Assisted Living of Arvada INC
Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight exceptional life enrichment and activities. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.
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What this means for your family
This facility is an excellent choice for families seeking high-quality memory care and a vibrant social life for their loved ones. However, if your loved one has specific dietary needs, such as a vegetarian diet, you should verify the current menu variety with the dining director before committing.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
61 reviews on Google“Families considering MorningStar Arvada can expect a beautiful, high-end facility with a highly praised life enrichment program and a warm, attentive staff. While the community excels in memory care and social engagement, some recent feedback highlights a significant lack of vegetarian and seafood options in the dining program.”
Quality Themes
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- Exceptional life enrichment and activities
- Warm and attentive caregiving staff
- Beautiful, clean, and inviting facility
- High-quality memory care services
Concerns
- Limited dietary options for vegetarians and non-meat eaters
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How They Respond to Reviews
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1We noticed how much care you put into responding to feedback from families online; how does that culture of communication extend to the daily updates you provide to residents' families?
- 2With such a small, intimate community of 12 residents, how do you ensure that each person's specific daily routine and personal preferences are honored?
- 3Could you walk us through what a typical afternoon of social activities or group engagement looks like for the residents here?
- 4In a smaller setting like this, what is the specific protocol for handling a medical emergency or a sudden change in a resident's health during the night?
- 5How does the staff manage resident care and oversight to ensure all safety protocols and state regulations are consistently met every day?
- 6What are some of the favorite communal meals or dining traditions that the residents in this small group enjoy together?
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Key Review Excerpts
“Finding a home for my Mom two years ago was very hard, I looked everywhere. Mom had the beginning stages of cognitive decline and so we chose the Assisted Living Care at MorningStar in Arvada. Eventually we moved Mom into the Memory Care apartments as her dementia became worse. I am so glad I chose MorningStar in Arvada.”
“I love my visiting my grandfather at Morning Star Arvada. I love seeing his new endeavors everyday. He's even picked up daily exercise habits. I am very impressed with the life enrichment team and all their strive to engage my grandfather.”
“My mother is in memory care here. Before moving her here, i toured many homes. I refer to MorningStar as the Cadillac of retirement communities. Worth the extra cost!”
State Inspection History
State Inspections
Source: CO Dept. of Public Health & Environment
Apr 6, 2026Follow-up
A revisit survey was completed on 4/6/26 for all previous deficiencies cited on 12/2/25. The facility is in compliance with all deficiencies that were cited. Citation coded "0000" or "9999" are initial and final comments of an inspection for informational purposes, this field may also have been left blank intentionally
Apr 6, 2026Follow-up
A revisit survey was completed on 4/6/26 for all previous deficiencies cited on 12/2/25. The facility is in compliance with all deficiencies that were cited. Citation coded "0000" or "9999" are initial and final comments of an inspection for informational purposes, this field may also have been left blank intentionally
Dec 2, 2025Other
A recertification survey was completed on 12/2/25. Deficiencies were cited. Based on record review and interview, the facility (residence) failed to specify a particular room or unit; specify duration of the agreement and specify rent or room-and-board charges on the residency agreement, or other form of written agreement in place, affecting three sample members (residents) sampled (#1- #3).Findings include:Resident #1 was admitted to the residence on 9/02/23. Resident #1' s resident agreement did not Include the rent or room and board charges. Where the rent and board charges were required to be added, it read "medicaid based" and was last updated and signed by Resident #1 on 9/2/23.Resident #2 was admitted to the residence on 07/31/25. Resident #2' s resident agreement was signed on 8/7/25; however, the resident agreement did not include which room or unit he resided in.Resident #3 was admitted to the residence on 11/09/22. Resident #3' s agreement did not include the rent or room and board charges. Where the rent charges were required to be listed, it read "medicaid based". Resident #3' s a.. Based on records review and interviews, the facility (residence) failed to provide sufficient support to members (residents) in the use of medications, affecting one of three sample residents (#1).Findings include:1. Resident #1 was admitted to the residence on 9/2/23 with a diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder.A written practitioner ' s order, dated 10/23/25, directed the residence to administer metformin 1,000 mg twice daily.The November 2025 medication administration record (MAR) for Resident #1, read the medication was not administered on 11/30 through 12/2/25, for a total of five missed doses.2. InterviewsOn 12/2/25 at 7:37 a.m., Staff #1 said Resident #1 ' s metformin had been out of stock and not administered for approximately one to two days. On 12/2/25 at 10:17 a.m., the house manager said he called and left a message with the pharmacy on 11/27/25 to refill Resident #1 ' s medication. He said he called the pharmacy again on 12/1/25 to check on the status of the medication. He added the pharmacy told him that the medi.. THIS PORTION OF THE REPORT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.No response is necessary.The residence was advised it must review and maintain the following processes in accordance with existing program regulations found at 10 CCR 2505-10 8.7000.8.7001.3.a.ii. Individuals have the right to dignity and privacy, including in their living/sleeping units. This right to privacy includes the right to have:Lockable bathroom doors.
Dec 2, 2025Other
A relicensure survey was completed on 12/2/25. A deficiency was cited. Based on interviews and record reviews, the residence failed to ensure that each staff member met the dementia training requirements in 7.9 (B), affecting 10 current residents.Findings include:Staff #1 and #2 were hired on 11/1/18 and 4/26/25, respectively. Their personnel files revealed no initial dementia training.On 12/2/25 at 1:24 p.m., the administrator acknowledged that the residence had not trained staff on initial dementia training, as required. THIS PORTION OF THE REPORT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.No response is necessary.The residence was advised it must review and maintain the following processes in accordance with existing program regulations found at 6 CCR 1011-1, Chapter 7.14.21 The assisted living residence shall be responsible for complying with authorized practitioner orders associated with medication administration except for those medications which a resident self-administers.
Aug 11, 2023Follow-up
A revisit survey was completed on 8/11/23 for all previous deficiencies cited on 12/20/22. The agency is in compliance with all regulations surveyed. Citation coded "0000" or "9999" are initial and final comments of an inspection for informational purposes, this field may also have been left blank intentionally
Aug 11, 2023Follow-upCleanReport
No deficiencies found during this inspection.
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