Housekeepers Make a Difference in the Lives of Our Residents

At Denver’s MorningStar Senior Living communities, we have assembled a compassionate team of individuals who feel privileged to have careers that allow them to serve seniors.   Working together, our dedicated team is helping us to create true homes for our residents.  Currently we seek like-minded people to apply for a variety of roles including housekeeping jobs in Denver’s finest senior living communities.  

Unlike working as a housekeeper for a corporation or in a hotel, your position as a MorningStar housekeeper will allow you to make a real difference in the lives of seniors.  Furthermore unlike many other jobs, you will be encouraged to interact and get to know our residents as you clean their homes.  In fact many of our residents love sharing life stories and memories and showing off their cherished items and photographs.  You will also feel good knowing you have contributed to keeping our beautiful communities spotless, and will feel even better when residents let you know how much they appreciate your hard work.

In addition MorningStar offers opportunities to grow both professionally as well as personally.  We promote from within whenever possible and are proud of our diverse workforce.  We offer competitive wages and comprehensive benefits that include healthcare plans for medical, dental and vision as well as offer vacation, sick time and holiday pay.  We also strive to accommodate employees’ family obligations with flexible scheduling. 

We have deliberately creating a culture defined not only by what we do but by the kind of people who bring it all to life – our dedicated team members.  Our communities offer independent living, assisted living and memory care.  We invite you to visit our website to learn more about our housekeeping jobs in Denver’s exceptional senior living communities - MorningStar of Arvada; MorningStar at Jordan; MorningStar of Littleton; MorningStar at RidgeGate; MorningStar of Wheat Ridge; and Parker Senior Living by MorningStar.

At MorningStar Senior Living, our unique mission statement: “to honor, to serve, to invest,” sets us apart from other senior living communities.  We are committed to a foundation built upon honoring God and valuing all seniors, and are currently recruiting staff with a felt calling to serve seniors.  If you would like to serve, we invite you to visit MorningStar’s Career page for information on a range of positions including housekeeping jobs in Denver.

History of MorningStar Senior Living

MorningStar Assisted Living and Memory Care at Jordan is conveniently located in historic Centennial, in the south-central area of metro Denver, and offers a choice of 55 private assisted living suites on three levels.  In Our Reflections Neighborhood, we have 29 suites devoted to the individualized, specialized care of residents with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia.  

Our community is a part of MorningStar Senior Living, which has over 30 communities currently open or under construction all across the country.  MorningStar began in 2003 when founder, Ken Jaeger had a dream to start a senior housing company that was defined by the human touch. He says, “I wanted to re-create my grandmother’s house, a place where one can go and feel a sense of family.”  From this came our guiding principles and three mission statements our company is based on:

·         Honor God in our business practices and relationships — a commitment to strong moral values and ethics

·         Value all seniors as gifted and contributing individuals — a commitment to creating a community that promotes a healthy, engaged lifestyle, while providing security and independence

·         Invest generously in our team’s ability to serve well — a commitment to hiring and retaining employees who use creative minds and compassionate hearts to serve residents

To eloquently illustrate our mission, all of our communities have a specially commissioned piece of art hanging in them.  The “Tree of Life embodies and celebrates our Mission and our Name.  We encourage you to visit our website for more information, and while you are there, fill out our online form to set up a tour of our beautiful senior living residences. 

MorningStar Assisted Living and Memory Care at Jordan represents the very best in senior living residences.  We are dedicated to providing a true home for residents amidst a beautiful, serene setting by creating a foundation built on honoring God, valuing all seniors and selecting staff with a felt calling to serve. Please contact us to learn more about our exceptional community.

Addressing Financial and Medical Care Planning

Especially if you are an older adult, you should have a will or trust drawn up as well as a power-of-attorney and an advanced directive.   The difference between a will and a trust is a will is a legal document that goes into effect after the person dies while a trust goes into effect as soon as it is created.  The trustor (the creator of that trust) can name others to be in charge of the trust when she or he becomes incapacitated or dies.

A living will, also known as a Health Care Directive, is a legal document in which a person specifies what actions should be taken for their health care if they are no longer able to make decisions for themselves because of illness or incapacity.  The person named as the health care authority has the power to make medical decisions and sees to it that the wishes of the person is carried out. 

Another legal document many seniors find is a good idea to have is a Durable Power Of Attorney (DPOA).  The document is used if the person (the principal) ever becomes mentally incapacitated and covers both financial and medical decisions.   The attorney-in-fact or agent in effect becomes a legal guardian for the disabled principal.

