It May Be Time for a Check Up

Now that spring is here, we are all looking forward to milder weather.  If you have felt like you have been cooped up this winter, now is time to start thinking about getting out and taking care of your annual health needs. 

Remember just as we schedule tune-ups for our automobiles, it is also important to maintain our bodies to keep them running as smoothly as possible.  For example, if it has been more than a year since your last eye exam, you should schedule one now.  The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends adults 65 years and older have a complete eye exam every year or two to check for age-related eye diseases such as age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, cataract and other eye conditions.

If you feel like you are having difficulty following conversations, especially in a crowd of people, you should have your hearing tested.  In addition, don’t forget about your teeth as that can lead to bigger problems, and remember even older adults can still get cavities.  It is recommended you have your teeth cleaned and examined by a dentist each six to nine months.  Regular health maintenance should also include having your blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol levels, and weight checked out by your primary care physician.

If you are looking for independent or assisted living in the Peoria area, MorningStar at Golden Ridge may be your answer.  Our holistic approach to senior living is defined by providing all of the services, amenities and compassionate care to our residents for a lifestyle of comfort, wellness and community.  Please visit our website to learn more about our gorgeous, loving home.   

MorningStar Senior Living at Golden Ridge represents the finest in senior living with our unique mission statement “to honor, to serve, to invest.”  With a foundation built on honoring God, valuing our seniors and hiring staff with a felt calling to serve, we provide a true home for residents.  We invite you to schedule a tour to see firsthand our exceptional independent living, assisted living and memory care.

Work as a Housekeeper at One of Phoenix’s Finest Senior Living Communities

If you live in or around Phoenix, you most likely know there are lots of senior living communities throughout the area; but we want you to know you will not find a better one to work for than our MorningStar homes.  These include MorningStar at Arcadia, MorningStar at Arrowhead, MorningStar of Fountain Hills and MorningStar at Golden Ridge.  Each one is currently seeking individuals with big hearts who are drawn to the idea of working with seniors. 

As you learn about our history and founding principles, you will gain a better understanding of why our approach to senior housing is so unique.  Ken Jaeger, our Founder/CEO had specific ideas on how to foster the ultimate environment for both residents and team members, which starts with the guiding precepts found in our Mission statement.  It reads: Honor God in our business practices and relationships; Value all seniors as gifted and contributing individuals; and Invest generously in our team’s ability to serve.

Yes, you read that right, MorningStar’s goal of building a distinguished team of service professionals is so important to us that it is included in our mission statement.  Investing in our team’s ability to succeed is not just nice words but something we put into action every day in our communities. This includes a hiring process that starts by seeking individuals with a felt calling to serve, and then providing them, regardless of their position, training in our signature customer service initiative we call Radiance, which celebrates an attitude of selflessness that issues from a deep and sincere place. 

Our open assisted living jobs at Phoenix’s premiere senior living communities include everything from housekeeping jobs, cooks, dining room servers, dishwashers to care managers, medication care managers and techs, nurses, directors and coordinators.  Positions are full and part-time as well as evening, night, and weekend shifts. Please visit our website for a chance to make a difference in the lives of our incredible residents. 

At MorningStar’s Arcadia, Arrowhead, Fountain Hills & Golden Ridge communities, our unique mission statement: “to honor, to serve, to invest,” sets us apart from other senior living communities.  Our foundation is built on honoring God and valuing all seniors, and we are currently recruiting staff with a felt calling to serve. If you wish to make a difference in the lives of our beloved seniors, please visit MorningStar’s Career page for a link to open positions including housekeeping jobs in Phoenix.

Care Services at MorningStar of Beaverton

If you are looking at senior living communities the Beaverton, OR area, we encourage you to consider MorningStar of Beaverton. We provide area seniors compassionate assisted living and memory care with resort-style amenities, wellness programs and activities, and a wide range of care services to ensure their utmost comfort and wellbeing. 

At MorningStar we define health and well-being holistically and as such, offer programming that supports the whole person – body, mind and spirit, and are thus the perfect destination for successful aging.  Reflective of the full authority of our licensing with the Department of Health, our resident care services are broad and help extend the stay of residents even as their health conditions change.  In fact, we will routinely look for creative solutions (within our licensing mandate) that yield a higher quality of care for residents at a lower cost to their families. 

