Grossmont Gardens has been the perfect place for my mother, she is appropriately placed on the…read morememory care floor. We have been there for a year now. Gemma has been so supportive through the whole process. She has guided my family through the paperwork and process of the move in and a temporary move out for skilled nursing. Then, Gemma and Lynn helped us with the transfer paperwork and settling back in. Both Gemma and Lynn have patiently and promptly responded to our questions and concerns. Furthermore, the caregivers and medial staff on the 4th floor are kind, patient, and efficient in caring for their residents. My mother is now bed-bound but she is calm and content. Their care and guidance has allowed me to take a small step back. Knowing that she is well cared for allows me to breathe easier and allows me some time to myself. Thank you so much.

Our brother has been living at Grossmont Gardens for approximately a year and a half. Initially he…read morewas in Assisted Living. Unfortunately, due to the progression of his dementia, he was moved to Memory Care. He has been living in the San Diego area for more than 50 years and although he has many friends, (who look in on him regularly), he has no relatives nearby. It is for that reason, that both myself and another sibling, we are dependent completely on the care and care givers at Grossmont Gardens. We could not be more pleased. Their communication, kindness and concern has given us a sense of relief. We are all very appreciative of the genuine warmth given to our brother.

Moving my father into the assisted living section at The Ridge at Lantern Crest has been the best…read moredecision our family could have made. He became a resident there two months ago after experiencing a fall. Thanks to the incredible environment and support, he has fully recovered and is now thriving even better than when he first arrived. The staff treat him with the utmost respect and affection, truly caring for him as they would their own family member. Lantern Crest has truly become a home to him, and he has built a wonderful community here. He has made many new friends that he genuinely looks forward to dining with at each meal. He also loves the fabulous movie theater on-site, where he even hosts a weekly movie day for his buddies from his church! Between the wonderful meals and all the great entertainment, he often tells us that he feels like he is on a vacation at a fancy resort. We want to extend our deepest gratitude to the wonderful staff at Lantern Crest. You have given our family complete peace of mind knowing that our father is happy, safe, and genuinely enjoying his life. Thank you for everything you do! Special shout out to Liz, Maria, Jasmin, Yasmin, Kami, Madeline and all the other amazing members (too many to list) at Lantern Crest that make it such a great place to live and visit a loved one!

Things at LC seem to have gone downhill in the past few months. When we signed up, I asked if…read moreparking was ever a problem because I planned to visit my mother in assisted living care twice weekly. I was told another area was being prepared for parking, and it would not be a problem. We arrived at the assisted living in January. There was always a parking space in January. Early February, I noticed signs being placed at each parking space reserving it for visitors, employees, and now, assigned spaces for those who still drive. I drive 30 minutes to Santee, and there is absolutely no parking available for visiting. Even down the steep street coming up to LC, there is no parking available. There are things that could be done to alleviate the parking situation, but management doesn't seem to care? Now when I attempt to visit, the lot is full, people are parking everywhere including handicapped, fire lane, and blocking other parked cars and people are yelling at each other vying for vacated parking spaces. If parking weren't a problem, I'd give 3 or 4 stars. The kitchen, while sometimes disorganized, always gives three hot meals a day. The place doesn't smell bad and seems clean. The common areas are nice. Medicine delivery (costs extra) hasn't been a problem. We have had a couple problems with "care" issues, but nothing too serious. We are seriously considering an another place a few miles away with ample parking for visitors. For the cost of monthly rent, a parking space should come with the unit.

After touring several facilities in La Mesa, we found that Montera La Mesa offers the best, most…read moresincere, quality services at a very reasonable cost. We really appreciated our two thorough visits with Nurse Robin and our tours of the facility with Sarah. Both the entire facility and the vacant room are very clean, peaceful, and inviting. While it was a very tough decision, we have decided to postpone our move for now. However, we will certainly consider Montera again when we are ready.

