Assisted Living at MorningStar of Pasadena

After making the move into assisted living, many residents are surprised at how full their lives become. And despite their fears about losing their independence by moving into a senior living community, most are pleased to discover that by getting the assistance they need, they are more ready than ever to lead productive lives.

At MorningStar of Pasadena, our assisted living offers five levels of care. Your level of care will be determined after a thorough assessment with our Wellness Director and in agreement with you and your extended family. For your safety, each assisted living suite is equipped with handicapped-accessible bathrooms and emergency call systems and is smartly designed to accommodate the various needs of our residents. Assisted living also includes housekeeping and laundry services, trash removal and full access to all onsite amenities.

Our holistic approach to senior living creates an atmosphere filled with love, care and compassion. We also recognize that it is important for our residents to continue learning and contributing, which is why we offer such a wide range of meaningful wellness programs and activities that engage the mind, body, and spirit.

In addition, many elderly adults who live alone find meal prep to be difficult and often resort to frozen meals or fast food. When living in our beautiful community, you can sit back and enjoy the company of your friends and neighbors while you are served beautifully prepared meals restaurant-style. Moreover, if you are a senior who no longer drives, we take care of that with scheduled transportation.

Along with assisted living, MorningStar of Pasadena offers independent living, memory care, respite stays as well as trial stays to see if we are a good fit. Please contact us for more information. Not only is our team happy to answer any questions but our website provides information on our company’s history, vision, and mission as well as what sets us apart from other seniors living in Pasadena, CA.

MorningStar of Pasadena represents the finest in independent living, assisted living and memory care with our unique mission statement: “to honor, to serve, to invest.” With a foundation built on honoring God, valuing our seniors and hiring staff with a felt calling to serve, we create a true home for residents. Visit our website to learn more about the finest senior living Pasadena, CA offers.

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