These types of documents should be drawn up before a person becomes incapacitated.  If someone has a diminished capacity due to Alzheimer’s or another medical condition and needs someone to handle their medical and financial decisions, a person can pursue a legal Guardianship status for them.  Legal guardianship is granted by the courts and typically continues throughout the remainder of the person’s life.  Please refer to your financial consultant or attorney for more information. 

MorningStar at RidgeGate offers the very best in senior living with our unique mission statement of “to honor, to serve, to invest.”  We create a true home for residents with a foundation built on honoring God, valuing all seniors and selecting staff with a felt calling to serve.  Please schedule a visit to see the finest independent and assisted living Highlands Ranch CO and the surrounding area offers.

Respite Stays at MorningStar at Jordan

MorningStar at Jordan understands that for many seniors making the decision to move to an assisted living home can be difficult.  While change for any one can be hard, for seniors contemplating assisted living, it can feel like they are losing their independence.  This is why MorningStar offers respite stays that give you the opportunity to experience our community and see what you think.

A respite stay offers the perfect place to recover from surgery or to convalesce in quiet quarters while getting the personal attention you need.  At the same time, you will have the companionship and community that can be just as important in the healing process. Or perhaps your normal caregiver has other responsibilities for a short time. A respite stay gives you chance to see firsthand how carefree and easy your life could be. 

During your stay, you will be afforded all of the amenities offered to our regular residents including 24-hour care, medication management, three daily meals prepared by our Executive Chef, and a whole range of activities, entertainment and outings.  We also offer group transportation along with all-season porches and a fireside patio that allow you to take advantage of our beautiful grounds.  Additionally we have an onsite library, theatre, fitness center and more.

While under our roof you will have the opportunity to enjoy wonderful meals, meet new friends and join in our many intellectual, physical, social and spiritual activities offered to all residents. Our caregivers are a team of truly special individuals who have a felt calling to serve and are the type of people who go out of their way to see to it that our residents have all of their needs met, even their unexpressed ones.

If you are interested in a senior community that feels like home, please visit our website for more details.  We are honored to offer the finest assisted living and memory care in Centennial, Colorado.

MorningStar at Jordan’s mission statement “to honor, to serve, to invest” sets us apart from other senior living options. We have built a foundation on honoring God, valuing our seniors and selecting staff with a felt calling to serve. Set in a warm, loving atmosphere with beautiful surroundings and resort-style amenities, we offer our residents the best assisted living home in the area.

What does Assisted Living Offer?

You may be confused about whether assisted living is the best choice for your loved one.  While licensing requirements for assisted living communities vary by state, they generally provide care for individuals who do not require around-the-clock skilled nursing.  The National Center for Assisted Living defines assisted living as “part of a continuum of long term care services that provides a combination of housing, personal care services, and health care designed to respond to individuals who need assistance with normal daily activities in a way that promotes maximum independence.”

Thus, senior retirement homes offering assisted living are ideal for seniors who are mainly independent but need help with the Activities of Daily Living (ADL) such as dressing, bathing, and other personal care tasks.  They also provide daily meals and 24/7 care and can readily accommodate residents’ changing needs and preferences.  Most offer transportation and housekeeping services, which means senior living communities are perfect for aging in place.     

Another thing that many communities provide is wellness programs and activities that engage and support the residents’ intellectual, physical, social, and spiritual needs.  Furthermore, many encourage family members to get involved with the community’s activities and special events.

MorningStar of Boulder is located in the southeast part of Boulder, beautifully situated at the foot of the Rockies. We are convenient to medical facilities, shopping, churches, and restaurants as well as services in Longmont.  Our community offers 48 assisted living suites in addition to our Reflections Neighborhood that has 46 suites devoted to the individualized care of those with memory impairment. To experience our community up close, contact us to schedule a visit.

MorningStar of Boulder represents the finest in senior retirement homes with our distinct mission statement: “to honor, to serve, to invest.”  With a foundation built on honoring God, valuing all seniors and selecting staff with a felt calling to serve, we are honored to create a true “home” for residents.  Contact us to learn more about our exceptional assisted living and memory care.

