PHOENIX, ARIZONA (April 1, 2026) – MorningStar Senior Living, the Denver-based senior living operator and developer, has assumed management effective today of the local community formerly known as Legacy House of Avondale in Avondale, Arizona. It will now operate under the brand name MorningStar Senior Living of Avondale at 2635 North Dysart Road. The community marks MorningStar’s 4th operating location in the state.
“We’re pleased to expand our presence in Greater Phoenix,” said Ken Jaeger, Founder/CEO of MorningStar. “And look forward to infusing all the warmth of MorningStar into this established community while offering an ideal choice for area seniors to remain in the city they love.” Jaeger speaks to his company’s distinction and strength, “I’m proudest of the foundational Why behind the brand and our heart-centric approach to senior living.”
Opening in 2018, MorningStar of Avondale has 127 apartments for independent & assisted living and 42 secure suites in memory care. For those with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of memory impairment, MorningStar offers its studied approach to dementia care known as Lavender Sky.
MorningStar will operate the property on behalf of real estate investment firm Clarion Partners, a Franklin Templeton specialty investment manager, which is acquiring the asset for one of its commingled funds. This marks the firm’s second senior housing investment in the Phoenix area in the past two weeks and adds to its existing portfolio of more than twenty industrial properties across the Phoenix–Mesa–Scottsdale MSA.
“We are pleased to expand our Firm’s investment in the Greater Phoenix market with the acquisition of MorningStar Senior Living of Avondale, as the area continues to demonstrate compelling demographic growth and strong demand fundamentals,” said Clarion Partners Head of Healthcare Julie Robinson. “This deal enables us to not only invest in a growing healthcare market but also serves as a strong entry point into our relationship with MorningStar Senior Living, whose resident-centered philosophy and proven operating platform align closely with our long-term investment approach.”
Jamie Ranzan, President/Chief Investment Officer remarks, “This acquisition allows us to not only expand our partnership with an ownership group committed to delivering the best in senior housing but also grow our presence in this market.” MorningStar at Arcadia opened in 2014 in central Phoenix, MorningStar of Fountain Hills in 2016, and MorningStar at Golden Ridge in 2019 in Peoria.
A lifestyle of wellness, comfort and community awaits you at MorningStar. For more information about MorningStar of Avondale, call 623.478.3800.
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About MORNINGSTAR SENIOR LIVING
An integrated developer, owner and operator of premier retirement communities, MorningStar’s portfolio encompasses 40 properties under operation or development representing 5,000+ units under management or in development in 11 states in the Midwest and Western United States, employing approximately 3500 team members. Offering independent living, assisted living and memory care, MorningStar is privileged to elevate life for those who taught the rest of us how to live. For more, visitmorningstarseniorliving.com.
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