My mother lived at The Montera in Assisted Living from May 2024 until she was forced to leave in…read moreMay 2026. I want to acknowledge that many of the caregivers and staff were kind, compassionate, and truly cared about her. My concerns are with the administration and management and the newly hired director, Karinna. My mother has dementia, but she is high functioning. Not only was this my opinion, but numerous staff members commented on how independent she was compared to other residents. She has poor short-term memory and occasional confusion, but she was significantly more independent than every Memory Care resident and even most residents in Assisted Living. The Montera announced that care level pricing would be increasing but never informed me that my mother's care level had been changed from Level 1 to Level 2. I only discovered this after seeing a document I had to sign with an unexpected increase of approximately $600 per month. There was never a meaningful discussion with Karinna explaining why her care level had changed or what additional services she would be receiving. In reality, nothing about her care changed--only the cost--along with having to deal with this dismissive and patronizing new director. The justification given by Karinna was that staff administered her medications twice a day. However, this had been her medication schedule for the entire previous year and was already part of the care they had been providing. In an effort to reduce costs, I worked closely with her physician to consolidate her medications into one daily administration. Unfortunately, that change was not medically appropriate and did not work well for my mother. As soon as I began the process of returning her to the medication schedule that best supported her health, management showed no patience or willingness to allow time for the transition. Instead, I was told by Karinna that she would have to move to Memory Care or leave the community. Memory Care would have increased her monthly cost by another approximately $2,200. More importantly, I strongly believed--and still believe--that moving her to Memory Care would have been detrimental to her well-being. She was thriving in Assisted Living, remained socially engaged, and functioned at a much higher level than residents in Memory Care. Unfortunately, management seemed far more focused on administrative policies and money than on what was actually in my mother's best interest. Families deserve transparent communication, thoughtful collaboration, and individualized care decisions. Instead, I experienced poor communication, unexpected cost increases, and an ultimatum that left our family with no reasonable option other than to move her. If you are considering The Montera for a loved one, I encourage you to ask detailed questions about how care levels are determined, what specifically triggers changes, how those decisions are communicated, and whether those decisions truly reflect a resident's needs. The Montera I experienced in 2024 was not the same Montera my family experienced in 2026. Since the change in executive leadership (Karinna), the culture appears to have shifted away from individualized care and toward administrative policies and financial decisions. That change ultimately cost my mother her home. I would like to end on a positive note because there are truly exceptional people who work here. Jackie and Brianna at the front desk were always incredibly patient, welcoming, and kind to my mother. Melody always brought the fun, laughter, positivity, perseverance, and genuine compassion into my mom's life, and I will always be grateful for the difference she made. I also want to recognize Aileen, whose knowledge, guidance, and willingness to help us through difficult decisions meant so much to our family. These remarkable women are the reason my mother had any positive experiences and WHY they get a second star at The Montera. I sincerely hope the administration recognizes and values employees like them, because they are the heart of this community.

Mom's lived here 2yrs. It used to be a hotel so the interiors are all nice including resident…read morerooms. I would live here someday. Best amenities are the staff, nurses' station, free laundry machines, entertainment, the food & many activities. For more active residents they offer weekly shuttles to stores like Target, & local restaurants. Every year they host a Thanksgiving lunch on actual TG day--it's $40 per family member guest & totally worth $40. I like how employees often check in on all the residents while in their rooms. Tonight while watching tv in mom's room an employee knocked & came in to collect trash; I like that their nice employees are always around like that & accessible. My favorite staff members are Paloma & Ashley--they're consistently sweethearts to everybody. If this sounds good, schedule a tour. I see guided tours of the property all the time.

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.

I do not have a family member, or loved one living at Sungarden Terrace... but I have had a working…read morerelationship with them for over 15 years. I've interviewed several random residents, many times, about their experience living at Sungarden Terrace, and every one of them have had only wonderful things to say about the staff, the food, the activities, their rooms and how welcome and cared for they feel. It's always clean, tidy, always has a new place vibe, and the grounds are immaculate. My experience tells me that this is a safe and secure place for your loved one.

I toured the SunGarden Terrace with Susan yesterday morning and I was incredibly impressed!…read more The property had renovations recently done and looks brand new. The landscaping, the parking lot, the lobby, the hallways, the activity rooms, the dining hall, the theater room, the library, the sundeck and garden were all impeccably organized and clean. I was blown away with how friendly the staff is and how long they have been there (some staff members have been there 15+ years!). I met a few residents as well and they are so happy living there... It really is a wonderful, warm, cozy, elegant and beautiful place for family members to get the quality care they need while building new friendships and memories! My dad will certainly need SunGarden soon and I'm beyond impressed with this location! 10/10!

Great facility! Herika and staff are wonderful. They really care. Nice grounds and they take care…read moreof my mom as if she were family.

My Grandma (Carol) lived here untill she pased recently. I love this place and all the people in…read moreit. It is like a home and my Grandma felt like she was at home, they took the best care of her I could not have asked for better. Thank you all for everything. Chris Patania-Weldon

One of the things that sets Grossmont Garden Memory Care apart is the food. Executive Chef Justin…read moreputs so much care into every meal, and it shows -- fresh ingredients, great flavors, and menus that feel special. Combined with the compassionate staff and the wonderful activity program, it creates a warm, vibrant environment. The St. Patrick's Day celebration was a perfect example: themed dishes, cheerful decorations, and residents genuinely enjoying themselves.

My mother is in memory care in forth floor. Lynn Torino director is kind, efficient and always…read morewilling to help in any way and it makes it so much easier. The caregivers are kind and caring! Highly recommend.

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!!!!