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2424 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.7
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54 reviews
9.7
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54 reviews
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Cypress Court recently got new owners and the quality of meals has noticeably declined. It was pretty good previously. Cleanliness appears to have improved.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Cypress Court embraces the wonderful climate North County San Diego has to offer. Nestled in Escondido, California, we are centrally located near shopping, entertainment, theaters, and all the conveniences of a thriving town. As you walk through our doors, you will feel an immediate sense of...
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99 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.7
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123 reviews
9.7
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123 reviews
5 star
67%
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I have lived here for 5 years. I love my apartment and the other residents. I participate in activities and enjoy my life here.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon is a warm, welcoming, vibrant, engaging independent Senior Living Community in the heart of the city. Enjoy adventure, entertainment and the beautiful outdoors. Family and friends find comfort with our on-site personal care professionals. We are close to...
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1212 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.7
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83 reviews
9.7
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83 reviews
5 star
67%
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The staff seems very socially attentive, the place is clean, residence made a nice attempt to welcome my uncle. My uncle did not adjust well. He was very lonely and his health declined very quickly. I'm not...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Atria Palm Desert is a stylish pet-friendly independent and assisted living community just minutes from the exclusive boutiques, restaurants and galleries of El Paseo Drive. Featuring stunning mountain views, a heated pool, delicious meals served restaurant-style daily, and an exquisite barbecue...
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2020 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.7
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69 reviews
9.7
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69 reviews
5 star
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The staff members are terrific, the accommodations are lovely & you can generally find something decent to eat. The desserts need help. The cakes & brownies are too dry & bland. They should offer more fruit.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Do more of what you love.With assisted living and memory care on one campus, we customize your care to meet your specific needs. We can help you with the little things—like simple housekeeping and meals—and with bathing and getting dressed, too.  So go do the things you love to do, and let...
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1212 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.6
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67 reviews
9.6
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67 reviews
5 star
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I want to tell other Senior Citizens of a great place to live. Full of friendly staff; great food and other Tenants ready to be your friend, give advice and be there for you when needed The staff is always...
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.
Westmont Town Court is centrally located in Escondido, within walking distance from the Historic Grand Avenue Downtown District where residents can enjoy unique shops, fine eateries and medical services as well as cultural performances and fine art at the nearby California Center for the Arts....
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9.6
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27 reviews
9.6
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27 reviews
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They were the best place ever! I wish I had moved her closer a long time ago as I might have been referred to Hacienda sooner. My mom actually passed away on [date removed] in her bed at Hacienda. I can't...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Hacienda Senior Living is located in a valley nestled between Southern California's San Jacinto Mountains and the City of Hemet, California, is the ideal lifestyle solution for senior residents with individual and unique needs. Our Passion is to create an environment where your well-being is at...
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1717 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.5
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172 reviews
9.5
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172 reviews
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I was recently in Palm Springs and visited my family friend. That is a resident in assisted living. I was expecting something quite different, but was pleasantly surprised at how well he was doing. I think...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Pacifica Senior Living Palm Springs offers assisted living and memory care in a lovely residential neighborhood just a few blocks away from downtown Palm Springs. We are across the street from Sunrise Park and the Palm Springs Library. Our community is set on 4.5 beautiful acres with beautiful...
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1010 Photos available
1111 Floor plans available
9.4
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119 reviews
9.4
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119 reviews
5 star
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Staff is very friendly and recognizes every resident. Food is very good. Lots of activities for social interaction in "Assisted Living"
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.
Overlooking the lush Temecula Valley wine country of Southern California, Atria Park of Vintage Hills provides amenity-rich, resort-style living for older adults. Located near the Old Town district, with easy access to shopping, dining, medical centers and places of worship, Atria offers a full...
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88 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.4
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112 reviews
9.4
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112 reviews
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I have lived here for a year and it has been an amazing experience. I have come to love and care for the staff. The staff here are very helpful and friendly. I love the activities they provide here and the...
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.
Set in the beautiful Coachella Valley near golf courses and Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa, Rancho Mirage Terrace – an Atria Senior Living community – helps older people enjoy a simplified lifestyle.This welcoming residence offers a selection of studio and one-bedroom apartments, most with a...
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1919 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.4
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103 reviews
9.4
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103 reviews
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I was very pleased with the very caring staff of this facility. And when I visited the facility for my mother-in-law, the decor was homey and perhaps a little updated, but very comfortable and the colors...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Set among the canyons and nature preserves of northern San Diego County, with a central location off Interstate 15, Pacifica Senior Living Rancho Peñasquitos is a vibrant senior living community designed to help older adults find greater well-being.This independent and assisted living community...
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Photo of Atria Hacienda
1414 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
9.3
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134 reviews
9.3
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134 reviews
5 star
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What we like the most about the community is that the staff members are very accommodating, responsible and friendly. Yes, we would recommend Atria Hacienda to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
Residents at Atria Hacienda assisted living community enjoy the Bistro Grill for casual dining, a dedicated theater with cinema-style seating, a custom-designed fitness center, a luxurious spa, and an enhanced Life Guidance memory care neighborhood for residents with Alzheimer's or dementia. Our...
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Photo of Oakmont of Escondido Hills
1414 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.2
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60 reviews
9.2
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60 reviews
5 star
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First, it is beautiful with a beautiful courtyard in the middle of the complex, 2nd it has such a sweet and friendly staff, 3rd they have different activities every day and last they have lots of family...
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.
Oakmont of Escondido Hills is a lovely retirement community situated on a lush six-acre campus with lovely views of the Escondido Hills and within walking distance of Westfield's North County Fair Shopping Mall. If an active lifestyle is what you desire, you'll feel at home in our retirement...
