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MorningStar of Pasadena

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Dorothy N Cooperson

Child of resident/client

4.0 out of 5 stars

Good service and care but could use better training

The head nurse is amazing and always takes good care of them. The dining area is great because they know my mom has gluten intolerance so they’re very good at making sure she avoids it. The caregivers and med techs could use a bit more training on dealing with dementia patients. Naturally, they have a lot of residents to care for so I understand that what they do just becomes a job; it doesn’t help that my mom can be very difficult and angry. But I still wish they had more empathy for the residents. I also wish they would help me in cleaning out their place. It smells because neither of them shower. But I don’t know if that’s above and beyond their responsibility.

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MorningStar of Pasadena

About the facility

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
  • Memory Care
  • Independent Living

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Care types offered

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Amenities

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Healthcare Services

  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Diabetic Care
  • Memory Care
  • Incontinence Care

Meals & Dining

  • No Sugar
  • Vegetarian
  • Room Service
  • Low / No Sodium

Room Amenities

  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Garden View
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Air Conditioned

Community Amenities

On-site dining options

  • Private Dining Room
  • Café or Bistro

Transportation & parking

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

Pets

  • Dogs Allowed
  • Weight Limit (lbs)
  • Cats Allowed

Common areas

  • Butterfly garden / Hummingbird garden
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Outside Patio
  • Beauty Salon

Recreational areas

  • Fitness Center
  • Game Room
  • Piano or Organ
  • Movie or Theater Room

Services

  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Beautician
  • Housekeeping

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Activities

  • Walking Club
  • Catholic Services
  • Activities Off-site
  • Pet-focused Programs

Reviews

for MorningStar of Pasadena

9 out of 10
Review Score74 reviewsWrite a review
Overall Experience
4.7
Cleanliness
4.8
Friendliness
4.8
Care Services
4.7
Staff
4.6
Meals & Dining
4.3
Activities
4.7
Value for Cost
4.6

A Place for Mom has scored MorningStar of Pasadena with 9 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, MorningStar of Pasadena has 74 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.7 out of 5.

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Dorothy N Cooperson

Assisted Living

Family/friend

December 31, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
3.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
3.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
3.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Good service and care but could use better training

The head nurse is amazing and always takes good care of them. The dining area is great because they know my mom has gluten intolerance so they’re very good at making sure she avoids it. The caregivers and med techs could use a bit more training on dealing with dementia patients. Naturally, they have a lot of residents to care for so I understand that what they do just becomes a job; it doesn’t help that my mom can be very difficult and angry. But I still wish they had more empathy for the residents. I also wish they would help me in cleaning out their place. It smells because neither of them shower. But I don’t know if that’s above and beyond their responsibility.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

December 16, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
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Review for MorningStar of Pasadena

The staff is nice and mostly have been great. I think a suggestion box would be useful as would an apartment/ equipment checklist before turning keys over to a new resident.

Juli R

Memory Care

Family/friend

November 12, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
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Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

A really great facility

It is an exceptional facility. Not too many residents, friendly staff, clean and new facilities. Lots of engagement. But the thing that is most significant is a real feeling of security. I feel my mom is safe and as well taken care of as possible given the circumstances.

Rosa

Assisted Living

Family/friend

July 29, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review for MorningStar of Pasadena

The best place any senior could be at. The staff is very attentive, polite and helpful at all times. She is given her medication and checked by a nurse every day. The food is good, they have a variation of entertainment every week. There is a trip to the store every week and fun day out too.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

March 7, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Review for MorningStar of Pasadena

I would definitely recommend to others. Overall, we're very happy with Morningstar .The only reason I put 4 for the first response is because the kitchen staff is lacking. But I don't think it's really their fault per se. they're just very short staffed

Doug D

Assisted Living

Family/friend

November 25, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
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Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
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.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

November 20, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Morningstar of Pasadena

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

Laurel G

Assisted Living

Family/friend

August 19, 2024

3.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

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.

Rose

Assisted Living

Family/friend

August 2, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

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.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

May 1, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

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.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Resident/client

January 25, 2024

3.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
3.0
Friendliness
3.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
2.0

My experience

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

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

September 11, 2023

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
2.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
3.0
Meals & Dining
2.0

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.

Jean

Assisted Living

Family/friend

July 11, 2023

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

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.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

July 10, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

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!

Art

Independent Living

Toured community

May 5, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified 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

Ann

Assisted Living

Family/friend

February 9, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

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.

GF

Assisted Living

Family/friend

November 14, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

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

Rose G

Memory Care

Family/friend

October 26, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

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.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Toured community

October 12, 2022

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

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

Lizbeth Williamson

Assisted Living

Family/friend

July 12, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

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.

MorningStar of Pasadena

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  • Know California’s regulations for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Depending on your state, you may even be able to look up inspection reports for the communities you’re considering. Learn more about California’s regulations for memory care and download the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports.

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