My mother has lived at GS for over 2 years. I toured several other facilities before making the…read moreimportant decision to move her to GS. Our family's experience with the staff has exceeded our expectations. In addition to the lovely rooms, grounds, facilities, activities, etc, the care she receives is wonderful, compassionate, respectful and with a little extra personal touch. There are plenty of activities and special events to keep her occupied and we as a family often participate along side her. A big thank you to everyone at Good Samaritan for providing a close knit, well managed, wonderful environment for mom!

I can't say enough good things about this facility. We were at two other larger facilities that…read morereally let us down in terms of care, when we really needed help. Then we found Good Samaritan! What a wonderful place for a loved one. The staff took great care of my father until his last breath. I never had to worry if he was being taken care of. On my visits he was clean, comfortable, safe and content. The facility is extremely clean and well ran. Finding GS was the answer to my prayers. I would not hesitate to recommend Good Sam to anyone looking for a well ran facility for themselves or a loved one. I tell everyone I can about Good Samaritan. A huge thank you to Susan and her staff.

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.

Lucy is Awesome and her staff is Top Notch, very caring, this place is soo relaxing, calming,…read more great decor, every room is decorated different. Homemade meals daily, peaceful and the backyard is stunning and very comfortable! Love you Lucy!

Great place. Even better caregivers!! They are loving and treat the residents with respect.read more

This was a very nice board and care. My dad was there for 2 years until he passed away. Hats off to…read moreJen the head caregiver, she goes above and beyond to care for those at New Dawn. The place is very clean and they make home cooked meals. Thanks Jen and Dawn Sincerely Debbie B.

We were very fortunate to find such a wonderful home for our Mom. Everything always looks so nice…read morewhen we visit and our Mom is well cared for. She has alzheimers and we are confident that she is safe in their hands. Melissa always reaches out to us ahead time when there is a prescription that needs to be ordered. The back yard has a lovely view and the provided home cooked meals are delicious!

10 out of 10 on every level. This place has been a dream come true for my wife and I. The staff…read moretreats my Father-in-law like family, and that is no joke. We had both my in-laws in a very expensive high end retirement home with hundreds of guests and lots of activities, but the care was just not personal. Her Dad is a WWII Vet and he is very precious to us. Though he has dementia, he immediately recognized he was in a better place at La Valhalla. He was happy, content, treated with respect and given care beyond what we could ever have provided him at home. It was such a burden off our shoulders to know he was there. When we came to visit it was such a good feeling to hear the staff and few residents (3 total right now) laughing out loud and really enjoying each others company. So different and so much better than the big retirement home! We can't recommend this place enough.

A year and a half ago, we were trying to find a residential care facility that would be able to…read moretake care of our 93 year old father, who was exhibiting increased signs of dementia and an inability to independently take care of himself. We were very fortunate and blessed to find La Valhalla Residential Board and Care. The moment we walked in the door we knew we had found the right place for our dad. It is not a clinical, sterile facility, but a warm, inviting home. The DeVera family is amazing in their compassion and care of their residents. The residents are not treated as residents or patients, but family members. Having to place a loved one away from their personal residence can be an overwhelming, intimidating, daunting experience for a family. Working with the DeVera family at LaValhalla eliminated all of those feelings. We are so happy that we found a residential home where all the caregivers are compassionate, caring, knowledgeable, and truly concerned about the residents in their home. We are at peace knowing that our dad is happy, safe, and well cared for thanks to the efforts and expertise of the staff at LaValhalla. Thank you DeVera family for not only taking such good care of our dad, but letting our family feel like an important part of your family. You are all truly amazing and a blessing!