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9.2
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31 reviews
9.2
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31 reviews
5 star
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The atmosphere is warm and inviting. The staff are excellent and really pay attention to each resident's needs. The physician is wonderful as well.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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Photo of Revel Palm Desert
1919 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.2
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43 reviews
9.2
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43 reviews
5 star
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I would say 5 for all of these. I feel like I am on a stationary cruise. Everyone, staff and residents are welcoming. Wouldn't mind a little more space, But this is my first time at downsizing. Hard to do.
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
INDEPENDENT LIVING, REIMAGINEDRevel Palm Desert is reimagining independent living in a vibrant community where personalized experiences meet comfortable living. A place where good food and good friends go hand-in-hand, and fun is never far from home. Here, you’ll laugh, learn, and make some of...
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1818 Photos available
9.0
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23 reviews
9.0
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23 reviews
5 star
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[name removed] was great at helping us and answering all of our questions. The facility is all top notch providing a real sense of community. The apartment size is perfect for my mom and the cost is very...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Nestled in the exclusive community of Rancho Bernardo, The Remington Club is a vibrant, independent, and assisted living community surrounded by serene gardens, breathtaking mountain views, and centrally located near shopping and restaurants. Our newly refreshed common spaces provide...
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2121 Photos available
9.0
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21 reviews
9.0
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21 reviews
5 star
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5 to all. Kind, friendly people and water aerobics I can do six days a week. I love my apartment. I have a spacious studio with a good sized balcony and a beautiful view. Yes, I would recommend this...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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Photo of Yorkshire Village
2424 Photos available
9.0
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30 reviews
9.0
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30 reviews
5 star
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I would say 5 for everything except for food 4 for food. However, yes we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Welcome to Yorkshire HouseAt Yorkshire, we will help you find the best living plan designed for you or your loved one. Whether they need Memory care, Assisted Living, Board and Care, Hospice Care and even Respite Care, we’re committed to providing the highest quality of life.Our MissionAt...
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2323 Photos available
8.9
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151 reviews
8.9
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151 reviews
5 star
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Like many others I downsized from a house, so it was an adjustment to return to apartment style living. I am independent and still drive, so this move has been great for me. When you factor in the covered...
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.
Las Villas Del Norte is excited to announce the opening of The Generations Transition Program. Generations memory care offers an industry recognized program that focuses on residents individual needs. The Transitions Program will offer our beginning stage memory impairment residents an active,...
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99 Photos available
8.9
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18 reviews
8.9
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18 reviews
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5 for all. What we like the most about the community is the overall appearance and staff. Yes, we would recommend The Carlotta community to other families based on the experience so far.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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 Fountains at the Carlotta is a multi-level gated community on 20 acres of beautifully manicured grounds. We have 111 independent Remodeled Private Apartments and 63 Private Casitas. There are different floor plans to chose from. Our Assisted iving Community has 36 one Bedroom and studio...
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1010 Photos available
8.9
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42 reviews
8.9
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42 reviews
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All 5. My Mom has been very happy at Lantern Crest. My Mom has gotten involved in several activities that she enjoys. Everyone is friendly and they really like the food.
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.
At Lantern Crest Senior Living, we offer a variety of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site adventures and excursions. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. Our property is conveniently located near accessible public transportation. We offer free wi-fi and high speed...
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Photo of Holiday The Springs of Escondido
1313 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.0
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80 reviews
9.0
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80 reviews
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Soak up the sun at The Springs of Escondido,a Holiday Retirement vibrant senior living community perfectly situated just 40 minutes from downtown San Diego with easy access to all north county beaches. You will be within 5 minutes of Palomar Medical Center and a variety of shopping and dining...
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Photo of Belmont Village Sabre Springs
1010 Photos available
1212 Floor plans available
8.8
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65 reviews
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65 reviews
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love the place. took awhile to get medication management sorted kaiser makes it difficult), billing not accurate at this point but will get resolved...wish they included ingredients on menu, allergy handling...
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 Belmont Village facility at Sabre Springs is located in the attractive residential community of Poway. Situated in northeast San Diego County, Poway is known as 'The City in the Country' and prides itself on the fact that much of the area is preserved as dedicated open space. With great views...
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1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.5
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166 reviews
8.5
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166 reviews
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My relative isn't thrilled with the food and dining room service at this time. Staff is awesome...everything from reception to health coordinator, housekeeping, etc. Plus I notice they are able to handle...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
We offer a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you everyday. Our caring staff offers the assistance you need while respecting your independence. Our peaceful setting, restaurant style dining experience, activities and beautiful setting combine to create...
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1515 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.4
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81 reviews
8.4
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81 reviews
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I moved in here a little over a week ago and so far I’ve been surprised how friendly the staff is how clean and maintain the rooms and how good the food is I highly would recommend this place to someone...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Welcome to Escondido, California, a beautiful town offering nearby beach views, mountain hiking, and year-round warm weather. Choose Independent Living, Assisted Living, or Memory Care at Gardens at Escondido, and come home to an inviting community of compassionate caregivers and friendly...
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Photo of Ivy Park at Sabre Springs
1111 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.3
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48 reviews
8.3
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48 reviews
5 star
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We love how attentive the staff are to mom, checking in on her constantly. Mom says that the food is just ok, but she always seems to be finding something to eat. The staff really have worked at getting her...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Sunrise of Sabre Springs is an assisted living and memory care community. Residents can live in Assisted Living without care and age in place, adding in care as needed. Every resident receives a customized care plan that addresses their individual needs by a designated care manager who get to...
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Cost of independent living in Borrego, CA

