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Photo of Fairwinds - Ivey Ranch
1616 Photos available
8.5
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25 reviews
8.5
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25 reviews
5 star
44%
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48%
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Good place to live for me. Wonderful staff and many activities. Food is generally ok. I have no significant complaints, except food service is very slow. Also a bit lax meeting my food allergy concerns.
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.
Fairwinds — Ivey Ranch offers luxurious apartment homes in a fun and active retirement community. We are very proud to be managed by Leisure Care, who leads the industry in the development and management of elegant retirement communities that are all about Five-Star Fun. At Fairwinds — Ivey Ranch...
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Photo of Pacifica Senior Living Encinitas
1313 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.4
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103 reviews
8.4
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103 reviews
5 star
70%
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17%
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We find the staff to be pleasant and helpful when asked and that it is not a huge facility. The location is convenient for our family and the apartment is comfortable for my mother. The lack of outdoor...
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.
Pacifica Senior Living Encinitas is located in Encinitas, CA offering assisted living and independent living services to seniors and their families. Welcome to Encinitas, California, a moderately-sized town located just 25 miles north of San Diego and 95 miles south of Los Angeles. At Pacifica...
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Photo of Pacifica Senior Living Bonita
1717 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.4
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111 reviews
8.4
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111 reviews
5 star
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What we like the most about Pacifica Senior Living is the personal care to all and we would recommend this community to other families who may need a place for their loved ones.
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.
Pacifica Senior Living Bonita is a beautiful, three-story Mediterranean-style building nestled in the center of Bonita's quiet country setting bordered by horse trails and golf courses, while still providing easy freeway access to an array of shopping centers, churches, banks, restaurants and...
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Photo of Ivy Park at Otay Ranch
1616 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.4
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35 reviews
8.4
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35 reviews
5 star
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The facility does not have a diabetes management component, which I did not realize until we had already decided to use them. The staff are extremely helpful and always very pleasant. They work hard to greet...
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.
Ivy Park is the newest, luxury community in the Otay Ranch area of Chula Vista. We opened in 2018 and are under new management as of May 1, 2021, and our company has decades of senior living expertise and experience, managing over 35 senior living communities throughout California and Nevada. ...
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Photo of Ivy Park at Sabre Springs
1111 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.3
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47 reviews
8.3
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47 reviews
5 star
66%
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A few things that stood out - the helpful staff. It is generally easy to get questions answered. Caring staff. I would recommend Ivy Park to others.
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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Photo of Oakmont of Pacific Beach
11 Photo available
1212 Floor plans available
8.2
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10 reviews
8.2
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10 reviews
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My dad was previously a resident at Oakmont of Pacific Beach for a short time. I can't say enough how good the experience was. I am an emergency room physician and I have a lot of experience with Assisted...
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.
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Photo of Arcadia Place
8585 Photos available
1919 Floor plans available
8.2
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114 reviews
8.2
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114 reviews
5 star
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[name removed] and [name removed] were wonderful to meet and work with. They were very helpful and compassionate. I would recommend this facility to other families looking.
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.
Make the move to our beautiful Atria Retirement Community and discover how fulfilling life can be!Picture your days filled with things you want to do - spending more time with family, pursuing new interests, connecting with friends, exploring your creative side. Arcadia Place in Vista, CA, offers...
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Photo of Pacifica Senior Living Poway
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8.0
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27 reviews
8.0
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27 reviews
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This is our family’s first experience with an assisted living facility and Pacifica Gateway is proving to be a great fit for our loved one. The studio is cozy and well maintained by housekeeping. The staff...
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.
Pacifica Senior Living Poway is located in Poway, CA. Poway is a part of San Diego County, and this independent living community provides seniors with a great location to call home. Poway offers much to do and see, so that residents and their guests always have entertainment options. Those who...
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Photo of Redwood Terrace, a CCRC
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8.0
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26 reviews
8.0
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They would all be 5. We are very please with the care mom is getting. She's clean. Gets meals in dining hall or room which ever she prefers. Staff is always friendly and communicates if they feel there is...
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.
Redwood Terrace is a proud member of Human Good, a non-profit organization that is dedicated to providing quality living options and support services to Seniors.
Photo of Cloisters of the Valley
55 Photos available
8.0
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15 reviews
8.0
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15 reviews
5 star
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My mother-in-law has been a resident at the Cloisters for almost 6 years, she is 100 years old, walks with a walker, has severe memory deficits and needs assistance with all of her daily activities. The...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Cloisters of the Valley offers complete residential senior care in a private, caring environment. If you are looking into an assisted living facility for your loved one, you will want to make sure you are getting the best medical care in the most home-like environment possible. Please stop by to...
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Photo of Chateau La Jolla
11 Photo available
8.0
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3 reviews
8.0
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3 reviews
5 star
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Coast care average. What we like the most about the community is that the residents are friendly, the food is excellent and the facilities are well maintained. Yes, we would recommend Chateau La Jolla to...
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.
Chateau La Jolla is a 105-unit Luxurious Residential Independent Living Apartment Community in the midst of one of the most exclusive and beautiful locations in Southern California. Chateau La Jolla consists of three French Normandy-designed buildings on a 1.63-acre site partially overlooking the...
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Photo of White Sands, a CCRC
1414 Photos available
1212 Floor plans available
8.0
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11 reviews
8.0
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11 reviews
5 star
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A 5 across the board. Very friendly clients and staff which tells me people are generally happy. A lot of different activities for seniors regardless of their physical condition
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.
Waking up each morning and taking a morning stroll along the coastline before joining friends for a round of golf at the Torrey Pine Golf Course or an outing to the Museum of Contemporary Art. End the day dining alfresco as you watch the sun set over the Pacific Ocean. For the residents of White...
