I toured several places but this Pasadena facility - luxurious, bright, hotel-like and just 0.6 miles from Huntington Hospital - stood out. The staff are exceptionally kind, patient and professional; Demetrius and Jasmin were especially helpful and management (Kevin Taliaferro) made onboarding smooth and reassuring. Dementia-trained caregivers, varied activities and chef-led 3-course meals mean my mother is thriving; the place is clean, safe and welcoming. I have complete peace of mind and highly recommend it.
MorningStar Senior Living of Pasadena offers several housing options, including studios, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and suite layouts, and some even have walk-in closets, balconies, patios, or dens, which means residents can choose what feels most comfortable and matches their needs, and there's plenty of room in these bright, spacious suites. The community has 116 suites for independent and assisted living, and there are 28 memory care suites too, with some upgraded studio and one-bedroom choices in that section. Memory care services are made for seniors living with dementia or Alzheimer's, and the building for this has extra monitoring, brain-challenging activities, and wellness strategies tailored just for these needs, and there's skilled nursing care and rehab on-site for those who need more support or a higher level of care, and moving from one level of support to another is easy if things change over time.
On the property, you'll find large dining rooms, a bistro with access to the courtyard, a stylish bar and lounge, and private dining rooms, plus a variety of indoor and outdoor gathering spots like Sky Terraces with broad views, private gardens and patios, a cozy library, an art studio with a terrace, several life enrichment rooms, and spaces like the family parlor, a game room, and a billiards lounge. Residents have plenty of places to unwind, visit, or join social events, and there's even an expanded library, art studio, movie theater with comfy seats and big screen, and a TV lounge for group entertainment. A fitness center, a salon with hair washing areas and styling chairs, a beauty salon, a Jacuzzi, and a foyer add to the comfort. The lobby has colorful artwork, and the common areas often have fireplaces and even decorative musical instruments, which gives things a cozy and homey feel, and there are meeting rooms and devotional spaces, too, with services for different faiths.
MorningStar serves independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing, and provides extra help like hospice and respite care, adult day care, home health care, financial guidance, bridge loans, and long-term care insurance resources. Staff members are friendly and try to meet everyone's needs, and you'll find personalized help with things like daily activities, housecleaning, room service, guest meals, and support from on-site beauticians. They offer transportation services both through scheduled trips and by being near bus lines, and there are activities, educational events, and entertainment scheduled all the time to encourage socializing and enrich daily life, since the community tries to make sure everyone can keep a full and active lifestyle and make friends.
The dining is restaurant-style with many options, and special diets like gluten-free, low-sodium, and no-sugar meals can be arranged, and residents can take their meals in different dining settings. The community encourages a relaxed but engaging lifestyle, aiming for comfort and connection, and there are a lot of places-including gardens, patios, lounges, common rooms, and the Sky Terrace-where residents can spend time together, while wellness and fitness programs support health and well-being for those who want to join in, and the whole place is made to support seniors who enjoy an active, social environment, with a 55+ resort-style design and details that show a focus on respect, kindness, and making everyone feel at home.
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MorningStar Senior Living of Pasadena offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $6,500 per month.
MorningStar Senior Living of Pasadena offers assisted living.
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The full address for this community is 951 S Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91105.
Yes, MorningStar Senior Living of Pasadena offers respite care.
Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.
State of California Inspection Reports
75
Inspections
7
Type A Citations
4
Type B Citations
6
Years of reports
15 Apr 2025
15 Apr 2025
Found that the pressure injury related to the resident’s health condition and hospice care, with staff rotating every two hours as instructed and care documented. Hospice notes indicated good care and no concerns, and the resident died of cardiovascular disease.
28 Mar 2025
28 Mar 2025
Found insufficient evidence to prove or disprove the allegation that staff neglected a resident, leading to the resident’s death, and to prove or disprove the allegation that medications were mishandled or taken home; interviews and records did not support these claims.
30 Jan 2025
30 Jan 2025
Found no evidence to support the claim that unqualified staff administered injections; med-techs prepared injections and handed them to residents to self-inject, with hand-over-hand assistance as needed.
