Lise was amazing to work with when I really needed help finding a new home for my mom with the…read moreproper support. Highly recommend reaching out to her!

My sincerest gratitude to Lise for her expertise, compassion and professionalism during a difficult…read moretime for me and my family. She was a comforting guiding light as we needed to quickly come up to speed on an area I was basically clueless about. She stayed in contact and provided realistic options. I never once felt like she was motivated by a referral fee as I did with other contacts who reached out and could definitely see that she was placing the needs of my father and my family first and foremost. HIGHLY recommend.

Best caregivers. Very dependable always there and always on time. They do everything from bathing…read moreto clothing to feeding, Cooking meals and even light cleaning. We completely recommend them for any family member or friend. Karen is the best if you can get her she treated us just like family

Excellent care. Reliable. Professional and kind. The caregiver does it all, from bathing to…read moredressing to making healthy meals. She is fantastic.

I was a home health and hospice nurse for 40+ years. When I had to place my loved one this was the…read morefacility I chose. My Mother-in-law was a difficult resident due to confusion, combativeness and being confrontational. She was a resident for over 5 years. Wonderful interactive activities and care. The food is great. She could not have received any better loving care. Worked well with hospice team to give comfort care.

5 stars is not enough. My beloved father could no longer live independently after multiple…read morehospitalizations in late 2023. He resisted any kind of help in his own home. After another scary fall I knew that living alone was no longer an option. I toured several options and ultimately selected Ramona Senior Manor. When I walked in the front doors I knew this place was different. I saw a care team of loving staff attending to the residents (it was meal time). I met with the admitting staff to review my father's needs, likes and dislikes. He was still in the ER at hospital and the only way he would go was if I forced the issue. I was so upset and worried he would be angry at me and that our relationship would be forever damaged. Jim - went to the ER and talked to my dad about what it would look like for him to stay at "the Manor" to get him stronger. We selected a large room downstairs. The team made sure every request I had was fulfilled (from a small refrigerator to a desk where he could sit and do his "bills". My father thrived at the Manor. To watch him socialize and eat three square meals was so special. He gained weight and talked about how good the food was! He accepted that he was struggling on his own and took advantage of every opportunity to participate in all the activities! My father was inherently a kind gentle and lovely human. We got to see the best of him come out again when he finally accepted the help he so desperately needed. My father ended up going on hospice care after a month at the Manor. He did not want anymore hospital visits. Ramona Senior Manor works in conjunction with Hospice provider we selected (Radiant Hospice) to have a continuous care team making each day the best possible! My father made his transition on December 28, 2024. He had been a resident since November 17, 2023 and on Hospice services since December 2023. To every single human from the chef to the janitor and each and every person who showered him with kindness and care we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We love all of you. The family of Robert "Lynn" Bennett. October 14,1934 - December 28, 2024.

The care our relative got was excellent. Very warm and caring nursing team. They accommodated his…read moredietary needs, meals on time, facilities clean. We used their services for one year.

Our father's last few months and holidays were filled with attention, care and love. My sister and…read moreI realized that our 96 year old father would need senior, residential care last August. We discovered The Gardens By The Sea, toured and soon moved our father into a comfortable room. It was an adjustment for him, but he was well cared for, still welcomed many visiting friends and family, enjoyed the weekly entertainment groups, the delicious food as well as the Turner Classic Movie channel on their cable. Elsa and staff were friendly, detailed and professional. Owner, David Cooper, was often present to say "Hello" and ask if all was good. We definitely made a wise decision for the benefit of everyone in our family. Thanks to everyone at The Gardens by the Sea! J&J

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.

Highly recommend! Toni is a great source of information. She is knowledgeable and took the time…read moreto understand my families needs and the current situtation.

Toni from Preferred Home Care is fantastic. She was very responsive for the needs of my mother and…read moremyself. She was always willing to listen to our needs and recommend ideas to relieve the stress of caring for a very high maintenance woman. We went through multiple care agencies and independents and Toni was finally the answer to our needs. She was very professional and knowledgeable in some very difficult times and I think we were fortunate to have her in our lives at the right moment. Thank you Toni!

