Unfortunately my grandmother was placed here, and we had nothing but issues with the place! The…read morestaff will not communicate with you unless it's about something they need and or want. The quality of care was not given as well! We were told my grandmother would get bathed every day and she was reviving baths once a week. She had to move rooms due to an issue with her room and while "they moved her" they broke her chair, her tv, and jewelry ended up missed included two diamonds out of her wedding band. When addressed with a manager, she avoided and wouldn't call back or participate in a conference call with family to get answers. Gifts that were sent there were never delivered, or were offended delivered 5-10 days after arriving. I live out of state and had to fly out there to make sure that the items delivered were delivered correctly. When Walmart orders for her were delivered, they were being opened and items were missing! The "leadership" there is a joke and dips and dodges all responsibility and will not have any conversation if it's the tiny bit uncomfortable. The "people running the place" are all about money and are farming as many elderly people as they can to make as much money as they can! They take no accountability, no ownership, and clearly do not have any leadership or management ability to speak to people, or have actual conversations. This place was horrible and I wouldn't send my worst enemy to this hell hole!

I was really impressed by the staff, the staff is friendly, attentive, and always willing to help,…read morewhich makes residents feel cared for and valued which is really important!!

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

If your looking for a memory care place to put a loved one this is the place you want them to be…read moreat. Your loved one will get the individual attention you want them to have and what they need to have. Trust me I'm a registered nurse who sees patients here and I see all the love, attention, and care patients get here. All the staff are truly the most loving and caring people you want to have your loved ones be with.

It's like being on a cruise with no waves. Plenty of outings with excellent staff. Food service is…read moreexcellent with plenty of variety.

My friend lives there and has told me several times the food they serve is horrible. They used to…read morehave a decent cook 4 years ago, but not any more. The residents complain, but nothing changes.

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!

My husband and I have toured several communities in the area as we plan for our golden years…read more Fairwinds Ivey Ranch in Oceanside was a breath of fresh air. From the moment we walked in we could feel a difference. We were greeted with smiles from both staff and residents. Our tour was informative and our questions were answered. Fairwinds has landed at the top of our list. The gym is quite large and offers many classes that intrigued us. A full class was in session during our tour and again, we were greeted with smiles and hellos. There's a liveliness at Fairwinds that we haven't experienced at other communities. We're excited to plan our next step! R. Walker

Silverado Memory Care Escondido is AMAZING!! There is no better place…read more A family friend that was on his own was diagnosed with Vascular Dementia. We began a very long journey down a path we had no experience in. We first moved him into assisted living facilities. He was in assisted living for 2 months and they said he needed to go to memory care. The assisted living place he was in was nice so we moved him into their memory care. Needless to say the memory care was not treating him well. We noticed he felt very agitated and at this point in his disease he was nonverbal so he could not tell us what was wrong. He was a wonderer would walk all the time being it was a small area he kept trying to escape. We started noticing how others were being cared for and knew we had to get him out of there and find a place where he would be well cared for and would be happy. We researched and made a list of highly rated memory care facilities and we began a 2 week tour of many memory care facilities in Escondido, Vista and Rancho Bernardo. We had a list of things we were looking for to find to right facility. 1. Resident to staff ratio by California law it's a max of 5 to 1 we both agreed was way too many for even a highly trained nurse. 2. The attitude of the staff towards the residents 3. Affordability must stay on his budget 4. Cleanliness of the facility. How does it smell? Are the residents clean? 5. Do the residents look happy, is there activities for them to do. 6. Distance from our house being we will be visiting regularly. 7. Reading reviews on line on many different sources As the tours went on we came to understand there is allot of large companies that own multiple facilities and are bought and sold sometimes yearly. It is big business and with that profits can easily become the priority over patient care. You could tell corners were cut, understaffed, and untrained. High employee turnover is a major red flag. Because Silverado had the highest price they were the last one we toured mostly out of curiosity. As soon as we walked in the front door we could tell it was different. Every business has a culture and you feel it when you enter. Very welcoming staff. Many of the staff members have been there over 20 years. If you retain good people it means they are happy and will go the extra mile for the residents. Silverado is clean, organized, daily managers meeting as a former business owner I know how important this is. The lowest resident to caregiver ratio. All others were 5 to 1 California maximum. He liked to walk all the time. He was able to walk all over the facility and walk around outside in the beautiful gardens with paths, setting areas, fruit tree. It was so peaceful and relaxing. The food is really good and presented to the residents like they were going to a very nice restaurant to eat. Fast forward over a year later and hundreds of visits, nothing has changed. Same staff, same clean caring place. And a feeling when you leave from a visit every time that we made the right choice on his care.

Melanie is helpful and will have administrator call me., have dementia and have a budget of $2,500…read morea month.

Just had an AMAZING visit to Meadowbrook Village Christian Retirement Community, Escondido, San…read moreDiego, California, Assisted Living! The residents here are like one big family - the sense of community is heartwarming. Meadowbrook boasts spacious rooms, beautiful gardens, and a Dutch windmill right in the center of the campus! It's like a touch of Europe in sunny Escondido! The staff is incredibly caring and attentive - making sure every resident's needs are met with a smile. And the best part? They promote the Blue Zone mindset for longevity! Embracing healthy habits, social connections, and a sense of purpose. #LiveLongerHappier If you're looking for a loving, vibrant community for your loved ones, Meadowbrook Village is the place to be! #AssistedLivingGoals #MeadowbrookMagic -- at Meadowbrook Village Christian Retirement Community.

I highly recommend Meadowbrook Village skilled nursing. I broke my femur and I was there for 1…read moremonth. I can't say enough from the care I received by all! The nursing staff were very kind and attentive. The Therapy I received was excellent. I miss being there. I was well taken care of. If you are looking for a Skilled nursing facility that also is so beautiful for you or a loved one. This is it! It's a hidden gem

This place is absolutely amazing my mom is not the easiest person to deal with at times and the…read moregirls that work there were so wonderful with her and patient and accommodating and believe me my mom is really difficult at times. Caroline is absolutely wonderful.Thankyou so much for your patience and excellent care you gave my mom during her stay w you. Sincerely, Heather Hartin

Such a great community and a wonderful team. The residents are provided excellent care and there is…read morenever a dull moment with all of the Activities.

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'm a caregiver for a veteran gentleman. He was placed at Alta Vista by his adult son and daughter…read more It has been almost a month, and I believe it is the best decision made. He receiving great attention and support from the staff. The director Jennifer is very "hands on" even helping her staff with dinning duties. I have been in many similar situations as a worker, and also had my father in a place in San Diego. This place is very clean, and no smell. A lot of these facilities have a bad smell. The whole staff is very professional, friendly, and helpful. The food is very good. Plenty of activities per Destiny!!! Good job overall

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.