On October 5 of last year, our brother Radford suffered a catastrophic brain aneurysm and a carotid…read moreartery dissection while in Ocean Beach. He was admitted to Scripps Mercy Hospital, where he remained for over two months. During that time, he endured two strokes--one caused by a bleeding ulcer--as well as the placement of a stent in his brain to relieve pressure. To say he underwent at least six surgeries is likely an understatement. Thanks to an extraordinary surgical team and, without question, God's grace, he survived a moment when we were preparing to remove life support and organ donation was already being discussed. There is no doubt in our minds that his survival is nothing short of a miracle. Following this ordeal, we faced the overwhelming challenge of finding a long-term skilled nursing facility that accepted Medi-Cal. With limited options and tremendous uncertainty, Edgemoor Skilled Nursing Facility came to us unexpectedly--truly as a vision of hope. While some older reviews gave us pause, we also heard from others that the facility had changed significantly for the better in recent years. Trusting our instincts (and a higher power), we decided to move forward--and we are profoundly grateful that we did. The newer side of the facility is clean, well-maintained, and welcoming. However, what truly sets Edgemoor apart is its people. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted not as visitors, but as family. Doctors, nurses, CNAs, and staff members surrounded us with compassion, professionalism, and genuine concern. Three doctors were present during the intake process, taking the time to ask thoughtful questions about who our brother was--and who he still is--especially since he was unable to speak clearly or move beyond slight hand gestures. They were patient, clear, and intentional in their communication, ensuring we fully understood every step. As I repeatedly thanked them for the care and attention they were showing, their response was both humble and reassuring: they acknowledged that while they may not be perfect, they are always willing to listen, learn, and improve. That level of honesty and accountability is rare and deeply appreciated. Our brother has now been at Edgemoor for nearly a month, and I can confidently say that our family feels a growing sense of peace. My anxiety has eased, and I can finally breathe a little easier knowing he is in capable, caring hands. Between my sister, brother-in-law, niece, friends, and myself, someone visits almost daily and at varying times, so we have seen different facets of everyday life within. While we are still learning the procedures and routines, we have already witnessed remarkable progress. His growth--both physically and cognitively--is evident, thanks to the comprehensive therapies and the unwavering patience and kindness of the Doctors, nurses, CNAs, and staff. Their genuine care is something you can truly feel. As with any facility, occasional differences of opinion may arise, but every concern we've encountered has been resolved through open and respectful communication. I plan to continue sharing updates as time goes on, but my intuition tells me we are exactly where we are meant to be. Our brother is in the best hands possible, and we are deeply thankful to the entire Edgemoor team for the compassion, dedication, and hope they provide every day.

Been visiting my mama for the past 13 years now at Edgemoor even in the old facility. It's not the…read morebest place for mentally challenged people to stay. I wish the nurses paid more attention to their patients and were more knowledgeable on other questions asked when a loved one comes in and is worried about the patient they are visiting. But I do understand they can only do what is expected and never do go the extra limit such shame this is my moms home :( But the new building is a lot nicer and spacious than the old location!

Beware! I recommended this place to a neighbor who was very elderly and feeble. On the day he moved…read morein his wallet was stolen and credit cards used. It had to be a staff person as no one else was allowed in that area. His relatives moved him out within months. Also, there was just a murder-suicide there of a couple living in Lantern Crest. My doctor's office is in there and there's never any parking, and have heard complaints from residents. The place is like "putting lipstick on a pig" - don't let its "lavish" outer appearance entrap you.

This is a 5 Star place. My Mother In Law lives in Independent Living at The Pointe in Lantern…read moreCress. She loves it! It is really like a resort, and the Activities Director is excellent. Pet friendly, and a dog park on site. The staff are kind and caring. Victor is the best in sales. Front desk ladies are wonderful. The 1 star deduction is for the slow and complacent service in the restaurant. At the Pointe's restaurant, Terrazza, the food is excellent, but staff move slow and often forget to prep the tables with basics like water and glasses, silverware, etc. Once they seat you, they disappear and it can be quite a while to be able to ask for something like forgotten water or butter, etc. The buffets run out of food due to lack of staff watching and preparing. The Chef rarely (?never?) comes out to check on his tables. Bless the restaurant's staff's hearts, they could use a good manager that is present on the floor and a checklist for the table service.

