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MorningStar Senior Living of Pasadena
Memory Care, Assisted Living & Independent Living · Pasadena, CA
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MorningStar Senior Living of Pasadena

Memory Care, Assisted Living & Independent Living · Pasadena, CA
951 S Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of MorningStar Senior Living of Pasadena

MorningStar Senior Living of Pasadena, situated in Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, California, is a dynamic community offering assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care services. Rooted in faith-based principles, MorningStar provides residents with a space to thrive and savor their golden years. 

The MorningStar team draws inspiration from their connections with seniors, recognizing the immense value seniors bring through their life experiences and wisdom. Their unwavering commitment to fostering an environment of warmth, compassion, and love distinguishes them. Whether it’s the dedicated staff, resort-style amenities, or the strong sense of community, MorningStar of Pasadena is dedicated to positively impacting the lives of its residents. 

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Bed community size
310-bed community Rank #52 / 1648Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 52nd out of 1648 homes in California for Bed Count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California 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 California 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 large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Years in operation
4 years in operation Rank #1108 / 1494Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1108th out of 1494 homes in California for Years In Operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California 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 California 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.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 85 / 100 Rank #290 / 2087Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 290th out of 2087 homes in California for Walk Score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across California 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 California 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.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
49%
Rank #1344 / 1496Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1344th out of 1496 homes in California for Occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1496. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California 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.
Lower than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
152 / 310
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceSeptember 23, 2021
CountyLos Angeles
License Number198603416

Ownership & Operating Entity

MorningStar Senior Living of Pasadena is legally operated by Olympic Senior Care LLC:morningstar Mgt Snr LLC, and administered by Kevin Taliaferro.

Additional Services

1 service
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Amenities & Lifestyle

Spa

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Inspection History

In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 11 citations 41 total visits 23 complaint visits 4 official inspections 20 complaint investigations
Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

18 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Rank #1260 / 1399 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1260th out of 1399 homes in California for Inspection Score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1399 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 California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 63 out of 100. Letter grade D. 18 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2021 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 8 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Total citations (10% above)
• Serious citations (Type A) (100% above)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (25% above)
• Citations per year (10% above)
• Total visits (156% above)
• Complaint visits (77% above)
• Other visits (100% above)
• Complaint investigations (100% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Official inspections (at CA avg) 1 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (91% below)

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

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 1110 This facility has 10% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (11 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 10% worse
Serious citations (Type A) Info Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action. 63 This facility has 100% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 100% worse Rank #951 / 1160 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 951st out of 1160 homes in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1160 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 California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 54 This facility has 25% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2021. 2.22 This facility has 10% more citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (2.2 vs. CA avg 2).↑ 10% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.33.3 This facility has 91% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.3 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 91% better

Inspections & Visits Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections. 4116 This facility has 156% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (41 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 156% worse
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 2313 This facility has 77% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (23 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 77% worse Rank #1172 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1172nd out of 1388 homes in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1388 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 California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 147 This facility has 100% more other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (14 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 100% worse
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 44 This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 2010 This facility has 100% more complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (20 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 100% worse

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The most recent inspection on October 3, 2025, cited two deficiencies related to medication storage and resident reappraisals, with plans of correction required but no immediate jeopardy or harm-level citations.
  • Multiple substantiated complaints in 2023 and 2024 documented failure to provide reasonable accommodations, facility disrepair including flooding and plumbing issues, insufficient staffing, and failure to report COVID-19 outbreaks timely.
  • Numerous complaint investigations from 2023 through 2025 found unsubstantiated allegations of neglect, financial abuse, improper infection control, and inadequate care, showing consistent denial of serious violations by staff and residents.
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What does this home offer?

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Minimum Age: 55 Years Old

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 389 / 478 / 445 - 840 / 891 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Address 1.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Pasadena's city center to MorningStar Senior Living of Pasadena's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 4.56 miles to nearest hospital (Garfield Medical Center)

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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.

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Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in California

MorningStar Senior Living of Pasadena is located in Pasadena, California.
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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CA

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+
General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits
Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+
General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
CA

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits
Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits
Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age —
General Caregivers of California 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.
CA

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

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

Frequently Asked Questions about MorningStar Senior Living of Pasadena

What neighborhood is MorningStar Senior Living of Pasadena in?

MorningStar Senior Living of Pasadena is in the South Arroyo neighborhood of Pasadena.

Who is the owner of MorningStar Senior Living of Pasadena?

MorningStar Senior Living of Pasadena is legally operated by Olympic Senior Care LLC:morningstar Mgt Snr LLC, and administered by Kevin Taliaferro.

Is MorningStar Senior Living of Pasadena in a walkable area?

MorningStar Senior Living of Pasadena has a walk score of 85. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the occupancy rate at MorningStar Senior Living of Pasadena?

MorningStar Senior Living of Pasadena's occupancy is 49%.

Are pets allowed at MorningStar Senior Living of Pasadena?

Yes, MorningStar Senior Living of Pasadena allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of MorningStar Senior Living of Pasadena?

Kevin Taliaferro is the administrator of MorningStar Senior Living of Pasadena.

How many beds does MorningStar Senior Living of Pasadena have?

MorningStar Senior Living of Pasadena has 310 beds.

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