Morningstar

    13311 Santa Anita Rd., Laurel, MD, 20708
    3.3 · 3 reviews
      AnonymousLoved one of resident
      4.0

      Small modern home, largely positive

      I like Morningstar - it's small, quiet, modern and spotless with a fresh smell and nice decor. The owner is hands-on, the director is professional and knowledgeable, staff meet residents' needs, and families are involved. I do wish there were private rooms and wider halls, and one caregiver I noticed was less friendly though relational; overall the residents seem content.

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      3.33 · 3 reviews

      Overall rating

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      5. 1
      • Care

        4.0
      • Staff

        3.5
      • Meals

        3.3
      • Amenities

        3.0
      • Value

        3.3

      Pros

      • Clean facility
      • Well decorated interior
      • Modern appearance
      • Director is professional and knowledgeable
      • Owner actively involved
      • Good family involvement and relationships
      • Staff meets residents' needs
      • Residents appear content
      • Smaller, quieter facility
      • Fresh, pleasant smell

      Cons

      • Some caregivers not very friendly
      • Inconsistent caregiver interpersonal style
      • No private rooms
      • Narrow hallways
      • Small size may limit space and privacy

      Summary review

      Overall sentiment in the reviews is positive, with repeated emphasis on cleanliness, a modern and well-decorated environment, and a calm, smaller-scale setting. Reviewers consistently note that the facility is clean and smells fresh, and that the decor and modern appearance contribute to an attractive, comfortable atmosphere. The smaller and quieter character of the facility is repeatedly mentioned as a benefit, suggesting a more intimate, home-like environment compared with larger senior living communities.

      Care quality and staff performance are presented mostly favorably. Several comments indicate that staff meet residents' needs and that residents appear content, which points to dependable day-to-day care. Management and leadership receive particular praise: the director is described as nice, professional, and knowledgeable, and the owner is noted to be actively involved. Reviews also highlight good family involvement and positive relationships between staff/management and families, implying responsiveness and effective communication with relatives.

      Interpersonal dynamics among caregiving staff are a mixed theme. While staff are generally seen as meeting needs and maintaining good relationships with families and residents, some reviewers observe that certain caregivers are less friendly. One summary frames this as caregivers being "not as friendly but relational," which suggests that while the caregivers may form relationships and provide required care, their interpersonal warmth or approachability may vary. This introduces a potential inconsistency in resident experience: reliable care delivery with occasional variability in friendliness or bedside manner.

      Facility layout and privacy emerge as the main concerns. Multiple reviewers point out that there are no private rooms and that hallways are narrow. The small size that contributes to a quiet, intimate atmosphere also appears to limit space and privacy options for residents. Narrow halls could have practical implications for mobility aids, visitor flow, and overall accessibility; the absence of private rooms affects personal privacy and may be an important trade-off for prospective residents who value solitude or one-on-one rooming.

      Notably absent from the summaries are details about dining, activities, medical services, and specific clinical care processes. The reviews focus mainly on atmosphere, leadership, basic staffing reliability, and physical layout. Because dining quality, activity programming, and clinical/service specifics are not mentioned, those areas cannot be assessed from this set of summaries and would require follow-up if they are important to a decision-maker.

      In summary, the prevailing pattern is favorable: a clean, modern, well-managed, and smaller facility where residents generally seem content and families feel involved. The trade-offs are clear and recurring: the intimate scale and design that create a quiet, well-kept environment come with limitations in privacy and space (no private rooms, narrow hallways), and there is some variability in caregiver friendliness. For someone prioritizing cleanliness, a modern aesthetic, close management involvement, and a quieter setting, this facility aligns well; for those who prioritize private rooms, wider corridors, or uniformly warm bedside manner from every caregiver, these reviews flag important concerns to investigate further.

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      About Morningstar

      Morningstar Assisted Living sits in Laurel, MD, and provides care for up to six residents in a small, quiet, and home-like setting, so folks who want a more close-knit place will probably find it comfortable because the atmosphere stays calm and the routine feels familiar and steady, especially for people who may need some memory care or have trouble getting around on their own, and the staff there helps with things like dressing, bathing, moving from bed to chair, and making sure medication schedules don't get missed, plus they keep rooms and common areas clean every day, cook fresh meals, and tend to gardens and walking paths that residents can enjoy whenever they like, and since the place is set up for comfort, people can expect easy wheelchair access, phone service in the rooms, and open community areas for gathering or sharing a meal, while the caregivers-who come from health science backgrounds-are always present around the clock to give support or serve as good company, all while focusing on treating each person with respect, privacy, and a sense of independence as much as possible without making things complicated, and if someone needs to get out for a doctor's visit or just to enjoy the neighborhood, there are arrangements for transportation. Residents also join movie nights, garden walks, and simple social activities if they want, and every care plan is set up to suit each person, making sure their needs and wishes don't get lost in the shuffle, and the families get involved too, so everyone feels connected and decisions aren't made alone, with everything approved and licensed by the State of Maryland, and if families need extra help with money issues during a move, there are resources like bridge loans or support for selling a home.

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