I would give zero stars if I could. Our loved one with Alzheimer's was here for one month. Why?…read moreBecause she got out, mid-day, and no one noticed. Thankfully, a Good Samaritan noticed an elderly woman with a walker headed down Midland St. in Poway. Sunview Gardens was ill-eqipped to care for her. The owner knew she had Alzheimer's and even assessed her! She had no problem opening the gate around the perimeter of the house. It is a very small facility; the staff definitely should have been paying closer attention. In addition, we hired a third party care-giver to stay with her overnight one day/night. This person notified us that a caregiver at Sunview literally yelled at our loved one for coming to the breakfast room before it was time. Stay away from this place if your loved one needs Memory Care.

My 84-year old mother, who's suffering from congestive heart failure, did not have the opportunity…read moreto stay at Sunview Gardens, as she was rejected by the proprietor, Felicity. About a month ago, I got the call from mom that no son wants to hear. "Son, I can't stand up". Mom ended up going to the hospital via paramedics where it was determined that she had previously undiscovered congestive heart failure. She already had crippling osteoarthritis, which we knew, but we didn't know mom's ticker was bad. After hospitalization, she spent several weeks in a skilled care facility. We started in search of an assisted care facility. Now understand that mom does have a budget, so it's fair to say that while we can spend some money, this is not a "money is no object" situation. Also, understand that I've been a businessman for over 30 years and I do believe in negotiation, where appropriate. The party on the other side can say yes, no, or meet you in the middle. I visited Sunview Gardens and I thought it was aesthetically quite nice. Felicity seemed like a strong businesswoman, and I can respect that as a businessman. We found a room that we liked and I thought we had agreed on a price, subject to an evaluation of my mother. I also liked the fact that Felicity told me that they did not have a community fee. We got close to admission time and were working on scheduling a day and time to evaluate my mother. Felicity messaged me and told me that she could not do the price that I thought we had agreed upon. Um...okay. Didn't like that, but I didn't spend a lot of time debating it either. Wasn't thrilled, but it wasn't necessarily a deal breaker either. She asked to e-mail me a message, so we could be "clear on fees and charges". In the e-mail, she mentioned a $1,000 non-refundable administrative fee and a $1,000 deposit which would become non-refundable if mom couldn't move in by Monday (this message was received on Wednesday afternoon). These fees were new to me and had not been previously discussed. Again, I did not rule anything out, but I was caught a bit off guard. I was willing to give her a deposit, that day in fact, but wasn't loving the "non-refundable" aspect of it. Further, I had not previously seen a non-refundable "administrative fee" as high as $1,000. The other similar facilities were no more than $500 and one or more were at zero. I asked Felicity, and this is a direct quote, "Also, do you have any flexibility on your $1000 administrative fee? When we looked at other places, the highest fee that we saw was $500, and one of them had no administrative fee." Her reply? "Hi Brad, I am not comfortable with all of this bargaining on our fees. I think it is probably better to find a facility more in your budget range. As you know, there will be level of care increases in the future, should your mom decline. thank you for stopping by and seeing our facilities. Wish you the best in finding a place that is more suited to her budget". So she made the decision to reject my mother and of course I was rather annoyed by it. It's her right to do that, and it's my right to be unhappy about it. The facility is aesthetically nice. My sister wailed like a baby upon learning that my mother's admission request was rejected. Both my mother and I believe that it was a blessing in disguise. While I wish her the best, in turn, I must offer a less-than-ringing endorsement of Sunview Gardens. I respect her right to make business decisions, but I do not have to like the decisions nor the way that she makes them. I also wanted to respond to my sister's ridiculous "counter-review". I did find a nearby room with a private bath, far, far more impressive gardens, zero community fee, zero admin fee, $500 fully refundable deposit and we were told to "take our time" about moving in. I sense that mom is going to get a much higher level of care from a team that I trust. Oh, and they came down $1000 per month. That's called "negotiation", and the owner is "honored" to have my mother stay there. My sister gets caught up on on aesthetics. Cute place. Cute little dog. She had this bizarre little fantasy about visiting her mother there around Christmas. Reality check Laura, it ain't going to happen. This lady rejected your mother. There's absolutely nothing wrong with negotiation. There's absolutely nothing wrong with politely asking about fees that are plainly out-of-line with the competition. Instead my sister attempts to justify them and Felicity's actions. How's that for loyalty? As a side note, as of this writing, there are zero dementia patients at the facility where my mother is going. Only very sharp residents. One was a professor who graduated from Oxford University. And unlike the situation with Felicity, I actually trust the owner and the husband and wife care team that will be looking out for our mother.

