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1160 N Mulford Rd, Rockford, IL 61107

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Dad entered hospice care within a couple of weeks of going to Morning Star. He died two months later. But Morning Star was exactly the right place for him, and his last months were enjoyable with new friends and less loneliness. Dad didn't think the food was great. We supplemented a lot w

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Morning Star Village

Morning Star Village is the friendliest and only locally owned assisted living community in the Rockford, Illinois area. We offer a wide range of services to residents who are happy to call Morning Star Village home.

Presence Life Connections manages our community, and they have a long history of serving seniors in Illinois and continue to have a great reputation. Our outstanding relationships with residents and their families, as well as local physician offices, hospitals, and rehabilitation communities, helps us curate the best lifestyles possible. Year after year, we continue to have happy residents and families.

In fact, Morning Star Village won the ‘Excellence in Action’ award for customer satisfaction in 2015. As an assisted living community, it is our duty to uphold the lives of residents by staying attentive and compassionate to their growing needs. If you’re thinking of having yourself or a loved one join our community, look no further.

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Morning Star Village is staffed 24 hours a day with licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, and a caring management team, most of whom have been with us since we opened in 2009. With coordination between residents and families, we create personalized care plans tailored to meet the...

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Amenities
at Morning Star Village

Healthcare Services

  • Memory Care
  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Medication Management
  • High Acuity Care
  • Incontinence Care
  • Diabetic Care
  • Non-Ambulatory Care

Meals & Dining

  • Guest Meals
  • Room Service
  • Meals Provided
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Pureed Meals

Room Amenities

  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Garden View
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Air Conditioned
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Kitchenette
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Cable or Satellite TV

Community Amenities

On-site dining options

  • Private Dining Room

Transportation & parking

  • Uncovered Parking
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit

Pets

  • Cats Allowed

Common areas

  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Library
  • Meeting Room
  • Central Fireplace
  • Barber Shop
  • Private Bath
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Beauty Salon
  • TV Lounge
  • Outside Patio

Recreational areas

  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Piano or Organ

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Beautician
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning

Languages spoken

  • English

Activities

  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Trivia Games
  • Stretching Classes
  • Reminiscence Programs
  • Wii Bowling
  • Wine Tasting
  • Activities On-site
  • Community Service Programs
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Protestant Services
  • Visiting Chaplain or Priest
  • Cards / Pinochle Club
  • Happy Hour
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Art Classes
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Gardening Club
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Bible Study Group
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Bridge Club
  • Birthday Parties
  • Live Well Programs
  • Christian Services
  • Dances
  • Holiday Parties
  • Catholic Services
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Activities Off-site
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Walking Club
  • BBQs or Picnics

