The Best Continuing Care Retirement Communities Communities in San Diego County, CA

"My parents found Canyon Villas several years ago. I think the people there are exemplary. Everybody is pleasant and seems to be doing their jobs and if there is an emergency they take care of it quickly. My mother likes the food and they did very good care. I visit her all the time and I've never seen any problems with anyone there. "

"My favorite Casa amenity...when I was living in my own home I treated my self to an extra thick king size mattress. As I got older I found it harder and harder to be able to lift the mattress up to change my fitted sheets. I don't have that problem now that I am living in my independent living apartment at Casa de las Campanas. Once a week Housekeeping comes to my apartment and changes the sheets for me. They even take the removed sheets and have them washed, and returned a few days later. This great service is included in my monthly rent, no extra charge. I love it. LuckyPat"

"Casa de Mañana was very nice. Beautiful location. Clean facilities. Knowledgeable tour guide. She was very nice and patient with us. They have beautiful views of the ocean. There's a nice, cool courtyard area. And we were advised about their amenities in terms of transportation, laundry, and 24/7 medical and nursing available. We were informed of all of the living amenities you need to deal with. The dining area was beautiful and spacious. It had a nice view, and it was clean. The place was very well taken care of."

"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."

"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. "

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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!"

"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."

"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."