Denver’s MorningStar Communities – A Dwelling Place for Heroes

At our Denver area MorningStar Senior Living communities, we consider seniors to be heroes and deserving of our utmost respect.  Our beautiful, compassionate homes proudly serve men and women who have lived their lives with courage and tenacity, and experienced a lifetime of triumphs and trials.  Our seniors are a testimony to historic events as they have been touched by everything from world wars to the worldwide web. 

MorningStar’s homes all practice the precepts of Radiance, our brand of Service Excellence, which enriches the atmosphere of our homes with a loving, welcoming presence.  In fact Radiance’s tagline of “Service Becomes Us” helps remind our dedicated team that a selfless attitude is a habit to be cultivated, and with daily practice, the habit become a part of our core. 

Team members are encouraged to adopt the principles of Radiance, which includes meeting residents expressed needs as well as unexpressed ones.  Our team is encouraged to read body language and to nurture relationships between other team members as well as our residents and their family.  As a MorningStar employee, you will be given a “Culture Card” to carry to remind you of MorningStar’s vision, our mission, our core values and our shared promise of care.   It expresses the fundamental promise of how Radiance is used to deliver service to our loving residents. 

If you have a felt calling to serve, please consider applying to one of our assisted living jobs in the Denver area. MorningStar is intentional and articulate about the kind of culture we want to build, and are looking for compassionate individuals to support and further our mission.  Please visit our website for more information on MorningStar career opportunities.    

At MorningStar Senior Living, our unique mission statement: “to honor, to serve, to invest,” sets us apart from other senior living communities.  We are committed to a foundation built upon honoring God and valuing all seniors, and are currently recruiting staff with a felt calling to serve seniors.  For a rewarding career, visit MorningStar’s Career page and follow the link to Assisted Living Jobs - Denver.

Looking for Assisted Living? Welcome Home to MorningStar of Boulder

If you or a loved one needs more care than they are getting at home, you may have started looking at what assisted living companies have to offer in the Boulder area.  We want to introduce you to MorningStar of Boulder which offers seniors incomparable assisted living and memory care.  Moreover, by offering 48 stylish assisted living suites in a variety of configurations, you are certain to find the perfect apartment.

To ensure you receive the appropriate care to address your needs, our move-in process includes sitting down with the Wellness Director and your family to discuss your medical history and current health conditions as well as personal preferences and routines.  From there we create an individualized care plan designed for your comfort and safety and approved by you and your family. If or when something does change with your health, your family can rest easy knowing we conduct periodic health care reviews in order to reevaluate your needs.  

Your monthly fee is based on several things including the level of care you will receive (we have five levels), which was established after your evaluation with our Wellness Director.  Additionally as we offer a variety of apartments including studio, one-bedroom and two bedroom suites, your monthly rental fee is also determined on the square footage and the location and views of your suite.  Other various auxiliary medical and non-medical services are priced a la carte.

Every resident will have an around-the-clock Care Manager and access to a full-time licensed nurse.  We also offer pharmacy services and medication management by Certified Med Care Managers.  Please see our website for the full list of Care Services. We are pleased to make assisted living in Boulder better than ever by providing residents with a lifestyle of comfort, wellness and community.

The unique mission statement of MorningStar of Boulder, “to honor, to serve, to invest”, sets us apart from other assisted living companies. Our foundation is built upon honoring God, valuing all seniors, and investing in staff with a felt calling to serve. Dedicated to creating a real home for residents within a beautiful setting, we encourage you to see for yourself the best assisted living in Boulder Colorado.

Learn More About Cataract Surgery

A cataract is the clouding of the lens inside the eye causing blurred or tinted vision, seeing double, impaired night vision, and extra sensitivity to light.  The vision loss from cataracts happens slowly over time and cannot be corrected with glasses or contact lenses or with corneal refractive surgery such as Lasik.  Cataracts are typically an age-related disease, and according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, “cataracts affect more than 24.4 million Americans age 40 and older. By age 75, approximately half of all Americans have cataracts.”

The surgery is typically performed as an outpatient procedure, and while cataract surgery may sound scary, most people get excellent results.  During surgery, the affected lens is removed and replaced with an artificial lens called an intraocular lens (IOL).  The procedure has been improved over the last several years by the use of a high-frequency ultrasound device, which has resulted in faster healing times and less complications.  

Before you have the surgery, your ophthalmologist will perform tests on your eye to determine if you have any risk factors as well as what size and type of IOL will give you the best outcome.  You will also have input into the type of IOL you want to get that will depend on your needs and personal preferences.  One type of lens is an advanced presbyopia-correcting IOL that improves your reading vision without interfering with your distance vision. 

