Independent Living Communities in Valley Center, CA

"It met what we wanted, but it's pretty far. They seemed to have a fairly large facility. Their chef and their cheesecake were really good. We got a good vibe of the place. The staff I met was great. They need some remodeling and some upkeeping, which they do as vacancies occur."

"We loved Silvergate San Marcos. It seemed like they were very caring. It was clean, and I liked the staff. It was a very good location and affordable."

"Ocean Hills Senior Living has only been opened a few months, and it had a very welcoming, calming feeling from the background classical music throughout the day. The receptionists are very mellow, calm, focused, and professional women. The rooms are a little bit smaller than where my mom was staying before, but the ceilings are very high with bright windows and pleasant window coverings, adequate lighting in the ceiling, wide entryways, and very large bathrooms to accommodate a wheelchair. They also have a kitchenette with a sink, a refrigerator and adequate closets. I'm very impressed with the staff who are caring and qualified, their uniforms are clean, and seem very focused. They ask questions about my mom to make sure they were giving her the care she needed. The chef aims to please the residents, and they are open to suggestions. It's the best food I've ever eaten in a retirement home. They have a lounge where they have entertainment. It's all glass on one side, and French doors open up into a center courtyard, which has a beautiful rose garden. I've sat with my mom for breakfast, and I wish their coffee was hotter. They take them on trips, have a gym, exercise classes, sing-alongs, trivia games, and ice cream social."

"I toured Santianna. It was a fairly new property, I think, within the last five-years. It was very first class, nicely decorated, and had nice amenities. They invited us to come back for lunch at our convenience when it would work for us. The person who gave the tour was very highly experienced. From what I can see, they had quite a few activities and really nice grounds."

"I was impressed with the quality of the staff, the overall condition, and the location. Their schedule for meals is very different from any other facility, and they have an activities schedule. "

"The caregiver team is simply wonderful, to the last worker. They show infinite patience and compassion. They are competent and master their difficult task with competence."

"I visited. They gave me a lot of information. They were very nice. I didn't try any of the food, but I did see it and it looked good. The rooms were decent. There was no smell. They were clean. I saw a salon, swimming lessons, an art studio, a place where they held bingo and stuff, and a game room."

"I'm just sad that I was not able to place my family member at Atria Park of Vintage Hills. It was not the facility; it was just that his case has worsened, so he was not a candidate. I was very pleased with everything and would, if I have to, definitely use them. The staff people were all very polite, very professional, and provided me with all the information that I needed for the patient. I also visited a couple of other facilities, but this one would absolutely be my choice. "

"My mother moved into Belmont Village Sabre Springs and is now adjusting quite well. She now refers to it as the hotel, which is a good thing. With her particular level of dementia, they have created a particular program called A Circle of Friends. So they help her with her needs in the mornings, and she joins her Circle of Friends for the day. After her final meal in the evening we hired outside help for a couple of hours when she tends to have Sundown Syndrome, and they help her get ready for bed. So her whole day is pretty full, and she seems to sleep pretty well. Her circle of friends are the same every day, and are in the same level of dementia that she is. They keep them busy with activities and current activities, and they do a great job of that. The living environment is very clean and they keep it very well-maintained. The restaurant there continues to have a daily special for each meal, and they also have a reliable menu with different items. So there's a lot of variety available. They have movies, a little bit of wine tastings in the afternoon, and all of that comes with entertainment. They honor whatever holiday it is, and they involve the residents in the best possible way. They are keeping them active with projects, arts and crafts, and trivia; it's a pretty novel program. The staff is always very responsive. The food is excellent, I've dined in the dining room a couple of times. and it's been great. I'm going to say that for the price we're getting exactly what we need."

"After doing a lot of online research, my wife and I decided to look no further. From the time we entered the building for a tour of the facility, we experienced nothing but the best possible feelings from every staff person to the folks living there. James did a superb job of explaining everything, leaving us without the need for any more questions. We look forward to enjoying the long list of programs and services they have to offer."

"Belmont takes pride in all they do! From the care they give to their own residents, to the local communities. I have sent many of my patients to reside there over the years and have heard nothing but positive reviews from all. Take a tour and you will see first hand why they are so amazing! "

"We have chosen here for my mom, and she is going to move in soon. It was clean and very modern. It was a nice facility. The person that toured us was great. They have some independent living. They have a game room, a library, a patio, and a dining room."

"My mother-in-law is living in The Chateau At Harveston, and it is a nice place. We had a few issues on them not keeping her room clean but now they're more attentive. Now they clean once a week and they do laundry service, but we pay for it. She has a really nice, full one-bedroom, and everything is very clean, neat, and very well-kept. They have Bible studies, a game room with puzzles, exercise, and they celebrate people's birthdays. The staff is very good. They have a beauty shop. My mother-in-law has had her hair done there, and they do a good job."

"Westmont of Carmel Valley is a place that I would want to retire to. It is beautiful. It looks very open. It had a lot of beautiful outdoor space. I wanted to sit down and go knit with some of the women who were there. The different places to eat at looked lovely and open. It's a beautiful place where you could just retire and spend your days. It feels more kind of a resort. I liked their bar/bistro area where you could just sit for the day with a drink or a snack. It was big and bright. The downside was the price, because you have to pay for that beauty, and it's definitely on the high end, but if you had the money, that would be a wonderful place for you to go."