I checked a number of CCRC's in San Diego County and have decided on La Costa Glen in Carlsbad. To help in making my decision, I toured the community and another time I stayed for 24 hours in one of their guest rooms, taking part in several activities. My decision to relocate to LCG was based on the ambiance of the facility and the friendliness of the staff (including my marketing person Caryn Outwater) as well as the residents I met during my stay. There is an abundance of activities for varied interests and skills as well as multiple dining venues with delicious food choices. I especially liked the lush grounds both within and outside the perimeter of the community itself. I am most anxious to move into my new home/community and hope I don't have to wait much longer! read more

My wife and I are long-range planners. Because we don't have children, finding comfortable surroundings and continuing care for our later years were among our top priorities. After vetting several places, La Costa Glen is our absolute number one pick. For us, there is no "second choice." We've been visiting for over four years and joined the Future Residents Club in 2024. Everything about this Carlsbad community is top-notch. The location is beautiful and right next to great shopping and dining. Our representative, Lynn Kristos, and the rest of the staff are very friendly and helpful. Every time we visit, we feel a sense of camaraderie, like we fit in with the community. The residents we've met are interesting, with varied backgrounds, and the administration is responsive to resident suggestions, such as wi-fi improvements, landscaping modifications, and new clubs. We've attended helpful and interesting events, ranging from a practical downsizing seminar to a fun musical event. Food at the events and in the multiple dining venues is always excellent. The included medical transportation is nice to have, but most important is Glenbrook, the on-site skilled nursing, rehab, and memory care facility. It has an outstanding reputation. Knowing that care is available onsite if we need it and included in the contract gives us complete peace of mind. When we are ready to move into a CCRC, this is exactly where we are going! read more

Karie Mariani took such good care of me. Telling me all about the facilities, showing me around, showing me actual residences and even letting me sample the food - delicious. Everyone loves it there. I highly recommend LCG and Karie read more

Caryn was so helpful during a difficult conversation. Beautiful place & very kind staff.

I have friends at La Costa Glen and have been visiting, eating and chatting with people who live there for a couple of years. They almost always say, "we only wish we had moved here sooner! You better hurry up!" La Costa Glen offers everything we might want, need or wish for. Also, ALL of the staff, from the offices to hands on care are referred to as professionally caring and kind. After visiting many, many other retirement offerings (my parents lived to 100 and 105) I recently signed up to live in the vibrant neighborhood of La Costa Glen! Marilyn Tracey read more

Visited a friend who lives in this retirement community. The guest rooms are very comfortable and convenient. The food served on the property was amazing. We had daily breakfast which was included with guest rooms. Service was impeccable and property is beautiful. Would love to visit again and would consider retiring here if given the opportunity. Highly recommend!! read more

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Our representative, Kari Mariani, was very kind, helpful, thoughtful and knowledgable. She spent lots of time with us answering our questions and taking us to see everything we asked to see. She was never rushed or made us feel like we were keeping her from other appointments. We felt very comfortable with Kari and would highly recommend her to anyone interested in La Costa Glen. read more

As a newly retired individual I recently visited and loved this community. It is the perfect location and offers a tremendous variety of amenities for my lifestyle. My host was spectacular too, Caryn Outwater, presented the community like someone that I would love to see day-to-day on site if I were to move in. She was thorough and thoughtful in her coverages and I highly recommend her to others. read more

Of all retirement communities that we visited in the San Diego area La Costa Glen definitely stood out. It has an elegance about it with waterfalls that serenade you while you are outdoor dining. The landscaping and flowers everywhere. It is a place that really gives the feeling that you will be well cared for as you step through the doors. Also love the proximity to the shopping center across the street and the hiking trails. The location really can't be beat. The staff is kind, friendly and helpful. It is definitely on the top of our list for places when we are ready to retire. read more

Brad Logsdon at La Costa Glen is a great communicator. He is super knowledgeable and helpful.

La Costa Glen is a beautiful CCRC with top notch services and amenities for residents to enjoy. From its extensive activities programming including a variety of fitness classes to its many clubs and committees, there is something for everyone. Having an adjacent Health Center offers a continuum of care giving residents a piece of mind if their needs should change. read more