Found no evidence to support the claim that unqualified staff took residents' vital signs; licensed nurses monitored vitals and followed physician orders for care.
15 Aug 2024
15 Aug 2024
Found no deficiencies during an unannounced annual visit; the site was clean, well-maintained, and compliant with safety and care standards, including food service, medication storage, emergency planning, staffing, resident records, and current liability insurance.
15 Aug 2024
15 Aug 2024
Inspection report confirmed no deficiencies and all requirements were met at the facility.
26 Jul 2024
26 Jul 2024
Identified five specific allegations: insufficient staff to meet residents' needs; not providing reasonable accommodations; night supervision restricting emergency access; disrepair; and failure to report a COVID-19 outbreak to the department.
26 Jul 2024
26 Jul 2024
Confirmed findings of insufficient staff, lack of reasonable accommodations, emergency access issues, facility disrepair, and failure to report COVID-19 outbreak.
26 Feb 2024
26 Feb 2024
Found that the allegation of signing a med tech's initials for medication when that person wasn't present was not supported by interviews and MAR reviews. Staff stated everyone uses their own login and cannot sign for another med tech, and no records showed such signatures.
26 Feb 2024
26 Feb 2024
Reviewed allegations of staff mismanagement of a resident's medication record, but found no evidence to support the claim.
30 Jan 2024
30 Jan 2024
Investigated two COVID-19–related allegations and found there was not enough evidence to prove whether staff returned to work within 3-5 days after testing positive or whether the dining room was opened during a COVID-19 outbreak.
30 Jan 2024
30 Jan 2024
Confirmed allegations regarding COVID-19 protocol compliance but could not verify specific violations.
13 Nov 2023
13 Nov 2023
Identified that a staff member unintentionally left a resident unattended in a shuttle from 3:00 p.m. to 8:45 p.m., and no care was provided during that time. An incident report documented attempts to locate the resident and indicated hospital evaluation followed.
13 Nov 2023
13 Nov 2023
Confirmed allegations of leaving a resident unsupervised in a facility vehicle and failing to provide care during the incident.
§ 87468.2(a)(4)
19 Oct 2023
19 Oct 2023
Found insufficient evidence to support the allegation that staff could not meet the resident's needs or that the resident required a higher level of care due to aggressive behavior. Found insufficient evidence to prove the allegation that the resident assaulted other residents on 10/12/2023 or had prior assaults on 9/20/2023.
19 Oct 2023
19 Oct 2023
Investigated the allegation that staff were unable to care for a resident needing a higher level of care due to aggressive behavior; found no preponderance of evidence to prove that staff could not meet care needs. Determined that resident altercations occurred, but no substantial evidence to prove assaults on other residents.
03 Nov 2022
03 Nov 2022
Clarified Covid reporting requirements with site representatives, including submitting contact line lists and positive test results within 24 hours. Daily reporting is required; all staff must be tested (tests can be split up to twice a week as long as everyone is tested), unvaccinated staff are not required to test during surveillance, and reporting continues on a weekly basis.
25 Sept 2023
25 Sept 2023
Investigated allegation that staff did not prevent a resident from assaulting another resident. Found staff tried to intervene, redirected the aggressor, and held the aggressor's hands to prevent further harm; residents and a family member described staff as attentive and not rough.
25 Sept 2023
25 Sept 2023
Investigated staff actions during two allegations, regarding residents hurting each other and staff handling residents roughly, but did not find enough evidence to prove or disprove the claims.
02 Sept 2023
02 Sept 2023
Investigated three specific allegations—staff not providing paid-for services, admissions agreements not provided, and not responding to call buttons—and found no clear evidence that these violations occurred, based on interviews and review of care records and admission documents.
02 Sept 2023
02 Sept 2023
Found no deficiencies after reviewing six staff files, ten resident files, and interviewing nine staff and nine residents; last emergency drill date not reported, liability insurance was current through 9/29/23, and the infection control plan was reviewed.
