I am very impressed with the overall experience my father has had at Morningstar. Very happy my father is there.The staff is always very friendly and helpful. My father says the food is excellent and they are always happy to accommodate any special requests. I looked at several other assisted living homes in the area, and Morningstar was head and shoulders above the rest.... Read more
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A Place for Mom has scored MorningStar of Pasadena with 9 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, MorningStar of Pasadena has 69 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.7 out of 5.
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I am very impressed with the overall experience my father has had at Morningstar. Very happy my father is there.The staff is always very friendly and helpful. My father says the food is excellent and they are always happy to accommodate any special requests. I looked at several other assisted living homes in the area, and Morningstar was head and shoulders above the rest.
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The facility has very friendly staff and is in a great location. I would definitely recommend Morningstar of Pasadena to others.
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Initially communication was great. Once we decided to transfer my mom, the communication was concerning. She was at a SNF and insurance was running out so time was of the essence. I called Morning Star many times over many days and was told the person I was asking for was with a client, on a tour, on the phone… finally in one call, someone told me he was out all week! I don’t appreciate being lied to or the fact that knowing he was not in, they didn’t just tell me and transfer me to someone else to finalize the arrangements. She passed away after being there just a few weeks so I don’t know if communication gets better after you’ve been there a while.
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Response from MorningStar of Pasadena
August 23, 2024Laurel, thank you for the feedback. We welcome it, but admit to being caught off-guard somewhat by your expressed disappointment, having heard nothing but compliments from you and your siblings during your mother’s residence. We were pleased to flex quickly in moving her in, and make it a priority to communicate well with our families. As you grieve her loss, rest in the fact that she was happy during her stay, delighted by the jigsaw puzzles, meals and events, and especially the friendships with our team. We admired her sharp and well-studied mind. God give you comfort.
We have recommended it to a friend who is also very happy. Unfortunately, my husband passed away after being there a short time. However, he had been very happy and comfortable there. I just can't say enough about the quality of care he received. I would like to add that we visited several places. Morningstar is a lovely place. They keep everyone involved in activities. It was the best of all the places we visited.
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Response from MorningStar of Pasadena
August 14, 2024Rose, what a honor, what a privilege, what a blessing…for MorningStar to have joined your family in loving and elevating the life of your incredible husband. May God comfort you as you grieve his passing.
I would give a 5 in every category. Morningstar of Pasadena is a beautiful facility with friendly, caring and professional staff. My mother has done very well there and we feel great peace of mind knowing she is in good hands. I would highly recommend the facility.
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Response from MorningStar of Pasadena
May 7, 2024We are thrilled to hear about your positive experience at MorningStar of Pasadena! Providing a beautiful community with friendly and professional team is always our top priority. Thank you for recommending our facility, we appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear that your mother is doing well.
The Care Givers are wonderful. Security is an issue which has been improving. Nutrition is beginning to improve. Flavor is frequently lacking.
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It is a nice community and Morningstar has been completely renovated. The food could use improvement along with the service staff in dining room.
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Response from MorningStar of Pasadena
November 2, 2023Thank you for your praise of our beautiful community! And we appreciate your candid feedback as we strive for excellence at MorningStar.
The physical surroundings are very nice at MorningStar Senior Living of Pasadena. The staff is very good. But at times, they're short staffed, so some housekeeping may be delayed. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. My mom had two medical incidents which they caught quickly and called emergency services. They contacted me right away. When my mom moved in a year ago she was one of only a few ethic Chinese residents. Since then, that population has more than doubled. My mom is an English/Chinese speaker and can speak her native language with a couple of others. The food is good, but no Chinese food. The move-in was very smooth. I definitely recommend this facility to others.
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The MorningStar Senior Living of Pasadena is clean and new and beautiful. The staff are very competent and friendly and truly seem to "love" my mom. My mother is responding positively to the interaction with others in ways I did not expect It has been a great move for her!
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Our family had an in person tour with MorningStar Senior Living community and we thought the community and the tour experience was great but it was just going to be too large for our loved one
Response from MorningStar of Pasadena
May 18, 2023Try as we might on the website and elsewhere to present the MorningStar brand, there’s nothing like coming inside to experience our beauty, inside and outside, for yourself. Thank you for taking the time. Please reach out with any further questions or needs.
They try to get my loved one, involved with the activities. They offer; yoga, bingo, board games, and outings. We picked this community, because It was the best that I found, it was clean, the staff was really nice. They were compassionate, and sweet while interacting with residents. They are friendly and encourage the familiy to visit. They are very accomdating and impressive.
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Response from MorningStar of Pasadena
March 30, 2023Your generous words of praise are much appreciated. It’s our pleasure to serve the heroes of our society!
We picked this community, because it had what we needed right away and the location was to her doctors office for rides. It's been remodeled and looks gorgeous
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February 8, 2023Thank you for your praises of our beautiful community!
We went to several places and this was the one facility that did not depress me. People were up and about and engaged. The care and the humor from the staff was just wonderful. His room was lovely as well. They always kept in communication with me if there was any ever question or concern. It was an incredible experience and I would give them all top marks. It was the best place and I would recommend them to others in a heart beat.
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I liked it, but it was "too fancy" for my mother. They have recently had some renovation
My Mom who has lived here for four years. Her apartment is lovely and she is well looked after. They have recently been renovating right now and the changes are elegant. It looks so nice like a 5!star hotel. But the community is so much more than that. The vibe here is respectful and thoughtful. [name removed] the executive director is approachable and hands on seeing to all aspects of life for the residents and staff. [name removed] walks his talk. Everyone who works here is patient and kind to the residents and families and each other.
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Response from MorningStar of Pasadena
July 16, 2022Thank you so much for the kind words! We never tire of hearing evidence that we have met and exceeded expectations.
We loved MorningStar! Staff is wonderful! Friendly and caring folks! I wish my friend had lived longer to enjoy the experience.
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July 16, 2022Thank you! It’s a marvelous feeling to know we are making such lasting impressions and leaving a legacy of goodness.
MorningStar of Pasadena is an extremely nice facility, this was my top choice out of all of the places we toured - it is pretty pricey though. Unfortunately they did not have any availability at the time that we were looking.
Response from MorningStar of Pasadena
June 22, 2022Try as we might on the website and elsewhere to present the MorningStar brand, there’s nothing like coming inside to experience our beauty, inside and outside, for yourself. Thank you for taking the time. Please reach out with any further questions or needs.
My mom loves it here at Morningstar Senior Living. For us, the location is very ideal. It is close to our home so it is easy to get to her and we can get there quickly if need be. It is surrounded by a lot of other places as well so if she wants to go out she can do so. They do offer independent and assisted living which is nice in case she needs that type of care down the road. Overall we would recommend this facility to others looking.
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Response from MorningStar of Pasadena
March 21, 2022Thank you so much for the kind words. Our great thanks for taking the time to pen your heart-warming experience at MorningStar.
Our tour at MorningStar Senior Living of Pasadena was good. The people we met were caring and friendly. It seemed like a really great place.
Response from MorningStar of Pasadena
November 30, 2021We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review!
I thought they were fantastic. It felt like a high class, white glove, 5 star hotel. The facility was beautiful. The staff were very responsive and caring. My mother-in-law needed a lot of extra, above and beyond care, and they did everything they could to help her. She ate the food every day and seemed pleased with it. I was very happy with them.
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Response from MorningStar of Pasadena
November 30, 2021How wonderful to hear such words of affirmation. Our great thanks for taking the time to pen your heart-warming experience at MorningStar.
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