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MorningStar of Boise

350 N Allumbaugh St

4.5(53 ratings)· Boise average: 4.4

Part of MorningStar Senior Living · 37 communities · 4.5★ average

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Quick Facts

Year opened
2017
Living options
Independent living units include full kitchens and in-unit laundry
Continuum of care
On-site transition from independent living to assisted living
Meal plan flexibility
Standard rent includes two daily meals, third optional

What Families Think

Reviewers overwhelmingly describe MorningStar Senior Living of Boise as a warm, well-run community with attentive staff, good food, and full activity calendars, with many families praising the transition support and consistent care over multiple years. A smaller number of reviewers describe serious breakdowns in communication and management during care crises, including one detailed account of a resident being sent to the hospital and refused re-entry, and complaints about housekeeping thoroughness and facility oversight.

The Good

  • Staff repeatedly described as caring and attentive
  • Strong communication with families about resident needs
  • Full activity calendar: bingo, live music, outings, happy hour
  • Praised food quality and variety across many reviews
  • Smooth transitions between independent living and assisted living
  • Transportation available for errands and appointments

The Bad

  • One detailed account of poor communication during a medical crisis
  • One report of being refused re-admission after a hospital stay
  • Several mentions of incomplete housekeeping (windows, stairs, deep cleaning)
  • One report of concerns over medication management and billing transparency

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

MorningStar of Boise is a senior living community in Boise, Idaho offering Assisted Living, Memory Care and Independent Living. Amenities include Professional Chef, Outdoor Patio and Fitness Center. Families rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 52 reviews.

About MorningStar of Boise

Independent and Assisted Living Boise Style

Boise, Idaho…voted #1 in the 2019 Top 100 Best Places to Live by Livibility.com. Offering the finest independent and assisted living Boise, Idaho has to offer, MorningStar Senior Living of Boise is committed to creating a true home for our residents. Our beautiful community offers residents a safe and comfortable home to age in place while taking advantage of resort-style amenities and meaningful activities.

We think seniors are a national treasure and they deserve to be treated with the utmost dignity and respect. Our team works tirelessly to offer residents a quality of life other senior living communities simply cannot match. MorningStar of Boise’s exceptional architecture and design will impress you from the first. But it’s the quality of our service and sincerity of our hearts that will win your best applause.

Lifestyle Options

Independent Living

OPEN TO NEW ADVENTURE

Men and women move to MorningStar’s Independent Living for a refreshing change of lifestyle including built-in companionship, predictable budgeting, activities and programming, and tasty meals they no longer need to cook. Under our roof, seniors enjoy stress-free living, a season that extends their independence and continues the adventure.

We handle all the maintenance, inside and out, and offer weekly housekeeping. Our Independent Living suites are equipped with their own washer/dryer, and full kitchens for the meals you feel like preparing on your own.

Our operating license does not permit us to extend care to those in our Independent Living neighborhood, however we can arrange for home health agencies to serve you, if the need arises.

Assisted Living

SOMEONE TO LEAN ON

The only difference in our senior years is that we may have to open ourselves to a little help once in a while. And from that level of honesty and transparency, we enter into a truer human experience, one in which we can receive—and give—love. It becomes a lovely exchange of mutual blessing.

MorningStar offers Assisted Living neighborhoods with various levels of support with the activities of daily living, each type of assistance determined after an assessment with our Wellness Director, working in agreement with the senior and extended family. In all cases, around-the-clock Care Managers are on site and at the ready to ensure your safety as they meet your expressed (and even unexpressed) needs.

Memory Care

UNDER A LAVENDER SKY

Enter, Embrace, Explore

Many of us joke of “senior moments” when we have glitches in our memory. However, a true diagnosis of brain disease, where memory loss and other cognitive functions deteriorate, is a heavy blow. It ushers seniors and their families onto an entirely different path: a winding and mysterious road. MorningStar is honored to offer memory care support by walking alongside the memory-impaired (and their families) on this unexpected journey.

MorningStar offers Assisted Living neighborhoods with various levels of support with the activities of daily living, each type of assistance determined after an assessment with our Wellness Director, working in agreement with the senior and extended family. In all cases, around-the-clock Care Managers are on site and at the ready to ensure your safety as they meet your expressed (and even unexpressed) needs.

 

Types of Care at MorningStar of Boise

Assisted LivingHome Health and HospiceIndependent LivingMemory CareRespite / Short-Term CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Multiple Floor Plans
  • Private Rooms

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Professional Chef

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Fitness Center
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Medical Staff
  • Outdoor Patio
  • Salon / Barber
  • Transportation Services
  • Walking Paths

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of MorningStar of Boise

4.5overall · 53 ratings combined

4.5★ on Google (52) · 5★ on Yelp (1) · Yelp page ↗

Jarita Augerot

Jun 2026

via Google

Very glamorous. Home decorative. They have chefs or they have a kitchen you can cook and bacon. They have lots of activities crafts games music they even at funerals there. I like this place because most of the apartments you live in you take care of yourself. But when it comes where you can't take care of yourself saving nursing home right behind so you don't have to move too far from home so to speak. The staff is always wonderful. It's very clean. I like it that they have a post office right there so they don't have to get out and about.

