MorningStar

MorningStar at Jordan Creek’s philosophy and approach to memory care includes our guiding principle that: whatever the extent of the memory loss, whatever the form of dementia, a person’s essence remains.   We feel it our calling as well as our privilege to find ways to connect with and nurture that essence. Our individualized care starts by meeting with the senior and their family members to learn all we can about the person’s background including their vocation, talents and preferences.   Taking this information, we put together a daily routine that will be used to stimulate or calm the resident in response to their mood or the surrounding circumstances.   Throughout the senior’s stay with us, we also engage the family members as we know our services are as much for them as for the residing senior. MorningStar’s memory care provides an atmosphere of safety and well-being, while at the same time, encourages and supports choice and independence whene...

The team of MorningStar Assisted Living and Memory Care at Jordan Creek is getting excited as the opening of the newest senior living community in West Des Moines is drawing near.   Scheduled to open in January 2018, our new community will offer 56 bright suites for assisted living, and another 29 secure suites devoted the individualized care of those with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. For assisted living, we offer various levels of support for the activities of daily living designed to preserve and extend the independence, choices and privacy of our residents.   After a thorough assessment with our Wellness Director, a Care Plan is put together in agreement with both the senior and their extended family.   Our Care Managers are onsite 24/7 ready to ensure the safety of our residents and see to it that all of their needs are met.   As our private suites are available in variety of configurations including spacious studio, one-bedroom and two-...