I toured Sunrise of La Jolla in person. The rooms were a little depressing, antiquated, and not modern or up to date. I did see the dining area, and it was not inviting.
Sunrise of La Jolla
Offers Assisted Living and Memory Care
14 Reviews
810 Turquoise Street, San Diego, CA 92109
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Reviews of Sunrise of La Jolla
Assisted Living Reviews for Sunrise of La Jolla
October 07, 2020
I visited this facility
April 13, 2020
I visited this facility
Sunrise of La Jolla was expensive. It was nice. They offered meals, laundry service, and maid service for the room. It was great. The place was good.
May 01, 2018
I visited this facility
I visited Sunrise of La Jolla, and it was very nice. The rooms were way too small, the closets were very small, like a hotel's room size. It was more than we can pay for. Everybody seemed real nice. The dining room was very nice, and they had a private room if you want to have a family event. I liked that. There was a nice TV/media room.
February 26, 2018
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
My aunt was a resident of Sunrise of La Jolla. The place was kept very clean. The rooms were in perfectly good shape, all done up with new carpet, new paint, and there werent any chips in the wood.
March 27, 2017
I visited this facility
Sunrise of La Jolla (Sunrise of Pacific Beach) was nice and also small, which is what my father liked. The staff was very friendly, and everything seemed to be clean. It was in a busy part of town, so it wasn’t what we’d call pretty. The residents looked happy.
November 13, 2016
I visited this facility
Sunrise of Pacific Beach (Sunrise of La Jolla) was fantastic. I really liked it, and I was ready to put my mom in there. The dining room was beautiful, and the staff was awesome, but their price was kind of steep. They have activities all the time like bingo and flower arranging and then they put all the flowers out for the week in the dining room tables and throughout the place. It was beautiful.
December 10, 2015
I visited this facility
Sunrise of La Jolla was very clean. The staff demonstrated a very positive and caring attitude. They had very good programs to keep their residents involved and knew each person personally, so that added a very personal touch. My wife is now past the point of which she is capable of participating in any of the activities at any of the five facilities that I've visited. One difficulty I had was with parking. The only parking is in their basement garage, which is very limited for visitors. I would recommend it, except for the parking problem for visiting family members and friends. There's absolutely no parking outside because it's right between a business street and a residential street, so the only parking is in their basement garage.
November 22, 2015
I visited this facility
At Sunrise of La Jolla, the facility itself was clean. The staff was very nice and had a niche for people. They also had lots of activities available. However, to live there, I think it would be hard for my mom and me. I was greeted very nicely and went on a very nice tour, but the facility just seemed gloomy. It was just assisted living. The high point was that they have walk-in bathtubs, which was a very positive thing to have the ability to be able to safely sit in a tub. That was really nice.
November 04, 2015
I am a friend or relative of a resident
My mom has been at Sunrise of La Jolla for two months now. We love it. It is clean and it is decorated nicely. The employees are friendly. The caregivers seem to care. My mom's room is big, with lots of space. She has an ocean view, and it is clean. They have some exercise programs daily. They have walking tours. They have bus where they take them out and about. Every day they have some sort of class scheduled, like knitting and musical performance. They have random little things every day.
October 28, 2015
I visited this facility
We visited Sunrise of Pacific Beach. We were very pleased with the place. We almost thought we were going to end up there, but we were able to find a place that was a little less expensive for our needs. The one that I was interested in was a two-room apartment. The food appeared to be very adequate. They had something going on for their activities. We like the overall atmosphere, the location, the person we were working with in the administration. We were very happy with everything.
May 12, 2015
I visited this facility
We had a very good experience at Sunrise of La Jolla, and I liked it, but my sister didn’t like it because she felt it was too old. I like antiques while she likes everything modern. There were many rooms in the general community area; she just said that didn’t feel comfortable there. The room was very nice, and the people there were very nice, but she just didn’t care for the ambiance. The staff was very nice, pleasant, polite, and respectful to my sister.
July 13, 2012
I visited this facility
i was a nice place.there were flowers every where nice painting, the residents were able to go sit ouside along the pond and wach the little fish. My grandma shared room with a another elderly woman named rose. The nurses were really nice and i feel as if they really cared about the patients. i talked to the nursers about my grandma health and they were honest and they talked to my grandma and got to know her. i was like really supprised they took the time to talk to my grandma and get to know her.
