
MorningStar Senior Living at Golden Ridge
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Peoria, AZ
MorningStar Senior Living at Golden Ridge
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Peoria, AZ
A few minutes away from Peoria, Morningstar Senior Living at Golden Ridge in Glendale provides exceptional senior independent living, assisted living, and memory care options tailored to each individual’s needs. The community prides itself on providing the best accommodations, striving to be Glendale’s top-ranked assisted living community. It is an elegant community built on its contemporary design and styling, allowing for a more luxurious environment while providing resort-like service. Residents of MorningStar at Golden Ridge can rest assured that they can feel like they’re a home away from home.
The upscale community boasts elegant designs and exclusive amenities such as its dining room, brightly-lit lounge areas, spacious apartments, courtyard, and arts and crafts studio. MorningStar promotes a stress-free lifestyle for their residents, providing essential services– housekeeping, social and recreational events, and transportation events. Management encourages residents to participate in activities and maximize the amenities to socialize and promote a warm and welcoming environment.
124-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
7 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 40 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Center
StatusActive
IssuanceJune 24, 2019
ExpirationMay 31, 2026 Expired
License NumberAL11067C
QualificationHealth Care
MorningStar Senior Living at Golden Ridge is administered by Kelci D Franks.
OwnerSHP V GLENDALE LLC
Wheelchair Accessible
Does not accept Medicaid
Accept Medicare
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Home Care
Pets Allowed
Minimum Age55+
HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes
Utilities IncludedYes
Fitness Center
Swimming Pool
Library
Salon
Spa
Chapel
Dining Room
Restaurant
Bistro
Cafe
Courtyard
Garden
Art Studio
Transportation
Concierge
Housekeeping
Laundry
Linen Service
Activities
Wellness Programmusic, dance, art, aromatherapy, animals
Specific ProgramsLife Enrichment, Dining Experience, Clinical Services
Religious Services
Starting Price$4,925 per month
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
3 Worse
Metrics worse than Arizona average:
• Enforcement actions (344% above)
• Total inspections (140% above)
• Total complaints (83% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
• Enforcement actions (344% above)
• Total inspections (140% above)
• Total complaints (83% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection
July 16, 2025
Modification
No deficiencies
Deficiencies
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Enforcement actions
| 4 | 0.9 | This facility has 344% more enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (4 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↑ 344% worse |
Inspections
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Total inspections
| 12 | 5 | This facility has 140% more total inspections than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (12 vs. AZ avg 5).↑ 140% worse |
Complaints & Investigations
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Total complaints
| 11 | 6 | This facility has 83% more total complaints than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (11 vs. AZ avg 6).↑ 83% worse Rank #454 / 500 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 454th out of 500 homes in Arizona. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the Arizona average among 500 comparable communities in the ranking pool. 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.
- The most recent inspection on July 16, 2025, found no deficiencies during the occupancy modification to 38 directed care beds and 86 personal care beds.
- Enforcement actions from February to August 2025 resulted in fines totaling $8,400 for repeated failures in caregiver verification, medication administration, and lack of a certified facility manager.
- Complaint investigations from June 2025 found one deficiency for failure to initiate CPR per certification training, while other complaints were either unsubstantiated or had minor medication and documentation issues.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for MorningStar Senior Living at Golden Ridge
Studio
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2.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Peoria's city center to MorningStar Senior Living at Golden Ridge's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 3.29 miles to nearest hospital (Banner Thunderbird Medical Center)
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The information below is reported by the Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing.
| The Montecito Senior Living | AL IL MC | Peoria (North 87Th Avenue) | 141 | Yes | 40 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 4 | A+ | Heath D Van Gysel | - | 9 | 6
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9
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1.8
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#178 / 500 |
| MorningStar Senior Living at Golden Ridge | AL IL MC | Peoria (Haciendas Del Sol) | 124 | No | 40 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 7 | - | Kelci D Franks | - | 12 | 11
Facility
11
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#454 / 500 | 0
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9
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#444 / 500 | 0.0
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AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#321 / 500 |
| Freedom Plaza Arizona | AL HC IL MC NH | Peoria (North Plaza Del Rio Boulevard) | 111 | No | 28 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 48 | A+ | Ian G Lewis | 78
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AZ AVG
82
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13
AZ AVG
6
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#467 / 500 | 12
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12
AZ AVG
9
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#399 / 500 | 0.7
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0.7
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#171 / 500 |
| Brookdale Peoria | AL IL MC NH | Peoria (West Greenbrian Drive) | 72 | Yes | 56 | Suite | 15 | B- | Colleen Rookerson | - | 2 | 0
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| The Forum at Desert Harbor | AL IL | Peoria (Desert Harbor) | 50 | No | 21 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 37 | - | Auxiliadora C Morales | - | 4 | 1
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Frequently Asked Questions about MorningStar Senior Living at Golden Ridge
What neighborhood is MorningStar Senior Living at Golden Ridge in?
MorningStar Senior Living at Golden Ridge is in the Haciendas Del Sol neighborhood of Peoria.
Who is the owner of MorningStar Senior Living at Golden Ridge?
MorningStar Senior Living at Golden Ridge is legally operated by Shp V Glendale Llc, and administered by Kelci D Franks.
Is MorningStar Senior Living at Golden Ridge in a walkable area?
MorningStar Senior Living at Golden Ridge has a walk score of 40. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of MorningStar Senior Living at Golden Ridge?
According to AZ state health department records, MorningStar Senior Living at Golden Ridge's license number is AL11067C.
When does MorningStar Senior Living at Golden Ridge's license expire?
According to AZ state health department records, MorningStar Senior Living at Golden Ridge's license expires on May 31, 2026.
Does MorningStar Senior Living at Golden Ridge have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at MorningStar Senior Living at Golden Ridge on this page.
Who is the administrator of MorningStar Senior Living at Golden Ridge?
Kelci D Franks is the administrator of MorningStar Senior Living at Golden Ridge.
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