MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Santa Fe sits close to the intersection of St. Francis and St. Michael, right on the west side of Santa Fe, so you get these good mountain views, and the place itself goes for that Pueblo-style architecture which kind of fits the area nicely and looks welcoming. The building has two floors, and residents can pick from studios or one- and two-bedroom apartments, all with high ceilings, kitchenettes, and bathrooms that folks using wheelchairs can get into and out of pretty easily, plus there are emergency call systems and temperature controls in each suite so everyone can stay safe and comfortable. The community offers independent living, assisted living, and also memory care for folks who need extra help with things like managing memory and medication, which can be important for people with Alzheimer's or other dementia-related conditions, and you'll find suites specifically set up for that purpose too.
The staff believes in treating everyone with love, respect, and kindness and they try to run the place so people feel valued, comfortable, and at home, and they also focus on honoring God and serving with a servant's heart and gratitude, which you can see in how the care team, med techs, housekeepers, cooks, and the rest of the staff approach residents' daily needs. Memory care gets a lot of attention here, with dedicated dementia care, medication management, and safety features like the SafelyYou system, which helps prevent falls and can alert staff in emergencies, on top of the 24-hour emergency call system building-wide. Folks with pets can bring them along, and there's guest suites so family or friends can stay over when visiting.
Residents get three meals a day with restaurant-style dining, a bistro, full bar, and menus that change with the season, and there are menu options for special diets if needed, plus scratch-prepared meals and à la carte choices-so you won't have to worry about eating the same thing week after week. The community holds daily life enrichment activities and wellness programs like exercise classes, movie nights in their own theater, flower arranging, painting, choir, karaoke, nail care, musical visits, and even animal visits, plus there's an ice cream trolley that makes rounds, which the residents enjoy. There are spaces set up for fitness and recreation, as well as places to gather with friends or spend quieter time, including courtyards and rooms with fireplaces.
Housekeeping, laundry, and linen care are included, and they aim to keep things neat and comfortable for everyone. MorningStar provides clinical services for those who need them and adjusts care to fit resident needs as they change. They do their best to help folks live as independently as they can for as long as possible, offering support with daily activities and personal care. The facility's also ready to help families work through the transition into assisted living or memory care and offers some financial options like the ElderLife Bridge Loan and accepts long-term care insurance.
Everything is designed with an eye for detail, aiming for a refined, easy-going setting like a resort, with interiors that have won awards from the American Society of Interior Designers and photos online for anyone wanting a look. Residents, their families, and the staff connect over shared activities and values, aiming for a true sense of community, and the community tries to provide a vibrant, supportive place for seniors to make the most out of their years. The location gives you nice views of Atalaya Mountain, Thompson Peak, and Hyde Memorial State Park, rounding out the experience with some of Santa Fe's most beautiful scenery.