To improve care services, we proudly bring the MorningStar Electronic Health Record (EHR) system to our Beaverton community.  It provides us with a central, mobile solution for assessments, care planning, incident tracking, wound care, behavior management and eMARs (electronic medication administration records).   The system benefits both our team and residents with quick access to accurate, legible, and complete demographic and medical information on residents.  It offers different modules to monitor various vitals and key health metrics as well as provides enhanced privacy and security of residents’ data. 

Our services include: 24-hour care managers, medication management by certified med care managers, licensed nurse—on call 24/7, care planning reviews and scheduled health & wellness evaluations.  We also offer mechanical lift assistance, weights and vitals monitoring, diabetic management, oxygen administration, transportation to medical appointments, pharmacy services, and much more.  Please visit our website to see the full list of our care services and to read more about MorningStar of Beaverton.

The unique mission statement of MorningStar of Beaverton, “to honor, to serve, to invest,” sets us apart from other senior living communities. Our foundation is built upon honoring God, valuing all seniors, and investing in staff with a felt calling to serve.  Dedicated to creating a real home for residents within a beautiful setting, we encourage you to schedule a visit to see firsthand the finest senior living in Beaverton.    

Senior Living Defined by the Human Touch

Our beautiful Phoenix senior living communities are proud to be part of a parent company, MorningStar Senior Living, which was found on the premise of creating senior loving homes defined by touch.  From the start, our communities were designed to feel more like your grandma’s house than nursing homes of old. Thus we strive to create a culture defined not only by what we do but by the kind of people that bring it all to life – our dedicated team members. 

The MorningStar Company celebrated its 15th anniversary a couple of years ago, and now has senior living communities scattered throughout the Western US and several more in the process of being built.  Our tremendous growth and the trust we have earned in the communities in which we reside is due to staying true to our brand.   This includes the belief that MorningStar’s homes are radically relational places where seniors are viewed as heroes.

The assisted living jobs at our Phoenix communities include roles that let you work closely with our residents such as our compassionate care managers who assist residents with their day-to-day personal care.  We also seek medication care managers and techs to help to see to it that residents safely get the medications they need. Another position includes dining room servers who help to give residents an upscale restaurant experience within a sociable and friendly environment.  Team members in all of our positions are encouraged to build relationships with our residents as well as their families and fellow team members. Moreover as you get to know our delightful residents, you will discover the things they are passionate about and have the opportunity to hear wonderful stories they are waiting to share. 

The Phoenix area MorningStar communities include MorningStar at Arrowhead, MorningStar at Arcadia, MorningStar at Golden Ridge, and MorningStar of Fountain Hills.  Each home is committed to providing loving care to our residents who deserve to be treated as valued and contributing individuals. If you wish to be part of something extraordinary, please visit our website or give us a call to learn more about our beautiful homes. 

At MorningStar’s Arcadia, Arrowhead, Fountain Hills & Golden Ridge communities, our unique mission statement: “to honor, to serve, to invest,” sets us apart from other senior living communities.  With a foundation built on honoring God and valuing all seniors, we are currently recruiting staff with a felt calling to serve. Would you like to make a difference in a senior’s life? If so visit MorningStar’s Career page for a link to fulfilling positions including housekeeping jobs in Phoenix.

Phoenix Area Communities Offering Fulfilling, Well-paying Careers

Several of the MorningStar Senior Living communities in and around the Phoenix area are recruiting compassionate individuals to fill a variety of roles within our beautiful homes.   Our communities include MorningStar at Arcadia in Phoenix, MorningStar of Fountain Hills in Fountain Hills, and MorningStar at Arrowhead and MorningStar at Golden Ridge in Glendale.  Together they offer quality independent living, assisted living and memory care to area seniors that families can count on.  

To continue to deliver the type of service our MorningStar brand demands, we seek men and women with big hearts and a felt calling to serve.  Also we want you to know that the range of assisted living jobs in our Phoenix homes are broad so we most likely have something that would be a perfect fit for your special skills and interests. 

Each role within our homes is a rewarding career that offers team members the opportunity to use their unique talents to improve the quality of life for our cherished residents.  Moreover once you are hired, you become an integral part of MorningStar’s team regardless of your position.  In addition, we offer a path for advancement as reflected in the careers of many of our employees by promoting from within whenever possible. 

