Assisted Living Communities in Santee, CA

"My father-in-law was at Acorn Oaks Manor II. They were amazing. The process of moving in was very simple. The nursing care was around the clock because they had three different shifts. We had a good relationship with the nurses. They kept us updated if we weren't there. I can't say anything bad at all about them. My father-in-law was on a pureed diet. They cook meals for the patients. The building was very clean. They had a day room where they would watch television, make cookies, and interact with their patients. They can go outside. Activity-wise, some patients were mobile, and some weren't mobile. It's a very homey feeling. You're free to visit anytime. No appointments. But you have to sign in and let them know that you're there. It's 24 hours, and you can come and go when you please."

"I toured Atria Collwood. I liked all of the programs that they had, the different levels of care that they offered, and the way it was structured. It was like an a la carte menu. They had it in such a way that it was very transparent like that. You could see what you were paying for, and the facility was really well kept up. It's a really nice facility and the people there all seemed really on top of everything. Everyone there was very friendly. One of the directors of something was really helpful. She took her time, showed me the different places, and answered a lot of questions which some of the places did, but she just did an exceptionally good job at that. I thought that's why I like that place so much."

"I visited Monte Vista Village Senior Living. I'm a member of the LDS faith, and I especially appreciated their Catholic community there. I was impressed by their religious staff. The lady was kind enough to contact me via text twice to make sure that I had all the facts right to make an informed decision. She was wonderful and very professional. She took me on a walkthrough and we saw, Welcome to Monte Vista. The facility has pools. As an independent living facility, I especially appreciated the chef-prepared meals that were available, and the calendar of events and activities appealed to me. The walkthrough of the grounds is especially nice. The exercise routines, exercise classes, and scenic walks around the property shouldn't be missed. They're very beautiful. The apartments are clean, spacious, and well furnished. It's a studio setup. I toured a one-bedroom also, and I was impressed with the amenities there, too. I strongly suggest taking a tour first because there was so much to see."

"Ivy Park at Sabre Springs was wonderful. The apartments were very comparable. It was a lovely building. I think if somebody chooses Ivy Park at Sabre Springs as a place, they're going to be well cared for, and I think people will be very happy there. The residents that I saw were very happy to be there. I saw a few people doing a morning exercise group. The only problem was we were looking for assisted living, and when they did an assessment to Mom (she's a two person transfer), in order for her to get the assistance that she needed, they were going to put her in memory care. Not because she has dementia in any way, it's just they put more staffing in there. The company that took it over have a very good reputation in the industry, but they've only been there less than 30 days. So, there's too many unanswered questions."

"When our mother could no longer live alone safely, we viewed several assisted living places in San Diego to find just the right combination of comfort, services, affordability and caring atmosphere. It was immediately obvious to my family that Sunview Gardens was the best choice. The atmosphere is like a large family home with beautiful updated private rooms and bathrooms for each resident. There are community areas and activities so my mother could socialize or have her privacy according to her wishes. The staff is fantastic! We got to know them well and appreciated all the care and attention they gave our mother. We always felt she was safe and in good hands. The manager, Felicity, is a great communicator and let us know how our mother was doing and what she needed through her various stages of heath challenges. My mother even complimented the food and she was a picky eater! Honestly, I can't imagine a better experience. This was a scary time for us and Felicity and her staff made us feel so much better about the quality of life our mother could enjoy at this stage of her life. Sadly, our mother passed at age 95, but her last years at Sunview Gardens were good ones, where she made friends and lived her life with joy and dignity. I can't thank everyone at Sunview Gardens enough."

"Everything was fine at Belmont Village Sabre Springs. The esthetics were really good as far as being a pleasant environment for anyone to live in. They had plenty of activities and nice rooms. The staff ratio seemed to be good. There were a lot of different areas where you wouldn't feel like you were in a shoe box all the time. The people who gave the tour were very pleasant."

