Our almost 98 old mom Eva passed away on 8/16/24 and we can' say enough of how the caregivers…read morehelped thru the transition process. My mom was there for 27 months and this was her home and it became part of our home. They were a family to her and loved her and we loved the staff for the personalized care and love they showed to Eva and to us. Thank you for all that you did. Thank you Jeffrey, Gladys, Genevieve and Gloria an all staff. Maria, Sue, Lisa, Janet and Ken

Harborview Senior Assisted Living exceeded my expectations…read more After an increasing number of falls and associated hospitalizations, I was no longer able to care for my 91 year old mother at my home. She didn't want to have to move into an institution and I didn't want her in one either. However I also didn't want her in a place so small there wasn't activities and stimulation. I'm so happy that with the help of a placement guide we found HarborView. It's a beautiful mansion with manicured gardens set on a hill overlooking the stunning San Diego Bay that has 30 residents, a full staff and daily activities. After moving in we quickly found out that the staff is what really makes this place special. They are loving, attentive, respectful, courteous, caring and fun. There are always lots of smiles, laughter and music to enjoy as well as good food and the highest quality of care. I cannot recommend this place more. HarborView Senior Assisted Living was truly an answer to our prayers. It was the perfect place for my beloved mother's final days. It is a beautiful loving caring home, not an institution. She has left us now, but she was both blessed and enriched by the love and care she received from their wonderful staff. I, and all of our family, was blessed by them as well. Thank you HarborView.

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.

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!

When my mom needed 24-hour care, someone recommended ActivCare at Mission Bay, and it was truly a…read moregodsend. Jeremy, the Family Advisor, helped me through an incredibly difficult time and went above and beyond to guide me through the process. My mom has been at ActivCare for a year, and I can't say enough good things about the staff and facility. They take wonderful care of her and treat her with kindnes, dignity and love. It gives me such peace of mind to know she in such a caring and "compassionate" environment. I'm so grateful i found ActivCare and would highly recommend it to other families.

ActivCare is a wonderful, clean and beautiful memory care facility. The entire staff is so…read morewelcoming. The caregiving staff is the most loving, patient and wonderful people I have been in contact with. My mom was at ActivCare for a short time but was loved by everyone there. They became like our second family to my mom and also our entire family. I visited my mom daily and got to know all the caregivers there. The nurses, med techs, and all the wonderful people that kept the entire place so clean were helpful and smiled all the time. My mom enjoyed the food also. I know that should I need another care facility, ActivCare will be the first place I will reach out to. Please reach out to Jeremy, who is the Family Advisor if you need any questions answered regarding care for a love one...I spoke to Jeremy about a year before my mom moved into ActivCare; that's how impressed with this facility I was that I reached out after a year. ActivCare deserves 10 STARS!!!!

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.

