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5
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October 27, 2016
MorningStar is a bigger facility, and it had more activities. They’re very involved with their residents and the families working with them. It had more amenities, a lot more attention, and different care levels that could be provided for the residents.
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About MorningStar of Boise in Boise, Idaho
MorningStar of Boise is near the River Greenbelt, the Idaho State Capitol Building and the Boise Art Museum in Boise, Idaho. The facility is described by visitors as welcoming and comfortable with an attentive, caring staff. Bingo, movie nights and holiday parties are activities available to seniors along with the reportedly excellent food service from the dining room staff. A sauna, general store and library are a few of the amenities that community members can enjoy. Transportation is provided to take residents to appointments and shopping.
Services and Amenities of MorningStar of Boise in Boise, Idaho
Dining
- Communal Dining
Health Services
- Skilled Nursing
Languages
- English spoken
Pets
- Pets
Room Amenities
- Kitchen Appliances In Unit
Fitness & Wellness Programs
- Fitness & wellness facilities/equipment
- Salon Services
Housekeeping & Maintenance
- Housekeeping Services
- Laundry Services
- Linen Services
On-Site Services
- Religious Services
Specialized Staff
- Nurse on Staff (Part time)
Financing & Payment Options
- All Inclusive Rent
- Rent And Care Fees
Games Hobbies & Recreation
- Facilitated Field Trips/Outings
Inside Amenities
- Entertainment Venues
Outside Amenities
- Garden
Transportation & Shopping
- General Transportation Services
Additional Amenity Information
- Special Comment: The unique mission statement of MorningStar of Boise, “to honor, to serve, to invest,” sets us apart from other senior living communities. Our foundation is built upon honoring God, valuing all seniors, and investing in staff with a felt calling to serve. Additionally, our building is integrated so that all residents my enjoy the entire building. We have great energy here!
- State Licenses: RC1069
Costs for MorningStar of Boise in Boise, Idaho
Independent Living
$3,568
Starting Price
Assisted Living
$4,500
Starting Price
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Reviews of MorningStar of Boise in Boise, Idaho
4.4
(17 reviews)
Facility
4.2
Staff
4.7
Food
4.3
Activities
3.0
Value
2.0
Kurt1
4
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November 19, 2024
MorningStar of Boise didn't have a Medicaid facility for my brother, but they have Medicare, so I didn't look into it that much. The place looked clean and orderly, and the staff was helpful. The room was very nice, orderly, and clean.
Donna
1
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October 17, 2024
Our family is greatly disappointed in the Assisted Living management at Morningstar (Exec Dire, LPN, RN). Being new to assisted living we didn’t really know what to expect but had assumed communication about issues with the family would occur. During the 6 months my parents were residents, if I didn’t hear from the Morningstar team I would contact them to see how things were going so I was totally caught off guard by what occurred several weeks ago. My mother had been having trouble keeping up with their toileting program and also developed a pressure sore while there. In my opinion this led to her being taken out of the facility by an ambulance on Labor Day weekend and placed at the hospital with no prior notice to the family. This in itself was troubling but what occurred the next two weeks is why I am making this complaint. Once she got to the hospital they were unable to admit her because under Medicare rules she had no medical issues. Later that day the hospital contacted Morningstar and informed them she was fine and asked she be brought back to the facility but the Morningstar executive director refused to have my mom come back. Over the next 10 days the hospital and the Idaho State Ombudsman both contacted the facility several times to work out a solution because my mother was just sitting in the hospital while I tried to understand what was needed and find a new assisted living facility for her and my dad. It was a very upsetting time for all of us. The Morningstar management basically forced us to move to another facility under incredible stress when they could have simply allowed my mother back to the facility and issued a 30 day notice, per the contract and accomplished the same outcome. We do NOT recommend the Meridian Morningstar facility. I personally think you would be better off to find a facility that treats your parents as vulnerable people who need ‘assistance’ rather than tenants who happen to be elderly.
Provider Response
Angela
4
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December 29, 2023
MorningStar of Boise has a 24-hour a day staff. I liked the room. It has a balcony. The layout/design was nice, and in fact, their upper floor had lots of sunlight and a view. It was my mom's first choice. I met Aleyna and she was good. The cleanliness was very good, too. If Mom's needs weren't so high, it would have been where she goes. It was certainly her choice because she really liked the room. To me, it was very nice. My mom has a high preference for a view, and pretty much none of the places have any kind of a view, but MorningStar of Boise did, and that was important to her. The best view was on the third floor. It had large windows and a bright view. So, the layout and the structure of the room was fantastic. The facility was relatively large, so I really liked it. The problem is that I think there's limited care.
Provider Response
Timothy
4
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October 7, 2023
I would give MorningStar of Boise an overall of four for the staff and for the place, but they did not meet my requirement of allowing me to bring my reloading equipment. I was told that I would be having lunch there, but lunch wasn't offered. The facility was pleasant. The surroundings were pleasant. The rooms were pleasant. The staff was very friendly and welcoming, "Hope you move here soon," like that. They had a garden that was manicured. Excellent maintenance of the landscape, almost too good. It was impressive.