This review is past due as my father's stay at Huntington Manor was brief; however, I still felt…read morecompelled to leave them a review. My father who is in late stage Alzheimer's was in the Pomerado Hospital Geriatric Psych ward for a few weeks and upon his release it was determined that we couldn't bring him back home. He couldn't walk and unfortunately his Alzheimer's had only gotten worse and he had become quite agitated on a regular basis. Upon his release from Pomerado, we began searching for an affordable location in Poway mainly because that's where he's lived for the past 50 years, but also because that's where I live and my mother is close by, but now in Carmel Mountain. Huntington Manor is a very quaint, quiet and peaceful campus. It's surrounded by walkways, gardens and groves which made for a very nice environment and one that we thought my dad would enjoy. I believe it's family owned and all the staff members that I interacted with were all very sweet and patient. My father's residency was very brief as I mentioned because I think he was further into his Alzheimer's than any of us realized and unfortunately his episodes were quite disruptive to the other residents which I understand is not fair for them. We ultimately ended up moving him to Silverado in Escondido who I think is a more appropriate place for him and we'll more suited to tend to his needs, but I appreciate the care that Huntington Manor briefly gave him. I really wish it had worked out.

This place is the definition of caring! They really know how…read moreto take care of others! That is rare with assisted living! They treat people like family here! Highly recommended!

Poway Gardens Senior Living has the kindest staff around. Their activities and parties are so fun…read moreand lively that I just hope that when I get to the memory care age I have the opportunity to call this place home. If you ever get the opportunity to tour this location totally jump on it, they are of the highest quality when recognizing your loved ones level of care needed and the layout of each home is so perfect. It is exactly the "home environment" I have been looking for in an elderly care location. Let me rave about the activities a little more!!! Scenic drives, art programs, bingo, discussion groups, and PARTIES, PARTIES, PARTIES!! They celebrate EVERYTHING and I never have to worry about my loved one feeling left out of the fun because everyone is included here!!

Two of our elderly family members moved to Sinceri Poway Gardens memory care in Spring 2023. Family…read more(non-resident) loves it here! We feel we're working together with the staff and administrators here to optimize the situation--one person is having trouble adjusting to being away from home; the other calls the Gardens home. Several hospice nurses and two garden volunteers from the community, as well as a few visitors we've met, have assured us that this is generally an excellent place, especially when compared with the range of what's "out there." My own observations are that the staff work cheerfully and are very helpful. They know the residents well, are kind, and have been communicative with us. The activities staff are terrific. Administrators are responsive and staff really engages our loved ones, encouraging them to participate in activities in their building and at the lovely organic produce gardens that supply vegetables and flowers for the care and local communities. The therapeutic gardening program brings in community volunteers and students. One of our seniors with dementia feels that the menu is somewhat repetitive. Admin arranged a meeting with the director of food services, who personally came twice to chat with our relative about it. This person doesn't like vegetables and there are healthy amounts of those given at meals--hence we have a problem for our veggie-hater. We appreciate the admin taking it seriously.

Great communities. The staff is very very attentive and caring. Would highly recommend.read more

From the owner: Life at Pacifica Senior Living Poway combines all the best lifestyle features in one incredible…read morePoway, California senior living community. With a serene and inspiring indoor setting, you’ll have endless options to have fun, make friends, and relax. Our Independent Living community provides a comfortable space in a community of friends, while Assisted Living provides ongoing daily assistance for those who need an extra hand, allowing them to focus on what’s important.

Gate Manor was recommended by Pacific Point Hospice Services. This was a perfect place for my dad…read more The staff were extremely friendly and they made this place welcoming and warm. Although this is not a fancy, big facility, but it has a home feeling. We enjoyed coming here to visit my dad, the garden space is wonderful to sit. Overall it was the perfect choice. I highly recommend this place. Its' got personal touch and residents are well taken cared of. The care quality is more than we expected. Thank you Chris, Wilma, Lynn for taking care of my dad.

Gate Manor is a residence facility designed to give those on hospice or the last years of their…read morelives a pleasant residential living experience. Recovering from a fall and shoulder surgery, I was incorrectly told that the facility offered rehabilitation. It does not. A note from my doctor indicating that I could move around on my own with a walker was treated with scorn. The owner was far more concerned with liability, than finding ways to help me get better. after a time I was able to get some staff members to Monitor me as I pushed myself to move around with a walker. except for an administrator who can dispense medications, staff are largely untrained and uncertified (ie not LVN or RN ) couples or associates from the Philippines. The pharmacy used by this place can be difficult: it took a week for it to send me my medications. patients may do better using vons pharmacy and or bringing in their own medications. There is no RN on duty. The overall impression is that there are never enough staff on duty. The speed of call button requests for help can very quite a bit. occasionally the response to a call button request is almost immediate, but at other times a press of the call button produces no response at all. breakfast consists of a choice between oatmeal and waffles and or eggs. In addition, patients are fed hospital style food at approximately 11 am and 4 pm. free juices are typically limited to orange juice and cranberry juice. Patients are prepared for bed by 6 pm and discouraged from making any call button requests after 8 pm. Morning Care for patients begins at 5 am, so night persons like me will find the daily routine very difficult. and real rest hard to come by. Those looking for a place for loved ones at the last stages of their lives may find what they need. But I would strongly advise looking for and evaluating other options before choosing Gate Manor in San Diego.