Please excuse the length of this review (probably my longest) but describing services for a parent…read morewhen time comes to transition to a care facility IS a little more personal and life-impacting than opinions of gyms, car washes, bars & restaurants, etc. If readers short on time, here's the KEY point: The care my mom's received by the St Paul's VILLA (SPV) team has exceeded all my mother's (and my) expectations. Make it one of the first you consider for a loved one. So if you do have some time, after a year now since mom's transitioned here she's thrived more than I could have imagined as she turns 92 this spring. I live out of the US about 8 months of the year and cannot express my gratitude to the SPV staff for the incredibly personal care I see them giving to mom and other residents. I think my perspective could be a bit more detailed than most, as when I'm in town I typically visit mom for lunch 5 days per week. After sitting with her in the dining room (where I see the food and hear her opinions of it) we go to the ballroom and play board games over coffee for another 90 minutes or so. The following observations are detailed by function as best I can and reflect my "Fly on the Wall" perspective watching life go by at "The Villa." ADMINISTRATION: From the initial tour from TERRI, to the nursing site visit by RHONDA & TAMMY, to PEGGY at reception desk passing messages to mom, to JUANA handling the transport van services..... all these folks made transitioning into SPV life so efficient, organized and calm !! After onboarding, Rhonda has been wonderful on monthly billing, autopay bank links and most important fighting our Long Term Care insurance company to start and maintain benefit payments. Whew !! NURSING: Obviously a major concern by relatives, I know mom's providers now after dealing with several health issues and they simply amazed me with all the legwork they do monitoring residents continuously and when necessary assessing symptoms and then contacting medical providers. As they did getting mom through COVID which I SO appreciated when I was out of the country !! Medications are handled via SPV's pharmacy service so well also. **KUDOS to HALEH, TAMMY and all the assistants. ** I recall Haleh's first interaction when mom arrived in a wheelchair (which she rarely left at her previous boarding care-type rooming home; as it was easier for that staff to have her "parked"....their warped version of fall prevention): She said "I am so happy you're here and to be helping you....BUT I won't have time to push you down to meals and activities all day so we expect you to manage a walker again !!" And this worked ! She's been motoring around independently now for over a year...something I NEVER thought possible. DINING SERVICES: Like my memories from the Navy, food is the major morale buster if not good. Collectively our family members have joined mom for probably over 130 meals....and I can say she's never refused to eat / say the taste bad, etc. I sometimes finish what she can't and also can vouch for the freshness, taste, temperature, texture and presentation by the KITCHEN staff. There are also special meals for Thanksgiving, Easter, Mother's day, Holidays, etc. The servers have won a special place for us, with shout-outs to: PALOMA / CHARLOTTE / ALBERTO / REYNAULDO and SUSAN. It's impressive to hear them rattling off preferences of diners around us from memory. ACTIVITIES: Another facet that blew me away is the daily offering of social activities. --Typically there are daily exercise, arts & crafts, lectures on history or current events, musical performances (Country, children's choirs, pianist, violinist, sing alongs...and my fav of a real Mariachi group from TJ for Cinco de Mayo). --There's also a movie each day around 5 pm. --On Friday there's a happy hour with appetizers & music. --Several times a year residents mount a live play *ADAM is THE MAN here.....I've watched him literally finish one activity then begin getting the next one ready* --JUANA handles weekly van trips to eat out at local restaurants or go to stores (Walmart, Target, etc.) --On Sundays HECTOR mounts his sundries store--- where $1 still buys shampoo, toiletries, laundry/hand soap, toothpaste, etc. So in summary I hope I've done the great environment at St Paul's Villa justice by relating our family's VERY satisfactory experience. My intent is to aid other Yelpers for this important moment in life. Five ***** from us ! God Bless everyone in this dedicated organization for the good they do !

PLEASE DO NOT.. send anyone you truly love to this death trap. Residents have fallen out of beds…read morethat are to high from the floor, tripped over rugs that where placed in rooms. The water systems are always working very poorly that the water is always being shut off. This is a poor and unsatisfactory place to call home.

My mom is on hospice and she goes there for a respite care which gives me a little bit of a break…read morefor five days. We've gone there a few times and staff and nurses are real nice. They have a nice space where you can have lunch outside of your room if you want to they have a nice little patio that the caretaker that I have going there too will take my mom out for a walk in a wheelchair I highly recommend this place if you are recovering from a surgery. Or if you have someone on Hospice that needs a place for respite care.

I wish my mom had come to this place earlier. The place is light, very inviting & the best part are…read moreall the activities they work to provide - wonderful musicians, lectures and sessions that provide great info re physical therapy, balance, and even presentations for the appropriate holidays. Nursing staff take pains to support patients with memory issues, always responding with tact & redirection. Line staff are especially patient. Mom Had been to other facilities before, but this one is the best that I've seen so far. Any CA location is difficult with traffic, but the open spaces, daily access to outdoors, short trips to the beach, and mini concerts are a special touch.

