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

Overview of 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.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services. 105 Rank #121 / 521Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 121st out of 521 homes we track 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.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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Years of operating Info A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs. Rank #468 / 548Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 468th out of 548 homes we track 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.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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
2 years
Walk Score Info Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #130 / 775Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 130th out of 775 homes we track 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.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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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About this community

Awards

Best of Senior Living 2025 by Seniorly

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Center
StatusActive
IssuanceJanuary 9, 2024
ExpirationAugust 31, 2026 Expires in 16 days
License NumberAL13132C
QualificationHealth Care

Ownership & Operating Entity

MorningStar of Fountain Hills is administered by Catherine A Leonard.

Owner16800 E Paul Nordin Pkwy Opco LLC

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactCatherine Leonard (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)

Payment & Insurance

2 services
Does not accept Medicaid
Does not accept Medicare

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Activities
Fitness Center
Dining
Specific ProgramsWellness Programs, Dining Experience

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price$5,175/mo

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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.

Since 2024 · 2 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 0 deficiencies 2 complaints 7 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info 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
Overall vs. AZ average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 3 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Total deficiencies (100% below)
• Total complaints (67% below)
• Complaints per year (67% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityAZ Averagevs. AZ Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 012 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 Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityAZ Averagevs. AZ Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 75 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 Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityAZ Averagevs. AZ Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 26 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.
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2024. 13 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?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Two-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Managed by Cathy

Executive Director

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for MorningStar of Fountain Hills

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Address 0.7 miles from city center Info 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.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
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.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
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 Leonard7
El Pueblo Assisted Living
AL
Fountain Hills-No
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 38
Rank #739 / 775
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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.

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Arizona Long Term Care System

ALTCS

Age 65+ or disabled
General Arizona resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
AZ

Covers tribal members; rural outreach.

Benefits
In-home care (6-8 hours/day) Assisted living Nursing home care Medical services Transportation (10 trips/month)

Non-Medical Home and Community Based Services

AZ DES Non-Medical HCBS

Age 60+
General Arizona resident, at risk of institutionalization.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $10,000 individual
AZ

Limited funding; waitlists common.

Benefits
Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Adult day care (~$60/day)

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

AZ WAP

Age 60+ priority
General Arizona resident, own/rent home, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month 200% of poverty level, individual
Asset Limits Not applicable; income-focused.
AZ

High demand in rural desert areas; limited annual funds.

Benefits
Insulation Weather stripping HVAC repairs (avg. $500-$1,000/year savings)

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

AZ Section 202

Age 62+
General Arizona resident, very low income, able to live independently with support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,645/month 50% of area median income, individual, varies by county
Asset Limits $10,000 individual, excludes home if owned
AZ

Limited units; high demand in metro areas like Phoenix.

Benefits
Subsidized rent (30% of income, e.g., $300-$500/month) On-site services (housekeeping, transportation, ~$200/month value)

Arizona CARES Program

AZ CARES

Age
General Caregivers of Arizona residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
AZ

Focus on rural access; complements ALTCS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

AZ DES Non-Medical Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)

AZ DES Non-Medical HCBS

Age 60+ or disabled
General Arizona resident, need assistance with daily activities, not eligible for Medicaid/ALTCS.
Income Limits Above Medicaid threshold but low-income ~$1,500-$2,500/month, varies by region
Asset Limits Not specified; income-driven eligibility.
AZ

Targets those ineligible for ALTCS; prioritizes rural and tribal areas.

Benefits
Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Personal care (limited hours) Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

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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