02 Sept 2023
02 Sept 2023
Investigated allegations of staff not providing services outlined in residents' payment agreements, not supplying admissions agreements, and not responding to call buttons; determined no sufficient evidence to prove these claims.
31 Aug 2023
31 Aug 2023
Found that a resident did not receive reasonable accommodations in care. Found that the premises were in disrepair due to flooding and plumbing issues.
31 Aug 2023
31 Aug 2023
Found no deficiencies during an unannounced annual visit conducted on 08/31/2023.
Observed adequate food storage and handling, clean dining and kitchen areas, medications securely stored, functioning carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, and a posted Emergency Disaster Plan; planned to return to complete file reviews and interviews.
31 Aug 2023
31 Aug 2023
Confirmed a resident was not provided with reasonable accommodations due to temporary relocation to a memory care unit, and identified the facility experienced disrepair issues, including flooding and A/C problems in the resident's original room.
§ 87303(a)
§ 87468.2(14)
04 Aug 2023
04 Aug 2023
Found that staff failed to provide reasonable accommodations for a resident, who was temporarily placed in a memory-care area that did not meet their needs. Found ongoing disrepair, including flooding and plumbing problems, that affected a resident's room.
04 Aug 2023
04 Aug 2023
Found that a resident’s room flooded on 7/21/23, requiring relocation on 7/25/23, and staff did not submit a written incident report within seven days. Found that two residents died on 7/11/23 and 7/17/23, and no written incident reports were submitted within seven days of those deaths.
§ 87211(a)(1)
04 Aug 2023
04 Aug 2023
Confirmed deficiencies related to failing to provide reasonable accommodations for a resident in care and having a facility in disrepair.
§ 87303(a)
§ 87468.2(14)
23 Jun 2023
23 Jun 2023
Found that staff did not follow proper COVID-19 mitigation guidance, including failing to isolate symptomatic residents and staff. Noted lapses such as several staff not wearing masks in common areas, not sanitizing hands after leaving rooms, and dining/events continuing despite outbreak status.
§ 87470(c)(1)
23 Jun 2023
23 Jun 2023
Identified a COVID-19 outbreak affecting residents and staff from June 3 to June 23, with 22 resident cases, 4 staff cases through June 17, and 13 additional resident cases by June 23. Failed to submit written reports within seven days of the events to the licensing agency; deficiencies were cited.
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Investigated an unannounced visit and found evidence supporting the allegation that basic care and overnight staffing were insufficient, with staff reporting being short-handed and residents wanting more help, including an incident where the fire department arrived and no staff were available to greet them.
Found not to be supported by a preponderance of evidence that medications were not provided on time or that residents did not receive water with their medications.
23 Jun 2023
23 Jun 2023
Confirmed deficiencies in reporting COVID-19 cases to the licensing agency within the required time frame.
§ 87211(a)(1)
16 Jun 2023
16 Jun 2023
Found all allegations unsubstantiated after review of resident care records, meal assistance, supervision, medication administration, room cleanliness, odors, incontinence logs, and pendant call responses.
16 Jun 2023
16 Jun 2023
Reviewed various allegations during a visit conducted by the Licensing Program Analyst, with insufficient evidence to prove violations occurred.
12 Jun 2023
12 Jun 2023
Investigated the allegation that staff financially abused the resident and found there was not a preponderance of evidence to prove that it occurred.
12 Jun 2023
12 Jun 2023
Investigated the allegation of financial abuse against a resident; found insufficient evidence to confirm if staff were involved, with suspicion leaning towards a private caregiver instead.
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Confirmed allegations of inadequate staffing during overnight shift and failure to allow entry for emergency personnel, while allegations of medication administration and provision of water were not substantiated.
§ 87415(3)
09 May 2023
09 May 2023
Found no preponderance of evidence to prove the allegations. Staff and residents denied each item, and observations did not reveal injuries, improper meal or medication assistance, unsupervised leaving, unclean rooms, strong odors, or delays in pendant responses.
