MorningStar Senior Living of Hillsboro is Now Open

MorningStar Senior Living of Hillsboro opened on June 16th at an inaugural reception for a group of Hillsboro families, businesses, and healthcare professionals. We are now all settled in, and our new residents are enjoying life to the fullest. Our community is conveniently located on the east side of Hillsboro in the highly desirable AmberGlen neighborhood, minutes from Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, Tanasbourne Town Center shopping mall, and a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues. In addition, the beautiful Tualatin Hills Nature Park and Tualatin Hills Nature Center are close by.

At MorningStar, we consider serving seniors to be our calling by giving seniors carefree retirement years. Our vibrant 55+ community offers a selection of independent living apartments, concierge services, wellness programs and activities. Luxury amenities include a fitness center, art studio, bistro bar, swimming pool, salon, amphitheater, club lounges, business center and resident garden beds. Residents also enjoy underground parking and bike storage.

MorningStar of Hillsboro’s 141 apartments come in a variety of one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans to meet our residents’ preferences and needs. Regardless of the apartment you choose, each has a full kitchen with premium finishes, in-suite washer/dryer and select units offer a patio or balcony. 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. And in case you were wondering, we are pet friendly.

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, formal dining room, outdoor dining deck, or in our intimate, private dining room. Please visit our website for contact information and to learn more about the finest senior living in Hillsboro, OR. 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 living Hillsboro, OR offers.

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