The average cost of senior living in Borrego is $4,449 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Westmorland, CA with an average of $1,442 per month.

Independent living costs in Borrego, CA, vs. nearby cities

Borrego, CA
$4,449/mo
$4,281/mo

Independent living costs in Borrego, CA, vs. state and national averages

Borrego, CA
$4,449/mo
U.S. national average
$4,017/mo

Independent living costs in Borrego, CA, vs. other senior living options

$5,393/mo
Independent Living
$4,449/mo

Independent living costs in Borrego, CA, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,221/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,703/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,988/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,101/mo

Senior living costs in Borrego vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Borrego, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBorrego, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,449/mo$4,504/mo$4,017/mo
Assisted Living$4,157/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$5,393/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Borrego, CA:$4,449/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
Assisted Living
Borrego, CA:$4,157/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Borrego, CA:$5,393/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Borrego, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Borrego and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Borrego, CACA stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Borrego, CA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Borrego have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Borrego, CA$3,736/mo$3,599/mo+3.8%
California$3,693/mo$3,633/mo+1.7%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Borrego, CA
2024 average cost:$3,736/mo
2023 average cost:$3,599/mo
Percent change:+3.8%
California
2024 average cost:$3,693/mo
2023 average cost:$3,633/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Borrego

Recent reviews for independent living in Borrego

Crest View Manor, Inc. in Escondido, CA

5.0
My mom really liked Crest View Manor. It has a great staff and is very clean. I would definitely recommend Crest View Manor to anyone. They were great. Unfortunately my mom was there during Covid, so there wasn't too much activities taking place. But it was a great facility.

Belmont Village Sabre Springs in San Diego, CA

4.7
They are short staffed at this time so sometimes her meals are cold and she has to send them back. Also it does not seem like they are cleaning deep enough due to the lack of workers. They do make sure that my loved ones room is clean however the common areas are not so up kept. The staff have ...
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Desert Skys Board and Care in Indio, CA

4.5
I feel really good about the service of Desert Sky's Board and Care, inc. for facility Desert Sky's Board and Care. They have great service, the administrator Nenita Koch and staff are taking such great care of my grandmother. My grandmother is non-ambulatory from a stroke and after her rehab ...
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Borrego independent living services and amenities

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

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Borrego independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Borrego partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Borrego, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
50.7%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.6%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Borrego independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Borrego communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Borrego, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
46.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
50.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.4%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Borrego independent 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 independent living communities in Borrego offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Borrego, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
56.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.5%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.5%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
65.2%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
56.5%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
52.2%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.6%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60.9%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
63.8%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
47.8%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
43.5%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63.8%
47%
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