St Paul's PACE of El Cajon has both of my parents best interests in mind when they establish a care…read moreplan for both of them.

I would like to give a review for dentist Tony Georgiadis or Dr. G., who has been my dentist for…read moreover a year now. I had to have my upper teeth pulled due to poor tooth health. Having your teeth pulled is a harrowing experience on it's own. Having to learn how to eat with dentures is one as well. After having my teeth pulled and gums healed, it was time for dentures. Dr. G made the experience much more comfortable. He was very precise in his measurements for my dentures and they came out beautiful and I can comfortably eat with my dentures. Dr. G has told me many times to call and make an appointment for an adjustment if I feel any blisters or any painful areas. This reassurance has made the overall experience much more tollerable. Thank you Dr. Georgiadis for your excellent care of your patients. Sincerely, Peggy Quiroz

After looking at several retirement communities in East County and in North County, I was extremely…read morehappy to find La Vida Real. It's well organized, clean, professionally staffed, and very reasonably priced. It was easy to make the decision to move my parents in because there is only a small move-in community fee ($1k) that is sometimes waived all together. Pricing is for studios, 1 Bed or 2 Bed units. And it's extremely flexible in that you only have to give 30 days notice to vacate without any further charges. The activities are well organized- a great balance between social events, physical activities, mental challenges. Top picks include smoothie socials, bingo, chair yoga, coffee and doughnuts. My dad is stubborn and picky and he has finally settled in and enjoys being here.

La Vida Real, In October of 2025, our mom, Alice, moved into…read moreLa Vida Real, a Senior Living complex in Rancho San Diego.  She moved there after our dad passed away in August.  After much discussion about the thought of leaving her home of over 50 years, this move was the best choice for her.  Our mom was given a very good deal on a one-bedroom apartment and quickly became accustomed to La Vida Real and very much enjoyed what they offered their tenants.  She enjoyed socializing by playing cards and other games with other seniors and made many friends, many of whom wanted to enjoy her company for dinner or lunch. Each time her 3 grown kids and other family members visited Alice, she had such a good time. Alice had health issues with her breathing and required oxygen bottles daily.  The service people at La Vida Real helped make each delivery and set-up of anything she needed for medical reasons as easy as possible.  Any time she had a maintenance issue or question, the service responded very quickly and treated Alice special. As time went on, our mom invited us to enjoy dinner or lunch with her in their dining room.  The waitstaff and food were always the best and they treated us as friends.  We found it very comforting when we noticed the servers treated our mom as if they'd known her for many years and they loved her.  As if she was their own mother. They knew our mom loved their cookies after a meal but she liked to take them back to her apartment. The server would bag up her cookie and slip in an extra one for her. In April of 2026, Alice started having severe difficulties with her breathing and her medication was adjusted.  Her 3 kids took shifts and stayed with her 24/7 and she was closely monitored by medical staff.  Unfortunately, after a valiant struggle to keep going, our beautiful mom passed away in her sleep on April 27, 2026.  She had family at her side.  We are all heartbroken. She was 88 years young. After we notified the front desk and the necessary procedures started, we began the process of ending her tenancy.  We learned there were some stipulations in her contract that called for either a 60 day or a 30 day notice to be made in the event of ending a tenancy.  This stipulation included 30-day notice to end a tenancy due to the death of the tenant. We contacted Business Director Kristin Molina and Executive Director Kim Garcia and explained our situation.  They gave us their condolences and we explained how our mom really loved their complex and how she made so many friends in only 8 months.  After a short period of time, and knowing Alice themselves, they fully understood our grief and the difficulties we would be facing as we prepared for our mom's memorial.  Being that the stipulation was in a signed contract, we prepared ourselves to be required to abide by the 30-day notice and pay another month's rent. A short while after our conversation, we were contacted by Kristin and Kim and after they repeated their condolences for our loss and told us they enjoyed having our mom as their tenant, they explained they were waiving the 30 day notice and our mom's final invoice would show as $0.  Their compassion for our loss gave us a relief we very much needed. We want people to know that the staff at La Vida Real have proved that they care about families and their loved ones and their compassion is real.  They understand our grief and they will do what they can to make the difficult and painful process a little easier. Thank you to all the staff at La Vida Real. Rest in Peace Mom.

