fees and optional services? Is there a waiting list, and what assessments or agreements are needed before moving in?
