MorningStar of Fort Collins is a senior living community designed to offer both assisted living and memory care, set in a beautiful location directly across from Warren Lake and the Collindale Golf Course. This thoughtfully planned residence emphasizes a warm and welcoming atmosphere where residents are valued and cared for with great attention to their comfort and individuality. The community features 55 assisted living suites in a range of spacious studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans, some exceeding 800 square feet, as well as 24 memory care suites within the specialized Reflections Neighborhood for those living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of memory impairment.
Life at MorningStar of Fort Collins is enhanced by a robust mix of amenities, engaging activities, and chef-prepared dining. The dining experience is a highlight, overseen by Executive Chefs who focus on creative, nutritious menus that feature fresh, often locally sourced ingredients, with choices to accommodate varying dietary needs such as low sodium, sugar-free, gluten-free, vegetarian, and more. Residents may enjoy their meals in a stylish dining room or opt for the full bar available in the community. MorningStar’s approach is to treat every meal as an opportunity for connection and celebration, recognizing the importance of both good food and good company.
The community’s memory care program, Lavender Sky, demonstrates a holistic and individualized commitment to residents with cognitive challenges. This program leverages Montessori-based therapies and purposeful activities that incorporate music, dance, art, aromatherapy, and animal interactions. Service plans are tailored to each resident, with daily health monitoring and 24/7 support from a well-trained staff, including access to licensed nurses and third-party providers. Independence is encouraged in a secure setting, with suites ranging from 358 to 483 square feet, each with its own emergency call system and handicap-accessible bathroom. Unique to MorningStar’s memory care are features like in-room showers and kitchenettes with full-size refrigerators, allowing for both security and personal comfort.
The campus is filled with resort-style amenities such as a bistro, library, theatre, fitness room, spa bath, and a full salon, ensuring residents have abundant opportunities for relaxation, socialization, and activity. Transportation services, a full calendar of wellness programs, and beautiful common areas also contribute to a vibrant and fulfilling lifestyle. Residents can enjoy everything from crafting and fitness to spiritual gatherings and community celebrations in spaces such as the Library, Theatre/Chapel, Massage Room, Fitness Center, Memory Care Great Room, and the welcoming Foyer. Private suites, referred to as “Your Private Nest,” offer a restful retreat for each resident.
Nestled in a convenient part of Fort Collins close to hospitals, banks, restaurants, shopping malls, churches, and grocery stores, MorningStar is positioned to make outings and family visits easy. The mission of MorningStar of Fort Collins is “to honor, to value, to invest,” reflected in the personalized care, meaningful programming, and commitment to the overall well-being and dignity of each resident. The community also provides practical care navigation for families, offering guidance on finances, transitions, and educational materials such as the “Senior Life” and “Hope Remains: A Transition into Memory Care” guides. MorningStar believes in supporting an abundant life for seniors, built upon shared experiences, purpose, and deepened connections through the seasons of aging.