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SENIOR HOUSING AT MORNINGSTAR OF KIRKLAND


Seniors require personal care that differs from the personal care needs of other family members. This makes it difficult to categorize your senior loved one’s personal care needs into a one-size-fits-all strategy. When the time comes to consider a move from an independent lifestyle to an assisted living lifestyle, how do you make the right decision that benefits your loved one while not sacrificing privacy?

The answer lies in choosing senior housing at MorningStar of Kirkland, Washington.

The Seattle metro area boasts an impressive selection of senior living communities. However, MorningStar of Kirkland is the only senior housing community in Kirkland and beyond that offers a place for a senior loved one who one day might need to transition from an independent lifestyle to a lifestyle that consists of more assisted living services. At MorningStar of Kirkland, we offer three distinct lifestyle options, which include independent, assisted living, and memory care. Your senior loved one can start in the independent living program, and when the time comes, transition into a more assisted living arrangement to meet every need.

4 Factors to Consider for Senior Housing in Kirkland

If you are searching for the right home for a senior loved one, you should consider four factors that define the best senior housing communities in Kirkland, WA.

Size

Senior housing communities define size by the number of beds offered. Larger senior housing communities in Kirkland tend to offer more services and amenities because of their ability to generate higher revenue. Although you should ask about how many beds a facility has to offer, you also should determine what is the staff-to-resident ratio. Senior housing communities that have low staff-to-resident ratios tend to provide higher quality of care.

Location

Location matters when searching for a senior care facility because you want to be as close as possible to your senior loved one. Judging location by the number of miles is one thing to consider, but you also should consider ease of access. Kirkland, Washington is conveniently located in the heart of the Seattle suburbs, with several major transportation options available to make the drive from and to your home an easy one to make.

Activities

An active lifestyle represents one of, if not the most important factors that determine the quality of life for a senior living in an assisted living facility in Kirkland. Active seniors typically report fewer mental and physical health issues, which means finding senior housing with a comprehensive activities calendar should be at the top of your search list. Examples of mentally stimulating activities include board games like chess and classes for art and music, while physically stimulating activities consist of yoga and Tai Chi.

Services and Amenities

Although the number of services and amenities matter when searching for senior housing in Kirkland, Washington, the quality of the services and amenities should be a factor as well. At MorningStar-Kirkland, we recruit the most experienced senior care professionals that specialize in providing certain services and amenities. You can expect your senior loved one to be taken care of by a professional who knows how to optimize our services and amenities.

With three lifestyle options available, your senior loved one can call MorningStar of Kirkland home for the rest of his or her life. Discover more about our senior housing county in Kirkland, Washington by scheduling a tour today.
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