You will find a Career page on MorningStar’s website that lists all of our current openings, detailed job descriptions, and how to apply including an online application. We also introduce you to the MorningStar Company and explain the impact our Vision and Mission statement as well as our core values have on creating a culture that offers service with sincerity and warmth and depth of purpose.
We know that our team is the very heartbeat of our communities and is why we are proud to offer competitive wages and comprehensive benefits along with meaningful training and mentoring to ensure your success.  We invite you to “feel the love in the air” by joining a team that feels privileged to serve and treat residents like they do their own moms and dads. 

At MorningStar’s Arcadia, Arrowhead, Fountain Hills & Golden Ridge communities, our unique mission statement: “to honor, to serve, to invest,” sets us apart from other senior living communities.  Our foundation is built on honoring God and valuing all seniors, and we are currently recruiting staff with a felt calling to serve. If you would love to thrive professionally and personally, please visit MorningStar’s Career page for a link to rewarding assisted living jobs in Phoenix.

Both Aerobic Exercise and Strength Training are Important

Health providers say that whether you or 18 or 80, it is important to do both cardiovascular exercises as well as strengthening exercises.   In addition to experiencing the benefits of better tone and shape, “research now links not just aerobic exercise but strength training with a reduced risk of death from all causes.”   Presently the American Heart Association and American College of Sports Medicine recommends doing strength training at least two times a week. 

Many older adults do not think about strength training, and for those that are exercising, have limited their exercise to things like walking, swimming, jogging, or bike riding.  Dr. Jennifer Kraschnewski, an associate professor of medicine, pediatrics and public health sciences at the Penn State College of Medicine, explains we now have very good evidence that shows 80-year-olds are as able to improve their muscle mass as 50-year-olds.   She adds, “and this can be done reliably over a very short period of time – something as short as two to three months." 

The large 2016 study found strengthening exercises helped to prevent age-related bone and muscle loss.  Led by Dr. Kraschnewski, the study drew on data from the National Health Interview Survey and followed 30,000 adults age 65 years and older for fifteen years.   While only 10 percent of the participants met the national guidelines for twice weekly strength training, those individuals had 46 percent lower odds of dying from any cause, or all-cause mortality.   Furthermore, they were less likely to die from cancer or cardiovascular disease.

Experts say you do not have to start lifting heavy weights as strength training includes using exercise bands, doing push-ups or yoga.  However, be sure to check with your physician before you began any new exercise. 

MorningStar at Golden Ridge offers plenty of ways our seniors can stay active with an onsite pool, fitness centers and lots of life enrichment activities.  Our beautiful community has independent and assisted living as well as memory care.  Please visit our website to learn more. 

Before starting any exercise, be sure to consult with your health care provider.

MorningStar Senior Living at Golden Ridge represents the finest in senior living with our unique mission statement “to honor, to serve, to invest.”  With a foundation built on honoring God, valuing our seniors and hiring staff with a felt calling to serve, we provide a true home for residents.  We invite you to schedule a tour to see firsthand our exceptional independent living, assisted living and memory care.

Source:health.usnews.com/wellness/fitness/articles/2018-06-26/could-pumping-iron-help-you-live-longer

MorningStar of Beaverton’s Priority is Your Safety and Wellbeing

At MorningStar of Beaverton, we are committed to provide the best senior living community in Beaverton, OR, and our beautiful community was designed from the ground up to ensure our cherished residents’ safety and wellbeing.  One of the ways we do this is by providing each of our assisted living and memory care residents with around-the-clock care from our compassionate team of care managers.  This includes assistance with the Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as dressing, grooming, bathing, and eating as well as needed medical assistance.  Each of our care managers is hired for their loving nature and their desire to serve seniors.

Our medication care managers/QMAPs are another way we help to keep our residents safe.  In fact, a National Institutes of Health study recently found that 40% of seniors aged 65 and older take five or more prescription medications, and 90% take at least one prescription. The same study reports that as many of 55% of seniors take their medications incorrectly.  MorningStar’s med managers will oversee both the ordering and supervised administration of a resident’s medications.  

