Continuing Care Retirement Communities Communities in La Jolla, CA

Brookdale Carmel Valley offers a home-like setting and cheerful smiles from their professional staff who offers assistance while respecting residents' independence. The peaceful setting, restaurant-style dining experience, activities and beautiful setting combine to create a wonderful living environment. The genuine caring staff and home-style meals, daily activities add to the residents' experience. The special events, activities, clubs and ongoing cultural enrichment programs offer unlimited opportunities for residents to get to know one another.To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search

"The most important factor to me in finding a place for my elderly friend was the staff. I don’t care how beautiful a place is or how great a view the apartments have if the staff are not caring and attentive too all the needs of the residents it’s worthless in my opinion. Merrill Gardens on Bankers Hill is led by Lori, an amazing director who goes so far and above what we expected. She truly cares for every residents well being and happiness. Director Lori is always willing to discuss any concerns whatever they are personally. Her dedication and leadership to her staff relieve the stress of my worrying for my friends well being. The care staff i’ve met are kind and professional as well. The accommodations are very nice as are the quality of the meals and the many activities provided by the activities staff. If a resident needs to go somewhere, be it a medical appointment or Sunday Church, it’s never a bother to arrange transport in the facility town car or shuttle vans. Extra care if and when needed is always available. We are very happy having made the decision to be at Merrill Gardens."

"My mom will be moving into The Villa on Bankers Hill. I chose them because she's going to get more hands-on care there, and the price is reasonable. They had one bedroom, but she's going to go into a studio. They have activities, but my mom is just more of a stay-in-her-room person. They have a courtyard. They have a beauty salon. They had somebody there playing the guitar while we were there. So a lot of residents were listening to that. They have a happy hour once a week."

"No words can express how fortunate our family has been for my parents to have been able to live...and thrive...through the continuum of care spanning the last 14 years at La Costa Glen (LCG). Not only have both of my parents been able to benefit from using all four pillars of LCG's extensive expertise of care - Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing - but they have both done so while being treated like a loved family member by each and every one of the incredible associates serving the resident patrons at each and every stage. This does not happen by accident. Instead, it is a culture that is inbred, and executed from the first employment screenings, through the extensive training and oversight, and the attention to detail starting at the very top of management and passed down through the ranks. No matter the challenge along the way, the LCG Team has found solutions and guided the transition process at the perfect time needed. My parents have been in the very, very best of care during their entire long tenure at LCG, and I have never met anyone else living there...or their family members...who has felt any different. LCG is truly the Living Paradise before we take our last ultimate journey. I would give LCG 1,000 Stars if I could on the Review Scale, and my entire family feels so blessed that my father made the extremely smart decision to move from Fairbanks Ranch to LCG when he did in 2008. They could have lived anywhere in the world! But I am confident that it would be hard to find a community that offers as much in the continuing care continuum, and provides such care with as much love and sincerity of effort as is provided through the entire staff spectrum at La Costa Glen. Whatever your individual circumstances, may you find the same happiness through these final transitions as my parents and our family has so beneficially experienced through our long association with La Costa Glen Continuing Care Community."

"I chose The Remington Club for my mom because it's closest to my house and the price is right. They kind of offer everything. I liked it because they had some rooms that had doors to the outside, not only to the hallway inside, but doors to the outside to a patio. They really listen to my mom's needs. They found something where she could let her dog out the door or on a leash or something. They really bent over backwards to meet her needs. She had put down a refundable deposit, and then decided about a week later that she wasn't going to go, and so we got the deposit back. But when she comes down, I think that will be her first choice. They had full kitchens, refrigerators, stoves, nice cabinetry, and a dishwasher in the apartments. You would have to bring your own microwave and your own coffeemaker, but that's about it. They have nice, big bathrooms, some with step-in showers and some not, but there are handrails everywhere. The person who toured me was great. They have lots of outdoor spaces, and that's what I like. One of the areas that my mom probably would have gone into is the outside door that had a patio and then she could walk over to a gazebo surrounded by a rose garden. It's beautiful. They have many activities. Everything from a library, book club, cribbage club, bridge, and hiking if you're able to. They have so many. They even have a putting green and a swimming pool. You can have pets there, too."

"Our tour at Covenant Living at Mount Miguel was very good. We enjoyed it. The staff was very nice and very attentive. The facility is OK (not super, but they're fine). The rooms were pretty good. They were pretty nice, fresh, and comfortable. They offered us food, but we didn't have time to do that. They're kind of just ordinary, They have a nice garden area outside the walkways. They have indoor stuff like a library and common areas."

"I love music. Casa has something musical going on all the time with plenty of variety. As a resident member of the Casa combo I found it a real blast to entertain residents several times each year with appropriate music for the current seasonal holiday. The combo and the Casa Chorale also presented combined musical performances. In addition to resident members , every month professional musicians of every talent played a variety of tunes for us to enjoy. When I moved here, I really didn't expect to have this much music to enjoy right here at home."

"I visit my friend often here and feel that he is very well looked after. I noticed the comments on the food and my friend has never complained about the food to me. The portion size seems fine and he often goes back for seconds as they offer seconds at every meal. The staff seems nice. "

"I toured Carlsbad by the sea and it was my favorite. The food is excellent, it’s just a lovely place, and it’s right by the ocean. I even signed up for it, but I backed out, because it was very expensive. It had everything. They have an outdoor and indoor pool, a staff member makes an exercise plan for each resident, they have balanced classes and strength classes, and they had a minister who comes every week for a talk. They have a salad bar, you can always have a filet mignon, and a salmon, and they always have three entrees; they’re very flexible."

"We moved into Meadowbrook about ten years ago - one of the first. We could not believe the quality of all aspects of the Village - really first class design and construction. The pricing was quite less than the many other places we looked at - I told them I hope you know what you are doing, but was assured that the place has been totally paid for and has a good financial plan. I was elected the first Chairman of the Residents' Council and can vouch that is true. Wonderful neighbors. We are so fortunate to have found this place!! They have all levels of care and great amenities."

"I chose Fairwinds - Ivey Ranch. It's fantastic. I went up there and I visited and they invited me to lunch and I signed a check that day. I had a full tour, I had lunch, and I met the general manager, the activities director, and the medical director. The other thing I liked about this place is that if you need assisted living, they don't move you out of your apartment. They come to you. I have a one-bedroom. It's all been repainted and I have brand new carpeting and I have a mini kitchen. The community layout is wonderful. I've only been to my wing. I haven't been to the other one yet, but it's quite a large facility. They have multiple floor plans. I took a girlfriend up and we never saw a frown. We were greeted by every staff member we passed in the hallway. I've been up there twice for lunch, and I took possession two days ago, and I can go up there and participate in any activities until I move in. The food is very good. It's a restaurant-type menu. They have an executive chef and a small snack area called the bistro."

"AVL is amazing. My mom has lived here for 6 years with progressing Alzheimer’s and physical deterioration. They are able to handle all levels of care skillfully and with care. I would not want my mom to live and be cared for any place else. The owner and administrative staff are so helpful, responsive, and personable. The caregivers are friendly with the patients and look out for their safety with such grace. This is truly my mom’s home. Thank you AVL!"