MorningStar’s Senior Housing in Kirkland is Now Open

The wait is over, and the final touches are complete. On March 3rd MorningStar Senior Living of Kirkland opened with an inaugural reception for well over 100 Kirkland families, businesses and healthcare professionals. Ken Jaeger, MorningStar’s Founder/CEO and Janet Sederquist, Executive Director of the new community along with first depositor Bonnie Heather cut the ribbon. The celebration continued March 5th and 6th with a Grand Opening Celebration Weekend.

The new MorningStar of Kirkland community is situated in the idyllic Totem Lake area. Residents will not only appreciate our contemporary apartments and luxury amenities but our location. We offer strolling paths on our sprawling grounds as well as lots of local trails as we are minutes from Juanita Bay, the Sammamish River Trail, and Sammamish Valley Park. Our community is close to the Evergreen Health Medical Center, shopping and restaurants, and around 20 minutes to Seattle.

At MorningStar, we consider serving seniors to be our calling by giving seniors carefree retirement years. Our 55+ community offers a great selection of independent living apartments, concierge services, wellness programs and activities. Luxury amenities include a fitness center, art studio, bistro bar, swimming pool, spa, sport courts, Zen Garden and resident garden beds.

Apartments range from 475 sq. ft. studios to one-bed, one bath units up to 732 sq. ft., and a variety of two-bedrooms with a choice of one or two baths and as large as 1138 sq. ft. All come with a choice of private patio or balcony. Regardless of the apartment you choose, each has a full kitchen with premium cabinets, countertops, and in-suite washer/dryer. Residents will appreciate the storage space, 24-hour emergency call systems and handicap-accessible bathrooms. Our weekly housekeeping and linen and laundry service helps to keep life simple.

Under the direction of our Executive Chef, we offer a five-star, all-day dining service. Our restaurant-style meals are served in one of our attractive venues including a stylish main dining room, our Treehouse outdoor restaurant, or in our intimate, private dining room. Please visit our website for contact information and to learn more about the finest senior housing in Kirkland. We look forward to hearing from you.

MorningStar takes tremendous pride in the reputation we have earned for excellence and authenticity since our inception in 2003. We believe the human capacity to grow, to learn and to contribute is ageless; and we act upon that truth daily, as we care for, inspire, and love the residents under our roof. Contact us to learn more about the finest senior housing Kirkland, WA offers.

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