The actual procedure typically takes about 15 minutes but you will be there for a couple of hours to get prepped and a small recovery period afterward.  Your doctor may have you wear an eye patch for a short time, and you should expect your vision to be distorted for at least a few days.  Other common issues include feeling as if your eye is dry and itchy but you will be advised to not scratch or rub it.   Doctors also recommend if you choose to wear glasses after surgery, you pick lenses with anti-reflective coating or photochromic lenses.  

MorningStar at Jordan’s mission statement “to honor, to serve, to invest” sets us apart from other senior living options. We have built a foundation on honoring God, valuing our seniors and selecting staff with a felt calling to serve. Set in a warm, loving atmosphere with beautiful surroundings and resort-style amenities, we offer our residents the best assisted living home in the area.

Source: aplaceformom.com/blog/what-to-expect-from-cataract-surgery/ 

MorningStar’s Service is Guided by “Radiance”

MorningStar at RidgeGate is committed to provide the best senior living Highlands Ranch CO and the surrounding area has to offer, and we attribute our growth and success to God’s grace and to staying true to our mission of servant-leadership.  We feel extremely blessed to have a team of individuals working for us who are guided by their hearts and feel privileged to serve seniors.  They are the kind of people that do the right thing even when no one is looking and willingly go the extra mile to help our residents. 

MorningStar’s care is guided through “Radiance,” our proprietary program, which celebrates an attitude of selflessness that issues from a deep and sincere place, like a beam of light.  It forms the framework for how our service is delivered – with warmth, sincerity and depth.  Additionally, our Radiance program provides a tangible and purposeful way to advance our mission of honoring, valuing and investing in others.

Once a team member is hired, they are trained in Radiance and it is reiterated and strengthened each day during our daily “Huddle.”   We feel Radiance is lived out in a variety of ways throughout our community, and helps us to create an atmosphere of love, compassion and care as well as service professionalism.

As Jessica, Lead Care Manager, Qmap wrote so eloquently to our Founder/CEO, Ken Jaeger:

“Radiance training is absolutely phenomenal! Thank you for investing so much into your company, residents and, especially, team. I appreciate that MorningStar strives not only to help team members be their best at work, but in their personal lives as well. Thank you for caring about our residents as much as we do. Thank you for creating an environment that conveys that. I feel privileged to work here; MorningStar is a part of me. Know that I am praying for you, our leaders and this company daily.”

MorningStar at RidgeGate offers the very best in senior living with our unique mission statement of “to honor, to serve, to invest.”  We create a true home for residents with a foundation built on honoring God, valuing all seniors and selecting staff with a felt calling to serve.  Please schedule a visit to see the finest senior living Highlands Ranch CO and the surrounding area offers.

Concerned that an Assisted Living Community is Too Expensive?

When it becomes apparent that your parent or another senior loved one needs more care than they are getting at home, you may worry that senior retirement living at a community that offers assistance with daily activities is just too expensive.  At MorningStar of Boulder, we understand the concern but want families to know we can help direct them to often overlooked sources of funding.

However first, we want you to remember that our assisted living community offers a whole new lifestyle.  Monthly fees will include the necessities and much more including a fully equipped private suite, daily meals, and transportation services.  Additionally each suite includes Cable TV and utilities as well as an emergency call system. We also supply a full range of meaningful wellness programs and fun activities and entertainment.    

One of the sources of income we discuss with potential residents and their families includes the generous “Aid & Attendance” Pension issued by the US Department of Veteran Affairs.  The monthly benefit pays for assisted living to qualified veterans, as well as their surviving spouse. We will direct you to a local resource that can help ease and quicken the application process for “Aid & Attendance.
We also remind seniors to take a look at their Long-term Care insurance policies.  They can help to protect your personal assets by paying for senior care up to the amounts set forth in the policy.  To determine your LTC policy’s coverage, check the Benefits Summary section for specifics on the type of coverage, daily benefit, policy limits and elimination period.  Keep in mind premiums may be tax deductible, and benefits from tax-qualified plans are non-taxable, which makes this option even more attractive.

Another source of funding to help with assisted living costs can be to leverage your life insurance policies.  Many whole life and universal life policies build a cash reserve through interest-earning excess premiums known as the policy’s “cash value”.

Before taking advantage of any of these funding methods, please consult with a financial advisor. MorningStar of Boulder’s team is ready to answer questions regarding pricing and availability of our beautiful assisted living and memory care community.

