Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
MorningStar of Fountain Hills
Featuring a cozy and inviting environment, MorningStar of Fountain Hills located in East Paul Nordin Parkway, Fountain Hills, AZ, is an idyllic senior living community offering assisted living and memory care. Enjoy comfort and safety like no other with a wide array of accommodations including 63 assisted living suites and 28 memory care suites, carefully designed to meet residents’ needs and preferences. The community strives to maximize seniors’ independence, handling the maintenance and other daily living needs.
Celebrating exceptional care for over two decades, the community is dedicated to enhancing seniors’ quality of life. Rekindle passions and discover new hobbies with various activities and social events conducted for seniors’ enjoyment and wellness. Enjoy exquisite dining with healthy and tasty meals for residents’ nutritional needs and tastes. With its elegant amenities and peaceful community, MorningStar Fountain Hills is a good place to spend an unforgettable retirement and experience.
Community insights.
About this community
MorningStar of Fountain Hills is administered by Catherine A Leonard.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Inspection History
In Arizona, the Department of Health Services, Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing performs regular onsite inspections and investigates complaints for all licensed residential and nursing facilities.
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Arizona state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2024 vs. Arizona state average• Total deficiencies (100% below)
• Total complaints (67% below)
• Complaints per year (67% below)
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
| 0 | 12 | This facility has 100% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (0 vs. AZ avg 12).↓ 100% better Rank #1 / 487 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 487 homes we track in Arizona for deficiencies. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Arizona average among 487 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
Inspections
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Total inspections
| 7 | 5 | This facility has had 40% more total inspections than the Arizona average (7 vs. AZ avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 40% more |
Complaints & Investigations
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Total complaints
| 2 | 6 | This facility has 67% fewer total complaints than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (2 vs. AZ avg 6).↓ 67% better Rank #273 / 490 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 273rd out of 490 homes we track in Arizona for complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the Arizona average among 490 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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Complaints per year
| 1 | 3 | This facility has 67% fewer complaints per year than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (1 vs. AZ avg 3).↓ 67% better |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for MorningStar of Fountain Hills
Places of interest near MorningStar of Fountain Hills
0.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Fountain Hills's city center to MorningStar of Fountain Hills's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 9.66 miles to nearest hospital (HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center)
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Compare Assisted Living around Fountain Hills
Info below is compiled from the AZ Dept. of Health Services (ADHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
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| MorningStar of Fountain Hills | AL MC RC | Fountain Hills | 105
Facility
105
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#121 / 521 | Yes |
62
Facility
62
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#130 / 775 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 2
Facility
2
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#468 / 548 | Catherine A Leonard | 7 | 2
Facility
2
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#273 / 490 |
| El Pueblo Assisted Living | AL | Fountain Hills | - | No |
5
Facility
5
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#739 / 775 | Single / Shared Rooms | - | - | - | - |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Arizona
MorningStar of Fountain Hills is located in Fountain Hills, Arizona.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Arizona.
Frequently Asked Questions about MorningStar of Fountain Hills
Who is the owner of MorningStar of Fountain Hills?
MorningStar of Fountain Hills is legally operated by 16800 E Paul Nordin Pkwy Opco LLC, and administered by Catherine A Leonard.
Is MorningStar of Fountain Hills in a walkable area?
MorningStar of Fountain Hills has a walk score of 62. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the license number of MorningStar of Fountain Hills?
According to AZ state health department records, MorningStar of Fountain Hills's license number is AL13132C.
When does MorningStar of Fountain Hills's license expire?
According to AZ state health department records, MorningStar of Fountain Hills's license expires on August 31, 2026.
How long has MorningStar of Fountain Hills been in business?
MorningStar of Fountain Hills has been operating for approximately 2 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Does MorningStar of Fountain Hills have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at MorningStar of Fountain Hills on this page.
Are pets allowed at MorningStar of Fountain Hills?
Yes, MorningStar of Fountain Hills allows residents to bring their pets.
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