MorningStar of Pasadena Offers Luxury Assisted Living

MorningStar of Pasadena offers private assisted living suites that are specifically designed to meet the needs of seniors who wish to retain their independence but require some help each day. Once you decide that MorningStar is the place you want to call “home,” you and your family will meet with our Wellness Director to discuss your needs and set up an individualized care plan that ensures your comfort, well-being and safety.

Some of the services we provide include help with daily personal activities such as bathing and grooming, 24-hour care managers and a licensed nurse available 24/7. We also provide regular care plan reviews, medication management, scheduled health and wellness evaluations, pharmacy services, and much more. Each MorningStar Care Level has its own monthly fee and is based on the cost and time it takes to provide the service.

In addition, we know that a good diet is important to keep seniors healthy, which is why we have a trained Executive Chef on staff that will create daily meals that are both tasty and nutritional. Our menu is tailored to accommodate various needs and tastes and includes low sodium, sugar free, vegetarian and low-fat choices. We feel breaking bread together offers far more than physical nutrients – it helps to bond us together as family and friends.

Our beautifully designed community has plenty of common areas to sit and relax or enjoy a pleasant conversation with a friend. To keep residents as busy as they want to be, our calendar is loaded with a wide range of activities and wellness programs including exercise classes, games, live entertainment and special events. We offer scheduled transportation services and special outings to local parks, shopping and other recreational venues.

Along with assisted living, Pasadena, CA’s MorningStar community offers independent living suites as well as specialized care in our Reflections Neighborhood for residents with memory impairment. Please contact us to learn more about our amenities, care services, availability and pricing. We look forward to hearing from you.

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 assisted living Pasadena, CA offers.

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