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MorningStar of Pasadena

MorningStar of Pasadena is an assisted living and memory care community in Pasadena, CA.

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  • Interior

    A well-decorated bedroom featuring cozy bedding, stylish furniture, and ample natural lighting.

  • Outdoors

    A scenic garden pathway surrounded by lush greenery and a building.

  • Decor

    A cozy living room featuring a sofa, armchair, and coffee table with decorative accents.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with a fireplace, featuring traditional furniture and decor.

  • Building

    A modern building entrance with a glass canopy and a decorative fountain surrounded by plants.

  • Architecture

    A sunny patio area outside a hotel building with outdoor seating and lush greenery.

  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom interior with a neatly made bed, soft lighting from bedside lamps, and an open closet.

  • Trees

    A serene garden pathway lined with lush greenery and a wooden bench under a pergola.

  • Windows

    A modern kitchen interior featuring an island counter and ample natural light from large windows.

  • Dining

    A modern kitchen and dining area featuring stylish furniture and elegant lighting.

  • Kitchen

    A cozy living space featuring a compact kitchen and a comfortable armchair.

  • Lighting

    A modern and stylish kitchen area with seating and decorative lighting.

  • Artwork

    A cozy living room with a fireplace and stylish seating.

  • Seating Area

    A cozy living room featuring comfortable armchairs, a central ottoman, and a TV area.

951 South Fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105

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4.5 from 54 reviews
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4 stars
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Overall Review of MorningStar of Pasadena

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Memory care support stands out

Residents describe structured support for dementia and memory needs that keeps routines engaging.

Several reviews mention memory-care focused programming, including a Reflections Neighborhood setting and daily engagement designed for residents with dementia. Families also describe staff helping maintain a comfortable routine and offering activities and therapies tailored to cognitive needs. One review also notes the community was a good fit for a move into memory care after a period elsewhere.

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Dining is consistently praised

Food quality and restaurant-style meals are recurring highlights in resident and visitor experiences.

Multiple reviews describe dining room meals as well-presented and served with a more formal, wait-staff approach. Families also mention specific dishes and say the food is enjoyable enough to be a real part of day-to-day life. Even during tours, reviewers describe enjoying the meal being served and having dining spaces that feel well set up for residents.

  • A modern kitchen and dining area featuring stylish furniture and elegant lighting.
  • A modern and elegant dining area in a restaurant, featuring neatly arranged tables and stylish chairs.
  • Elegant dining room with stylish furniture and warm lighting.
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Activities keep residents engaged

Reviews repeatedly point to a full schedule of activities that helps residents stay involved.

Reviews describe daily activities that can include exercise, music, arts and crafts, games, and community events. Several families specifically mention that their loved ones participate regularly and look forward to what is planned. Visitors also describe ongoing activity routines in memory-care areas, along with residents being encouraged to join.

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Pricing feels high, but some agree

Residents and visitors describe the community as expensive, with some contrasting that it can feel better-value than alternatives.

One review calls the community very expensive for what was being offered, while another reviewer says the price point feels good compared with other options. Another family also describes it as too fancy for their situation, even while praising the food. Overall, reviews suggest cost is something families evaluate carefully based on fit and expectations.

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Close to major medical care

Reviewers highlight nearby hospital access and proximity in the Pasadena area.

One reviewer notes they could visually identify Huntington Hospital from a balcony and points to its close distance. Another review says the community was very close to a hospital during a short stay and move planning. Together, these comments suggest location near medical care is a practical advantage families notice.

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Features

Housing

  • 310 resident community capacity 310 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena (13 miles away) Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena (13 miles away)
  • Los Angeles International (20 miles away) Los Angeles International (20 miles away)
  • Long Beach (Daugherty) (22 miles away) Long Beach (Daugherty) (22 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

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Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.3 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.3 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.3 miles)

Hospitals

  • Huntington Memorial Hospital Nicu (0.4 miles)
  • Medical 2 unit (4.8 miles)
  • Glendale Adventist Medical Center (4.8 miles)
  • Usc-Norris Cancer Hospital (5.6 miles)
  • LAC+USC Inpatient Tower (5.9 miles)
  • Methodist Hospital of Southern California (6.2 miles)
  • Prado Center (6.3 miles)

Parks

  • Garfield Park (1 miles)
  • Arroyo Seco Park (1.3 miles)
  • Brookside Park (1.7 miles)
  • Lacy Park (1.8 miles)
  • Alhambra Park (2.3 miles)
  • Almansor Park (3.5 miles)
  • Cleland Ave Bicentennial Park (3.7 miles)

Restaurants

  • Urth Caffé-Pasadena (1.3 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (1.9 miles)
  • Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen (2 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.2 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (2.3 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.3 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.9 miles)

Cafes

  • Charlie's Coffee House (1.7 miles)
  • Panera Bread (2.9 miles)
  • Bopomofo Cafe (2.9 miles)
  • Lavender & Honey Espresso Bar (3.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.3 miles)
  • Panera Bread (4.4 miles)
  • Proof Bakery (6.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • San Marino Community Church Nursery School (2.2 miles)
  • Saint Rita's Catholic Church (6.2 miles)
  • Arcadia Chinese Baptist Church (6.6 miles)

Physicians

  • Doheny Eye Center (5.7 miles)
  • Santa Anita Medical Plaza (6.2 miles)

Theaters

  • 0206 Amc Bar Santa Ani (5.8 miles)
  • AMC The Americana at Brand 18 (6.2 miles)

Transportation

  • Union Station (7.1 miles)

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