Start the Journey Services Contact Us Find a Location COVID-19 Information Assisted Living vs. Personal Care: Understanding the Difference We’re here to help you make the right decision Take a Tour Call Us Understanding the Care You or Your Loved One Needs is Essential Assisted living and personal care are unique – just like you. The quality of your assisted living and personal care experience matters as much as any other stage of life – bringing the comfort and safety, excitement and opportunity, and dependable community support that’s there when you need it. Morning Pointe provides Personal Care for you or your loved ones in the state of Kentucky What is Personal Care in Kentucky? In the Commonwealth of Kentucky, a Personal Care community is part of a healthcare continuum of care that includes Personal Care communities, Assisted Living communities and Nursing Homes. Personal care communities are licensed by the Commonwealth of Kentucky through the Kentucky Cabinet of Health Services, while Assisted Living communities are certified (not licensed) by the Kentucky Department for Aging and Independent Living. A Personal Care community will often allow the resident to “age in place” longer before a higher level of care may be required, i.e., a nursing home. The greatest difference between Personal Care and Assisted Living relates to nursing oversight and medication management, which is provided at a Personal Care community. When choosing between assisted living and personal care in Kentucky, it’s important to consider your needs. Personal Care Community Licensed Nurses Director of Nursing – Oversees all Nursing and Clinical aspects of our services Medication management and administration Has authorization to communicate with physicians and pharmacies Monthly Wellness Assessments provided Nursing care oversight of all resident care Diabetic Management Ability to provide for in-house labs and x-rays through other organizations Maintains resident charts and medication records Most long-term care insurance policies cover personal care Assisted Living Does not offer nurses or nursing oversight Can only offer assistance with medical reminders Employees cannot determine dosage, administer injections or other medication Employees cannot take orders for or changes in medications Can only do first aid and then call 911 Does not provide Diabetic Management Cannot provide in-house labs and x-rays through other organizations Few long-term care insurance policies cover assisted living We’d love to have you join our community. But don’t just take it from us, read what others are saying … It feels like home to my mom, and when we come in, it feels like home to us. Tim Kelly Family Member, Morning Pointe of Chattanooga I have no doubt my mom has the best 24-hour care possible. Vicki Sewell Family Member, The Lantern at Morning Pointe My dad loves it here! He has a ball, and every day is a new day. Randy Burns Family Member, Morning Pointe of Collegedale Contact Us See what vibrant community living for seniors looks like. Contact Us We have locations around the Southeast Senior Living | Assisted Living | Personal Care | Memory Care Alabama Tuscaloosa Georgia Calhoun Indiana Franklin Kentucky Danville Frankfort Lexington Louisville Richmond Russell Tennessee Athens Brentwood Chattanooga Clinton Columbia Collegedale Ooltewah Franklin Greeneville Hixson Knoxville Lenoir City Powell Spring Hill Tullahoma Vibrant communities helping seniors make the most of every day. About Us Locations Services Careers Schedule a Tour Start the Journey FAQs Blog Corporate HQ (877) 776-4683 6020 Arbury Way Ooltewah, TN 37363 © All Rights Reserved Morning Pointe Senior Living 2021 Privacy Policy