A Vibrant New Senior Living Community is Coming to Kirkland

Ready to start enjoying your retirement years, and love the sound of no longer worrying about home maintenance and unexpected repairs? If so, we would like to introduce you to the newest independent living community in family-friendly Kirkland, MorningStar of Kirkland. Opening in the fourth quarter of 2021, our community will offer hospitality services and luxury amenities including a dining service, pool, spa, fitness center, social clubs, Zen garden, sports courts and more. Our 151 modern apartments are available in a range of smartly-designed floorplans and configurations, lots of windows and high-end finishes.

The market for 55+ housing is one of the fastest growing sectors in the industry. Seniors have discovered the many benefits independent living communities such as MorningStar of Kirkland offer including meals they no longer need to cook, predictable budgeting, and wellness programs. Moreover after a year of self-isolating due to the pandemic, many seniors find they love the idea of built-in companionship.

To easily continue your life adventures, we know the location of your living arrangements is important to you. We are pleased to report MorningStar of Kirkland passes with flying colors in that department allowing seniors to remain close to their families while leading a full and active lifestyle. As we are situated in the idyllic Totem Lake area, we offer direct access to both private and public walking paths and are minutes from Juanita Bay, the Sammamish River Trail, and Sammamish Valley Park. The Evergreen Medical Center, the 4th ranked hospital in Washington, is a couple of blocks away and we are within a ten-mile radius of 11 hospitals offering emergency services.

MorningStar of Kirkland’s unique mission statement “to honor, to serve, to invest” sets us apart from other senior living communities. We invite you to visit our website for contact information and to learn more about one of the finest independent living communities in Kirkland.

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