MorningStar Senior Living at Golden Ridge
Assisted Living in Peoria
Assisted Living in Peoria
Overview of Morningstar Senior Living at Golden Ridge
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.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Services
About this community
MorningStar Senior Living at Golden Ridge is administrated by Benito D Toro.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Types of Care at MorningStar Senior Living at Golden Ridge
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.
12 visits/inspections
Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.
11 complaint inspections
Arizona average: 6 complaint visits
Arizona average: 5 inspections
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11 complaints
Formal expressions of dissatisfaction or concern made by residents, or their families regarding various aspects of the care, services, and environment provided.
Arizona average: 6 complaints
Latest inspection
27 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Arizona average: 9 deficiencies
Inspection Report Summary for MorningStar Senior Living at Golden Ridge
The most recent inspection on August 30, 2025, included enforcement action resulting in a fine that has been fully paid. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies primarily related to caregiver skill verification, medication administration compliance, and documentation issues, with several enforcement actions and fines totaling several thousand dollars. Complaint investigations mostly found deficiencies involving CPR initiation, medication administration, and proper management oversight, while many complaints were unsubstantiated. Enforcement actions addressed repeated and uncorrected deficiencies, including failure to designate a qualified manager and failure to verify caregiver qualifications before providing care. The facility’s record shows ongoing challenges with compliance in key areas, with some improvements noted in investigations that found no deficiencies.
Compare Assisted Living around Peoria The information below is reported by the Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing.
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Living Spaces & Floor Plans
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Studio Floor Plan
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— 3.29 miles to nearest hospital (Banner Thunderbird Medical Center)
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