"Words cannot express how grateful we are for everyone at Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living! I mean EVERYONE!! From the executive director, memory care director, finance manager, the wonderful lady at the reception desk, ALL of the caregivers and med techs, TRULY care about my mum. We were so nervous about sending mum to memory care, but she needed 24/7 care that we could not provide because my husband and I both work full time. My worries were eased within the first few days because mum feels right at home here. The memory care director and staff pivoted so quickly to adapt to mums unique needs and picky eating. Saying thank you isn’t enough to express how all of the staff are simply amazing at what they do and they do it with love and care, which is evident! The staff have become like a second family and we communicate often which is a huge plus. We are so blessed to have mum live here and we are beyond grateful to all of you for taking such great care of my mum."

"I toured Novellus Clairemont. The rooms were very pleasant and large. They had a lot of activities going on inside a super nice dining room. The menu looked good, too. The staff who gave the tour was very nice and very helpful. It looked like a very nice place."

"I visited. They gave me a lot of information. They were very nice. I didn't try any of the food, but I did see it and it looked good. The rooms were decent. There was no smell. They were clean. I saw a salon, swimming lessons, an art studio, a place where they held bingo and stuff, and a game room."

Mission Carehome, offering Assisted Living Facility and Memory Care in San Diego, California, is committed to providing personalized and dedicated care at the convenience of residents and family members. We strive to treat seniors who suffer from Alzheimers disease and other forms of dementia while providing extensive memory care at our homelike facility. Even though it can be difficult to leave home or your loved ones, it is still vital for living life as meaningfully and as functionally as possible. We are an assisted living and memory care facility that offers a comfortable and relaxing homelike environment for individuals suffering from Alzheimers, dementia, or any other forms of memory impairments. We understand the daily struggle these people go through and for this reason, we are utterly dedicated to providing them with the memory care services they need in an environment that is safe and comfortable. Services and Amenities: A warm and homelike atmosphere Encouragement to maintain your independence Personal care services Daily activities focused on memory Finding new interests Community engagement Staying connected with friends and family Religious and spiritual support A family-like atmosphere Safe and comfortable accommodations Around-the-clock care Delicious and nutritious meals everyday Assistance with bathing, grooming, shaving, personal hygiene, and dressing Incontinence care Laundry Help with shopping To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search

"Gold Canyon Care Home was nice. It looked like more of a home than a big assisted living. It looked like a family-run business that you would fit in. The atmosphere's nice. They would let my mom's dog come and they even came out to visit my mom this weekend. It's just that the price was steeper than we expected. They had a big TV room, exercise equipment, and a big deck that you could go around and that it overlooked a canyon. It was a big house. It was like two houses put together with a quarter in the middle. One house was for their family and caregivers and the other side was for their guests. It was nice looking to me. My husband thought so, too. It was in a nice, quiet neighborhood. We met the owners and they're friendly, informative, and seemed caring."

"Paradise Village is my first choice. It's the largest of the ones that I visited and in the assisted living facility, the dining room was newly remodeled and looked nice. The rooms are also newly remodeled. I believe they had the biggest one-bedroom apartment I've seen. The other thing I liked there is they had stuff sitting around for the residents. I saw three big magnifiers for the residents to use that were just out in open areas. It had the most people out and about and the most residents talking and using the facilities. The woman who gave me the tour impressed me. She knew every person's name, the employees, and the residents. They had studios, one-bedrooms, and two-bedrooms there. The bedroom could accommodate my parents' bed so they wouldn't have to get a new bed to go there. The only drawback I had to that is that the building itself is not in the greatest neighborhood. It's a gated community, but driving up to it is not as nice as driving to the other places I've been to."

"My sister moved into Westmont at San Miguel Ranch. The staff members are caring, interesting, and friendly. I like the cleanliness. They're on time when they say they're going to be somewhere. They're very helpful. The dining area is very clean and client-friendly, as far as conversations with other people. They have a happy hour. They take the patients out on trips. They have entertainment that comes in. They have social meetings for the residents. It's a good facility."

"I toured Silvergate Rancho Bernardo. It was the priciest of them all. They had really pleasant accommodations, and it's very well kept up. The staff was attentive. And from what I could see, they had a good ratio of staff to clients that were using the services. And there were plenty of recreation options that would be self-motivated. They had a lot of services like a salon, nail care, and cafeterias in multiple locations. It was pretty elaborate. The staff members were professional. The food was excellent, too."