Overview
MorningStar at Laurelhurst's 5-story, 146,000 square feet building offers 83 assisted living suites and 32 suites devoted to the care of those with Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related diseases.
Room Types
- 1-Bedroom Suites
- 2-Bedroom Suites
- Studios
Amenities
- Activities Offsite
- Activities Onsite
- Air Conditioning
- Anytime Dining
- Arts and Crafts Center
- Beauty Salon
- Cable or Satellite TV
- Cats Allowed
- Central Fireplace
- Complimentary Transportation
- Computer or Media Center
- Concierge Services
- Convenient to Public Transit
- Covered Parking
- Designed Specifically to Accommodate Memory Loss
- Devotional Services Onsite
- Dogs Allowed
- Emergency Alert System
- Enclosed Courtyard
- Fireplaces
- Fitness Center
- Game Room
- Garden Area
- Grocery Shopping and Errands
- Ground Floor Units
- Guest Meals
- Handicap Accessible
- Housekeeping
- Individual Climate Control
- Indoor Common Areas
- Indoor Walking Paths
- Interior / Exterior Maintenance Services
- International Cuisine
- Kitchenette
- Laundry Service / Drycleaning
- Library
- Mail Room
- Meals Provided
- Movie / Theater Room
- Outdoor Common Areas
- Outdoor Walking Paths
- Pet Friendly
- Piano or Organ
- Private Bath
- Private Dining Room
- Professional Chef
- Resident Parking Available
- Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
- Restaurant Style Dining
- Room Service
- Safety Rails In Bathroom
- Secured Community
- Security System
- Special Dining Programs
- Telephone Hookup
- Theatre
- Therapy Room
- TV Lounge
- Vegetarian
- Wander Guard or Similar System Available
- Wheelchair Accessible Showers
- Wi-Fi / High-Speed Internet
Services
- 24/7 Availability of Healthcare Professionals
- Assistive & Corrective Device Care
- Bathing & Showering Assistance
- Behavior Management
Care
Assisted Living
A living option for seniors or individuals who require assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, or medication management while maintaining a level of independence. Assisted living facilities offer personalized care plans and social activities that promote quality of life for their residents.
Memory Care
Memory care communities offer specialized care and support for individuals dealing with memory-related conditions, such as Alzheimer’s or dementia. These facilities are equipped with trained staff and offer engaging activities designed to promote well-being while ensuring a safe living environment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Qualifications
ASHA Verified Member
MorningStar at Laurelhurst Reviews
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Emma Bradford
a month ago
Our loved one lives in the memory care community here, and we truly couldn’t be happier with the care she receives. The staff is patient, kind, and genuinely attentive, which gives our family so much peace of mind. She absolutely loves the activities and staying engaged throughout the day. It’s been wonderful to see her involved, happy, and comfortable in her environment. The team does an amazing job creating a welcoming, supportive atmosphere that really feels like home.
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Loni Hamness Banks
a month ago
We recently used the fifth floor club room for my aunt’s birthday party and it was such a great experience. The space is really nice and worked perfectly for our group. There’s a pool table and other games, so everyone had something to do and it didn’t feel stiff or boring at all. The life enrichment team and concierge were super accommodating and helped us with everything we needed to make it go smoothly. It ended up being a really fun day, and we were all impressed with how easy they made it.
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Bob Rees
a month ago
My mom and dad came to Morningstar Laurelhurst in June of 2024. Dad aspirated (as the doctor had predicted) and passed away 7 days into his stay there. While we don’t blame staff for this, I wish we had more indication than a call asking if the care team could administer morphine to help him calm his anxiety, an HOUR before he passed away. While I’m sure the severity of the situation cannot be predicted, a call asking we approve his medication to, “your dad just passed away,” was pretty shocking. It seemed the people in charge at that point didn’t stay at Morningstar long after dad passed. Makes me question his care plan. During the vetting process of different facilities we were exploring putting our parents into, Morningstar assured us that they could handle care for every stage of my parent’s life. I’m not so sure that is the case. Let me make this abundantly clear, the staff here at Morningstar, with little exception (but there is exception), is EXCELLENT. They have always seemed caring and compassionate with both parents, but there is a REAL ADMINISTRATION PROBLEM here. With so much turnover, there is clearly an over-worked and underpaid workforce here, not something you’d expect from a facility that you pay about $14,000/month to care for your loved ones. By my estimate, there is at least 125 residents, paying a CONSERVATIVE $12,000/unit, grossing Morningstar (CONSERVAITIVELY) $18 million a year. Why on God’s green earth would this facility be so understaffed? (See overworked and underpaid section). Now that our parent’s estate is paying for a higher level of care for my mom in hospice (Morningstar staff no longer has to bathe her), there is supposed to be a check in every 2 hours on each shift. That has certainly not happened, and my mom has been picked up off the floor no less than 3 times, I shudder thinking how long she lay on the floor before her accident was discovered. The 2nd to last time she fell, is when she got stitches and subsequently got designated as a hospice candidate. As I was crafting this, an employee just checked in on her and said, “I’m always checking in on her, every two hours.” Maybe my last email communication worked! The bigger issue is that this facility is so understaffed that staff response is a LOT slower than we were led to believe. We were told that after a resident hit the emergency button, Morningstar staff would respond within 10 minutes. In the latest episode, it took 20 minutes for staff to respond and the short window to address the “emergency” had already passed. This of course opens up the greater possibility of a UTI, further compromising the last days of my mom’s life. Now that she’s in hospice, and having difficulty consuming meals, her meals are supposed to be cut up into tiny bites to deter the possibility of aspiration. That is inconsistent as well (as I have documented). Communication has been fairly good, unlike some of the other reviews I have read and the facility is clean, they seem to have meaningful activities for residents to engage in (one of the reasons we chose Morningstar, but unfortunately my mom and her dementia didn’t enable her to take advantage of any of these activities) and the kitchen does produce good food. But at this time, I certainly can NOT recommend Morningstar to folks that need a higher level of care, the very reason we chose Morningstar in the first place. I’m not the guy that says if zero stars was an option, I’d use it, but one star does seem appropriate for us under met expectations. Update: My mom has since passed away, again, the staff have been exceptional in their caring and compassion, but GROSSLY understaffed, leading to gaps in care for those that may need it most.
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Jayne Jones
a month ago
My husband and I recently toured this community and had such a wonderful experience. The staff was incredibly kind, welcoming, and took the time to answer all of our questions without making us feel rushed or pressured. The community itself was clean, comfortable, and had a very warm, home-like atmosphere. While we’re not quite ready to make the move just yet, this is absolutely a place we’ll be keeping in mind for the future. We truly appreciated how welcoming everyone was and how thoughtfully everything was presented.
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