Provider Response
Judy
4
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March 12, 2023
We've toured MorningStar of Boise and we're very impressed with it. Their rooms were nice but not as big as the other place I visited, they were apartment-style dwellings and not cottages, so they seemed a little smaller. The staff was very accommodating, and they had a lot of information. They showed us their exercise room and there's also a theater where they showed movies. The facility was very good and very clean, everything was in good repair, and I didn't see anything that was not adequate. I am partial to the ground-floor level apartments, and the one we looked at was on the second floor. The parking area was a little difficult to get to.
Dottie
5
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June 23, 2021
I toured MorningStar of Boise, and it was very positive. My friend reacted very positive also. It's my understanding that it is one of the top two that she is considering. She really liked that. She liked some of the special things about the little coffee shop and so on. I was surprised that she reacted that way because she had been very negative towards large places, but there were enough more intimate areas that seemed to kinda counter that. The rooms were not the largest that we had seen, but they were larger than some. They were very clean. Thinking in terms of how her furniture would fit and so on, it looked like it would be very livable. The staff was very amenable, friendly, knowledgeable, and energetic.
Provider Response
JY
5
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August 15, 2019
I love that MorningStar of Boise had light and happy surroundings. I liked the administrator, the head nurse, and the way they were set up in terms of being able to care for the people who needed assisted living. They have a great big dining room that many of the independent living people use, although anybody including assisted living residents can also use it. They have a smaller dining area closer to the assisted living area, and they have their own kitchen staff and own chef. It's a large facility and it has more than one floor. The rooms are great, roomy, have plenty of storage, the bathrooms are excellent for somebody who needs some assistance or has to use a wheelchair, there's small kitchenettes, good windows, and good light.
Sharon
5
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October 5, 2018
We like MorningStar of Boise and put our names on the waiting list. The rooms that we looked at were all occupied. They seemed to have lots of amenities. We ate lunch, and the food server and meal were excellent. The staff members were very friendly and very nice. The waiters in the dining room were excellent.
CK
5
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December 28, 2017
We are on a waiting list at MorningStar. The place was very clean and absolutely amazing. The staff was very good. They took us through the entire community. My mother said she felt like she did when she walked into a candy store as a little kid. She had the same feeling from the environment there. It was very nice and friendly. There were many happy residents. They have lots of positive activities for the adults, and they provide transportation seven days a week. They have independent living with a washer and dryer in their main building.
Ali085368
5
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October 27, 2016
MorningStar is a bigger facility, and it had more activities. They’re very involved with their residents and the families working with them. It had more amenities, a lot more attention, and different care levels that could be provided for the residents.
GeeDee
4
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September 11, 2016
I was very concerned about going from my house to an Assisted Living (AL) facility. My initial move was to the Adult Living part of the campus. However, due to the number falls I had taken, the paramedics recommended that I move to the AL facility where there was more staff. It turns out that this was the correct choice. During our search for the right facility we visited 4-5 different facilities campuses and finally settled on MorningStar. We selected MorningStar for the following reasons: 1. the ratio of staff to residents, 2. the level of activity, 3. the variety of activities 4. the competency of the staff 5. And, the upkeep of the buildings. This is by no means everything we looked at but I've provided list of some of then most important. I feel the best thing potential residents is to visit the facility (more than once), have lunch with the staff and residents and even stay at the facility. I hope this helps and will make the transition easier.
Debbie116519650
5
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December 2, 2015
We were very impressed with Morning Star. It was immaculate. The residents very attentive and very engaged. The staff was friendly, inviting, and inclusive.
Sharon93900550
5
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February 10, 2015
MorningStar Senior Living of Boise was new, and it was fantastic. It had everything anybody could actually need. It even has a steam room, it has a sauna, and then they also have where they keep you wrapped down if you need them. They have a general store, a library, and movies which are shown every three hours. It was just a fantastic place, but they were a little higher-priced.
Ted7
5
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January 9, 2015
The staff was very friendly at the MorningStar of Boise. The facility was neat and clean, and it just felt very comfortable. They have very good food service, television, and all kinds of activities. My mother likes to go to church on Sundays, and they provide transportation to and from church for her. They have bingo nights, a New Year’s eve party, and Christmas dinner. They just seem to take care of the residents very well.
Caring96163950
5
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October 28, 2014
I'm moving to MorningStar. I chose them because the apartment was larger. I like the location. The price was appealing. It was comparable. The staff was very friendly. The food was very good.
Caring95067850
5
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September 23, 2014
We selected MorningStar. Their facilities were very nice. The rooms had high ceilings. We selected a suite with two bedrooms. It was very well appointed and very nice. They had things that were interesting and seemed to fit in with our particular needs better than the others we visited.
Caring85333050
4
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May 22, 2014
Morning Star is in the vicinity of where my dad was placed. They were helpful when we moved my mom, with getting things done, like mirrors and extra storage shelves, which was nice. My mom's been mostly satisfied with the food. They had a nice Easter brunch that included the family. That was really nice. They have everything, like Wii tennis, aerobics, mall trips, and they put out a daily sheet of the daily activities, which my mom finds really useful. They also have study groups. The location was the deciding factor.
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