MorningStar of Boulder offers the very best in senior retirement living with our distinct mission statement of “to honor, to serve, to invest.”  Our foundation is built upon honoring God, valuing all seniors, and investing in staff with a felt calling to serve. Dedicated to creating a real home for residents within a beautiful setting, we encourage you to see for yourself our exceptional community.

We Help Prepare You to Care for Our Most Tender Dementia Residents

MorningStar Senior Living’s six Denver area communities offer independent and assisted living as well as memory care and are seeking the right individuals to fill a variety of roles.  Our selection process starts by looking for virtues such as kindness and character and for the type of people who will help us create a culture distinguished by benevolence, empowerment and collaboration.  We also are proud to support an environment that encourages team members to explore their special talents. 

This is why one of our mission statements is to invest generously in our team’s ability to serve well.  Along with the Radiance training all new employees receive that guides the way we dispense our exceptional service, we also provide training to give team members the tools they need to serve residents suffering from Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. 

This is especially important if you have applied for a position in one of our Reflections Neighborhoods, which houses our memory care residents.  The training is designed to give you a deeper understanding of the disease and will help you interact more effectively with residents. Our program, “Under a Lavender Sky” helps you step into the “purple world” of memory loss, and cross the physical, emotional and relational barriers that separate our most tender residents.  You will learn how to change your communication style, understand the power of touch, and most importantly to embrace joy and hope.      

Would you like to contribute to a company with a vision, mission and values that align with your own? As a company of servant-minded, purpose-driven individuals, we are committed to making a difference locally as well as throughout the world.  To learn more about our Denver area jobs, please visit our website for a list of open positions and contact information.  We offer an opportunity to feel passionate about your job and to come to work each day with a purpose.  

At MorningStar Senior Living, our unique mission statement: “to honor, to serve, to invest,” sets us apart from other senior living communities.  We are committed to a foundation built upon honoring God and valuing all seniors, and are currently recruiting staff with a felt calling to serve seniors.  For a rewarding career, visit MorningStar’s Career page for information on Assisted Living Jobs in Denver.

MorningStar at Jordan Offers Stylish, Well-designed Floors Plans

After visiting our website or once you take a tour of our senior living residences, you most certainly will understand why MorningStar at Jordan is the type of assisted living and memory care you want for youself or a loved one.  Along with a whole array of amenities and services and a compassionate, loving team that is honored to serve seniors, we also offer well-designed suites to please a variety of tastes and preferences.  We have 55 assisted living suites that offer a choice of spacious studio, one-bedroom or two-bedroom floor plans.  In addition, our Reflections Neighborhood offers 29 suites devoted to the specialized care of residents with memory impairment from Alzheimer’s Disease and  other types of dementia. 

MorningStar at Jordan’s stylish suites are designed for our residents’ utmost comfort and safety and include lots of llighting, high ceilings, large windows, wall-to-wall carpeting and mini blinds.  Each unit is equipped with full, handicapped-accessible bathrooms, emergency call systems and separate heating and air conditioning controls.  In addition your monthly fee will include basic cable TV and utilities as well as daily spot cleaning and trash removal.   We also offer weekly housekeeping, laundry and linen services, and additionally have onsite laundry facilities available to residents. 

So all you need to do is bring your furnishings and personal items to your new home and we will provide the rest including three daily tasty and nutritional meals, a 24/7 care staff, full-time licensed nurse, scheduled transportation and much more.  And in case you wondered, MorningStar at Jordan is pet friendly.  When you visit our website, please use our convenient form to learn more about pricing and availability as well as to set up a tour of our gorgeous community. 

MorningStar Assisted Living and Memory Care at Jordan represents the very best in senior living residences with our distinct mission statement of “to honor, to serve, to invest.” We are dedicated to providing a true home for residents amidst a beautiful, serene setting by creating a foundation built on honoring God, valuing all seniors and selecting staff with a felt calling to serve. Please contact us to set up a tour to see firsthand our exceptional community.

What to Ask When Considering an Assisted Living Community

If you are trying to find the best assisted living community for yourself or a loved one, there are a few things you should consider to help guide your decision including scheduling a personal tour of the community.  While many senior living communities’ websites are filled with lots of pictures and information, there is nothing like a firsthand look. 

