MorningStar Senior Living

After interviewing thirteen retirement homes in December, we moved into Garden Court on February 1. Garden Court has met all our expectations plus a little more. They do a great job.

Parker Assisted Living by Morningstar was a wonderful facility for my Mom. She had been living in my home until she had a series of falls that required 6 weeks of rehab. She was not able to regain enough ability for me to continue to care for her at home, Parker Assisted Living was the perfect solution for her and our family. The staff is a wonderful collection of people who value our seniors. A Place for Mom was a tremendous help in helping us choose just the right care for my Mom. Donna, the Senior Advisor, helped me "keep my own wings level" as I went through the overwhelming process of finding just the right place for my Mom's care.

I liked them but I did not take my dad to see them because I was afraid he would get lost there. It was a really big place. It's a very active community and the had really good arts and crafts programs there but I didn't think my dad would be able to negotiate the building. That was the only reason I didn't take him there. The place was clean and everyone seemed happy. I couldn't see any reason not to recommend this place.

This was our second choice. It was quite nice. The issue is that is was quite a ways a way from where my mother had been living before. Of the five places we visited we narrowed it down to this and one other. It was newer and had a very open, inviting dining room with lots of windows. It had lots of activities. If the Bonaventure Place had been closer we probably would have opted for this one. Location was the main factor in choosing another place. By far, Bonaventure had the best floor plans of any place we visited. They were very open and spacious.

Overall they are pretty excellent, not in every regard but they are getting there. Overall what they offer and provide like the food, the cleanliness of the community, the staff is friendly, respectful, attentive and courteous to residents and guest. They could improve in activities by offering a wider variety. These communities can always improve in the care giver to resident ratio. From what I have observed they currently have about 2 care givers to about 12-15 residents. This can always improve because then the care givers can understand each of the residents and visitor so they are clearer on each individual needs. My opinion towards Parker Assisted Living memory unit is very favorable and we would recommend it to anyone.

I like the caring attitude of the staff. They could on activity that are more appropriate for people who have dementia. Yes, I would recommend this community to other families.

Morningstar, Santa Fe, is a very pleasant, positive environment. The staff is receptive, and always working to improve every aspect of the facility. Staff members are kind, responsive to the needs of the residents, and friendly. When a concern arises, they respond quickly and positively, always making the care and comfort of each resident a priority. All aspects of the facility strive to work as a team, and the leadership shown by the administrative staff is proficient and positive.

We were greeted and treated very personally & professionally and had a great rapport with our hostess. A very clean and nicely decorated facility. Residents were friendly to say hello as we walked by. There appears to a a lot of activity choices.

This community has reached out to my mother in as many ways as they can. They come in faithfully and check the menu for her what she wants to eat. They fix up her water with ice and her soda with ice and set it in front of her on her little table. They come in three times a week and shower her get her ready for the day. She, however, is not holding up to her end of the care. She chooses to stay in her nightgown and stay in her room. They invite her and she says no. When we’re there as a family, we will take her out in a wheelchair and get her out of our room. The accommodations are delightful. It feels like an apartment. Her memory is failing her terribly. And so she’s not really sure where she is but they still come in and ask her if they need to do anything for her.

Morningstar switched to a non-points dining program. They offer "3 meals a day" except on Sundays. Unfortunately there is only one dining facility. They are promoting special events like High Tea, A night in Paris dinner, Merry days, Holiday meals, etc. on a routine basis. These events are expensive, poorly announced, require advance reservations, and take over the dining facility. Those residents who don't participate (a large number) aren't able to use the dining facility and have little to no options for food. We recently visited our good friend and the entire lobby was filled with residents seeking dinner with only a few bags of chips and some cut vegetables available. The dining room also, without warning, closes early for staff meetings. Coffee is hard to get. Poor lady has gone without meals at times. We recommend seeking a place with reliable meals for all

I would recommend MorningStar at Golden Ridge. We picked them, primarily because of the location, cleanliness of facility and washer/dryer inside each assisted living apartment.

I had to place my beloved partner in live of some 56 years here when I could no longer provide her a safe and caring environment. I tried, my best but realized she needed care that I couldn’t give her. At first we both were lost. She’s an advanced Alzheimer’s patient and I, well I was devastated feeling for a long time that I had failed. But she’s now content and happy and the staff takes very good care of her. I get calls when she falls(a regular happening) I truly feel that it was a a good decision

We picked this community because they offered room accommodations for two.

Nothing's perfect, but my experience has been good and we would recommend MorningStar at RidgeGate to other families!

Jordan as a community has gone through a lot of management changes within the past couple of years. Food quality has improved a lot, and the staffing overall is quite decent. It seems that management is actively working to improve the general operation of all departments. There is definitely potential for even better quality of service moving forward. The strongest point of this community is the friendliness of the staff. The staff genuinely cares for the residents and are willing to spend extra time giving them the care they need.

The facility has very friendly staff and is in a great location. I would definitely recommend Morningstar of Pasadena to others.

Morningstar is very helpful managing my mother. We originally had her in independent living, but as time went on we had to move her to memory care. Morningstar handled everything to move her and things went smoothly. The only issue I had was the lengthy contract with many other supplemental pages to sign.

When I took my mom there, she decided. Also, it was SO much nicer than the other places I visited. She said, "Everyone is smiling!" My parents like it there. They are responsive when we have questions or concerns.

Overall, MorningStar has been a good choice for Mom, but I can see where some improvements need to be made. For example, it would be nice if they provided some evening activities occasionally as that is when my mom gets the loneliest. Also, some of the activities they do seem to be geared more for the staff themselves not necessarily those who live there. For example, they had a whole celebration of Barbie when the movie came out, and my mom was really rather annoyed with it. The staff are always friendly, and treat my mom with respect and care, which is very important to my family. The food is top-notch, and my mom enjoys the choices offered. She loves it when they bring it outside entertainment especially when they do the old time songs so they can sing along.

Really came down to two very similar choices and one of the staff members was really good and probably gave MS the edge. And slightly cheaper. Overall it's been a good experience.