A year ago my dad became a resident at Alta Vista Senior Living - Memory Care. Initially it was…read morehard for me to get use to him not being with me, but I quickly knew I had made the right choice. On the first day of dad arriving at Alta Vista, I could sense it was different. The staff really seemed to love their residents. I'm extremely grateful to the staff of Alta Vista Senior Living for providing excellent care for my dad, and treating him as if he was family

Things have gone straight down hill since Jennifer became executive manager. so many lies and…read moresecrets. so many good people leaving. it's been bad for a while and it's getting worse all the time

I actually found this place 3 months ago for my mother. Mom had recently had a stroke and was…read moregoing through a really rough time and the staff there was beyond wonderful and welcoming during this transition. I could fill 1000 pages with specific praise for this place but let me just cover the best of the best. I will start with "Management"... I will start with the top: The Executive Director, Karen Enciso has that rare blend of business savvy, compassion and emotional intelligence. She runs a very tight ship but does so with grace and poise and it's apparent she cares for all of her residents, families, and staff. Karen is always available and responsive when needed. My mother thinks the world of her and for good reason. The nursing management and staff are kind and competent and always ready to help. These professionals have saved my mother's life on several occasions and I am humbled by how hard they work to keep their elderly residents feeling safe and cared for. The great part about this place is that they also offer a great Memory Care Program. If my mother ever needs that specific service, I am confident that she will be well taken care of. The community is always clean and fresh when I visit my mother and we just enjoy those fresh cookies the receptionist bakes daily. I shopped around and Emeritus at Oceanside offers the best bang for our buck. You can find slightly less expensive places but they are not up to standard in my opinion. You can pay much more and not do any better. I thank God for guiding me to this place, I can now sleep better knowing that my mother is in good hands. I give this place all the stars in the sky. Alot of love and respect, A Satisfied Daughter

We appreciate the care mom receives at Emeritus. She feels safe and comfortable. Her apartment is…read moredarling and she's made friends easily. The activities director truly cares that the residents are treated with dignity and are enjoying themselves. The director is constantly making improvements, taking the suggestions of families and residents to heart. They have actually gotten to know her personally and I feel confident that they want the best for her. I have worked in Alzheimer's facilities and know the difference between a mediocre facility and a good one... This is honestly the best, most caring one I've been in.

Everest at Oceanside is a very good senior living facility. A relative of mine is in Assisted…read moreLiving there and he's as happy as he can be. The staff are warm and wonderful. The place is clean and well cared for. And the food is very good. Everest is one of the more affordable assisted living places and it's great!

They feed their residents moldy pudding with their meds. Keep urine samples next to the residents…read morefood in the fridge. Who knows what else they do because they are completely lazy and incompetent. They are abusive and neglectful. Don't leave your family member with them because they will suffer.

Searching for a memory care facility was a daunting task, and after a few failed attempts at…read morefinding a place for my Mom, we landed at Heritage Hills and I couldn't be happier! The staff is amazing and really is what separates them from others! It all started with Suzy (Marketing Director); she welcomed us in, made sure we had all the information we needed, talked us through the process, gave us several options, and treated my Mom like a normal person. She has continued to be part of the process, even after her primary role had been completed. The first person you encounter when you enter the facility is Yvonne, and she always meets you with a smile; it really gets your visit started on the right foot. Lori, the Executive Director, has stepped in and continued to welcome us, addressing all concerns and helped make the transition smooth. She is a joy to talk with and you know that her team is there for you. Cindy, the head nurse has been above amazing; her attention to detail with all aspects of Mom's needs has been awesome and continues to interface with us, the doctors, and the rest of the staff. Her and her staff keep us updated and really does put our minds at ease. The shining star has been their activities director, Penny. Having a mother with Alzheimer's/Dementia brought on some great concerns and worries for our family as my Mom struggled with her grasp on reality and coping with the world around her. One of our biggest worries was that Mom would retreat into herself, be lonely, afraid, and just not part of the real world. Penny has made Mom's life meaningful and enjoyable. Daily activities, outings, interaction with the rest of the residents, and just making those connections with others around her has really made the biggest impact. To see Mom smile and talk about how much she likes her new home is amazing! The facilities are new and well maintained, with excellent security and a support staff that is always welcoming and friendly. There is a nice porch where residents can sit in the sun, several different common rooms; one with a TV, another with a Piano, and a nice dining area as well. The rooms themselves are very nice and come with cable provided for the TV. Mom is in a private room, with a shared bathroom and small common area. I was able to put a full size bed, side tables, a dresser, and she has a decent closet to hang her clothes... more than enough for her. I simply couldn't be more pleased, and it is a huge relief that Mom is in a place that really cares.