Grossmont Gardens I just can't say enough of GREAT Things…read moreMs. Ana Navarro, ALW Coordinator,Grossmont Gardens Senior Living & Memory Care,Phone: 619-463-0281 Ext. 5104 helped us in so mmany was. Upon first meet Ana was kind, professional, sweet and full of knowledge about the (ALW) Assisted Living Waiver program and about the staff, the entire aspects of the Gardens. My mom had worked there for about 35 years and they welcomed her back as a resident with open arms. Ana always was there to answer questions quick to respond on emails and calls. Working with Ana was a fantastic experience; she was incredibly knowledgeable and efficient". Ana always displayed high-level professionalism and made the entire process stress-free. I highly recommend talking with Ana when considering this property for your loved ones. Ana went above and beyond to solve our issues or concerns I had. I did look at other properties in San Diego and they looked and felt like dorms or prison not to match the price. The Gardens had the lowest price for the best clean rooms and staff, the caregivers are very nice always there when needed. The Gardens felt like Family Ana made us feel like family. My mom is happy and safe. My 2 concerns: 1: with the wait staff and servers most of then were nice and friendly but a handful were always grumpy and just not professional.. They are not quick to see if someone comes in to eat and take there order or even clear the tables so other people can come in and sit. Note: I saw a server not on break in the kitchen area just eating chocolate Ice Cream, I thought Really!!!! 2: They need better activities all day even if only a handful of people are there: Example when they go in trips they should have something going on if you don't go. Maybe different type of activities if you are not a "Religious person" on Sunday. OVER ALL 5++++STAR for Ms Ana above and beyond... I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND Calling her take a tour.. Make the Gardens a Forever home for a loved one..

When my grandma was there she did not get help as much. The staff would talk in front of her in a…read moredifferent language and she was treated different from others and my mom had to call grossmont Gardens multiple times. she had to move because of this

I would give them minus stars if I could. This place shouldn't still be in business as far as I'm…read moreconcerned. I had a terrible experience with them when my father lived there. He died of malnutrition and dehydration. Figure that out. Very sad, I was out of town and when I came to see him, he was unconscious! The nurse was too busy talking on the phone and not interested. Horrible place.

I placed a client here 4 years ago and the family kept her here the entire time until her passing…read more She was 99. More people need to know about these homes because they give individual care for each resident. If my mom needed assisted living, there are a few I would select for her care. Noble Living II is one of them. Deb (owner) is beyond caring and she will go the extra mile to make sure your loved one is being taken care of. Even if there are only 6 residents in the home she makes sure there is a lot of interaction and plan special occasions. We all age! If we are lucky, we live to old. At sometime 72% of us will have the difficult task of researching places for a loved one. Don't forget to research Noble Living II

Mom has been at La Cruz Senior Care for over 4 years and she is well taken care of. In fact shes…read moreturns 100 this year! I have to give the staff at La Cruz credit for taking such good care of her. It is a very new, clean, spacious and loving environment. Everyone treats her like an important part of the "family". They have gone above and beyond meeting her needs and wishes. Mom loves gardening so they built her a little planter box and she grows tomatoes, squash, cucumbers and onions. They even make her feel helpful and let her fold clothes and towels when she wants to. Everything is family oriented. They sit and have meals all together and the parties and special holidays are fabulous! We are always cheerfully invited to visit any time and there are no restrictions when we want to take her on an outing. I would highly recommend this senior care facility for anyone who wants to feel at ease that your loved one is being well taken care of.

From the owner: La Cruz Senior Care, Inc. is a premier assisted living facility located in El Cajon, CA. Our…read morededicated team of caregivers provides personalized care and support for seniors in a comfortable and safe environment. With a focus on enhancing quality of life and promoting independence, we offer a range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of each resident. Trust La Cruz Senior Care, Inc. to provide compassionate and professional care for your loved ones.

As a client of said guest homes, I get told a lot of things I CAN'T do, over things I can do. Like…read morejust recently, I made both eggs and cereal for breakfast and the staff told me I was having a "double breakfast." I continue to tell her it was actually a balanced breakfast, more than a "double breakfast," and she accused me of arguing with her. Parents and conservators, DO NOT place your clients here if you want them to go through verbal and emotional abuse. You have very little privacy and there's some things not working in some of the houses, and the staff will not fix them.

The owner of this company is absolutely amazing to all her clients, the houses are clean, the staff…read moreis friendly, some of the homes are even more beautiful then my own lol. I love Turman Guest Homes and would recommend them to anyone looking for a good residential care facility to place someone in need!

I had disappointing experiences at this senior residence, as I found the overall cleanliness to be…read morelacking and the food quality not up to standard. Theres roches and rats in the back kitchen The housekeeping services were also very unsatisfactory, which affected the comfort of residents. Additionally, I was troubled by the rude attitude of the management staff, who seemed to treat both employees and residents without respect. I believe there is significant room for improvement in maintaining hygiene, enhancing the dining experience, and fostering a more respectful and caring environment for everyone. Kathy Quintin and Jennifer are very rude they treat residents with no respect I don't recommended this place to no one

Management is unaccountable. The food is 100% from Cisco, as that is who they contract with. The…read morefood is all GMO. Even school lunches are better than this place.