When my 102-year-old mother came to San Diego in December 2025 for her winter stay, we realized…read morethat she had declined significantly from the previous year. While still able to get around with her walker, she needed assistance for many of her daily functions. As we are both in our late 70's, we determined that some in-home weekly assistance would be needed. Relying on Yelp reviews we contacted San Diego Home Caregivers and met with the owner Sterling Miles. It was clear from the start that finding the right caregiver and meeting all of Mom's needs was his top priority. He even gave us information on other options in case his services might not meet our needs. He is genuine in his concern and commitment to providing top level care. We could not have been more impressed when we met Mom's new caregiver Jasmine. Her cheerful, warm personality was a perfect fit, and Mom was immediately comfortable with her. She went out of her way to not only care for Mom but to also help us in any way she could. Unfortunately, by the end of January Mom was at the end stage of her life. Because she was so comfortable with Jasmine, we had her continue to come even though Mom also had Hospice care by that time. As 20 family members came to say their goodbyes over the final two weeks, they were also very impressed with how caring Jasmine was and how much Mom appreciated having her there. We highly recommend Sterling and San Diego Home Caregivers.

I highly recommend San Diego Home Caregivers. Very caring people that support and work with their…read moreclients and caregivers. Highly recommend the elderly and caregivers to this company. This is an Amazing company to work with and for.

My mom was not doing well after a a 2 month radiation process and I needed help! We started out…read morewith care from 4pm - 8pm but as mom has improved we just have someone every night from 4-midnight. Green tree was a lifesaver for me. I interviewed several agencies but am very glad I went with Green Tree. The flexibility is very very helpful. No long term contracts and they have been quite willing to work with us as we move into this period of Mom's life Their app is easy to use and very informative. I especially like the reports left by the caretakers I would recommend them highly!!

I can not begin to express how much of a difference Green Tree has made for my Grandmother's…read morequality of life. Her caretaker, Anna, has is incredibly diligent, kind, and thorough. I've also recommended Green Tree to one of my clients and noticed how much more energetic and happy she was after receiving care. Every single interaction with this company over the last year or so has been incredibly positive. If you or a loved one is considering in home care, please reach out and you will wish you had done it sooner!

I can't thank Golden Care enough for the amazing care they provide to my grandmother. From the…read morefirst consultation, I could tell this agency truly understands what elderly care is all about. The caregiver assigned to my grandmother is always punctual, kind, and patient. She keeps my grandma engaged with activities and helps with daily tasks in such a respectful way. The whole process has been smooth, and I feel completely confident in their services.

From the owner: Golden Care is your trusted partner for in-home senior care services in San Diego. Our licensed San…read moreDiego caregivers provide compassionate assistance with daily tasks, such as bathing, dressing, and medication reminders, as well as companionship and emotional support. We're committed to providing compassionate, high-quality Home care services in San Diego County that respect your loved one's dignity and independence. Families in San Diego trust Golden Care for their senior home care needs. We have a proven track record of providing excellent care and positive client experiences. Get expert support you can trust. Don't wait another day. Contact us today for a free in-home care consultation and learn how Golden Care can help your family.

We were fortunate to connect with Lauren from Visiting Angels while my Mother was in a rehab…read morefacility due to a broken hip. Once Mom was able to return home we knew she would need assistance during the day while we were away. Lauren was mentioned during a support group for a rare disease my Mother has. She was very thorough, communicative and listened to what my Mother needed. It took a reasonable amount of time to find the right caregivers that meshed well with Mom. But, that was expected, as new people enter one another's lives it takes time to find the right fit. Lauren's team literally saved her life. Part of Mom's neurodegenerative disease impacts her ability to chew, and swallow. While taking her morning vitamins one day, Mom began choking and the visiting angel with her immediately knew what to do. Had the caregiver not been with Mom that day she wouldn't be us. Unfortunately because the disease continued to progress we eventually had to find a suitable home to provide her with 24 hour assistance. Had Mom's disease not progressed, we would not have stopped working with Lauren and her Visiting Angels team. Lastly, I believe SD Visiting Angels was previously owned and operated by someone else, prior to Lauren taking ownership. I cannot speak to the caliber of the earlier company, however, Lauren is a knowledgeable, genuine and caring person. We are thankful we were able to work together to source caregivers for our loved one.

Very good communication when needed from office and flexible when it comes to scheduling.read more

I have worked here for over 7 years and love working here. Please look at our other reviews on…read morefacebook or caring.com https://www.caring.com/senior-care/california/la-mesa/home-instead-senior-care-la-mesa-ca-91942

Having this service from Home Instead to provide home care to my mom has been a blessing. It was a…read morechallenging start because of my moms resistance to have help, but Home Instead worked with us to get a solution in place and I couldn't be happier. Thank you!