Each of MorningStar of Beaverton’s 66 bright assisted living suites is equipped with a 24-hour Emergency Call System.  In addition, all have handicap-accessible bathrooms as well as wall-to-wall carpeting, high ceilings, mini-blinds, large windows and lots of lighting.  Of course our entire community is handicap accessible with wide doorways, spacious common areas and hallways. 

Reflections Neighborhood, our memory care area, is designed to encourage our most tender residents to explore their spacious surroundings easily and safely.  We offer 38 secure memory care suites in a range of floor plans.

Please visit our website to learn more about our unsurpassed senior living community.  You will discover we also offer residents a wealth of luxury amenities as well as a wellness program and activities designed to keep you active and productive physically, intellectually, spiritually and socially. 

MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Beaverton represents the very best in senior living with our distinct mission statement of “to honor, to serve, to invest.” We are dedicated to providing a true home for residents amidst a beautiful, serene setting by creating a foundation built on honoring God, valuing all seniors and selecting staff with a felt calling to serve. Please contact us to set up a tour to see firsthand our exceptional assisted living facility.

How is Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnosed?

Experts say it is important to seek the advice of your doctor if memory problems are seriously affecting your life.  To determine if you or a loved one has Alzheimer's disease, the Mayo Clinic explains, “doctors conduct tests to assess memory impairment and other thinking skills, judge functional abilities, and identify behavior changes. They also perform a series of tests to rule out other possible causes of impairment.” 

During your appointment, the Mayo Clinic says expect to be evaluated on:

·         Whether you have impaired memory or thinking (cognitive) skills

·         Whether you exhibit changes in personality or behaviors

·         The degree of your memory or thinking impairment or changes

·         How your thinking problems affect your ability to function in daily life

·         The cause of your symptoms

Tests include neuropsychological tests that are used to access your abstract thinking, problem-solving skills, memory, language usage and other related skills.  Your doctor may also schedule braining-imaging tests.  While these brain scans are not used to diagnose Alzheimer’s, they can detect other conditions such as hemorrhages, brain tumors or damage from a past stroke.  They are also used to establish a baseline in terms of the amount of degeneration seen on the scans. 

Your doctor may also talk with your family to learn more about the types of changes they have noticed and how they have affected who you are now.  All of the information is then used to rule out other conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, strokes, or depression that may be causing your symptoms.

It is understandable that people are often afraid to go to a doctor once they suspect Alzheimer’s.  Furthermore, many feel that since there is no cure, what is the point?  However, doctors stress once you are diagnosed with the disease, you can start getting the proper treatment as well as consider your care options and plans for the future.

 

This post is intended for informational purposes only.  Please contact your health care provider with any questions or concerns you have regarding your health.

 

MorningStar Senior Living at Golden Ridge represents the finest in senior living with our unique mission statement “to honor, to serve, to invest.”  With a foundation built on honoring God, valuing our seniors and hiring staff with a felt calling to serve, we provide a true home for residents.  We invite you to schedule a tour to see firsthand our exceptional senior living community in Peoria, AZ.

Source: mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/alzheimers-disease/in-depth/alzheimers/art-20048075

MorningStar at Golden Ridge Offers a Variety of Floor Plans

MorningStar of Golden Ridge, located in Peoria, AZ, has three neighborhoods – independent living, assisted living and memory care.  Our spacious, private Casitas and suites are available in a variety of well-designed floor plans and have details reflective of those found throughout our beautifully appointed community. 

In our 32 Casitas, tucked into their own private neighborhood, residents have a choice of two-bedroom, two bath floor plans.  Each independent living Casita is designed for your every comfort and comes equipped with: a kitchen with a breakfast bar, high-quality stainless-steel appliances, quartz countertops, stained wood cabinets and high-end wood-laminate plank flooring.  Casita residents also enjoy a laundry room with a side by side washer and dryer and an attached one car garage.

For assisted living residents, we offer a choice of floorplans including studio, one-bedroom, one bath and two-bedroom, one or one and a half bath.  Each assisted living suite has a kitchenette with quartz surfaces, stainless full refrigerator and breakfast bar.  The suites offer an airy and open feeling with large windows and high ceilings.  Furthermore, all of our suites have wall-to-wall carpeting and mini blinds, and yes, we are pet friendly. 