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A Place for Mom has scored Morning Star Village with 9.2 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Morning Star Village has 26 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.4 out of 5.
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4.4
Cleanliness
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Care Services
4.5
Staff
4.6
Meals & Dining
4.3
Activities
4.5
Value for Cost
4.5
A Place for Mom has scored Morning Star Village with 9.2 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Morning Star Village has 26 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.4 out of 5.
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Anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
July 16, 2024
5.0
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Dad entered hospice care within a couple of weeks of going to Morning Star. He died two months later. But Morning Star was exactly the right place for him, and his last months were enjoyable with new friends and less loneliness. Dad didn't think the food was great. We supplemented a lot with food reserves in his room's refrigerator. My only slight complaint about care is that some of the aide's seemed oblivious to the state of his health. They kept trying to keep him walking and self-dressing when his strength was failing. They told him it was a matter of using it or losing it. He was there to die, for goodness' sake. And he knew it. He went from walking independently to using a walker to using a wheelchair in two months because his heart was failing. The good news is that the only day he spent in bed was the day he died. But we don't know how long he lay on the floor before he was found that morning. I'm not entirely sure the aides really understood the situation. Overall about as good of an experience that anyone could expect, given the circumstances of the situation. My criticisms were my only criticisms, the absolute only times we felt something was missing. It was a good experience for my dad, even though he understood that his time was short, that his life was ending. My dad told me several times that he wished he had gone into assistive care sooner, that he enjoyed making friends and having companions to spend his last days with.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
4
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
3
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Todd - Family/friend
Assisted Living
April 18, 2024
5.0
Verified Review
Our Experience
My mother is a musician, in the early mid stages of dementia. Playing the piano is an essential part of her therapy to maintain the memory that she still has. It is so heartwarming to hear her tell us on the phone when different staff members have asked her to play the piano. "They tell me how uplifting it is to hear me play." We all want a place where our loved ones will be cared for. But Morning Star Village has been a place where mom feels loved. And that can make all the difference in the world. No, that does make all the difference in the world. Thank you, Morning Star Village.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
4
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
December 12, 2023
4.0
Verified Review
A caring place.
Our experience with Morning Star Village has been very positive. My mom has adjusted well. Based on the experience we have had so far we would recommend this community to other families.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
4
Care Services
4
Staff
4
Meals & Dining
3
Activities
3
Value for Cost
4
Joe - Family/friend
Assisted Living
December 28, 2022
5.0
Mother resides at MSV
Morning Star provides a safe, caring environment that includes all of the comforts of home combined with the care that she needs being in her [age removed]! There are always activities that she can participate in as well as field trips and transportation to her appointments. The social activities keep her active and provide her an avenue to interact with individuals. Being able to give her input on food service, activities, etc. gives her a sense of being involved in her "home".
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Jane S - Family/friend
Assisted Living
December 27, 2022
5.0
My parents love it!
My parents moved into Morning Star Village in 2018. 3 months later my dad passed away unexpectedly but my mom decided to stay, even though she was independent, because she had made new friends & loved being able to socialize & do activities! 4 years later she is still at Morning Star & thriving! She loves the food, the activities & the staff are amazing! Our family couldn't be happier with Morning Star Village!
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Anonymous - Resident/client
Assisted Living
December 15, 2022
2.0
Cleanliness
3
Friendliness
4
Care Services
4
Staff
4
Meals & Dining
3
Value for Cost
3
Anonymous - Resident/client
Assisted Living
December 15, 2022
5.0
NP is very caring and great
Wonderful, caring, nurses, cna, and kitchen staff. Delicious food many choices, the people who have been rehabbing me are knowledgeable and caring. The one who cleans is very good and honest.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Melvyn V - Resident/client
Assisted Living
December 15, 2022
5.0
Pleased as Punch
I was met at the door by a smiling staff member eager to know what I was looking for by way of accommodations and why I thought this facility might meet my needs
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
4
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Anonymous - Resident/client
Assisted Living
December 14, 2022
5.0
The only complaint is staff not wearing masks, when they should and staff kissing on cheeks.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Lee A - Resident/client
Assisted Living
December 14, 2022
5.0
very clean, friendly place. Make you feel at home. Fun activities
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Maryjo P - Resident/client
Assisted Living
December 14, 2022
4.0
everyone has been very patient, very kind and caring. I'm most grateful
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
4
Care Services
4
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
4
Activities
4
Lorene B - Resident/client
Independent Living
December 14, 2022
3.0
moved here from home because my granddaughter in law was administrator. Shortly after she was fired!! It was to expensive to move out then. Not a good experience! Not too old to move
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
3
Care Services
3
Staff
3
Meals & Dining
4
Activities
3
Value for Cost
3
Lee A - Resident/client
Assisted Living
October 19, 2022
5.0
Very clean and friendly environment. Lots of fun activities. We order our full meals from a menu, this way we get what we want and how much we want. The make you feel at home here.
Linda L - Resident/client
Assisted Living
September 27, 2022
5.0
I came to MorningStar Village after I fell at home and was very weak; having difficulty eating because loss of appetite. I was determined to get better and gain strength. With the compassionate, caring care and assistance that I received from their staff, I recovered. I have made my wonderful lasting friendships with many residents and staff. The food is great. Everyone is so friendly and kind.
Shirley S - Resident/client
Independent Living
September 27, 2022
5.0
I feel very much at home here. The staff are all very kind and efficient. They do their jobs as if they enjoy everything that they do. This is a good home for me!
Mary D - Family/friend
Assisted Living
September 27, 2022
5.0
When my husband was in need of 24/7 care, we decided MSV was the PLACE! Advising [name removed] of our decisions, he commented "I always knew we would go there". MSV was our answer.
Anonymous - Toured community
Assisted Living
September 6, 2022
3.5
Toured
Overall seemed like a nice place, more nursing home type than the others is the feeling we got from our tour. Maybe was just that specific day.
Pamela - Toured community
Assisted Living
June 30, 2021
3.0
Verified Review
Morning Star Village
We did a tour with this community and it was very nice. The tour was good and the staff was very friendly and helpful. They answered all of our questions and gave us lots of information to consider. Our only issue was the community looked more institutional than we liked.
Carol Bailey - Family/friend
Assisted Living
July 20, 2020
5.0
Verified Review
Wonderful Experience
I was so impressed with Morning Star Village. My mom was there for 10 months. She had a wonderful experience. They are a very caring staff. Morning Star is locally owned. It was very neat and clean. They find out about each resident's personality and they place them with others that have similar interests. My mom was very happy there.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Anonymous - Toured community
Assisted Living
January 11, 2018
4.5
Verified Review
Helpful staff
While looking into a few options for my love one, I found that this property is a little bit higher than the place I actually moved forward with. Also they didn’t have enough staffing for what she needs medically. However, my staff interaction with them was good. They are very helpful, just unfortunately was not a good fit.
Cleanliness
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Value for Cost
4.5
Care Services
4.5
Activities
4.5
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