As a married woman with two kids, and a full time career, helping a parent transition into senior living is an emotional and often overwhelming experience. When my mother moved into La Costa Glen, I wasn't just looking for a place that looked nice--I wanted a community where she would feel respected, independent, safe, and genuinely happy. We looked at Carlsbad by the Sea, the Meridian San Marcos and Santianna by Oakmont. We landed on La Costa Glen. From the very beginning, La Costa Glen exceeded our expectations. The campus is beautifully maintained and feels more like a vibrant neighborhood than a "facility." What stood out most, though, was the staff. Every person we interacted with--from the sales team to the dining and activities staff, and the executive director - are patient, professional, and truly kind. They took the time to get to know my mom as a person, not just a resident, which gave our family tremendous peace of mind. My mother has settled in wonderfully. She has access to a wide variety of activities, social opportunities, and amenities. It's clear that residents are encouraged to live full, engaged lives, and the community has a positive, energetic atmosphere. Many residents in their 80s and 90s along with 70s, for which my mom is 76. As someone who lives nearby and visits often, I can confidently say that La Costa Glen feels like a place where seniors are valued and supported, not managed. Knowing my mother is in a community where she is thriving has been an enormous relief for our entire family. I would highly recommend La Costa Glen to other families who are navigating this transition and want a place that truly cares about its residents. read more

La Costa Glen's campus is gorgeous! 60 acres in Carlsbad with coastal breezes and mountain/lagoon views. I highly recommend to anyone seeking an independent lifestyle to visit. The clubhouses, dining and recreational offerings are superb. A must see! read more

My parents have been looking to relocate to SoCal to be closer to me and our experience with La Costa Glen has been so incredible. I couldn't recommend it more! read more

I took a long time to think about if I wanted to post a review or not, but I think I need to. My grandmother lived here for nearly 15 years. She spent an obscene amount of money to buy into a program that was a fixed rate and she was promised she could live the rest of her days with 5 star treatment. The first few years were great. The food was amazing, the care (she was in independent living at the time so she didn't need much) was wonderful, and everyone was nice. I'm my grandmother's only family so I was there often and most of the staff recognized me. As time went on, she needed more care. Life happened. It happens to us ALL. And unfortunately, as she needed more care, her care got worse and worse. The staff when she moved from independent to Skilled Nursing were awful. She lived in Skilled Nursing off and on for years and was finally moved there permanently. Her care dropped so drastically that I no longer felt like she was safe staying there and I had to pull her out of there. The final straw for me was how long they left her in soiled clothes and they forgot to feed her for an entire day. I called and complained and the staff seemed more annoyed than anything that I was concerned for her well being. I couldn't justify keeping her there. Please be aware of this when considering La Costa. read more

We are in the process of moving to La Costa Glen. From the first moment we went to their property in Carlsbad it has been seamless. Our marketing person is Caryn Outwater and she has been extremely helpful with every detail of the process, always responsive and helpful. We toured many other retirement facilities and LCG was by far our favorite. read more

We are on the "ready to move wait list" and we can't wait! Caryn was amazing showing us around and giving us a taste of what life will be like at La Cost Glen. She even arranged a tour and lunch for us with our doubting kids and grandkids who are now completely happy with our decision. Now our only issue is finding the patience until we can move there! read more

We took a tour of several CCRC's in Southern California this February, and we decided to move forward with La Costa Glen. Karie was great in giving us a tour of the campus. She arranged for us to stay overnight so we had plenty of time to meet residents and get a feel of the place. The food was amazing! Only issue I can see is gaining weight...but the full activity schedule should help burn off those calories. We especially liked the Garden Villas since we have a dog. There is a lovely walking trail for your fur baby. They even have pickleball and tennis courts- a must for us. Kari even arranged with some residents to see the interior of their home. She went beyond helpful, and that certainly helped in our decision. The Life Plan Community Option with the Health Center next store sealed the deal. Donna and Gary Haughney read more

We are in the admittance process still but feel the community has been very clearly and intelligently presented by Kari and we are exited to move forward with a home at la costa glen Peter Bihari and Chris Campbell read more

Our reviews are based solely upon our experiences after having placed an application, deposit, and meeting the medical and financial requirements. Hopefully we will post a review after being offered, accepted, and transitioning to residency. We spent neary two years exploring the resources offering CCRC'S in San Diego County. Of all the properties we visited and vetted we found The Glen at La Costa met our expectations for future residency. The location offer easy access to diverse medical facilities, dining, religious, and commercial entities. There is easy access to the property with mature manicured landscaping and very available parking. The residental buildings are well maintained. The cultural and physical amenities are diverse with no apparant problem to those of limited mobility. The food was very good with diverse menus in the four dining rooms. We shared many lunches and dinners with residents none of whom displayed or versed any remorse for having chosen The Glen for their residency. We were assigned to a residency counselor Caryn who was very knowledgeable and responsive to our many questions and inquiries. Our choice of future residency at The Glen was based upon these experiences. read more

