Senior Living Resources

Finding accurate and unbiased senior living information can become overwhelming. Use this resource center as your first stop when doing research for yourself or a loved one.

Looking for senior living options for yourself?

It is a common misconception that the best indicator of a senior’s health is physical ability.

Unfortunately, this overlooks many basic issues affecting seniors. Below are a few questions to consider when assessing overall health and wellness. Answering “yes” to three or more questions indicates a need to further evaluate a senior’s current living arrangement.

• Are you able to do all the cleaning and upkeep around your house?
• Have you recently lost a spouse or friend?
• Have you noticed that your enthusiasm toward social programs has declined?
• Do you spend more than 5 hours a day alone?
• Has driving become more difficult that it once was?
• Have you noticed a shift in your mood or spirits?
• Have your eating habits changed?
• Do they express concern about changes in the neighborhood?
• Do you eat more than three meals a week alone?
• Have you noticed changes in balance or hand-eye coordination recently?
• Have you lost interest in hobbies or activities that you once enjoyed?
• Have you become more dependent on others for transportation?

Looking for senior living options for a loved one?

It is a common misconception that the best indicator of a senior’s health is physical ability.

Unfortunately, this overlooks many basic issues affecting seniors. Below are a few questions to consider when assessing overall health and wellness. Answering “yes” to three or more questions indicates a need to further evaluate a senior’s current living arrangement.

• Have they recently lost a spouse or friend?
• Has their enthusiasm toward social programs declined?
• Are they able to do all the cleaning and upkeep around their house?
• Have they recently lost a spouse or friend?
• Do they spend more than 5 hours a day alone?
• Are you concerned about their driving?
• Have you noticed a shift in their mood or spirits?
• Have their eating habits changed?
• Do they express concern about changes in their neighborhood?

Maintains independence and freedom. Independent Living is about service and support on your terms and that's what we offer here at Senior Star. This is your home and your community and our team is here to help you when you need it.

Independent Living is best for seniors who

Benefits of Independent Living

It’s much easier to make the most of life when you have the peace of mind that care is onsite should you need it. In fact, it can be downright empowering, and our community is bustling with social and enrichment opportunities for every interest.

Assisted Living is best for seniors who

Benefits of Assisted Living

We are honored to care for people living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia. Our approach is integrated into the physical design of the building and our Care Partners are trained to embrace every interaction they have with each resident as an opportunity to connect with the resident and enhance his or her sense of well-being.

Memory Support is best for seniors who

Benefits of Memory Support

It is said that the mind and the body are intimately connected.

Thoughts and feelings can be affected by the very movements that our brains tell us to make in the first place. This complex relationship compels us to provide Senior Star residents with a wide variety of programs that we hope will peak individual interests, inspire a sense of purpose and engage holistic health and well-being.

Alzheimer’s Association

American Seniors Housing Association

Where You Live Matters

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Service, Inc. (NAPNES)

American Nurses Association

Association of Rehabilitation Nurses

Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association

National Association Directors of Nursing

National Association of Physician Assistants

American Occupational Therapy Association

American Physical Therapy Association

American Lung Association

The National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB)

National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

Agency for Health Care Research and Quality

Tobacco Use & Elderly Care via Quit Day

The Erickson School

National Institute on Aging

The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc. (NAELA)

Medicare Learning Network® (MLN)

Fall Prevention Center of Excellence

Occupational Therapy Continuing Education Courses

Physical Therapy CEUs