MorningStar Senior Living

When it comes to MorningStar of Boise we would give them all 5s. It is a great caring place and yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.

I left a message for my initial inquiry and was called back right away - a positive. The phone call started first by inquiring about my mom’s interests and needs . It was a very informative conversation and I learned Morning Star is a Christian community, which I did not know, another positive. There was a welcome sign for us when we arrived for our visit-another positive. A huge positive was there was a room available right away. Everyone, staff and nurses, are always welcoming, kind and attentive, making sure to call my mom by name. Family and friends are able to visit anytime and/or join her for meals. My mom has engaged herself in the afternoon activities and there is a wide option of balanced meals for her to choose from. As her daughter, my brother and I rest easier knowing our mom is being well cared for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week as she needs it.

Based on my experience (and I'm discussing the memory care unit) it is a wonderful place. The staff are all competent and extremely caring. I believe there are only 13-14 spots in memory care so the ratio of staff to residents is fantastic. I believe they are going above and beyond.

All 5. It has been a great place for my mom. It is nice to have different levels of care in one facility. Nice sized rooms. My mom has a 2 bedroom 2 bathroom she kept after my dad passed.

When we first got there we needed more things explained. How does the schedule work for activities. How does the menu work. If my dad didn't come out of his room does someone check on him. How does maintenance work and what do they assist with? The food had also changed the menu offered more hot cooked meals than they do now.

Placing mom has been extremely challenging but Morningstar has been a Godsend. We are grateful for not only the care and love that they have shown her over the last 6 weeks but for the understanding and education they have provided our family.

The staff has been very friendly and engaging with the residents to encourage them to participate in the activities. The kitchen staff does their best to accommodate any dietary needs and preferences. Very clean and inviting atmosphere. Facility is small enough for residents to learn their way around but large enough to offer many activities.

All the staff are very attentative! The servers in the dining room knew my name the 1st time I showed up. The menu has great variety, food is beautifully presented and the memory of some meals have me longing for the next time! Housekeeping does an excellent job. Assisted Living staff are very caring, attentative and have a great sense of humor. List of activities is great. There is help available for everything from TV to notary republic. Visiting doctors are available. Its wonderful ths level of support available. I rate them 100 stars! [dare removed] resident

My mom is extremely happy at Morningstar. Several reasons, really. She said that, compared to her former residence , the people at Morningstar are very friendly. She feels welcome and included in all facets. The staff and residents are all welcoming. She also enjoys having three meals a day in the dining area. That wasn't the case where she was. I'm glad she's forced out of her room to have a meal as well as she can tend to stay to herself, so that's better. She loves the once a week housekeeping, although she's a neat freak. Lastly, the affordability of Morningstar is a factor. I couldn't be happier with Morningstar.

The experience has been fantastic every step of the way, and she's extremely happy living there. Staff and other residents go above and beyond to make everyone feel welcome and secure.

The facility is super clean and doesn't smell like some of the others do. It's quiet and the other residents greeted my dad immediately. We would absolutely recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far. Best independent living in Idaho Falls

I think I would give a 5 rating for each of the categories. Very pleased with the facility. My father is in the facility, he is rather picky about food. He says the food is good and likes the menu. He has participated in some exercise classes and enjoys talking with other people during meals. He has only been there for about 6 weeks now but he is hoping my mother will be joining him soon. The staff has shown him kindness, patience and respect. It was not an easy transition for him.

I've been very pleasantly impressed with this facility and the staff. And Mom loves the food and activities. Assisted living and memory care apartments are identical. And the memory care area is bright and airy. I liked knowing the memory care area was as nice as assisted living; just in case. The facility also feels like a large home. Very inviting.

I visited my dad twice a day every day he lived there [dates removed] until his death at the age of 94, so I was able to experience first hand all aspects of the facility and care. The Reflections Community staff at MorningStar Laurelhurst were dedicated and very helpful, and they cared for the residents with compassionate professionalism. There was a fairly wide range of cognitive and memory impairment in the Reflections Community, so it wasn’t easy serving all the needs of the residents. But, my dad received quality care, and the staff was always very responsive to my questions and requests. The accommodations at MorningStar were very attractive and pleasant, and the entire facility was really a beautiful place- much nicer than most of the other facilities I toured. I would definitely feel comfortable recommending MorningStar at Laurelhurst to anyone seeking memory care for a loved one.

I looked at several and MSBC ranked the highest and still does. Most places struggle with keeping good employees, probably due to low salaries and long hours. Care for individuals with memory issues is wearing and frustrating. Morningstar suffers from this same issue. Weekend care is never as good as weekday care, due to lack of adequate staff. MSBC has several dedicated and qualified staff, but always needs more.

My spouse has been here for 5 months. I am pleased with his care and monitoring of his health. Staff is loving/great, the facilities are kept up to date and clean. I would recommend Morningstar to other without hesitation.

It is a great place with fun activities and wonderful happy people. Contact me if you want. Love we have a large apt 2 bedroom two bath and a large garage. The people in the facility are very nice. Highly recommend.

I'm so pleased that I haven't had any need to consider moving her. The facility is nicely maintained, well-run, and the staff in memory care is amazing. It's a little on the pricey side, but worth it.

We were able spend the night there, eat 3 meals, meet several residents and observe some of their activities.

On the food they seem to complain a lot, but I think that's true of a lot of facilities and a lot of residents they like comfort food and the facilities like to feed them healthy food. Most assisted living costs are very high. But I like Golden Ridge because it's always clean and doesn't smell musty or smell like a excuse me for saying this nursing home.