MorningStar at El Paseo slated to welcome residents in 2029
PALM DESERT, CA (November 4, 2026) —MorningStar Senior Living and Edgemark Development LLC are submitting plans to the City of Palm Desert for a 210,000-square-foot senior living community slated to break ground in Fall 2027. The two- and three-story construction at 45640 Highway 74 just south of El Paseo Drive will deliver 160 units, offering luxury independent living with boutique assisted living and memory care that allow residents to age in place.
Opening Spring 2029 with tours starting in 2028, MorningStar Senior Living at El Paseo, will draw upon contemporary architecture and design elements to create a modern, inviting space. Common areas will include indoor and outdoor dining venues, an aquatics program with pool and spa, full-service salon, fitness center and theatre to build vibrant community. It will also be equipped with cutting-edge technology to enhance whole-person wellness.
“This project represents another ideal opportunity to partner with MorningStar. Entering a high barrier-to-entry market was not without its obstacles but we’re excited to meet the growing demand of next generation seniors who seek a luxury residential experience in the desert,” said Rick Sapkin, Founder/Managing Partner of Edgemark Development.
Located between Highway 74 and Ocotillo Drive, MorningStar will give residents ready access to El Paseo Drive, the mile-long thoroughfare that serves as the cultural and retail heart of the city.
“Since our inception in 2003, MorningStar’s unifying mission to honor, to serve and to invest has set us apart in the senior living space,” said Ken Jaeger, Founder/CEO. “We are honored to have found a partner in Edgemark who shares these core values.” Jaeger continues, “The El Paseo community will be designed to offer Palm Desert seniors elegance and comfort, resort-style amenities, and a compassionate, responsive hospitality and care team.”
Edgemark serves as the project owner and MorningStar Senior Living as operator. MorningStar at El Paseo will represent their second joint venture.
Early depositors are encouraged to call (442) 371-3131 for more information and updates on the project’s progress.
About MORNINGSTAR SENIOR LIVING
An integrated developer, owner, and operator of premier retirement communities, MorningStar’s portfolio encompasses over 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. 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 information, visit MorningStarSeniorLiving.com.
About EDGEMARK DEVELOPMENT
Since its founding in 2000, market knowledge, attention to details and integrity are the cornerstones of success at Edgemark Development. With these traits as its foundation, Edgemark has established its reputation as a leading real estate investor, with experience acquiring and developing over 5.2 million square feet in 22 states. Its projects span numerous asset classes, including affordable housing, multi-family, self-storage, retail, office and senior living. Visit Edgemark.com.
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