Susan and her team are absolutely amazing and so very skilled at what they do. I highly recommend…read morethem

Susan was a true gift for my family when my sister and I made the decision to move our mother who…read moreis suffering from Alzheimer's disease from Annapolis, MD, to San Diego, CA. Susan listened to our family story, learning about both who our mother is and what her care needs are. Both of these perspectives were critical to finding the "best fit" community for mom and for us. Susan knows the questions to ask and what she needs to know so she can narrow the search to focus only on communities that are potential matches for the family and individual's care needs. Susan did everything she could with us in advance of visiting communities to make that day easier. She had community info and could answer many of our questions before we even talked to the community's team. And when we met with the community's team, Susan asked questions after my sister and I finished ours to get answers to things we wanted to know and had forgotten. The value of Susan's services for families is exceptional because her fees are paid by the community which a family selects. It's a win-win all the way around and this cost model really benefited our family. We forged a collaborative partnership with Susan to find mom's community without having to worry about what service costs how much. I can't express how grateful and appreciative we are of the time we worked with Susan. In our case, Susan suggested we start with visiting three communities and the first one was a perfect fit for our mom's care and us as a family. Susan even checked in on us after mom moved in and wanted to make sure the community was meeting our expectations (and hers!). Susan did the legwork needed to ensure our mom's comfort and safety, and it lifted so much of the burden my sister and I felt regarding finding a community for mom. Susan receives my HIGHEST recommendation!

The owners, Deaydre and Daniel, are extremely nice people. HOWEVER, they continually lie to their…read moreemployees about getting paid. Either it's "Oh... payday is NEXT Friday, or "We didn't get your time card... when did you send it?" or "We sent you a check yesterday." Or the check amount is two shifts short. The last few months I worked for them, I had to go down to their office, 30 miles away, and stand over them while they printed out my paychecks, and 3 checks bounced. Still, they, their office staff and all employees are a most pleasant bunch. Go figure.

I have used the Kensington Agency for 4 years for my parents. They have been very professional and…read morecaring.

BEWARE OF GLOWING REVIEWS FROM EMPLOYEES. Reviews on a business should be from a customer…read moreperspective. Not from those who work for the business and are likely going to be "encouraged" to give 5* reviews. This is one of the biggest reasons I am not a fan of Yelp. It's terribly manipulated and allows, even facilitates, bias. There's one bad employee review from Andrew J here as well. Although, it also goes to bias, at least it shows some insight on this business. In regards to MY experience with ASTC, I think ASTC is the epitome of the state of our mental health system in California. It's unfortunate, and I think businesses like this are exploitive and not as helpful as "advertised." My son was there for nearly two years and although he was "safe" from harm, I believe the ASTC is a common business model of simple warehousing of the mentally ill. There was very little, if any, "rehabilitation" or "transitionary" resources, therapy, or "treatment" which ironically, IS IN THEIR NAME. I've found many of their policies antiquated, useless, and in some cases downright counter productive. Unfortunately, there are very few choices for Californians suffering from mental illness in the residential care establishment. Most are financial machines that merely manage their population by sedation. It's impersonal and NOT a "treatment." Certainly, not anything "Special." The residents have NO access to classroom programs, rehabilitation programs, vocational programs, or anything else that appears to prepare them for transition to independent living and life skills. They have no access to computers, cell phones, or Internet access in any form. Visitation is very limited and on most days in an inadequate environment, and you can't even enjoy your meal with your loved one. I've read the reviews from the employees that were not happy there, and it comes as no surprise. My experience with the staff was not always pleasant and the low morale was apparent. In fairness, they were not ALL unpleasant. People are all individuals and handle things differently. However, if you have anything to say to staff I almost forgot to mention, I saw no evidence of any encouragement of physical activity or access to a recreational facility aside from a caged in (15' X 30' maybe) patio with table and chairs, but NO exercise or recreational equipment to speak of. You don't have to be a doctor to know that physical activity is directly correlated to mental health. Someone should also speak to their "dietician" and dramatically change their diets. Every meal and snack time my son spoke of was full of carbs and sugars. The only restriction I witnessed was their policy on caffeinated drinks. Again, that's great. But, seemed like more of a self serving interest for the staff to not have their residents given anything to counter their ability to manage them. It's a warehouse and your loved one is inventory.

My daughter was at Alpine for two years and made great progress. In one day, without any heads up…read moreto me, she was released by Alpine via Telecare and placed in a board and care right across the street, in the same neighborhood, where she was in a previous ILA and got into a lot of trouble. In 2 months she's back to delusional and risky behavior in her old neighborhood. She has no spending money from Telecare after 2 months and is getting her needs met with questionable people. Thanks a lot Alpine, for undoing ALL of my daughter's progress by releasing her too early!!