I wanted the best care for my father, age 97, to enjoy his golden years at this facility. They…read moresaid he had fallen. A week later, they sent me these pictures. I had him on hospic so he could have better care, but... there is so much more to this story. August 2024, he died. Was at this place for only 2 weeks. The cost of this place is $6,000 his story will not end here.

Great way to spend a Sunday afternoon with mum. Friendly staff, ambience, and lots of emotional…read moresupport animals.

This facility is so much better than the corporate environment. My father was here only a short…read moretime but he was cared for with much love and respect. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for loving care of their family.

Look no further! This is NOT a corporate facility, it is a home and they love you and care for you…read morelike you are their family. This place literally brought my mom back to life after her broken hip at another facility. It is not fancy, it is clean, and loving, and the residents are cared for. End of life accommodations are difficult decisions to make, this place is solid. If you're not into the corporate model and spending money needlessly, go talk to Phillip. He is honest, kind, and runs a top notch facility for elderly.

They are wonderful people. My mom Jax's Alzheimer's and they are compassionate. It smells wonde…read morewith the breakfast and lunches the y make. The activity actually look fun to where I almost want to participate myself!

Mom has been a full time participant here for 1.5 years. Mom has fully recovered and is now in her…read morebest health because of the social environment with other elder friends, activities such as chair exercises, yoga, TaiChi, dancing, singing, arts and crafts, etc. She gets a light breakfast-snack and fresh lunch while here for the day. She gets stronger and healthier because of this place. Transportation can be arranged but is a long wait list. Pros: Very clean facility. Professional & Caring & Friendly Staff. I trust them for taking care of my Mom. Cons: currently only open from 9 am to 3 pm and any late pick-up will charge overtime. I wish they can be open back to pre-pandemic time 8 am to 4 pm.

Moved my mom from another memory care in Poway to Silvergate Rancho Bernardo Memory care. Night and…read moreday difference. We are all very happy with Silvergate!! I am a registered nurse, and my standards are high. We have been very pleased with all of the staff, the caregivers and the leadership--as well as the activities and the meals. My mom loves being able to choose her meals (with help) from a menu. Everyone has been caring and have gone out of their way to be helpful to my mom. My mom has had several medical issues recently that required hospitalization. Both times the staff recognized my mom needed medical attention and acted on her needs appropriately. Not only that, they sent her a get well card with personal notes from the staff, and several of them have called to check and see how she's doing. I cannot tell you the peace of mind I have knowing that my mom is safe, well cared for and ENJOYING her life at Silvergate. We visit frequently (almost daily) and have never encountered anyone that wasn't kind or helpful. The staff always make you feel as if you and your loved one are important. Silvergate has also incorporated several family activities into their activity calendar (summer dinner on the patio with family) etc. Highly recommended Silvergate if you're looking for kind, compassionate and active memory where your loved one can enjoy their moments and activities. The facility and surroundings are modern and beautiful.

I was recently with a friend whose husband is living in the Memory Care part of Silvergate and…read morevisited with him while he had lunch. Although the facility is VERY nice, I was really surprised to see he was given a plate with several different types of foods mixed together. He kept asking what this was and what that was, and then he refused to eat. What really surprised me was that this is a facility that caters to older people. Gee, doesn't everyone know that children and very elderly people don't like their foods all mixed together? People like to identify what they're eating and the person who has dementia can't remember what all the foods are (and that they're safe to eat) if you can't identify them. It's just too confusing and it's one more bump in the road they don't deserve!

Phillip and his staff treat the residents like family. Very well taken care of. My Father was a…read moreresident for 15 months i highly recommend them.

Words cannot express our gratitude towards Huntington Gate. My father-in-law was at the final…read morestages of life and my mother-in-law could no longer provide the care that he needed. She was exhausted and he was uncomfortable. We were referred to Huntington Gate by the hospice social worker. Placing a loved one in a facility can be overwhelming and Huntington Gate made us feel comfortable, safe and at peace with our decision. The owner, Phillip, knew all the right things to say and helped us along the way. He made us not feel guilty about or decision by explaining the round-the-clock care and how we could now rest and focus on being his family. Our caregiver, Tess and everyone else were so kind and knowledgeable. It's hard to be around such sadness, but they made us feel good. I wish we could have known them longer but my father-in-law went peacefully because of them and we are forever grateful.