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MorningStar of Pasadena

951 S Fair Oaks, Pasadena, CA 91105
9.0
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Doug D - Child of resident/client
5.0
Very impressed

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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About the facility MorningStar of Pasadena

Looking for the finest senior living Pasadena offers? Please consider MorningStar Senior Living of Pasadena, a luxury 55+ community that has it all. With bright, spacious suites designed to meet the needs of residents, we offer 116 independent living & assisted living suites, and recently added 28 memory care suites with upgraded studio and one-bedroom suites, large dining room, life enrichment room, and large private garden and terrace.

Senior Living Options Offered

Assisted Living
Assisted Living
Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care
Memory Care
Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living
Independent Living
Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
MorningStar of Pasadena is a community within MorningStar Senior Living properties. See all MorningStar Senior Living communities.

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Amenities at MorningStar of Pasadena

Health Care Services

Memory Care
Diabetic Care
Incontinence Care
Medication Management
Non-Ambulatory Care
Staffing & Ancillary Services

Meals & Dining

Gluten-free
Low / No Sodium
No Sugar
Vegan

Room Amenities

Wheelchair Accessible Showers
Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
Kitchenette
Ground Floor Units
Private patio, deck, or balcony

Facility Amenities

Dining

Café or Bistro
Private Dining Room

Transportation & parking

Complimentary Transportation
Property Convenient to Public Transit
Resident Parking Available
Uncovered Parking

Pets

Weight limit 21-30lbs
Dogs Allowed
Cats Allowed

Common areas

Butterfly garden / Hummingbird garden
Private Bath
Outdoor Common Areas
Indoor Common Areas

Recreational areas

Arts and Crafts Center
Fitness Center
Game Room
Jacuzzi

Services

Housekeeping
Beautician
Grocery Shopping and Errands
Laundry Service / Drycleaning

Memory care

Wander Guard or Similar System Available
Secured Community
Designed Specifically to Accommodate Memory Loss
Memory Care Only Community

Languages spoken

English
Spanish

Activities

Devotional Activities On-Site
Devotional Activities Offsite
Visiting Chaplain or Priest
Visiting Rabbi

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9.0

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69 reviews

9.0

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4 star

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69 reviews

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.

How we score communities
Cleanliness

4.8

Friendliness

4.8

Meals & Dining

4.2

Care Services

4.7

Activities

4.7

Staff

4.7

Value for Cost

4.6

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5.0
Doug D - Child of resident/client
Assisted Living
November 25, 2024
Verified Review
Very impressed

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.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


4.0
Anonymous - Child of resident/client
Assisted Living
November 20, 2024
Verified Review
Morningstar of Pasadena

The facility has very friendly staff and is in a great location. I would definitely recommend Morningstar of Pasadena to others.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

4

Care Services

4

Activities

4

Staff

4

Value for Cost

3


3.0
Laurel G - Child of resident/client
Assisted Living
August 19, 2024
Communication disappointing

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.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

4

Meals & Dining

4

Care Services

4

Activities

4

Staff

4

Value for Cost

4

Response from MorningStar of Pasadena

August 23, 2024

Laurel, 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.


5.0
Rose - Spouse or partner of resident/client
Assisted Living
August 2, 2024
Verified Review
Review for MorningStar of Pasadena

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.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5

Response from MorningStar of Pasadena

August 14, 2024

Rose, 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.


5.0
Anonymous - Child of resident/client
Memory Care
May 1, 2024
Glad We Chose Morningstar for Our Mom

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.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5

Response from MorningStar of Pasadena

May 7, 2024

We 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.


3.0
Anonymous - Resident/client
Assisted Living
January 25, 2024
Verified Review
My experience

The Care Givers are wonderful. Security is an issue which has been improving. Nutrition is beginning to improve. Flavor is frequently lacking.

Cleanliness

3

Friendliness

3

Meals & Dining

2

Care Services

4

Activities

3

Staff

4

Value for Cost

4


4.0
Anonymous - Child of resident/client
Assisted Living
September 11, 2023
Verified Review
Review for MorningStar Senior Living of Pasadena

It is a nice community and Morningstar has been completely renovated. The food could use improvement along with the service staff in dining room.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

4

Meals & Dining

2

Care Services

4

Activities

3

Staff

3

Value for Cost

2

Response from MorningStar of Pasadena

November 2, 2023

Thank you for your praise of our beautiful community! And we appreciate your candid feedback as we strive for excellence at MorningStar.


4.0
Jean - Child of resident/client
Assisted Living
July 11, 2023
Verified Review
A good place for Mom

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.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

4

Care Services

5

Activities

4

Staff

5

Value for Cost

4


5.0
Anonymous - Child of resident/client
Memory Care
July 10, 2023
Highly recommend

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!

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Art - Toured community
Independent Living
May 5, 2023
Verified Review
Tour Review

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, 2023

Try 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.


5.0
Ann - Sibling of resident/client
Assisted Living
February 9, 2023
Verified Review
Amazing Community and Staff

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.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

3

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5

Response from MorningStar of Pasadena

March 30, 2023

Your generous words of praise are much appreciated. It’s our pleasure to serve the heroes of our society!


5.0
GF - Child of resident/client
Assisted Living
November 14, 2022
Verified Review
Review for MorningStar Senior Living of Pasadena

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

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5

Response from MorningStar of Pasadena

February 8, 2023

Thank you for your praises of our beautiful community!


5.0
Rose G - Spouse or partner of resident/client
Memory Care
October 26, 2022
Verified Review
The best experience

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.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


4.0
Anonymous - Toured community
Assisted Living
October 12, 2022
Verified Review
Review for MorningStar Senior Living of Pasadena

I liked it, but it was "too fancy" for my mother. They have recently had some renovation


5.0
Lizbeth Williamson - Child of resident/client
Assisted Living
July 12, 2022
Top Notch Retirement Comunity

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.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

4

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

4

Response from MorningStar of Pasadena

July 16, 2022

Thank you so much for the kind words! We never tire of hearing evidence that we have met and exceeded expectations.


5.0
Barbara - Friend of resident/client
Assisted Living
June 27, 2022
Verified Review
Would Recommend. Caring and Friendly Community.

We loved MorningStar! Staff is wonderful! Friendly and caring folks! I wish my friend had lived longer to enjoy the experience.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5

Response from MorningStar of Pasadena

July 16, 2022

Thank you! It’s a marvelous feeling to know we are making such lasting impressions and leaving a legacy of goodness.


5.0
anonymous - Toured community
Assisted Living
June 20, 2022
Verified Review
Tour experience

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, 2022

Try 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.


4.0
anonymous - Child of resident/client
Independent Living
March 8, 2022
Verified Review
A good fit

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.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

4

Care Services

No data collected

Activities

4

Staff

No data collected

Value for Cost

5

Response from MorningStar of Pasadena

March 21, 2022

Thank you so much for the kind words. Our great thanks for taking the time to pen your heart-warming experience at MorningStar.


5.0
anonymous - Toured community
Assisted Living
November 18, 2021
Verified Review
Our Tour Experience

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, 2021

We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review!


5.0
Deanna - Child of resident/client
Assisted Living
November 15, 2021
Verified Review
A really lovely place

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.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

No data collected

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5

Response from MorningStar of Pasadena

November 30, 2021

How 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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