Independent Living Communities in Murrieta, CA

"I have lived for 3 months it has been an adjustment but I am adjusting now . Love that my cat has his own area in the patio which is important to me. I am going to join some of the clubs soon ."

"I toured Chardonnay Hills Care Home. It's a house with wide aisles, which was great for wheelchairs. The kitchen and the living room were spacious. The floors were wood, so there weren't any smells."

"I toured Cottages at Hemet. It is very nice, and if I can get my father to come out this far, there is a possibility that I would like to put him there. The place is beautiful, and the staff all seem very nice. The rooms that they have, even the studio apartments, are spacious. Outside is like a park. The facility is well taken care of. Where they need to do upkeep, it was put aside so the residents couldn't quite get there, so it didn't affect the residents."

"I love Brookdale Sunwest. I was very impressed with it. I like the setup. It is all indoors, so I feel safe for my mother. It's clean and organized. I met friendly staff. I asked about medicines, and they said they would order them. My mother would have a Life Alert device on her, which I like. They provide three meals a day. I saw some activities. They would clean the rooms. I'm really happy with them. If I had to go, I would like to be there, too. I like the furniture they have in the dining room, and I like how the lobby is set up. It's very nice. I looked at everything. The dining room was very nice. Everything was up-to-date."

"The Camelot has been upgraded. It's in the price range that I can afford. Everything's provided in the cost and they have different specials at different months. It seemed like it was pretty well taken care of, and the dining room and all of the facilities seemed adequate. They're newly painted apartments. It looked like the menu was pretty good. The staff answered all our questions. She was very knowledgeable and easy to talk with. We could have had a meal there if we had been there during the mealtimes, but we weren't, so we didn't taste the food."

"Westmont of Riverside is a beautiful community surrounded by 55-plus housing, so it's a very normal neighborhood-like environment that you drive through to get to their facility. It had a nice little fountain in the front, lots of parking, and it was beautiful and quite lovely. We were late, we called them first, and they were very gracious about it. The lady who helped us was very professional. She was a little off-putting at first, but I think that's because we were so late and we were probably interrupting her schedule, but she got over it quickly enough. She was very pleasant and certainly knew what she was talking about. They had a lot of things for people to do. They have a lovely library that is huge. We also went by what she called an art room. It was dark, no one was in there at the time, so I don't know exactly what they had in there, but she said that is where they have painting and stuff. They also had a sort of thing like when you're in old high school and there are recesses in the wall with glass where awards go. They had those types of things, and they had celebratory seasonal things displayed there. It stands out because nobody else did it. They had what looked like a giant activities room where they played Bingo. She said they also had various things that went on there at that particular time; they were doing bingo. One standout thing there, and I can only give the very basics of it, is that they had an on-site doctor. You don't have to use the doctor, but in probably all the old people's cases, they're all going to have doctors, and if you move a distance, which my sister would be, she's going to have to find another doctor within her group. While she's looking for a doctor, they have an on-site doctor, so she could sign up with them. It doesn't have to, though; they were clear about that. Most of the things that these old people are going to have going wrong with them are colds and flu, and they need shots and basic stuff that a GP is efficient for. It's really convenient to be able to book a doctor right there on-site. You can also get your pharmacy needs there, which is also nice. You don't have to, it's clear, but you could. They also had transport there, where if your doctor was off-site and you booked an appointment, you could book transport with them to get to the appointment."

"I have toured Park Terrace and I liked everything about it. The rooms, the cleanliness, the atmosphere, it was a wonderful place. The staff was friendly, informative, and caring. They have a variety of things that they offer, and they have activities outside of the facility that you can take advantage of. Each apartment either had a patio or balcony, depending on the floor that they were on. The upkeep and cleanliness were excellent. They had a gym and salon, and they also had transportation and housekeeping. They offered everything that you want."

"What we really liked about Arcadia Place was the fact that you could walk out of your own apartment onto a patio, so you felt more like you were in a house that you could walk out of rather than going through a hallway to the main entrance. The staff was very friendly and interested in us as people. It was really a good tour. We liked the structure of the building, we liked the centralized location of activities within the building, and it was very clean. The rooms were a good size. I especially liked the bathroom. It wasn't just kind of a closet bathroom. It was a nice size."

"Rancho Vista Senior Living is a nice place. It's like a resort. If you don't like what's planned for the day, you can order a la carte. You can get a cheeseburger, a hot dog, or whatever you want. They take you places. They take you to the Padres. They have day outings or they take you to the grocery store. My mother-in-law wouldn't be confined. Alma was very sweet and answered any questions. I was impressed by her. They have a movie room, a library, and a grand piano in the dining room, so they have entertainment on Friday nights. They have a nice big fireplace in the dining room. It's very clean."

"Atria Del Sol was very lovely. The staff showed us everything, including the dining hall and the little workout area where they do PT. This lady was absolutely just a great gal. She had really good energy and made us feel good. The bedroom that we saw was great. It was very, very clean and up-to-date. They made sure everything looked fresh. The paint was fresh and the carpet was fresh. The bathroom and everything was really, really nice. We met the activities director. We met the lady at the front who was really lovely and nice. Some of the staff members that we saw were helping the residents out, and it seemed like they really enjoyed working there."

"None of us wants to be looking at Assisted Living facilities…but the need, too often, is unavoidable. As I looked at several in this area, I was most impressed with Ivy Park at Mission Viejo. From the first meeting, we were impressed. JP gave us the ultimate tour. He was patient with our kabillion questions and easily answered all. Everyone we met, from the Receptionist to the Director, the Activity Director and the Nurse, had a smile for us. Meeting up with caregivers along the way was also a positive experience. The Dining Room was very impressive - the food looked amazing with 3 specials daily, including a Vegetarian, as well as breakfast all day, sandwiches, salads, special diet offers - and great hamburgers and sweet potato fries! When you’re in the DR, you also observe how staff interacts with residents - respectful, light hearted, helping people find an open table, etc. The Wait Staff knows people by name and are very patient, as residents try and decide what they want to eat… The Facility, as a whole, is beautiful, clean and very well maintained - both inside and outside (Outside just got a new coat of paint). The rooms are a good size and prepared with a fresh coat of paint, etc for each new arrival. There’s an Activity list of the Day, which people have a choice of participating in or not. There are well-stocked additional rooms that include a library, art room, etc. etc. There are so many amenities. I am a frequent visitor and have never seen a negative interaction or situation. Staff is genuinely kind and compassionate. We have been very very pleased with the care. Assisted Living facilities are definitely expensive and you need to choose the one that works best for you and your family member. We would highly recommend Ivy Park at Mission Viejo. We definitely made the right choice for my husband."

"Estancia del Sol has been a wonderful place for my loved one. The staff is kind, attentive, and genuinely compassionate. The community is clean, beautifully maintained, and offers great amenities like a movie theater, garden areas, beauty salon and activities that keep residents engaged. Knowing my family member is safe, supported, and happy here gives me real peace of mind. Highly recommend!"

"I am amazed by the cleanliness of the facility. Residences look well cared for and happy."

"My brother has been in Everest Oceanside Memory Care for more than a year. I cannot begin to express how much I appreciate the staff. They are very responsive, diligent, kind, respectful, and wonderful to my brother. He has been in a number of group homes and one independent living facility when it became apparent that memory care was the safest for him. I could not be happier with his care, honestly. He's clean, well fed, continuously monitored and they stay on top of his medications without fail. They have been a godsend to our family and my brother. Highly recommend!"