MorningStar of Fountain Hills
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Fountain Hills, AZ
MorningStar of Fountain Hills
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Fountain Hills, AZ
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.
105-bed community Rank #121 / 522Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 121st out of 522 homes in Arizona for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Arizona facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Arizona that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
2 years in operation Rank #447 / 533Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 447th out of 533 homes in Arizona for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Arizona facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Arizona that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score: 62 / 100 Rank #130 / 818Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 130th out of 818 homes in Arizona for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Arizona facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Arizona that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Best of Senior Living 2025 by Seniorly
Facility TypeAssisted Living Center
StatusActive
IssuanceJanuary 9, 2024
ExpirationAugust 31, 2026
License NumberAL13132C
QualificationHealth Care
MorningStar of Fountain Hills is administered by Catherine A Leonard.
Owner16800 E Paul Nordin Pkwy Opco LLC
Wheelchair Accessible
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactCatherine Leonard (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)
Does not accept Medicaid
Does not accept Medicare
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Vibrant Social And Activity Spaces
Engaging Wellness And Fitness Programs
Personalized 24/7 Compassionate Care
Multi-Modal Therapies
Culinary Excellence Dining
Prime Location With Nearby Attractions
Specific ProgramsWellness Programs, Dining Experience
Starting Price$5,175/mo
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.
Overall vs. AZ average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
2 Better
Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Enforcement actions (100% below)
• Total complaints (67% below)
• Enforcement actions (100% below)
• Total complaints (67% below)
Deficiencies
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Enforcement actions
Formal penalties or interventions imposed by Arizona regulators — directed plans of correction, civil monetary penalties, denial of payment, or appointment of temporary management.
| 0 | 0.9 | This facility has 100% fewer enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (0 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↓ 100% better |
Inspections
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 6 | 5 | This facility has had 20% more total inspections than the Arizona average (6 vs. AZ avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 20% more |
Complaints & Investigations
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 2 | 6 | This facility has 67% fewer total complaints than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (2 vs. AZ avg 6).↓ 67% better Rank #264 / 482 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 264th out of 482 homes in Arizona for complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the Arizona average among 482 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Arizona that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- June 13, 2025 complaint investigation found no deficiencies during on-site inspection of complaint 00133381.
- March 12, 2025 complaint investigations of 00122004 and 00104823 found no deficiencies on site.
- August 21 and November 14, 2025 off-site reviews approved license changes with no deficiencies or complaints.
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
Studio
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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.
| MorningStar of Fountain Hills | AL MC RC | Fountain Hills | 105
Facility
105
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#121 / 522 | Yes |
62
Facility
62
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#130 / 818 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 2
Facility
2
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#447 / 533 | Catherine A Leonard | 6 | 2
Facility
2
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#264 / 482 |
| El Pueblo Assisted Living | AL | Fountain Hills | - | No |
5
Facility
5
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#741 / 818 | Single / Shared Rooms | - | - | - | - |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Arizona
MorningStar of Fountain Hills is located in Fountain Hills, Arizona.
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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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