I arrived at Ridgeview Health Center following a very invasive surgery and was immediately…read moreimpressed by the community. The facility is exceptionally clean, modern, and well-maintained, with a beautiful outdoor patio where I could enjoy fresh air and sunshine. There were also a variety of activities available, which helped make my recovery more enjoyable. The care I received from the nursing staff, physical and occupational therapists, wound care specialists, rehabilitation team, and dietary department was outstanding. Every staff member I interacted with was professional, compassionate, and took great pride in their work. They consistently went above and beyond to ensure I received the best possible care. I would highly recommend Ridgeview Health Center to my family and friends. The quality of care and dedication of the staff were truly exceptional and exceeded my expectations. Cathy K

4 months of care at Ridgeview was the worst experience ever. Made our very difficult time,…read moreactually horrific. Orders from ER not input into their system correctly. Call button for assistance wasn't working (and never checked) Lack of communication between the doctors and staff - caused a handful more "falls" that should have happened. More visits to the ER than anyone should have had. Doctors testing orders ignored, even asking over and over. Promises of "checking on my dad every 2 hours" were ignored and not ever implemented. 2 of us were there everyday and still could not get the quality of care and dignity that my dad deserved and needed. We were lied to daily and staffing numbers were under the mandated requirements. I would not put my worst enemy in Ridgeview. Be very vigilant before putting your loved one here.

We had the chance to visit family that lives there. It really is impressive and they gave us a tour…read morearound. This is the retirement lifestyle where you don't have to worry about housekeeping or landscape maintenance, common expenses and bills are included in monthly fee. It's 53 acres of manicured grounds with water features and serene open spaces, apartments, townhouses, duplexes, villas with 1,2 and 3 bedrooms. They have a computer lab , conference rooms, library and theater. Included: meals at restaurants, housekeeping and landscaping maintenance, entertainment and transportation services, pickleball and tennis, movie theater, open-air indoor pool, gym and other on-site attractions. Comprehensive Care Each resident has access to the adjacent health center for assisted living, memory care and long-term care in a skilled nursing center, if ever needed. Wellness Services * 24/7 on-site licensed EMTs * On-demand physician access through telehealth services * Fitness classes and health lectures * Physical, occupational and speech therapies Health Services They offer comprehensive support for common illnesses to navigating the process of healthy living Activities Dancing, Live Bands, Zumba, Painting, Photography, ceramics, trivia nights, games, book clubs, coffee socials, support groups, conversational Mandarin and so much more. Dining (meals are on a point system) Las Ventanas They offer premium entrees such as fresh fish, rack of lamb, steaks, lobster and scallops. The Mission Grill You can set up reservations for formal dinner plans or have a casual meal at the clubhouse lounge. The Shores has an intimate outdoor garden space, retractable doors, brick-oven pizzas and lively lounge-style open kitchen.  Grab-and-go Cafe for convenient take out meals. They also have a dog park and garden.

While researching retirement communities in the San Diego area, we came across The Glen at Scripps…read moreRanch. From the moment we passed through the guarded gates, we were struck by the beauty of the grounds. We found impressive buildings surrounded by gorgeous landscapes with multiple types of flowers, shrubs and trees all perfectly maintained. The interior of the structures were equally impressive, decorated with high quality furniture, lovely artwork and interesting artifacts everywhere. The use of water features, (bridges over streams, babbling brooks, coy ponds and fountains), created welcoming areas that made one want to sit and stay awhile. All of the staff members we encountered were friendly and kind. One that stood out among the rest was Seth Limon-Residency Counselor. He was extremely professional, knowledgeable, organized, personal and had a great sense of humor! Seth had prepared and excellent presentation for us that gave us a sense that we truly knew all that The Glen had to offer. It goes without saying, that when we are ready to move to our ideal retirement home community, The Glen at Scripps Ranch is on the top of our list!

The staff and care is exceptional at Merrill Gardens! Always a smile and helping hand…read more The activities are abundant. Always something new to do. Keep up the great work!!

Shout out to Nicole ( the head nurse at MG) ! Thank you for hearing us and for your genuine concern…read moreand for being so easy to work with ! Alyy is another god-send to this facility! Going above and beyond everyday and for making it fun ! You both make MG top notch !

Bayview has been very responsive to my father and us. It is very well run and all the caretakers…read moreknow what's going on. A much more comfortable environment than most senior living situations. Thank you!

My mother-in-law is in great hands at Bay View, as she enjoys her twilight years. we are grateful…read morefor the wonderful home-like facility in Point Loma and the staff who care for her and love her like family.