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Photo of Segovia at Palm Desert
55 Photos available
1313 Floor plans available
8.0
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9 reviews
8.0
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9 reviews
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A dear friend of mine lives at Segovia and is very pleased. The staff is incredible, the food delicious and the service from the nursing staff has been great! They are attentive and caring. Segovia is...
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.
Segovia is an active independent retirement community that provides a wide variety of outside activities. Events include outside the community fine dining, excursions, as well as outside experiences including Art museums, visits to local Art galleries. Segovia is located close to the McCallum...
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Photo of Westmont of La Mesa
2121 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
7.9
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18 reviews
7.9
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18 reviews
5 star
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A few months ago I asked a friend when she decided the time was right to enter into Senior Living. Her response gave me food for thought. She said whatever you do have a plan. If tomorrow you can not care...
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.
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Photo of Vi at La Jolla Village, a CCRC
2020 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
7.9
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13 reviews
7.9
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13 reviews
5 star
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Everyone here has an over all knowledge of everything about this place. Whoever you go to will either help you or direct you to the right place. When you move in, they treat you like family and take care of...
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.
Vi at La Jolla Village is a Life Plan Community, also known as Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), located in San Diego, California, within the ‘Golden Triangle’. Our location offers spectacular views with access to high-end shopping, dining, parks, and walking trails. Our retirement...
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Photo of Ivy Park at La Jolla
1616 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
7.9
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33 reviews
7.9
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33 reviews
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Small personalized, customized food as necessary, caring staff. Memory care is segregated good communication with nurse manager and director. Very Important, they have good interface with hospice and allow...
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.
About Sunrise of La JollaCommunity & Location Highlights:Conveniently located in San Diego, CAClose to Scripps Memorial Hospital La JollaGorgeous views of the Pacific oceanNear La Jolla Country Club and La Jolla's downtownSunrise of Pacific Beach in San Diego, California, provides exclusive...
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Photo of La Vida Real
1111 Photos available
7.8
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9 reviews
7.8
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9 reviews
5 star
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The location was ideal since it's midway between me and my family. It the only facility we found to offer an independent living option, as well as assisted living and memory care
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 La Vida Real, we surround our residents with an engaging blend of comfort, style, fine dining, endless social opportunities, and an impressive array of recreational and wellness programs. Here, you’ll discover a service-enriched retirement lifestyle specially designed to meet your unique needs...
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Photo of Belmont Village Cardiff
1717 Photos available
1616 Floor plans available
7.8
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35 reviews
7.8
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35 reviews
5 star
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Staff is very conscious of the residents and are willing to do anything to make them comfortable. You need only to make them aware of your needs.
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 beautifully appointed senior living community of Belmont Village Cardiff by the Sea, California provides an exceptional level of service and support for independent living, assisted living, and Alzheimer's residents. Nestled in the hillside along Manchester Avenue with views of the San Elijo...
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Photo of Felicita Vida Senior Living
2020 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
7.6
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39 reviews
7.6
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39 reviews
5 star
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The staff at this facility was very nice and accommodating, made it very easy to transfer my family member in. The facility is very nice and clean and many activities to join in. The rooms are bright and...
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.
Felicita Vida is an assisted living community providing memory care nestled in mountainous Escondido, San Diego County, California. This city is the heart of San Diego North and is the perfect location for those who want an outdoor oasis. Lakes, parks, horse ranches, and nature preserves has made...
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Photo of Sunrise of Oceanside
1616 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
7.5
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2 reviews
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2 reviews
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My sister in law moved over to the [name removed] because she wanted a pool, and larger gym. Also the food menu was more pleasing to 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.
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Photo of Silvergate Retirement Residence - San Marcos
99 Photos available
7.4
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95 reviews
7.4
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95 reviews
5 star
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We toured a place in Carlsbad that was much more expensive but looked more institutionalized. Silvergate is much more homey, broken down into neighborhoods. Also, staff ratios were much better. I visit very...
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.
For more than 20 years, Silvergate Retirement Residence has been providing premier independent, assisted living, and Alzheimer's and Dementia accommodations and services to the North San Diego County. Located near the beautiful Lake San Marcos, our community is conveniently near popular...
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Photo of Ocean Hills Senior Living Independent Living
2121 Photos available
1111 Floor plans available
7.2
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3 reviews
7.2
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3 reviews
5 star
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My mom was one of the founding residence at Ocean hills. I always enjoyed visiting her here. The staff is friendly and caring, and I cannot say enough about [name removed]. She is an amazing compassionate...
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.
When you or your loved one is ready to live within a cared-for community dedicated to health, wellness, and an intellectually stimulating future, look no further than Ocean Hills. Your private, beautiful and tranquil home is located on the Southern California coast – a beautiful setting for...
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Photo of Huntington Manor
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Our loved one is happy here
Provides: Assisted 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.
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Photo of Legacy Hills at Poway
99 Photos available
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Things are a little unsettled at the moment, this facility is now on its second director. At first i really liked how they had free laundry included, but now they have set up pay laundry. You used to only...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to Legacy Hills at Poway, a community providing residents with a living experience that is designed to perfectly suit your lifestyle. Our Poway, CA community takes an innovative approach toward 55+ independent living that’s focused on a vibrant and fun social life while still providing...
Photo of Oak Hill Residential Care
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I would highly recommend Oak Hill Residential Care for the needs of your loved ones. My father has been a resident for over 2 years now and is doing better than ever. He has all types of issues and needs...
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.
Oak Hill Residential Care, a not-for-profit licensed residential care facility for the elderly, offers an affordable alternative to the high cost of long-term custodial care, one-third to one-half the cost. Oak Hill Residential care provides a home-like environment while providing the highest...
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Cost of independent living in Julian, CA