09 May 2023
09 May 2023
Investigated allegations of resident injuries, improper meal and medication assistance, residents leaving unsupervised, unclean and malodorous conditions, and delayed response to calls; determined not enough evidence to support claims.
28 Apr 2023
28 Apr 2023
Interviewed a resident about an unrelated complaint at another facility; no deficiencies observed. Conducted an exit interview with the business office manager.
28 Apr 2023
28 Apr 2023
No deficiencies were observed during the visit and an unrelated complaint was investigated with a resident.
02 Mar 2023
02 Mar 2023
Investigated an allegation that staff did not properly sanitize; GI protocols were followed, cleaning occurred, and residents described staff as thorough, so the allegation was unsubstantiated.
02 Mar 2023
02 Mar 2023
Investigated alleged violation, cleanliness practices were observed and staff interviewed, but insufficient evidence to substantiate the allegation.
11 Jan 2023
11 Jan 2023
Determined that four allegations—unsupervised resident falls, improper food storage causing poisoning, not assisting residents promptly, and delays in meal delivery—were unsubstantiated due to lack of a preponderance of evidence. Observations and interviews showed adequate supervision, proper food handling, and timely assistance and meal service.
11 Jan 2023
11 Jan 2023
Investigated allegations of improper supervision, food storage, timely assistance, and meal delivery could not be proven based on staff and resident interviews, as well as observations made by the Licensing Program Analyst.
03 Nov 2022
03 Nov 2022
Discussed compliance with Covid reporting requirements and guidelines.
07 Oct 2022
07 Oct 2022
Found no deficiencies during the initial and continuation visits, with hot water temperatures checked in random resident rooms and eight random resident and eight random staff records reviewed.
07 Oct 2022
07 Oct 2022
Confirmed no deficiencies during annual inspection visits, including review of resident records, medication administration, and safety checks.
19 Sept 2022
19 Sept 2022
Found no deficiencies and determined compliance with infection-control standards at the site, including a current infection-control plan, entry screening, PPE supplies, hand sanitizers, and secure storage; observed a clean kitchen, adequate food supplies, and functioning safety systems.
19 Sept 2022
19 Sept 2022
Visited assisted living facility for an infection control inspection. No deficiencies observed, facility found to be in compliance.
10 Jun 2022
10 Jun 2022
Found that the newly constructed memory care unit meets Title 22 regulations and is ready to serve residents. Found that hot water temperature was within the required range of 105-120 degrees Fahrenheit, bathroom tiles were repaired, the smaller outdoor patio was temporarily closed, and the larger patio remains available for resident use.
10 Jun 2022
10 Jun 2022
Confirmed compliance with regulations in the newly constructed Memory Care unit following a follow-up visit.
27 May 2022
27 May 2022
Identified a memory care unit addition on the second floor with 28 resident bedrooms, secured areas for medication and laundry, and coded exits. Noted safety issues needing correction before licensing, including hot water temperatures outside 105–120 degrees, a nonworking faucet in one room, bathroom tile repair, and gaps around the outdoor patio.
27 May 2022
27 May 2022
Identified issues in the memory care unit included high hot water temperatures in certain rooms, a bathroom tile that needed repair, and gaps in the outdoor patio that needed to be secured.
21 Apr 2022
21 Apr 2022
Found that the claim staff were not properly trained could not be proven; records showed required annual training hours and ongoing in-service training, and interviews indicated training was adequate.
21 Apr 2022
21 Apr 2022
Investigated lack of staff training, found staff adequately trained according to regulations and resident feedback.
19 Jan 2022
19 Jan 2022
Identified that a staff member was not screened for COVID on arrival, posing an immediate health and safety risk to people in care.
19 Jan 2022
19 Jan 2022
- LPA conducted an unannounced visit and observed a violation of health and safety protocols at the facility.
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07 Dec 2021
07 Dec 2021
Identified failure to submit weekly reports for unvaccinated staff and residents during an informal Teams meeting on 12/07/2021. Public health and licensing authorities reminded participants of the guidelines, and no deficiency was issued.