My husband and I are on the wait list to move into La Costa Glen. We had planned to move into a 55 and over community but decided to tour LCG to see if we could afford it and if we could see ourselves there in 3-5 years. By the end of the tour, we knew we could see ourselves living there. After a talk with our financial planner, we were told what living quarters we could comfortably afford and I had all the paperwork filled out and turned in the day after our tour! And instead of 3-5 years before we saw ourselves moving, we changed to ASAP! We are only in our 70's but it seemed like that's a great age to take advantage of all The Glen had to offer. Lynn, our marketing rep, has become a friend, and she could not be friendlier and more patient with us! It's a big decision, so, of course, there are concerns. Just talk to anyone living there and you'll find that your concerns are not necessary! There is a great life ahead for us and we can't wait to be called to tell us a place is available! Food is excellent, too. I'll never have to cook again! read more

I lived at LCG since January 2025. I am happy with the decision to move here. It is a relief not to have to fix things that were breaking faster than I could repair them. My wife loves not having to cook every night. In my opinion, I think that LCG may be the best and nicest CCRC facility in the San Diego area. Yes, it is expensive, but I think that we are getting the quality that we are paying for. I'm very familiar with a CCRC in Rancho Bernardo (in laws lived there for 11 years) and there are a lot more clubs and activities at LCG. Also it seems like the residents are more friendly and happier at LCG. We have made many new friends since we moved in. Often another couple will invite us to join them for dinner and vice-versa. It is a great way to meet people and make new friends. The food is good and the portions are large enough that I typically take home the left-overs to be my lunch the following day. For breakfast I often go to the free continental breakfast held every day from 8 to 10 am. Also, it is a great way to meet people and have discussions. I noticed that there are some 1, 2 and 3 star reviews on Yelp. But 12 of the 13 reviews are between 2-1/2 to 9-1/2 years old. Only one was newer (~ 6 months old). So, I think that they may be "data points" that may no longer apply. LCG is kind of like a land-based cruise ship. read more

Had such a wonderful afternoon visiting La Costa Glen. As my husband and I are getting older, we realize we need to start looking at retirement communities. We were shown around by a nice young man by the name of Mason. The place is absolutely beautiful. Lunch was tasty and the staff could not have been nicer. Definitely a place we will consider. read more

I am beginning to look into retirement communities online and wanted to share my findings regarding La Costa Glen. Though I would share that the website shows a vibrant community with  great  services and amenities.  Seems as if there is something for everyone. read more

While living at La Costa Glen for over five years I've experienced the staff respond to Covid, address wildfire concerns, improve safety devices, redecorate common areas, and vastly improve the multiple food service options. read more

This place is world class. We evaluated so many places and now, in our 4th month here (though still commuting from our main residence) the 5 start review is completely accurate and earned. I get completely that these communities often have "food" as a complaint. LCG and its massive food offerings rivals any 4 star restaurant anywhere. Aside from the food and beverage operations, the staff that meets your each and every need could not be more gracious or helpful. One only has to engage with any of them to hear how much they enjoy what they do, where they do it AND how long they have been at LCG. Finally, the guests suites and overall amenities here are first class. You simply will not find a community that offers this level of gracious living. Mic Drop. read more

First class facility that promotes activities to stimulate mind and body. Biggest disappointment is only one meal served daily in the standard plan. read more

First off, remember that La Costa Glen is extremely expensive - - probably the most expensive retirement community in North County. However, when we first moved here year ago, it seemed to be worth it. At that time the food was spectacular, but now the menu options and variety are poor, and food quality is mediocre. We also quickly learned that building maintenance is horrible. We had a problem with black mold, and that took more than a month to fix. It took three months to get our toilets fixed, and 10 months to fix a shower. There are many new retirements options in the area, and whatever great things you have heard about La Costa Glen are probably is no longer valid. read more

I my grandparents live there. The indoor pool is nice there are fun out door games. The employees at dining halls are very nice. I am a picky eater so I don't like the food there but there French fries are good the portions are small. The residents there are very nice they play pickle ball with my brother and I and have tennis court and golf course. The hot coco is really good read more

A great Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in Carlsbad, California. We looked at dozens of communities and chose La Costa Glen. It truly is a wonderful place to live. read more

tMy wife and I moved in during the teeth of the COVID storm. We were welcomed immediately by the staff and residents. The welcome process has not stopped! Residents we do not know have reached out to us to have dinner with them. The process of eating in the various dining rooms is simple and the food is varied and delicious. We have made some dear friends here. There are plenty of activities and many are group activities. I have had the recent "pleasure" of surgery at UCSD. Not only did The Glen provide transportation for my wife to visit but the nursing staff called to inquire about my health! The Physical Therapy Dept at the GLEN has been fantastic during my reparative stage. We were tempted to come here by the local, overall size, attractiveness of the buildings and grounds and the friendliness of the staff. However La Costa Glen is so much more than that! read more

Nurses do not speak English. Have complained to Josie DON about this but she doesnt care. Sadie knows of this problem but ignores it. Total lack of diversity in nursing staff. Wound care poorly done. For the price the service and care is ridiculous. read more