Kim Pierce

May 2026

via Google

MorningStar Senior Living Independent and Assisted Living has truly been a blessing for our family. I started noticing changes in my parents, who were then 84 and 87 years old at the time. I started researching and visiting senior living communities, and MorningStar quickly rose to the top of my list. I put our name on their waiting list in 2022 hoping that when the time came, they would have availability. After my mother suffered a fall in her home in 2024, she decided she did not want to return home. I immediately contacted MorningStar and was so grateful they had a two-bedroom, one-bath apartment available for her. My father initially insisted he was not moving, but the reality was he did not grocery shop, cook, or even know how to do laundry. When the movers arrived to move my mother’s belongings, he surprised us all by saying they should take his things too. My parents first moved into the independent living community. The facility itself is beautiful, but what truly makes MorningStar special is the caring and compassionate staff. From management, maintenance, cooks and servers, housekeepers, nurses, and caregivers — everyone we encountered has been friendly, patient, and genuinely attentive to the residents’ needs. Independent living gave my parents comfort, privacy, and a strong sense of community. There were many other couples living there, and my parents quickly developed friendships and routines they loved. The food was excellent, with many menu options available throughout the day. This worked perfectly for my parents, who were never early breakfast eaters but were always ready for lunch around 11:00 a.m. There were also many opportunities for activities and socializing, including happy hour with beer and wine on Thursdays, live entertainment, card games, arts and crafts, puzzles, bingo, and much more. Unfortunately, my mother later suffered another fall that resulted in a brain bleed, and her care needs became greater than MorningStar could provide. She had to move to a memory care facility, and my father insisted on moving with her. Sadly, my mother passed away just three days after we moved Dad there. Due to my mother’s needs Dad moved out of MorningStar for a short period of time. Dad did not know anyone at the new facility, and he deeply missed the friends, staff, and sense of community he had at MorningStar. We returned to MorningStar and explained the situation, and they went out of their way to help get Dad moved back. We brought him back for a visit before the move, and it was incredible to see both residents and staff greet him with hugs and warm welcomes. At that moment, I realized that at 90 years old, it was only a matter of time before he would need assisted living support. The assisted living team has been wonderful, offering excellent care while always treating Dad with dignity and respect. He is very independent and struggles to ask for help, but the staff has been incredibly patient and attentive. He now lives in a beautiful one-bedroom apartment and is learning how to live without my mother, whom he met when she was 15 years old and was married for 69 years. Since my mother's passing staff has truly kept a close eye on Dad, and our family is so thankful for the care, compassion, and support they continue to provide. It gives us peace of mind knowing he is safe, valued, and surrounded by kindness every day. We are incredibly grateful for Morningstar Senior Living and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for quality independent or assisted living options for their loved ones.

Meliss Haeckel

May 2026

via Google

MorningStar of Boise is an exceptional senior living community. Our relative has been residing here almost 3 years now, and has consistently been treated with compassion, dignity, grace and love. The entire team (Executive Director, Business Manager, Community Relations, Wellness team, dining team, concierge and activities coordinator) work seamlessly and selflessly to ensure a daily positive experience for each of their residents. As family members, we receive regular and timely communication pertinent to our relative, along with any community information that is relevant. The atmosphere is welcoming, comfortable and really feels like home. There are plenty of amenities and activities for residents to enjoy. We worked closely with the MorningStar of Boise Community Relations Director for over a year in advance of needing to move our relative to a senior community with assisted living, while also touring other facilities in the Boise area. We ultimately chose MorningStar of Boise and are grateful we did!

sludgo

May 2026

via Google

It was a difficult time for all of us, not just Mom. Scary even. There were plenty of unknowns and as plenty of options in our community that would've adequately served her residential needs. But my family was not searching for adequate. We were searching for excellent and that's what we found at Morningstar. We found bright and big and airy apartments. Fresh and yummy menu options. An expansive and peaceful campus for outdoor strolls. Daily activity schedules including live music and classic films. Arts and crafts and outings. And a staff of dedicated individuals all of whom regularly greet me with a grin and a 'good day' and a 'how's your mom?' While I'm here I'll take the opportunity to mention and thank our intake person, Lindsey, who impressed us all with her professionalism, tact, humor, understanding, and support. Eased all of our minds with her knowledge of the system, and her efforts to secure Mom a beautiful apartment. She's continued to offer her support and assistance - invaluable in this transition time. So, here's five stars. Wish it could be fifty.

Laurann Taylor

Jan 2026

via Google

Jill Diesel, the Executive Director, is absolutely amazing. My mother has been in this facility for several years and Jill is by far the best ED so far!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does MorningStar of Boise offer?

MorningStar of Boise offers Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Respite / Short-Term Care and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

How much does MorningStar of Boise cost?

MorningStar of Boise has not published its pricing. For context, communities in Boise that publish rates start around $4,200 per month at the median. Final costs depend on care needs and apartment selection, so contact the community for a quote.

Does MorningStar of Boise offer respite or short-term stays?

Yes. MorningStar of Boise lists respite and short-term care among its options. A respite stay gives a family caregiver a planned break while your loved one receives full care, and it also works as a low-commitment trial before a permanent move.

Where is MorningStar of Boise located?

MorningStar of Boise is located at 350 N Allumbaugh St in Boise, Idaho.

What do families say about MorningStar of Boise?

Reviewers overwhelmingly describe MorningStar Senior Living of Boise as a warm, well-run community with attentive staff, good food, and full activity calendars, with many families praising the transition support and consistent care over multiple years. A smaller number of reviewers describe serious breakdowns in communication and management during care crises, including one detailed account of a resident being sent to the hospital and refused re-entry, and complaints about housekeeping thoroughness and facility oversight.

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