October 19, 2011
I am a friend or relative of a resident
My grandma was placed here on the 2nd floor which is dedicated to those with Dementia and Alzheimer's. The facility is clean, neat and located near the beaches of San Diego with restaurants in walking distance. The food is good which is nice because the facility is always encouraging family to come for the holidays or just to spend more time with the residents. The facility also has a lot of actives on a weekly/daily basis for the residents to part-take in. The staff and facility is very accommodating, polite, sympathetic, empathetic, and greets you with a smile. As soon as we would come to the facility, one of the nurses would update us on my grandma's health, actives, her good days and bad days. The place was extremely helpful and caring when her health started to slip and walked us through the process with hospice and accommodations. Biggest issue was that some of my grandmas items got lost in the laundry and we had to buy new stuff to replace the lost items.
Memory Care Reviews for Sunrise of La Jolla
November 29, 2019
I visited this facility
Sunrise of La Jolla is awesome. It is a high-end very nice place. It is just like a hotel. If you can afford it, it is good. However, the cost is a factor for that one. I saw mainly the memory care because that's what we were looking for, but we did walk through a portion of the assisted living. The staff showed me what could have happened if that was the case.
It is top of the line. I would recommend it for somebody who's got money. They have quite a selection of activities for the residents, which is amazing. They have a dining area for the assisted residents, which is restaurant-like and very nice. In the memory care, they have a specific dining area, also very nice but a completely different set up. All of their staff members are very friendly and very knowledgeable. I talked to a few that were in the memory care section, and I happened to have a conversation with a doctor that come in to see the residents if they need to be checked.
Questions about Sunrise of La Jolla
What ongoing training does the staff receive in dementia care?
Sunrise has mandatory monthly online courses for staff members on different topics having to do with seniors. We also partner with home health and hospice companies that provide trainings for our staff onsite during our monthly staff meetings.
Describe the overall population of assisted living residents at Sunrise of La Jolla. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?
We cater to seniors between the ages of 85-95. Our residents like the idea of aging in place and having continuum of care all in one community. Our residents enjoy daily exercise, discussion groups, socials and live entertainment.
What programs or activities does Sunrise of La Jolla offer to enrich residents' well-being?
Our residents benefit from activities that are specifically tailored to our Sunrise Program signatures. Live w/ Action, Live w/ Anticipation, Live w/ Artistry, Live w/ Generosity, Live w/ Learning, Live w/ Legacy, Live w/ Melody and Live w/ Reflection. Our wellness team offers monthly wellness checks that include continence management, falls management, nutrition and weight management, pain management, skin management and medication management.
What places are near Sunrise of La Jolla or within walking distance for assisted living residents to enjoy?
Our location is close to the beach, shopping stores, local parks.
What transportation services does Sunrise of La Jolla offer to assisted living residents?
Our community bus takes residents to doctor appointments, shopping trips, scenic drives and on special occasions we go to museums, local parks for a picnic, movie theater, and are open to hearing suggestions from current and future residents.
What makes the chef or dining program at Sunrise of La Jolla exceptional? What kind of menu can assisted living residents expect?
Residents can expect to have several options to choose from. The menu changes daily and we also offer an "always available selection"
What safety features or security measures does Sunrise of La Jolla offer to assisted living residents?
Families can rest assured that their loved one lives in a community where the staff is available 24/7. Every suite has emergency pull cords in the living area, bedroom and bathrooms. We also offer pendent's (push buttons) for residents to wear as a necklace or bracelet in the event they need assistance anytime of the day. We have a concierge between the hours of 8 am to 8 pm located in the lobby area. Once the concierge leaves for the day, they lock the main doors to ensure residents safety.
How does Sunrise of La Jolla keep residents' families informed about their loved ones?
When a resident moves in to our community the Assisted Living / Reminiscence coordinator contacts the responsible party once a week for the first month to update him / her on their loved ones acclimation to the community and staff. After the month has passed communication occurs every 6 months or when a change of condition happens. We also have quarterly family nights which allow family members to meet the coordinators / team members caring for their loved one.
What is the care staff-to-resident ratio at Sunrise of La Jolla during daytime and nighttime hours?
Sunrise staffs according to the number of residents living in the community and their individualized care needs. The Sunrise team consists of Designated Care Managers, Medication technician's, Licensed vocational nurses and an RN to oversee the Wellness department.
If Sunrise of La Jolla accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?
We are a pet friendly community that welcomes pets. Along the side of our community we do have a walking path that leads to the back of the building where we have a patio table / chairs for residents to sit down and relax w/ their pets. We also provide doggy waste bags
What ongoing senior care training does the staff receive?
Staff is trained initially with both online courses and shadow a tenured care manager before they are allowed to work a shift by themselves. Continued online training is mandatory every month for all team members. We also require trainings on new equipment entering the community.
How many staffers are on duty in the daytime and overnight?
