Luxury Senior Living at MorningStar of Pasadena

At MorningStar of Pasadena, our goal is to enhance quality of life for our residents. We do this through hiring a staff that feels privileged to care for seniors as well as providing a broad range of care and hospitality services and resort-style amenities. Here are the highlights of our senior community offering independent living, assisted living and memory care.

We start with all day, restaurant-style dining with meals inspired by our own Executive Chef. When it’s time to get your hair done or treat yourself to a pedicure or manicure, visit our onsite salon. If an after-dinner activity sounds good, meet with friends in the game room. Also, our fitness center makes it easy to get to the gym. Other amenities include a bistro, community store, billiards room, theater/chapel, courtyard and raised garden beds.

For the most active seniors, MorningStar of Pasadena offers independent living suites in a range of floor plans and configurations. Independent living is perfect for those who do not need any assistance with daily living. We promote a healthy, engaged lifestyle with maintenance-free living, built-in companionship, wellness programs, and security to give you the freedom to pursue your interests and hobbies.

MorningStar’s assisted living is intended for those who want to maintain their independence but require some help with their day-to-day personal care activities. For families searching for assisted living, our community will ensure seniors get the help they need when they need it. Along with our dining services, wellness activities, and onsite amenities, we offer a full range of care services based on an individualized care plan that includes 24/7 care managers, medication management, access to a licensed nurse, and more.

Lastly, we provide suites for residents with Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related diseases. The Reflections Neighborhood is meticulously designed to accommodate the special needs of memory care residents. As such, it means we can encourage and support independence as much as possible. In fact, every aspect of our community from the physical design to a range of purposeful activities, food service, security and more offers residents a comfortable, stress-free lifestyle. Please contact us for more information about luxury senior living in Pasadena, CA.

MorningStar has considered it a privilege and responsibility to “cast a new light” on senior living, inspired and empowered by our unique mission: to honor, to value, to invest. Our passionate commitment to serving seniors has proudly earned us a reputation for family satisfaction second to none. Contact us to learn more about the finest senior living Pasadena, CA offers.

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