MorningStar Senior Living at Golden Ridge is a senior care community located in Peoria, Arizona. This facility offers a continuum of care, with options for independent living, assisted living, and memory care to accommodate diverse resident needs. Residents can choose from various accommodation types, including suites and casitas, while also enjoying amenities such as pools, gyms, libraries, and communal social spaces. The environment is modern, clean, and maintained to support both individuals seeking a social, independent lifestyle and those requiring more specialized care.
The care and medical support at MorningStar Senior Living at Golden Ridge are comprehensive. For assisted living and higher care needs, staff provide full assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. Healthcare services include medication management, diabetes care, incontinence care, ambulatory care, and access to a massage therapist and podiatry. The community accepts residents who need support with psychiatric issues and can tailor care for those managing memory loss. The memory care program is delivered in a secured environment, with apartments and common areas specifically designed for residents experiencing dementia or other cognitive conditions. Features like indoor and outdoor walking paths, as well as spaces designed to accommodate memory challenges, aim to reduce confusion and promote engagement.
Residents benefit from clubs, fitness programs, and community groups that encourage socialization and activity. Activities such as yoga and chair yoga are available, supporting different levels of mobility and fitness, while specialized programming aligns with memory care best practices. The barber and beauty salon located on-site allows residents to manage grooming needs conveniently. English is the primary language spoken by staff.
Transportation services provided by MorningStar include complimentary transportation and transportation available at cost for both medical appointments and non-medical outings, supporting residents in accessing healthcare, shopping, or community events outside the facility. This flexibility is designed to foster independence and convenience, ensuring residents can maintain important connections and appointments as needed.
Feedback from residents and families frequently highlights the well-maintained environment, meaningful daily activities, and supportive staff as strengths. Positive comments focus on the friendliness and personal investment of caregiving personnel, as well as improvements in resident health and happiness. Some challenges have been noted in meal quality and consistency of communication, particularly from management or office staff, and there are mixed experiences with memory care programming and staffing levels. Nonetheless, most reviews describe staff as attentive, and the overall care environment as reassuring, with opportunities for residents to engage socially, participate in wellness programs, and receive individualized assistance.
Costs at this community start at $3,530 and range up to $7,835. The average price in the community is $5,682, which is more than the average price in the area of $4,451. The cost of senior living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