To assure the safety of our residents, assisted living and memory care suites are equipped with a 24-hour emergency call system and bathrooms are handicap accessible.  All suites have a private heating and air conditioning system and include cable TV and utilities. 

MorningStar at Golden Ridge proudly offers area seniors a lifestyle of comfort, wellness and community, which is unmatched by other senior living communities.  Please visit our website to learn more about our various suite options and amenities. 

MorningStar Senior Living at Golden Ridge represents the finest in senior living with our unique mission statement “to honor, to serve, to invest.”  With a foundation built on honoring God, valuing our seniors and hiring staff with a felt calling to serve, we provide a true home for residents.  We invite you to schedule a tour to see firsthand our exceptional senior living community in Peoria, AZ.

Rave Reviews for MorningStar of Beaverton

As it turns out, not only do we feel that we are one of the area’s finest senior living communities, but many of our residents and families are glad to tell us they agree!  You cannot imagine how gratifying this is for the entire MorningStar of Beaverton’s team, as we are dedicated to providing residents with all the care and services they need for carefree retirement years. 

One of the things we always encourage interested families to do is to schedule a tour with us.  We sincerely believe that you cannot experience the loving, warm atmosphere of the Beaverton community without a firsthand view.  Therefore, to hear the following from a prospective resident was music to our ears.  She begins her review by saying, “I toured MorningStar a few weeks ago and I cannot begin to tell you how impressed I was! As I entered, the residents were being entertained by a singer and his accompanist. He was singing classic songs from the 30's 40's and 50's. To watch the residents sing along or tap their foot with a smile on their face was heartwarming! I was welcomed by a staff member that toured me around what I can only describe as a beautiful home in a caring neighborhood.”  She goes on to say, “I can't say enough about this place, it is a must see! I want to live here!”

We were again reminded of how very proud we are of our loving team as we read the words of a family member who writes that her mother has been a MorningStar resident for several months.   Here is part of her glowing review, “MorningStar staff work SO hard to meet mom’s needs, as well as the family’s, when any questions or situations may arise. We actually have a “dream team” who we love - and they do mom’s hair perfectly. They know mom loves music - so they make sure she gets to every performance that comes. It’s the little things that count sometimes to make someone feel cared for - and put the family at ease - and they’ve nailed it.”

Lastly, from a resident who writes about the dining experience at MorningStar of Beaverton, “Senior living dining at MorningStar is fabulous, like family! Great menu options are available every day with snacks, fresh fruit, and cookies for later, if you get hungry. I have been here about 6 months now. I look forward to the great food Tom (Executive Chef) and his team prepare for us that is shared over good conversation with everyone. Tom comes out and gives everyone a big hello and hug making them feel welcome and put a smile on their face. Even the silverware is wrapped in a linen napkin just like at a restaurant for fine dining. Holidays are special as well. For Christmas we had a choice of prime rib or salmon. WOW!!!

The unique mission statement of MorningStar of Beaverton, “to honor, to serve, to invest,” sets us apart from other senior living communities. Our foundation is built upon honoring God, valuing all seniors, and investing in staff with a felt calling to serve.  Dedicated to creating a real home for residents within a beautiful setting, we encourage you to schedule a visit to see firsthand the finest senior living in Beaverton.    

See MorningStar at Golden Ridge Firsthand – Take a Tour

MorningStar at Golden Ridge is extremely proud of our community starting with our unpretentious, loving and home-like environment.  Outdoors we are surrounded by beautiful landscaping that encourages residents and their families to get outside when the weather is nice.  Residents also benefit from a whole host of resort-style amenities as well as wellness programs and activities.  Lastly the best part of MorningStar is our dedicated team who has a felt calling to serve and see seniors as heroes.  

To get the real feel of our lovely community, we encourage you to schedule a tour by calling us or filling out the Pricing & Availability form on our website.  If you let us know your priorities, we will tailor your tour to make sure those are addressed and ask that you allow at least 45 minutes for your visit.  If you care to join us for lunch, please allow 90 minutes for your tour in order to enjoy a leisurely meal.  Let us know if you intend to do lunch when you set up the appointment.  

The A Place for Mom’s website, which is the largest assisted living referral service, offers some tips on what to look for when taking a tour of a senior living community.  One of their suggestions includes “following your nose.”  In other words does the place smell and look clean and fresh?  Also ask about housekeeping and laundry services and what are the costs? 

