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Discover the latest press releases and media mentions about MorningStar Senior Living. Explore the brand’s newest features, partnerships and headline stories from media outlets across the U.S., highlighting our communities, events and the exceptional hospitality and care we offer seniors.

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  • How MorningStar and Anthem are Revamping Scheduling and Staffing Efficiency

    November 04, 2025, Media Mentions

    DENVER, CO (October 30, 2025) - MorningStar Senior Living needed scheduling help. That much was obvious. The Denver-based operator wasn’t unique in this regard; staffing challenges, and related scheduling difficulties, are an industry-wide headache. To solve their issue, MorningStar made the call that many top operators are starting to make: AllieHealth...

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  • MorningStar Senior Living at Old Town Wins 2025 Urban Design Award from City of Fort Collins

    November 03, 2025, Press Releases

    FORT COLLINS, CO (October 30, 2025) – MorningStar Senior Living at Old Town won the 2025 Urban Design Award from the City of Fort Collins in the Architecture and Housing categories. Opening June 2024, MorningStar at Old Town was recognized for achieving design excellence through a unique relationship with its immediate surroundings and as a project that advanced the City’s vision for contributing to equitable development and a sense of place.

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  • SMHS Student Helps Family Dog Become Community Asset

    October 10, 2025, Media Mentions

    When Chip was adopted by then 9-year-old Sloane Maling and her family in 2018, the Shih Tzu Poodle mix had eyes that could melt anyone he came into contact with. Chip had a special way with people from the very beginning. What they didn’t know at the time was that Chip’s calm and soothing energy would be his greatest superpower — an attribute that would later enable him to make a meaningful impact in society as a certified therapy dog.

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  • MorningStar Senior Living introduces MorningStar University: Age Brilliantly

    September 11, 2025, Press Releases

    DENVER, CO (September 10, 2025) —MorningStar Senior Living, a developer, owner and operator of premier retirement communities, has launched MorningStar University: Age Brilliantly, a lifelong learning model inspiring people of all ages to stay curious and engaged in the world. 

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  • MorningStar Revitalizes Culinary Services with a Hospitality Model Natalie Bowen joins as Vice President

    August 22, 2025, Press Releases

    DENVER, CO (August 19, 2025) — MorningStar Senior Living, a Colorado-based developer, owner and operator of premier senior communities, announces Natalie Bowen, has been named Vice President of Culinary and Hospitality Services.

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  • Ventas Acquires Silver Lake Facility in Everett

    August 15, 2025, Media Mentions

    EVERETT, WA (August 15, 2025) - MorningStar Senior Living, a developer, owner, and operator of retirement communities, has announced that public real-estate-investment trust Ventas has acquired Everett's Silver Lake community. The 14-unit complex is located at 520 112th St. SW. It was developed in 2002 and offers a mix of assisted-living and independent-living units.

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  • MorningStar at Observatory Park Selected Outstanding Community of the Year 2025 by Perfect Pair

    July 21, 2025, Press Releases

    DENVER, CO (July 18, 2025) — MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Observatory Park has been awarded Outstanding Community of the Year by Perfect Pair.

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  • MorningStar of Albuquerque Named “Best Memory Care” Reader’s Choice Winner and Bronze Winner in National Quality Award Program by AHCA/NCAL

    July 18, 2025, Press Releases

    ALBUQUERQUE, NM (July 18, 2025) — MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Albuquerque has been awarded two coveted honors in 2025.

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  • MorningStar Senior Living Announces New Relationship with Ventas, Inc.

    July 15, 2025, Press Releases

    DENVER, CO (July 15, 2025)— MorningStar Senior Living is proud to announce a new relationship with Ventas, Inc., a leading public real estate investment trust focused on senior housing, in support of our Silver Lake community in Everett, WA.

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  • MorningStar Senior Living Elevates Resident Care with Zello

    July 03, 2025, Media Mentions

    DENVER, CO (July 3, 2025) - MorningStar Senior Living operates 41 senior care communities across 11 states, committed to delivering safe, efficient, and compassionate care.

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  • Marquis Who’s Who Honors Brittany O. Motz-Fleshman for Expertise in Senior Care and Motivational Speaking

    May 12, 2025, Media Mentions

    CASTLE ROCK, CO (May 08, 2025) - Brittany O. Motz-Fleshman has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who.

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  • Free Tech Literacy Workshops Offered in Fountain Hills

    May 08, 2025, Media Mentions

    PHOENIX, AZ (May 8, 2025) - The Smarter Service, a tech concierge provider for older adults and senior living communities, is partnering with MorningStar Senior Living to host a series of free workshops called “Tech Frontier: Navigating the Digital World.”