The average cost of senior living in Julian is $4,451 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Riverside, CA with an average of $2,944 per month.

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

Julian, CA
$4,451/mo
$4,593/mo
$4,510/mo

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

Julian, CA
$4,451/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$5,625/mo
Independent Living
$4,451/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,787/mo
Studio
$5,193/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,828/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,840/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,657/mo

Senior living costs in Julian 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: Julian, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeJulian, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,451/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,388/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$5,625/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Julian, CA:$4,451/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Julian, CA:$4,388/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Julian, CA:$5,625/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Julian, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Julian 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.

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Independent living cost trends in Julian, CA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Julian 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
Julian, CA$3,783/mo$3,778/mo+0.1%
California$3,692/mo$3,631/mo+1.7%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Julian, CA
2024 average cost:$3,783/mo
2023 average cost:$3,778/mo
Percent change:+0.1%
California
2024 average cost:$3,692/mo
2023 average cost:$3,631/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Julian

Recent reviews for independent living in Julian

Bayshire Carlsbad

5.0
they are very interactive with the residence, responsive, and also very friendly and kind The rooms sizes feel a little small, My dad is happy with the food and it looks good. I would recommend this facility to others.

Novellus Clairemont in San Diego, CA

4.0
My loved one has recently made the move into this community and so far I have no complaints of how things had been going for him. He has had a few health problems but other than that the experience has been pleasant for him. The staff have done a great job at staying organized in his care plan ...
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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.

Julian independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Julian independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Julian, 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 Julian 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 Julian partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Julian, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
45.2%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
49.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.9%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Julian 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 Julian communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Julian, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
47%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
50.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
31.9%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Julian 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 Julian offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Julian, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
54.2%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.2%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.6%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
59%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.2%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.2%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.4%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
57.8%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
42.2%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.2%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Regency Fallbrook, Silvergate Retirement Residence - Fallbrook and Cypress Court are the top-rated independent living facilities near Julian, California. See full list of communities.
There are 189 independent living facilities near Julian, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Julian, California are Silvergate Retirement Residence - Fallbrook, Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon and Westmont of Encinitas. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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