What to Expect from the Moving-in Experience

Excitement is growing as MorningStar at West Valley puts on the finishing touches to our new memory care facility. Opening to residents this winter, our community is committed to providing all-inclusive, compassionate care to those suffering from Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Moreover, unlike many memory care communities, we are designed from the ground up to accommodate our most tender residents’ every need.   

As one of several dozen MorningStar communities across the Western US, we understand moving a loved one with dementia to memory care is a major lifestyle transition, and are ready to help in whatever way we can. We recognize, just as each individual is unique, so is their moving process.     

Our MorningStar team approaches the move-in to our alzheimers home with great sensitivity as we nurture a relationship with each new resident along with their family. Once a family decides on MorningStar, our moving-in process starts in earnest as we secure vital information, agreements and permissions inherent to the move including a medical assessment and physician’s plan of care. 

To make your loved one feel more comfortable in their new surroundings; we suggest furnishing their suite with familiar objects such as a favorite easy chair, pictures of family and friends, and decorations and mementoes. If you like; we can recommend moving companies experienced in senior transitions, and have furniture carts and dollies to borrow, if needed.

Experts caution families to allow at least 30 days for the person to adapt to their new surroundings. The Mayo Clinic says to visit often and encourage friends and family to do the same as the extra attention can make the new place feel like home.    

As MorningStar at West Valley prepares to open, we encourage you to ask about our Founders Club Specials for early depositors (deadline 11/15/22). This includes $1,500 toward moving expenses, $1,000 off our community fee, first choice of preferred suites and more. Our location offers easy access to I-280 and San Tomas Expressway as well as the Santa Clara Valley Medical Center and O’Connor Hospital.