This place is truly awful. My mom has been here quite…read moresometime. I am being told by caregivers that she we should remove her immediately. That she doesn't receive adequate care here. That they are extremely understaffed. That there has even come a time when 1 caregiver had to work a whole floor themselves during the morning and evening shift. So therefore how is one person giving showers, feeding them , changing them and caring for them. I am being told my mom is sometimes not fed because they forget to feed her. They use the supplies that I buy for her like combs, socks and shirts and use them for other residents. They use my mom's wipes and briefs for other residents. That the staff does not use hoyer as they should be and sometimes one caregiver is transferring my mom who is not that skinny or lightweight onto the wheel chair and back for meals. I didn't think much because I barely am able to visit with my work schedule and so a I was told this by caregivers Mike the director is apparently cheap and does not provide enough supplies that even caregivers have to go without wipes or gloves. I will be calling the state licensing and have them come in the specific days and times the caregivers have explained to me so that they could see what's really going on.

This is a great place to work and an even better place to eat. Staff only pays $1 for lunch and…read moreit's an amazing one! I'm still working my way through the menu, but I'm a sucker for a good chicken Caesar salad & they definitely have a good one. I absolutely love all the staff and the residents. It's a bright, cheery and welcoming place to be. Never ending activities, things to do and people to meet. I've visited many, many other facilities in north county, this is hands down one of the best!

My 95 year old Mother has had a wonderful experience at Fairwinds Ivey Ranch ....from the moment…read moreshe moved in, the community was filled with warmth. The staff is amazing. The food is great and the recent renovation is beautiful. Wonderful community!

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

The facility is new and well equipped. The food was absolutely horrible except breakfast was above…read moreaverage. The Doctor and staff seem unable to regulate pain management even with a interfecal pain pump. They would give you a pill one day and cut you back on pain relief the next. In 12 years I never had issues once the pump was filled. They let the pump go completely dry for over a month. The staff was very good. I had numerous clothes disappear to where I didn't even have underwear to wear. The staff was friendly and they tried to help the patients.

From the owner: Pacific Villas Post Acute in Oceanside, CA provides compassionate 24/7 skilled nursing and…read morerehabilitation services in a modern, home-like environment. Conveniently located near Tri-City Medical Center, we support smooth transitions from hospital to recovery while encouraging family involvement. Our interdisciplinary team develops personalized care plans for residents recovering from surgery, illness, or injury. Services include skilled nursing, physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapy, social services support, and daily therapeutic activities. Residents enjoy comfortable private or semi-private accommodations, welcoming common areas, serene courtyards, nutritious meals, and opportunities for social engagement. At Pacific Villas Post Acute, we are committed to delivering high-quality care with compassion, dignity, and respect while helping residents regain strength, independence, and confidence on their path to recovery.

Personalized and compassionate service from everyone. Thank you for caring for my mom.read more