Danny is extremely dedicated with great care making sure I was okey! She…read moreIs professional & yet friendly. I can See when things may be over whelmng for her when the demands may come all at the same time from her patients & yet she keeps Calm & cotinues to give me great Care . I was blessed to have her as my CNA. She is truly an asset to Your service. God Bless. Thank You, Penelope A Bucker Room 551

Rehab knee injury Everything - I have a cracked kneecap and…read moredoctor put my on strong pain medication so I could do physical Therape - they refuse and only will give me Tylenol

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.

This is a "class A" Life Plan Community. It is not inexpensive, but it has a multitude of amenities…read moreand activities. In the case of couples, there is a plan that covers almost all of the costs of one resident needing to move into an adjacent facility because of a need for assisted living, skilled nursing or memory care. Michelle provided an excellent tour of the facilities and detailed information so that it was possible to assess the value of different options. There was no pressure to make an immediate decision and there are opportunities meet residents and to experience and evaluate living there.

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..

If you care about your loved ones DO NOT send them to this facility! I gave them one star because…read moreyou have to give at least one star. Otherwise I would not have given any stars. My mother and my brother were both at Grossmont Gardens. My brother got a pressure wound/bed sore due to his neglect. He recently passed away. I had moved my mother in only because my brother had been sent there from the hospital and I wanted her to be close to him for visits and I read reviews on Google and they were all good (Previously, she was at Oakmont of Escondido Hills). The neglect at Grossmont Gardens is unfathomable. I guess it's true when they say you get what you pay for. They are shortstaffed, but you just have to make it work. Whenever I complained I was given lip service. Nothing changed. Just one of many examples was when I visited mom last Friday. Let me first apologize if it's too much information/too graphic but I think it's important for whoever's reading this to know... Mom was complaining about burning in her private area. She had been previously diagnosed with a UTI, which is when I first complained and asked why they don't do rounds every two hours and check diapers and change if necessary. Her hospice nurse who would visit once or twice a week had witnessed and took pictures of a saturated diaper, going through her clothing onto the bedsheets. So, this time when she was complaining of burning, I thought perhaps it was another UTI (she had previously been diagnosed with a rare bacterial infection and after this incident I am about to describe, I can understand why). I pushed her button to have somebody come check and change her. After five minutes of waiting, I went out to the desk area. On previous occasions when I looked for staff, they were nowhere to be found or I'd find them and they were on their phone and I would have to speak up for them to look up to see me so I can ask them a question or get help. This time the caregiver, Mati was chatting with two other caregivers. I had to say, "excuse me", and then asked how they know when someone pushes their button, because there was another time when I pushed it and no one came and we discovered the battery was dead (so those are not checked regularly). The caregiver turned around to look at the computer because her back was turned to the computer while she was chatting with other staff. I asked if the button was working and she said, "yes" (as she saw her room number lit up). She came to mom's room. I gave some privacy and stepped out, but when I heard my mom say, "oh that hurts" I went in and the smell was horrendous. Even the caregiver was making a disgusted face. The caregiver informed me that she had asked Esther, the previous caregiver to change her before she left and said, "I don't think she did." She also commented that it smells so bad because it had been there a while. Her diaper was full of feces. This caregiver was having to clean my mother's vagina because the feces had gone up into it and that was why it was burning. She will probably get another UTI now. I left the room for her to continue and finish. She left and I went back in. My mother was then saying her pants were all wet and I thought perhaps it was because the caregiver had been washing her area with water and maybe got some on her pants and put them back on her. I went to change my mom's clothing, and when I pulled the pants down, the feces was in her pants, so it had spilled out over from the diaper and the caregiver had just put the same pants back on. I was livid. I took pictures, which I will not post obviously. I texted Lynn, who I will say is very responsive (always was when there was an issue, even if she was not working that day), but I should not have to text her every time there is a problem. She and another staff member came in and took care of Mom. They also cleaned her room because her room was always in disarray with trash and food crumbs (one time I asked them for a broom so I could sweep. And her cleaned clothes were still in bags, because the staff from the night before had not hung them up so I hung them myself). We made sure mom got a shower that evening. I went back on Sunday to move Mom out of there. Again, this was just one example of many issues. Avoid this place at all cost. They also charge extra for care coordination between hospice and the facility and yet there was no care coordination. The hospice nurse for my brother would tell them to do something and they would not do it.

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

The staff are so caring and devoted to the residents. My father loved living at The Ridge. He could…read morenot wait to pick out what he was going to eat every day because he LOVED the FOOD! We could not of found a better living situation for my elderly father. He had such a nice experience and it truly is like resort living. Beautiful lobby, courtyard and dining area. The room was perfect! Thank you so much for everything!

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.

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