While you are there, look in at any activities going on in the community.  Do the staff and residents look like they are enjoying themselves (before you visit us, take a look at our monthly calendars online)?  Additionally, ask about the level of personal care provided as well as safety and security procedures.  Do not forget to look at the outdoor spaces.  Finally, A Place for Mom suggests that you think about whether you or your loved one would be happy living there, and in the end, trust your instinct and follow your heart.   

Please visit MorningStar at Golden Ridge’s website to learn more about our gorgeous independent living, assisted living and memory care community.  If you like what you see, go ahead and schedule a tour.  

MorningStar Senior Living at Golden Ridge represents the finest in senior living with our unique mission statement “to honor, to serve, to invest.”  With a foundation built on honoring God, valuing our seniors and hiring staff with a felt calling to serve, we provide a true home for residents.  We invite you to schedule a tour to see firsthand our exceptional senior living community in Peoria, AZ.

Source: aplaceformom.com/planning-and-advice/articles/tips-for-touring-assisted-living

MorningStar Offers Loving Memory Care and Support to Families

In addition to independent and assisted living, MorningStar of Arvada offers 29 secure suites in our Reflections Neighborhood devoted to the individualized, specialized care of residents with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia.  We do not just care for our special residents’ needs but also provide support to their families. We know that a dementia diagnosis and prognosis is met with all kinds of questions and anxiety, and part of our job is to help families cope with the uncertainty.  As they try to adjust to their new reality, we deliver hope, and for the memory-impaired, hope comes wrapped in intentionality and creativity.

Our extensive experience in dementia care has shown us that healing always comes from human touch, from empathy, and from purposeful engagement.  Dementia sufferers live in a purple world – an alternative reality, and the best way to reach them is to “get purple” too. Right from the beginning of our relationship with a resident, we find out as much as we can about their history, their preferences and special talents and use that to help us sort through what their behavior is really trying to communicate.  For example, if a resident is getting agitated and saying they must go home, we respond with, “Tell me about your home; what is it like? Why do you love it so?” 

In addition, our team encourages families not to dwell on what has been lost but rather to be surprised by what is found.  We have discovered that if we truly enter the moment, we can embrace what comes next. To help guide our families, we recommend they learn as much as they can about the disease because with understanding, comes acceptance.  We also think it is beneficial to join an Alzheimer’s Association support group. Lastly our families are always welcomed and encouraged to join us as we participate in one of our Alzheimer’s Association events to help raise funds and awareness of the disease.

Please visit our website to learn more about our compassionate, loving memory care.  While you are there, use the link on our home page to setup a tour or to inquire about pricing and availability. 

MorningStar of Arvada’s distinct mission statement “to honor, to serve, to invest” sets us apart from other senior living options.  Our foundation is built upon honoring God, valuing all seniors, and investing in staff with a felt calling to serve.  Dedicated to creating a real home for residents within a beautiful setting, we encourage you to see for yourself the area’s finest independent living, assisted living and memory care Arvada CO has to offer.

MorningStar at Golden Ridge Offers Assisted Living

MorningStar at Golden Ridge offers a variety of senior living options including independent living, assisted living and memory care.  While memory care is all-inclusive, the cost of an assisted living suite is determined by the level of care the resident requires. 

MorningStar’s assisted living has five levels and uses a simple point system, which factors into account the cost and time it takes to provide each service.  Whether it involves help with personal daily care activities such as grooming, bathing and toileting, or other assistance, we come up with a cumulative score that places you within one of our five levels.  Various auxiliary services, both medical and non-medical, are priced a la carte.

Before an assisted living resident even joins our community, our Wellness Director meets with them and their family to go over their medical history and discuss their needs.  From there, we create a care plan approved by the resident that ensures their comfort and safety.  In addition, we offer daily health monitoring and periodically review a resident’s care plan to make sure it is still up-to-date.    

For assisted living and memory care, we provide dedicated 24-hour Care Managers, a CPR-trained staff member on every shift, and a full-time nurse onsite and on call 24-7.  We also have Certified Medication Care Managers, pharmacy services and much more.  For your safety, each room of our suites has an emergency call button. 