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COMPANION LIVING

MorningStar offers Companion Living in all of our communities, where two unrelated people of the same sex share a suite, whether in independent living, assisted living or memory care.

Not only does this living arrangement enhance life by its camaraderie, it also extends savings.

REVERSE MORTGAGE

When one partner needs assisted living, and the other partner chooses to remain living in a private home, a reverse mortgage may be a good solution to help pay for increased expenses. Without affecting Medicare or Social Security benefits, reverse mortgages allow a homeowner to stay in the home and withdraw from the equity that the couple has built. Mortgage holders get tax-free cash flow as a loan against that equity, a loan that doesn’t need to be repaid until the house is sold or the owner moves out or dies.

Be sure to vet lenders and their terms thoroughly before making any decision. If you would like to be connected to a trusted, licensed reverse mortgage partner, call 888.228.4500.

SELLING THE HOME

The equity built up in a private home is typically a retiree’s largest asset, making the proceeds from selling extremely helpful when transitioning to a senior community. However, selling a home in a timely manner can be challenging and time-consuming. This is especially true when adult children are not living near to assist.

Many families find it helpful to work with a Real Estate Professional experienced with all aspects of selling a senior’s home. From packing and cleaning to listing and selling, ElderLife’s agents are ready to assist with the entire process to simplify a senior transition. To be connected with a local agent, call 888.228.4500.

SOCIAL SECURITY

Approach Social Security (SS) benefits tactically. Historically, it was wise to take SS benefits early and invest them. Today, that’s not necessarily so. Maximized benefits may best be found through delayed retirement credits. Depending on your birth year, benefits increase by 3-8% annually. If you wait until age 70 to collect, that monthly check could increase by 25% or more. And a surviving spouse receives the entirety of that benefit upon the worker’s death, making delayed retirement credits even more valuable. Study the new rules to choose your best course.
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MEDICARE

Think of Medicare as health insurance for those 65 years and older, regardless of income. While Medicare never pays for assisted living, it is designed to help fund certain postacute expenses in the first 100 days, namely hospitalization and rehab, as long as the person’s health is improving.
Once you’ve plateaued, Medicare stops paying.

Benefits may be available for home health care, but only if certain conditions are met. Medicare Part A covers hospice (palliative care) for the actively dying, regardless of income, including in a senior living community. Click here for original source info.

In contrast, Medicaid is a federal government program that subsidizes the medical expenses (including certain health services and nursing home care) for low income people of all ages. MorningStar does not accept Medicaid. Click here for more information.

LEVERAGE LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES

Whole life and universal life policies build a reserve of cash through interest-earning excess premiums (known as the policy’s “cash value”). In some situations, life insurance can be a source of ready funds through cash surrender, death benefit loans, accelerating death benefits, life (or viatical) settlements, or even selling the policy on the open market for immediate cash.

Before acting on any of these methods, consult a financial advisor, as there may be tax consequences. Life Care Funding can also help you determine whether a policy can be converted. Click Here

TAX BENEFITS

The IRS allows certain deductions on a federal tax return for the cost of housing and meals of those receiving long-term care in a senior community due to chronic illness or the inability to live alone.

Assisted living residents may qualify for these deductions if a physician certifies that they have been unable to perform at least two activities of daily living (such as eating, bathing or dressing) without assistance for at least 90 days. The same deductions can apply to those who require substantial supervision due to memory impairment.

An adult child paying for a parent’s care may also qualify for the tax deductions, if the child can claim the parent as a dependent. Consult a tax advisor for further information or visit the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Click Here.

LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE

Long-term care insurance helps pay for senior care and protect personal assets by covering expenses up to the amounts set forth in the policy. LTC insurance pays for a variety of services in senior communities, and can offer care options that may not be covered through the federal subsidies of Medicare and Medicaid (see below section).

LTC policies can be complex and it may be difficult to understand and activate your policy. If you have questions about your Long-term Care policy, call 888.228.4500 to be connected with an expert for a free policy review.

BRIDGE LOANS

It’s not uncommon for families to be short on funds when transitioning a loved one into a senior community. The ElderLife Bridge Loan allows you to pay for rent and care in the short term while waiting for other funds to come in. Common financial shortfalls include the time that it takes to list and sell a home, or the waiting period before receiving VA Benefits.

The Bridge Loan is designed like a line of credit, bridging the financial shortfall for up to 12 months. The loan is unsecured (no collateral needed) and approved quickly with no penalty for early payoff and affordable interest payments as low as $8 per $1000 borrowed.

To learn more about the ElderLife Bridge Loan, call 888.228.4500 or Click Here.

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