MorningStar Senior Living

This community is amazing! I love the smaller footprint and warm, loving staff. They make my grandma feel special everyday - which she loves!

MorningStar at Arcadia is a gorgeous community located in the most sought-after neighborhood in Phoenix. It also has terrific care. We spend a lot of time at this community, participating in their events, and have witnessed firsthand how much each employee, even ancillary employees, deeply care for their residents in a way that you're more likely to see in a smaller community. They have a lot of great activities, plentiful community events, a beautiful property, delicious chef-prepared food, but most of all they have heart!

Mom was a resident of Lavender Skies – the memory care unit – for 14 months. As with most, making the decision for her move there was necessary, but emotionally difficult. My criteria for her care were a safe location, close enough for us to travel each day – which we did, we visited her daily – a caring and clean environment and a feeling of compassion from the employees at every level. Daily activities appropriate to memory care patients as well as balanced and nutritious food service were also important. MorningStar in Happy Valley was a perfect fit. The facility was at all times secure and immaculate. During times of covid outbreaks in the community, routinely scheduled testing was ongoing and this facility faced minimal ‘lockdowns’. At mom’s age in the upper 90’s, she was obviously in the endangered population. Her residence was well laid out and met her needs, accommodating her wheeled walker. All employees were cheerful, attentive to her needs and her personal preferences. Daily activities were always offered and encouraged, even tho mom’s physical limitations of sight and hearing made it difficult for her to participate. The Christian atmosphere of care and acceptance for one another, as well as the bible studies and church services was greatly appreciated. The meals served were exceptional, both in nutrition and presentation. Placemats and linens were used at every meal. The expression of personal dignity was exemplified. Our daily visits allowed us to develop deep relationships with the employees at all levels. From the concierge at the front door to each individual care manager, we were met with kindness and compassion. In the end, we were like family and shared in mom’s care and grieved in her passing. At the end of her life, she was on hospice. The attention paid to her, especially in her final hours was extraordinary. The Memory Care director was constantly present, attending to her physical and emotional needs, as well as myself at her last breath. Our experience at MorningStar was extremely positive and we highly recommend the ‘facility’

This building is beautiful and tailored to the senior's needs, with a life enrichment program designed to keep my mom engaged and active. The chef-prepared meals are really quite good, and the staff are just amazing - so incredibly kind and helpful. Moving my mom into an independent living setting was one of the most difficult life transitions, but thanks to this incredible care team, she has been able to find a new home where she feels safe and secure and dare I say even happier? I am so grateful for everything that Morningstar has done for us!

I am extremely thankful for the staff at Casa Sandovalfor their kindness and dedication to my parents. They provided them with a safe living environment and offered activities and dining options that made them feel comfortable. The caregivers were very caring in maintaining a connection between us during the COVID restrictions, and I was grateful that they could provide different levels of care. My family is deeply appreciative of all the staff who provided loving care to my parents throughout the last years of their lives.