MorningStar at Golden Ridge’s vibrant campus is conveniently located in Peoria, AZ at North 67^th Avenue and West Golden Lane near shopping, medical facilities, and other services.  Please visit our website to learn more about the resort-style amenities and services we provide.

MorningStar Senior Living at Golden Ridge represents the finest in senior living with our unique mission statement “to honor, to serve, to invest.”  With a foundation built on honoring God, valuing our seniors and hiring staff with a felt calling to serve, we provide a true home for residents.  We invite you to schedule a tour to see firsthand our exceptional independent living, assisted living and memory care.

Our Dedicated Team is the Heartbeat of Our Community

At MorningStar of Beaverton, our goal is to be one of the area’s best senior living communities, and the care, comfort and wellbeing of our residents is our greatest priority.  This is why we have a group of team members who feel privileged to serve seniors and are the kind of people who come to work each day with a smile on their face.  Our dedicated team is the heartbeat of our community and strives to deliver service that represents the mission and philosophy of MorningStar Senior Living, which includes honoring God and valuing seniors as gifted and contributing individuals.

Our vision is to create a true home for our residents, and we consider both our residents and team members to be part of the MorningStar of Beaverton family.  To provide caregivers and other team members with the tools they need to bring their best to the community, our staff receives training in “Radiance,” our proprietary brand of Service Excellence. 

Radiance embodies the ways we advance our mission and deliver our service - with warmth, sincerity and depth of purpose.  Furthermore, it is reiterated each day during our daily Huddle so as to create a culture that is not only defined by what we do but by the kind of people who bring it all to life – our team members. 

Our community offers beautiful suites for assisted living in spacious studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans. Additionally, our Reflections Neighborhood has secure memory care suites devoted to the specialized care of residents with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia.  Both inside and out, you will find a community complete with warm and inviting common areas to sit and enjoy a chat with friends or to enjoy the weather from our sunrooms or outdoor patio overlooking wetlands. 

In addition, as a resident of MorningStar, you will also discover we have a monthly calendar of meaningful wellness programs as well as creative and social activities to choose to participate in.  Please visit our website for more information.

MorningStar of Beaverton represents the best in senior living with a unique mission statement “to honor, to serve, to invest.” We have built our foundation on honoring God, valuing all seniors and selecting staff with a felt calling to serve…all of which contributes to creating a true home for residents amid a beautiful, serene setting. Call to schedule a visit to our exceptional assisted living and memory care community.

What Do Memory Care Communities Offer?

If a loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia and you are looking for the best care, a memory care community may be your answer.  While typically more expensive than other senior living options, they are equipped to provide the most comprehensive care. 

Memory care communities such as MorningStar of Beaverton care for individuals with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia from the onset of the disease right through to the most advanced stages.  Services include 24-hour supervision and typically offer a secure environment specifically designed to keep residents safe and secure. This means residents are encouraged to be as independent as possible and are free to explore their surroundings.     

Another thing to know about memory care is that it has evolved through the years.  Today’s communities now offer wellness programs that help deal with memory impairment and wandering issues as well as other common dementia behaviors.  At MorningStar of Beaverton, we provide residents a number of specialized programs and highly personalized care that addresses their unique needs.  

Studies also show residents in memory care communities have a higher quality of life.  A Place for Mom, the largest senior living referral website, reports that residents in memory care have “reduced medication and medication side effects; fewer falls, injuries, and hospital visits; increased nutrition and wellness; and greater independence and social interaction.”  They also add that close to 75 percent of residents experience an improvement or maintenance of mental functioning.   

As a family member of a loved one suffering from Alzheimer’s or another dementia, you may be struggling to understand the disease and its consequences.  MorningStar of Beaverton recognizes many of our residents’ families need help navigating through the various challenges of the disease, and we are grateful we can provide the support they need.  Please visit our website to learn more about our individualized, holistic memory care. 

MorningStar of Beaverton represents the best in senior living with a unique mission statement “to honor, to serve, to invest.” We have built our foundation on honoring God, valuing all seniors and selecting staff with a felt calling to serve…all of which contributes to creating a true home for residents amid a beautiful, serene setting. Call to schedule a visit to our exceptional assisted living and memory care community.

Source: aplaceformom.com/blog/2013-11-4-memory-care/