I enjoyed several years at LCG. First two were like a long cruise, but that grew old. After getting the third large monthly increase, I looked into the financials and the billionaire owners. Decided to not throw good money after bad. Moved to Chateau Lake San Marcos, where I own my condo, and pay half the monthly fee for most of the same benefits (plus the food here is better). Check it out! read more

I will continue to review, even though you take them down. This is personal experience of my parents living their last nine years at La Costa Glen. The food and services declined severely over the final three years. The resident services director could not keep good staff, as they were either fired or quit due to her management. The morning of our mother's death, the resident services director called and stated "you need to get her out of here now". I think that sums it up. No hello, no condolences, just orders. We had already set up the mortuary for pick up. Don't be mesmerized by beautiful grounds, the resident services management is awful. read more

my mom moved here about six years ago. she raves about how much she likes the place and she's pretty particular. i eat here two or three times a month (sometimes with the wife and kids) and the food (though predictably not very adventurous) has consistantly been pretty good -- we don't get to eat in the more formal dining room much since i'm usually in shorts. as a care facility certainly five stars. expensive but then again like most things in life i guess you get what you pay for ... read more

I moved here a year ago. as soon as I moved in, they closed the dining room and raised my monthly fee by 6%. I have tried to like this place but the food is inedible and services are non existent. I did not buy a parking spot ($10,000 and $20 a month) because my car is 8 yrs old and there seemed to be plenty of open parking steps away. I was not told that once the dining room was reopened, all the staff would park in these open spaces. I am forced to use a walker because of hip and back problems. I am told by safety that they will find me a place to park and I can shuttle to and from my car. Not for a $605,000 buy in amount and over 5,000 a month! I am not spending another $10,000 for a parking spot. Now they no longer deliver packages. I am on a walker. I can no longer get them to my apartment. They tell me they have carriers. How am I supposed to use a walker and pull a carrier? No help concerning my 1st hip replacement. No one ever answers the phone. they may or may not call you back. My only alternative is to move. I definitely do not recommend this place. Expensive and terrible service. Marilyn F read more

Comment on the number of meals served at La Costa Glen: While the standard contract is for one meal per person per day, in fact we have been in Covid-19 modified isolation for more than six months. LCG Food and Beverage is bringing our food in a paper bag to our door every day, unless we eat on the dining room patio. The food in a paper bag is enough for two meals per person for most people. Recently, there was an announcement that the dining room would reopen at 1/4 capacity. If you want to eat with friends or spouse in the dining room, you have to make a reservation. You may not eat more than once a week in the dining room. There is not enough capacity. There are plenty of activities here, although large groups are not allowed. There are two swimming pools and two fitness centers (full of exercise equipment) open for those who make reservations, and it is relatively easy to make a reservation. On Halloween, there were circus acrobats in costume performing in the courtyards; everyone thoroughly enjoyed the show. At other times there have been live bands performing. There are lectures on the internal television channel, covering a variety of topics including science and technology. LCG is not for everyone. Some people try it and leave. However, the majority are happy here. Appliance maintenance is included in the month fee. If you washing machine drips, you call operations and someone comes the next day to check and repair it. Spill something on the carpet? Operations will send a carpet guy to clean the spot. Trouble with your TV? There is a TV guy to come help you. read more

La Costa Glen is a very special place to live. It's a community of very interesting, accomplished people in a gorgeous setting of walking paths and beautiful flowers everywhere. Our location in Carlsbad could not be better .... we are close to shopping and just a few miles to the beach. Our campus is surrounded by lovely green, open space. It's the people and all the activities that make La Costa Glen such a special place. A dedicated staff keeps us moving and engaged in learning all the time. Suggest you come here and retire before it's too late! Caroline read more

Update on La Costa Glen. I previously gave them 5 stars. And for the most part they still offer 5 star activities, Ammenities, support, and friendly staff. Why I redused them to 3 stars is because of the food service. 1. They have closed the dining room due to being short staffed. Higher temporary workers if you have to, but do not take away the most important amenity you offer.... When they closed the dining room durring the first covid scar, they delivered the bags of food to everyon. Now you have to go pick it up. Open the dining room. If it is a saftey issue then only allow folks who have been vaccinated in. But don't punish all for the few who have decided not to vaccinate. 2. When the dining room is open and you get your food, they don't allow the residence to take their leftover food back to their room for a possible lunch the next day. If your only going to provide 1 meal a day then at least allow left overs to be taken home. read more

I ve been living here for a year. It's sad La Costa Glen don't feed 80-100yrs old 2-3 meals a day in independent living!! We come into CCRC be cauz we don't cook nor shop for groceries anymore.. it's very cruel. read more