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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Coronado Royale is located across from Tidelands Park and the Colorado Bridge. The facility offers beautiful views of both the San Diego Bay and the lights of downtown San Diego. The Coronado Royale is also located right next door to the Coronado Hospital and Medical Centers. The Coronado...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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My loved one was only there at Mount Vernon Eldercare for about two weeks so our experience is very limited, but based on the limited experience that we had there it seemed to be a very nice place. It is a...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Mount Vernon Eldercare is a residential care facility for senior citizens in Lemon Grove, California dedicated to the care and comfort of all of their residents. We provide an environment conducive to helping seniors maintain a better level of independence while offering them the assistance to...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
When it comes to the golden years and making plans for senior living, there can be a few challenges to deal with. We may not always have access to the resources we need to provide the best for our loved ones. As we look at the choices available to us, we need to be certain that our parents have...
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I love this place and my Mom does too! My sister who lives in Oregon has visited and likes it too. I never worry about my mom anymore. They don't call constantlly like the other place my mom was in. The...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Harbor View Chateau offers personalized and supportive services with health care designed to meet the needs of those needing help with the activities of daily living; including specialized programs for residents suffering from all forms and levels of memory loss.The European architecture, as well...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Everybody's very attentive. It's definitely an excellent price for the services they provide. My mom is in the independent living section. They definitely keep people involved with activities. They have...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of assisted living in Harbor Side, CA

The average cost of senior living in Harbor Side is $4,272 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include South San Diego, CA with an average of $4,245 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Harbor Side, CA vs. nearby cities

Harbor Side, CA
$4,272/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Harbor Side, CA vs. the state and national average

Harbor Side, CA
$4,272/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Harbor Side vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,272/mo
$5,444/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Harbor Side, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,619/mo
Private
$5,500/mo
Studio
$4,773/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,062/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,742/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Harbor Side over time

Harbor Side, CACA stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Harbor Side, CA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Harbor Side.

What families are saying about assisted living in Harbor Side

Recent reviews for assisted living in Harbor Side

White Sands, a CCRC in La Jolla, CA

5.0
White Sands facility has everything from independent living to skilled nursing. They have a lot of activities to offer, it is in a really beautiful location. We could not be happier with our decision, we know our mother is safe there. The food is excellent with a wide range of choices. The rooms ...
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Lilac Chateau I in Santee, CA

5.0
It was the best! I was treated with love ans respect, great food, if I ever run away from home this is where I will come! Thank for taking great care of me!

Care Plus Mansion Residential Care Facility for the Elderly in El Cajon, CA

4.9
My mom is a difficult resident, she has dementia with behavioral issues.. [Name removed] and his wife [name removed] once told me that the plan is to start with theraputic approach and to build trust. At first I don’t it seems hard for me to understand how they manage to do it. I am truly ...
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Harbor Side review score based on 99 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 99 reviews of 36 Harbor Side assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Harbor Side review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Harbor Side review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Harbor Side, CA36 facilities
8.4
Imperial Beach, CA25 facilities
8.8
National City, CA83 facilities

Review subcategories for Harbor Side assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 99 reviews of 36 Harbor Side assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Harbor Side resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.5
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
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4.2
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Harbor Side assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Harbor Side assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Harbor Side, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Harbor Side assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Harbor Side that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
52.8%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
44.4%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.7%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
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99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.9%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.4%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.7%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
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48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
69.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Harbor Side assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Harbor Side Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.6%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
63.9%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Harbor Side assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Harbor Side partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
30.6%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
61.1%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Harbor Side assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Harbor Side communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
42%
Room service
Room service
27.8%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Harbor Side assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Harbor Side offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
36.1%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.4%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.1%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.6%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.6%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.1%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
36.1%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
25%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Harbor Side

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about California assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Harbor Side protect seniors.

Learn about California Assisted Living regulations

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Paradise Village, Monte Vista Village and Atria Collwood are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Harbor Side, California. See full list of communities.

There are 48 assisted living facilities near Harbor Side, California. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Harbor Side, California are Monte Vista Village, The Montera and Pacifica Senior Living Bonita. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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