We staff based on occupancy and resident's care needs. Staff includes designated care managers, medication technician, licensed nurses and an RN.
What safety features or security measures does Sunrise of La Jolla provide to protect residents who wander?
Assisted Living has wander guards in place on the first floor of the community. Memory care is a secure neighborhood for residents that have memory impairment.
What programs or activities does Sunrise of La Jolla offer to keep residents engaged? How does the staff engage residents' long-term memories?
Sunrise has created a special position called a Life Enrichment Manager. The LEM works in small groups or one on one with residents to engage them in activities that are of interest to them. Our memory care is called Reminiscence. We encourage team members to validate residents feelings during difficult times. When a resident is asking to go home we understand that most of the time they want something else and are having difficulty communicating
Who assesses residents' health and cognitive functioning? How often is that assessment repeated?
Our Resident Care Director along with our Assisted Living / Reminiscence Coordinator assess residents before they move in to determine their individual care needs. Assessments are done 30 days after the physical move in and continue thereafter every 6 months or if there is a change of condition.
What techniques does Sunrise of La Jolla use to support memory care residents during mealtimes?
Sunrise caters to residents dietary needs. We offer mechanical soft, finger food, puree diet, fortified shakes to increase caloric intake, thickened liquid for residents w/ swallowing difficulties.
How does Sunrise of La Jolla keep residents' families informed about their loved ones' health?
Depending on which neighborhood your loved one lives in either the Assisted Living / Reminiscence Coordinator will contact the responsible party once a week during the first 30 days to keep them informed on how their loved one is doing.
Describe the neighborhood around Sunrise of La Jolla. Is it located in a residential neighborhood, a business district, a rural setting, or other type of locale?
Sunrise of La Jolla is located near a residential area but also close to shopping centers, local stores, and a few minutes from the beach.
Is Sunrise of La Jolla affiliated with a hospital if more care is needed?
We are not affiliated with a hospital but are near Scripps and UCSD hospital.
Services and Amenities of Sunrise of La Jolla
Room and housing options
- 1-bedroom apartments
- Companion Suites: Yes
- Studio Apartments
Dining options
- In Room Kitchenette
- Dining Room Shared Meals
- Room Service For Meals
- Dining Extra: Private Dining Room,Bistro
Features
- Resident Transportation
- Hiking Trails
- Tv Room
- Garden And Patio
- Resident Parking
- Security Gate
- Features Extra: Sunroom
Cleaning services
- Laundry For Linens
- Housekeeping
- Laundry For Clothing
Technology and entertainment
- Technology Extra: Care Connect,Emergency Call Response System
Health services
- Medication Management
- Nurse On Staff: Available During Business Hours
Activities
- Offsite Activities
- Music
- Games
- Religious Services
- Lectures Discussions
- Book Clubs
- Yoga
- Gardening
- Cooking
- Arts And Crafts
- Activities Extra: Poetry And Writing, Dance, Theater
Financial guidance
- Home Sale Assistance
- Va Benefits Consultation
- Financial Guidance Extra: Elderlife Financial Services
Guest services
- Guests At Mealtime
Diet
- Diabetic
- Low Fat
- Low Salt
- Diet Extra: Low Calorie, High Fiber,Shape Formed Purees, Fortified Foods,
Languages
- English
General
- Resident Capacity: 76
- Pets: Yes
Range of services
- Range Of Services Extra: Assistance With Eating,Continence Management
Types of care
- Meal Preparation
Payment options
- Credit Card
- Payment Options Extra: Aid And Attendance Program
Licenses
- State Licenses: 374603395
About Sunrise of La Jolla
Focusing on your unique needs and preferences, Sunrise Senior Living takes a holistic approach to senior care. With us, you can expect consistent yet individualized care rooted in evidence based research and theories of aging. From personalized programming to quality dining, we concentrate on your individual wellness and well-being so you can live life exactly how you please.
We remain firmly focused on promoting the safety of our residents, and are taking rigorous measures to help maintain their health during this time. Sunrise CareConnect, our electronic health record system, allows physicians to track residents' care, medication protocol, and progress notes remotely. In addition, we are facilitating telehealth visits with health care providers, minimizing the need for external office visits.At Sunrise, championing quality of life for all seniors is our mission and is carried out by every Sunrise team member. Based on resident surveys, consumer insights, and industry metrics, national programs have recognized Sunrise's efforts and our commitment to quality care.Sunrise communities have earned more than 280 National Quality Awards - more than any other assisted living provider. To learn more about our award winning communities, a full listing of the company's recipients can be found on Sunrise's National Quality Award page.
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