During your tour (or in a follow-up call), be prepared to ask the right questions.  As A Place for Mom recommends, you will want to know about the staff-to-resident ratio and the type of training the staff has and/or receives as an employee.  You will also want to know about the assessment process done prior to the individual moving into the community as this step ensures a person gets the level of care they need for their safety and comfort.  In addition, ask what procedures are in place to stay abreast of any changes in your or your loved one’s health.  

Be sure to ask if the community has a nurse on staff and if they are on call 24/7?  You will also want to know how your monthly fee will be determined and the type of apartments available.  Are there additional move-in fees or contractual obligations when you move out, and if there is a waiting list, what is the typical waiting period?

MorningStar at RidgeGate’s goal is to provide the best independent and assisted living Highlands Ranch CO and the surrounding area has to offer, and we feel privileged to provide residents with an unparalleled lifestyle of comfort, wellness and community.  MorningStar’s website has a dedicated FAQs section that is sure to answer a lot of your questions about MorningStar at RidgeGate.  Or feel free to contact us through email or a phone call.  Furthermore, we strongly encourage anyone interested in our community to set up a tour. We look forward to meeting you.

MorningStar at RidgeGate offers the very best in senior living with our unique mission statement of “to honor, to serve, to invest.”  We create a true home for residents with a foundation built on honoring God, valuing all seniors and selecting staff with a felt calling to serve.  Please schedule a visit to see the finest independent and assisted living Highlands Ranch CO and the surrounding area offers.

Source: aplaceformom.com/planning-and-advice/articles/assisted-living-resident-checklist

Our Denver Communities Offer a Variety of Roles & Opportunities

Located within the greater Denver area, MorningStar Senior Living’s six communities are beautiful residential homes offering independent living, assisted living and memory care.   Currently our communities have openings for a variety of positions that require a range of experience and/or education.  However regardless of whether it is a top managerial position or one of our food servers or housekeeping jobs, our Denver communities consider each one to be essential to the smooth operation of our homes.   

We feel privileged to have built an exceptional team of service professionals who feel called, connected and empowered, and share our vision of delivering MorningStar’s brand of Service Excellence.  Radiance represents an Attitude of the Heart that issues from a deep, sincere place, like a radiant beam of light and guides the way we offer service, with warmth, sincerity and depth of purpose. 

In addition MorningStar encourages team members to explore their unique gifts and talents in order to reach their full potential.  Whenever possible, we promote internally, and with our rapid growth, it happens now more than ever.  We also believe in paying our team members well and offer competitive wages as well as a comprehensive healthcare plan that includes medical, dental, vision, an employee assistance program, and telemedicine benefits.  All team members have vacation, sick time and holiday pay, and a 401(K) plan.   MorningStar is an equal opportunity employer. 

If you wish to be a part of something inspirational, profound, and rewarding, we invite you to contact us.   Please visit MorningStar’s Career page and follow the link to “Assisted Living Jobs – Denver” for a full description of our various positions and the community where they are needed. Are you ready to grow personally and professionally?  Join the MorningStar family.

At MorningStar Senior Living, our unique mission statement: “to honor, to serve, to invest,” sets us apart from other senior living communities.  We are committed to a foundation built upon honoring God and valuing all seniors, and are currently recruiting staff with a felt calling to serve seniors.  Please visit Morningstar’s Career page and follow our link to Assisted Living Jobs - Denver.

Touring an Assisted Living Community

Just as MorningStar at Jordan encourages anyone interested in our community to schedule a tour, so do most other assisted living communities.   This is because you cannot really get an idea of what a community looks like or feels like without seeing it in person.

 

In addition to wanting your loved one to be happy in their new assisted living home, your priorities most likely include finding a community that is well run, clean, and within your price range.   Experts recommend your first step should be to do some research over the Internet and on the phone.  Narrowing down your choices includes considering things such as how convenient will it be for the family to visit and is it located close to a pharmacy, medical facilities and shopping.  Furthermore, find out if the community is accepting new residents, and if not, you may want to go on their waiting list.   

Senior support networks like Caring.com has a great checklist (it is even printable) of tips to consider for when touring an assisted living community.  To start with, they say you should always listen to your gut instincts.   From the moment you walk through the door, do you get a good feeling?  Regardless of how beautifully decorated, does it feel welcoming and have a home-like atmosphere?  If they offer the service, eat lunch with the residents as it will help to give you a more complete picture of the community. 