After serving as my Mom's primary caregiver for 11 years, I spent two years personally checking…read moredozens of local North County senior residential care homes for my 90 year old mother, who suffers from advanced Alzheimer's and Dementia. Most are OK, not great. The larger facilities are too hotel-ish and very costly. A few were terrible. I reported THE MANSE in Vista to the state for elder abuse, and ultimately they were given a only minor warning. Avoid that house of horrors at all costs! After putting Mom's name on a list at Blue Skies I decided to call Lauren back to see if they had an opening. Fortunately for us, she had an opening and so in February of 2014 we moved Mom into their Oceanside facility. They have two large 6 room/bed homes, one in Oceanside and the other in San Marcos. Both are big beautiful homes with lovely yards and gardens. Mom's care there has been wonderful, as Lauren and her staff treat each resident as if they are family, with lots of TLC, activities, and personal care. Staffing levels are plentiful, with a 2-3 staffing contingent for the six residents at each place 24/7. Amazingly, their price in very middle-of-the-road and well worth the services and facilities provided with delicious hot meals 3X daily, and plenty of snacks and drinks. Their loving, caring attitude is priceless! If you are seeking a wonderful home-like "family" atmosphere for an elder loved one, you will not find a nicer, more accommodating place in the area for ANY price. I know this as I checked most of them personally and can attest to this fact. So if you need some help with a loved one getting on in years, or needing help with daily living activities, do yourself a favor and call Lauren and get on their list right away. You will thank yourself as I do every single day. Yes, there is a list but they do have turnover due to the advanced aged of many of their residents.

Beautiful community and wonderful knowledgeable staff!! Incredible location and amenities as…read morewelll! Go check them out!

My wife and I have lived at Carlsbad by the Sea for over twelve years. We have made many friends…read moreamong the residents. Carlsbad by the Sea is relatively small and is likely to remain an intimate face-to-face community in which everyone gets to know each other. There are many events and activities, most of which bring people together. Staff is a constant presence and very caring toward the residents. Since we are all equally human, none of us is happy about everything all the time. Some of us like to run things. Others don't. Some of us grumble. Others of us smile. Many of us do both. Sometimes dining service is slow. Some people complain that our menus have too many choices. That's no different from our lives before Carlsbad by the Sea. In sum, for us--and most of our friends--this is a great place to grow old. Those residents who with time come to need care services are admirably tended in the skilled nursing facility, which is separately licensed but closely associated with Carlsbad by the Sea. Re the business model, residents do not pay for long-term care insurance in our fees. That means we pay only for the health care we use. While that can be costly for some, it's more affordable for those who need less care. There is no care-inclusive option such as that offered at some other similar communities. Most residents pay an entry fee which becomes nonrefundable after about five years. There is a refundable option at double the price. Carlsbad by the Sea is part of Front Porch, a corporation that runs a number of communities and other senior serving entities. Local community business operations are integrated into the larger corporation. The compelling attraction for Carlsbad by the Sea is its location on the beach in the Village area of Carlsbad, a well-managed seaside community. There is a train station just a block away to the East and public buses pass by the entrance. In addition, the community itself offers a well-regarded transportation service, though many residents continue to maintain their own cars.

I never thought I would call my mother at a skilled nursing home and have her tell me " I…read moreabsolutely love this place, and cannot talk right now because I am busy". What a massive weight off of my wife and my shoulders after already had intensively searched many other North San Diego County similar facilities and took tours. We also had a bad taste in our mouths and hearts never forgetting a past nightmare my late father had to endure in terrible conditions in a local facility back in 2012. So with this past very bad experience with dad, hearing mom say things like this elates us both. My mother has been living at Brookdale Oceanside now for a month and a half and we cannot thank the following very attentive staff members: 1 - Rosie, 2 - Matt, 3 -Danica, 4 - Alexis, 5 - Sinai and 6 -Dess we cannot thank you all enough for everything you are doing for mom on a round the clock daily basis you guys got a tough job. Anyone reading this you can contact me anytime @ 1-760-840-1551 Captain Roy to ask about this facility, Mom can be stubborn sometimes and require special attention but this place rocks. I often thank God for helping me find this place at the 11th hour, my wife and I had selected another facility first but they starting racking my moms bill and she was not even physically moved in yet! You cannot go wrong with Brookside Oceanside and Noel the sales lady is the "cherry on top". . .

I have worked with Brookdale oceanside for the last few…read moreyears. The staff is very friendly, they know their residents well. Their activities are always active! From petting zoos, to painting, luaus and more. There is always something going on to keep their residents busy if that's what they want. Both memory care and assisted living offers this.