Independent Living Communities in Spring Valley, CA

"Atria was very nice looking, very homey, and smelled nice. The Atria experience for my mom was good; she was there for more than a month before she passed away. They allowed my mom in at a special rate. The medical attendant’s care was very good. They took care of my mom around the clock. They also moved her to a new room closest to the nurse station at no additional cost. They have a chef, so the food was very good, and the dining facility almost looks like a restaurant. Almost all of the rooms were studios, and they have one room with a closet and separate bath with shower only. There is another kind of room that has a living room suite and a bedroom, but they are the expensive ones. "

"Solstice of El Cajon is wonderful!!! My parents have lived here for over 10 years. Why you ask? Easy answer: the staff, the grounds, the activities, the staff, the manager, the desserts, the holiday fun..... did I mention the staff? Couldn't ask for a better place to live for my mom and dad. -Daughter of Resident"

"It was very nice. It was a much smaller facility than the other one. They were very friendly. The patients seemed like they were happy. The person who toured me was very helpful and very nice. The rooms were fine. They were nice and clean. The dining area looked nice. We didn't sample any food. In terms of activities, we saw people playing cards, and they had a movie room, too."

"I liked the openness of the areas at Ivy Park at Otay Ranch. The staff was very friendly and informative. The place was very big. It had a modern look to it, and it looked very new. It was very clean. They had a little bar area for coffee, and it seemed like they had a lot of amenities there."

"I've had a lot of experience here. My godmother was there. She was independent, but if you're medical status changed, you pay a little extra. She went from independent to assisted because she had to have help after her. She was a resident for about two years. When you drive through, there's not a lot of parking, but there's a lot of street parking. On weekends, you could park at the hospital across the street in their parking lot. It's a gated community. It has a grass area with a playground for the kids, a dog park, and an area where they celebrate, like Veteran's Day. They have barbecues out there and music. When you go inside, it has marble and nice rich wood. They have a formal dining room, so if the family wants to use it, they can have their food or have their food catered. There are elevators. You can either have a one-bedroom or a studio. The living area has a kitchen with a small top two-burner stove, lots of cabinets, and a large closet as you come into the door. The bathroom is large and is located in the bedroom if you have the one-bedroom and there are two closets in the bedroom, which was nice. The shower area is large, where you can roll a wheelchair and scoot over into your shower chair. You have to provide your own internet. There's a large park across the street if you want to take your parent or your loved one out and stroll through the park. Their dining room is nice. They also have a bar with TVs. It's like Buffalo Wild Wings where you have the TVs on the wall showing the different games, and they have a bar where the residents can have a wheelchair roll up to the bar or residents can sit in the bar stools and you can get beer and wine. They have a meal plan where you either have breakfast, lunch, and dinner or you can reduce your cost by just choosing one or two meals. They have a gym with a physical therapist onsite at all times. They have a swimming pool and a therapy pool. The staff is really nice. The doors close at 11:00, and you ring the doorbell. I believe there's staff there 24/7 or you have a scan, so you can get back in. It's easy to get around. It had very nice wide hallways. They have exercise every morning where you just come right out your door and everyone in that hallway who wants to participate just does hallway exercise. Each floor has a full-sized kitchen and a large area for families to have their own little cookouts and meals together."

55+ Senior Apartment Community Just Minutes From The Beach! It's easy to make the most of every day when you live in a retirement community as beautiful as Canterbury Court. Not only are you just minutes away from Chula Vista's shopping areas, nearby golf courses, the marina, and the park, but our vibrant community boasts lovely apartments nestled among beautiful courtyards, so you can take advantage of the gorgeous California weather all in the company of friends. To learn more about this provider's license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search

"Fredericka Manor was good, but it was just too far and too distant from me. It has a lovely setting, and the rooms were nice. "

"I visited the independent living community of Pacific Pointe Retirement in Chula Vista. Everything was good, but they don't have any way to let them know I'm falling. Something to call or a little button I have to press, so they could come and pick me up. They don't have that. I was really happy with it, but unfortunately, it didn't work for me. The gentleman there is great, though. He's really caring and very good. There was a lot of remodeling going on, but I was very pleased with the room I saw."

"Lantern Crest is a newer place. My mom has her own room. There are excellent, cordial people. It’s a very nice place. They do activities for a whole month and have them laid out. The food is excellent. They provide excellent services and have manicurists and hair stylists. "

"I have been a resident of St. Paul's Manor for 6 years. Everything here meets my needs. There are many activities offered. The staff and administration are caring and helpful. The residents are friendly and become a family. The food is good and many varieties are offered. Located on Bankers Hill, the area is beautiful and safe for walking. Nearby Balboa Park offers museums and the zoo. City bus service is very convenient. Banks and restaurants are within walking distance. My one bedroom apartment views the ocean and is spacious. All this for a rent rate that is lower than any comparable facility. I highly recommend this for senior living. "

"Oakmont of Pacific Beach was newer, and extremely active with activities, so there were a lot of things to do. However, the rooms that were available for the price, were shared and not private. They invited us one evening to enjoy the art instructor, which was very nice. They had very nice food. It had a theater, so you could watch movies on a big screen in comfortable seats. The staff couldn't be nicer and considerate. They know your name."

"My mother is at Atria La Jolla, and she is doing OK. She has been there for 10 years now. The people that work there are great. They're very helpful, very giving, and very concerned about the residents. My mother has so many friends there. They have all kinds of activities. They have bridge and bingo and that kind of stuff for the residents. You can sign up and go on trips, too. And sometimes they have entertainment. My mother's apartment is nice. It's a one-bedroom, which is all she needs. They're kept up pretty well. They have housekeeping and all that kind of stuff. Sometimes the food is good, and sometimes it's not. They seem to have a good variety of food, and if you don't like something that's on the menu, they have a lot of other things. The facility is old, so it has issues sometimes. Otherwise, it's great."

"I have lived here for over a year & found that facilities were friendly . The staff is friendly & helpful . They provide meals , Lectures , my wife used the health care after having knee surgery - I use the swimming pool , & gym .. we attend physical fitness classes . water exercise class we go on trips to local attractions we have met met new friends they clean our rooms & change our linen weekly If you cannot go to the dining room they will deliver the meal to your apartment "

"We toured Belmont Village La Jolla. They were nice. It's too expensive and too much of a commute for my brother. They had activities. The food was great. They had a courtyard. They had views. They had all kinds of interactions with the residents. They had outings for the residents. They were just wonderful. The rooms were big and spacious, and the studios were wonderful."