10 Dec 2021
10 Dec 2021
Identified that the site failed to submit required weekly COVID-19 testing documentation for unvaccinated staff and unvaccinated residents on time during several weeks, and leadership acknowledged the delays and the importance of adhering to the guidelines.
10 Dec 2021
10 Dec 2021
Confirmed failure to comply with local public health department's COVID-19 testing requirements for unvaccinated individuals.
§ 87211(a)(2)
07 Dec 2021
07 Dec 2021
Confirmed non-compliance with health guidelines regarding testing and reporting for unvaccinated individuals.
15 Sept 2021
15 Sept 2021
Confirmed pre-licensing is complete with no deficiencies. Fire clearance approved for 310 residents (285 non-ambulatory, 25 bedridden) and hospice waiver for 30, with 102 residents currently residing; emergency numbers and exit plan posted, smoke/CO detectors in each room, medications securely stored in the Wellness Office, and first aid kit up to date.
15 Sept 2021
15 Sept 2021
Confirmed no deficiencies found during the inspection visit.
10 Sept 2021
10 Sept 2021
Investigated an allegation that staff mishandled a resident's medications and charged a medication management fee. Interviews with the resident and staff found no issues with medication handling or paying the fee, and records showed the fee charges varied over time with no clear evidence of a violation.
10 Sept 2021
10 Sept 2021
Investigated whether a resident was inappropriately charged a medication management fee. Found no sufficient evidence to confirm or deny the alleged violation.
09 Sept 2021
09 Sept 2021
Identified a four-story residence with numerous resident rooms, private bathrooms, and multiple common areas, with unobstructed walkways. Found the freezer at 0 degrees Fahrenheit, the refrigerator at 40 degrees Fahrenheit, and hot water temperatures between 105 and 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
09 Sept 2021
09 Sept 2021
Identified issues with temperature control in freezer, refrigerator, and hot water in resident rooms during inspection.
06 Aug 2021
06 Aug 2021
Found entry screening, including digital temperature checks and hand sanitizer, with outdoor visitation supervised by masks and common areas closed with distancing signs. Observed PPE carts stocked with N95s, goggles, gowns, booties, and sanitizers; signage and donning/doffing guidance outside rooms for COVID-19 positive residents; elevator capacity signs; clean laundry area with a lid trash bin; staff break room arranged for distancing; physical therapy area properly signed and sanitized after use; and COVID-19 testing conducted for all staff and residents.
06 Aug 2021
06 Aug 2021
Conducted unannounced visit today. Proper safety measures observed, including temperature checks, social distancing markers, PPE availability, and regular covid-19 testing for staff and residents.
11 Mar 2021
11 Mar 2021
Confirmed completion of Component II by telephone for the applicant and administrator, with identity verified and understanding of Title 22, and advised to transmit a signed LIC 809 with a copy of photo ID to CAB. Identified understanding across areas including operation, staff and administrator qualifications, program policy, grievances and community resources, physical plant and food service, and the review of required documents such as criminal record clearance, health screening, fire clearance, First Aid/CPR, administrator certificate, financial verification, pre-licensing inspection, compliance history, and control of property.
11 Mar 2021
11 Mar 2021
Confirmed understanding of facility operations, staff qualifications, program policies, and application requirements during telephone call with CAB analyst.
18 Sept 2020
18 Sept 2020
Found that five residents stated they were never victims of financial abuse, and the individuals alleged to be victims of check forgery did not reside there; the evidence did not prove the alleged violation occurred.
18 Sept 2020
18 Sept 2020
Reviewed allegations of financial abuse and check forgery linked to specific individuals who, upon investigation, were found not to reside at the location; the allegations were unsubstantiated due to insufficient evidence.
10 Jan 2020
10 Jan 2020
Found no evidence of disposable diapers being reused by the staff, allegations were unsubstantiated.
20 Dec 2019
20 Dec 2019
Investigated an allegation of staff forging residents' personal checks; found that the allegation was unfounded, with no deficiencies observed during the visit.