At MorningStar at Jordan, we encourage families to come and visit as we are proud of each and every aspect of our community.  Not only is our community beautifully decorated and designed for residents’ every comfort and need, but we have a staff that is committed to serving seniors and come to work each day with a smile on their face.  Please visit our website to learn more. 

MorningStar at Jordan’s mission statement “to honor, to serve, to invest” sets us apart from other senior living options. We have built a foundation on honoring God, valuing our seniors and selecting staff with a felt calling to serve. Set in a warm, loving atmosphere with beautiful surroundings and resort-style amenities, we offer our residents the best assisted living home in the area.

Source: caring.com/articles/assisted-living-facilities-choosing-the-right-one#research

Need the Best Senior Living in Centennial, Colorado?

Look no further!  MorningStar at Jordan is a beautiful, vibrant senior living community located at Arapahoe and Jordan Roads, in the south-central area of metro Denver.  Our community offers 55 graciously-appointed assisted living suites consisting of spacious studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans. In our Reflections Neighborhood, we have 29 secure memory care suites devoted to the individualized care of those with Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related diseases.  

MorningStar at Jordan strives to provide the best senior living residences in the area.  Whether it is our gorgeous interiors and exteriors, a host of wellness programs and activities, or most importantly a responsive staff that is honored to serve seniors, we feel MorningStar offers unparalleled senior living.  Our goal is to provide residents with the care they need to lead more comfortable, healthier lives and give them a place they are proud to call “home.”   

Our location makes it easy to get to hospitals, banks, shopping malls, grocery stores, restaurants and more, and among our many services and amenities, we provide scheduled transportation.  MorningStar at Jordan also gives families peace of mind knowing their loved one is receiving the care they need with an individualized care plan, 24/7 Care Managers, a full-time licensed nurse, and other services. 

Amenities include three daily meals prepared largely from scratch by our trained Executive Chef and served restaurant-style in our charming dining room.  At MorningStar we feel breaking bread together offers far more than physical nutrients – it helps to bond us together as family and friends.  Our community also has plenty of common areas that are perfect for entertaining family and friends, chatting with another resident, or just quietly reading a book.  In addition, our community has a fireside patio, bistro, library, chapel, theatre, private dining room for intimate dinners and more.

MorningStar Assisted Living and Memory Care at Jordan represents the very best in senior living residences with our distinct mission statement of “to honor, to serve, to invest.” We are dedicated to providing a true home for residents amidst a beautiful, serene setting by creating a foundation built on honoring God, valuing all seniors and selecting staff with a felt calling to serve. Please contact us to set up a tour to see firsthand our exceptional community.

Become a Professional Caregiver

Denver’s MorningStar Senior Living communities are renowned for unsurpassed independent living, assisted living and memory care.  Filled with an abundance of love and laughter, our beautiful homes are meticulously designed to meet residents’ every need and provide a sense of comfort and security. 

We are proud to have a staff that loves what they are doing and treats our residents as they would their own moms and dads (or grandparents).  From the moment you walk through the door of one of our communities, you will feel the chemistry of senior living at its best.  Our serene environment reflects MorningStar’s Founder, Ken Jaeger’s vision of creating a place where seniors would be seen as heroes.  A place where they would be honored for their courage and tenacity and treated with the respect and dignity they deserve.

Senior living is MorningStar’s chosen calling and we look for extraordinary individuals who share our vision, our values and mission and would love the opportunity to join our team.  We are proud to have a culturally diverse workforce, and our assisted living jobs range from caregivers to food servers, cooks and housekeeping positions and more.  Also while MorningStar was founded on Judeo-Christian values and we comfortably share our love of God, we welcome all faiths and world views among our team members and our residents. 

MorningStar’s mission to serve seniors would not be possible without our dedicated team.  Thus we are pleased to offer competitive wages and comprehensive benefits as well as work with our employees to accommodate their own family responsibilities.  Our Denver area communities - MorningStar of Arvada; MorningStar at Jordan; MorningStar of Littleton; MorningStar at RidgeGate; MorningStar of Wheat Ridge; and Parker Senior Living - seek the right individuals to fill a variety of assisted living jobs.   Please visit our website to learn more. 

At MorningStar Senior Living, our unique mission statement: “to honor, to serve, to invest,” sets us apart from other senior living communities.  We are committed to a foundation built upon honoring God and valuing all seniors, and are currently recruiting staff with a felt calling to serve seniors.  Yearning for fulfillment professionally and personally? Please visit MorningStar’s Career page for more information on assisted living jobs in Denver.