Did You Know Assisted Living will Help Maintain Your Independence?

Some people think a move to an assisted living community signals an end to their independence but nothing could be further from the truth. At the MorningStar of Pasadena senior living community, we respect the fact that seniors have spent a lifetime living independently, raising families, working jobs, and making their own decisions, and consider it our job to continue to help them lead full, purposeful lives.

We know many of the challenges that come all too often with aging such as worsening medical conditions, failing eyesight, hearing impairments and mobility problems as well as the death of a spouse or friends can make it tough for seniors to live on their own. Isolation and loneliness can bring on feelings of hopelessness and depression; have a negative impact on mental health, and even affect quality of life.

As one of our MorningStar of Pasadena’s assisted living residents, you will receive the personal daily care you need to help maintain your independence. Our services include help with the ADLs (activities of daily living) such as bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring, continence, eating and more. MorningStar’s trained care managers are there to help navigate any changes in your health and ensure you get the proper level of care you need. MorningStar’s scheduled transportation services, medication management, and pharmacy services make it easy to safely get to important doctor visits and keep prescriptions filled and medications dispensed as needed. In addition we offer a full range of life enrichment activities and hospitality services along with ease of companionship and plain old-fashion fun.

Located in the heart of vibrant Pasadena, we specialize in offering trusted independent living and assisted living with predictable budgeting, freedom from endless home maintenance and opportunities for new friendships and relaxation amidst beautiful surroundings. We invite you to contact us to learn more about availability and pricing for the finest senior living in Pasadena, CA.

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