Isn't it scary when MOM IS ALL ALONE AT HOME AND SHE FALLS? We finally all decided that it was…read moretime. Time to search for a safe haven, a home where she would ENJOY BEING WITH OTHERS, and a place where ALL OF HER NEEDS would be met. Someplace we could visit and be happy with her. We searched for weeks, until we finally found THE PERFECT PLACE! Boy, my brothers were GREEN with ENVY that I found it! In El Cajon Valley, ROSE'S GREENFIELD MANOR and sister property Julie's Elderly Care are run by this MOTHER DAUGHTER FAMILY TEAM. I discovered that Rose & Julie give personalize loving care for her residents: It's a wonderful home-like atmosphere, with home-cooked meals like Mom used to make! And there's even Entertainment AND Birthday Celebrations. My brothers were impressed with the personal laundry service. Mom really likes the doctor who visits regularly and the additional nursing care which is always available when necessary. In fact, the Doc described the place as the "Diamond of Diamonds" Roses Greenfield Manor is an intimate, cozy home with just six beds and pastoral views. Rose bushes bloom and scent the front garden of this nice home where Mom now lives,. As I told my neighbor, each of the bedrooms is private and most include a private bath. All of the meals are healthy and home cooked by the resident caretakers. The place is spotless! In fact, I joined them for lunch one day. I stepped away from the room for just a minute and they had already cleaned up my glass before I stepped back. What I REALLY LIKE is that I can communicate easily with any of the professionals that work there. They always tell me what is going on with Mom, and I'm glad to hear it. We were lucky to get Mom in when she was ready to leave the hospital. Because of their GREAT REPUTATION, sometimes there is quite a waiting list, so I told my neighbor to go on over for a tour right away. In fact, she arrived just as there was a REALLY FUN BIRTHDAY PARTY going on! SO...we found a safe haven for our Mom, she's one of the smiling ladies at Rose's Greenfield Manor. Check it out!

i personally cant speak about my experience at Julie's elderly care, however i can certainly speak…read moreabout Julie as a person. She is one of the friendliest, warmest, caring people i have ever seen and if she treats her clients even half as well as her friends you will be in great hands. Wish there were more people like here in this world!

The short story: -obscenely overpriced…read more-fraudulent -neglectful The long story: When my grandmother moved into Aerie Meadows, she was ambulatory, (mostly) continent, and in good health, besides having dementia. Over the course of approximately 3 months at Aerie Meadows, my grandmother: -developed pneumonia -got UTIs which led to kidney damage -became immobile -became incontinent -developed blood clots in her legs that were left untreated and spread to her lungs -had to go on oxygen -was rushed to the ER and hospitalized TWICE I get that it's really hard to prevent pneumonia and UTIs in nursing homes. However the rest of these problems were directly caused by Aerie Meadows' neglect. Instead of allowing my grandmother to walk (with a walker) and use the bathroom at will, they kept her bound to a wheelchair and made her urinate and defecate in diapers (which, of course, led to the UTIs). So, within no time, my grandma was immobile and incontinent. And, over time, the immobility led to blood clots in her legs, which eventually spread to her lungs. What's worse, when my grandma became immobile and incontinent AS A DIRECT RESULT OF AERIE MEADOWS NEGLECT, Jan, the owner/operator, had the nerve to try to upcharge us $800 per month for a higher level of care. And, the most absurd and infuriating part: After her second Aerie Meadows-induced hospitalization, my grandma had to go to rehab to regain some mobility. On a Friday, the rehab center announced that my grandma's mobility improved and she could be discharged on the following Tuesday. That day, Jan informed us they would not allow my grandma to return to the nursing home because she was too difficult to care for. (May I remind you that she and her staff were the impetus for my grandma's rapid decline and my grandma has somewhat improved as a result of hospitalization and rehab.) This meant my parents had one weekend to collect my grandma's things from Aerie Meadows and find another nursing home for my grandma to move into. It's also worth mentioning that technically this is considered a breach of contact. Additional notes: -They promise daily activities and exercise for their residents. They do not deliver on this promise. They basically just sit the residents in front of a TV all day. -Their rates are higher than average for the area, but they offer far fewer amenities and obviously far worse care. -Unlike most nursing homes which have 24/7 visiting hours, they have limited visiting hours. -Rather than listening to and acting on advice, Jan is a master of making excuses, deflecting constructive criticism, and finding ways to try to increase costs.

From the owner: We are an upscale 6-bed residential care facility for the elderly, or RCFE. Aerie Meadows is a…read moredelightful home with lovely views of Dehesa Valley Just minutes away from Alpine And El Cajon, Ca. We specialize in Alzheimers and related Dementias.