I rented office space from Americare Health and Retirement for nine years. When I moved into their…read morespace and signed a lease, I got a loan for the $450,000.00 tenant improvements. This paid for the walls which hadn't been built, the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, plumbing and electrical installation, built in casework, flooring, ceiling, and specialized built in medical equipment installed in Americare's building at my expense. I hired and paid the architect ($55,000.00) and contractor that Americare selected and insisted upon. I kept the space clean and orderly, used the surgery center onsite (thus supporting another anchor tenant), and paid my rent faithfully on time every month with annual 2-4% consumer price index (CPI) increases. My rent was $7400.00/month for a 1600 SF space. After five years in the space, I was on a month to month lease because of financial hardship, but still paid in full and on time every month, including annual CPI increase. After seven years in the space, Americare said they would evict me if I didn't sign a three year lease. I couldn't be evicted because I'm a surgeon and the patients I've operated on need an office to come to for their care, so despite my reluctance, I signed the three year lease to avoid eviction so I could take care of patients I've operated on. Finally, after two years of the three year lease signed under threat of eviction within a week, I found a nice, but less expensive space, so moved out and left all my tenant improvements, a clean office, and my $6K security deposit. Any normal property owner would just lease the beautiful space I built and maintained, thank me for being a great tenant, and move on. Instead, Americare Health and Retirement is SUING ME FOR DAMAGES RELATED TO MONEY THEY WON'T GET FROM ME BECAUSE I DIDN'T STAY LONGER TO FULFILL MY LAST YEAR OF A LEASE THEY FORCED ME TO SIGN UNDER DURESS JUST SO I COULD CONTINUE BEING A DOCTOR AND CARING FOR PATIENTS I'VE OPERATED ON.

My parents became residents at Belmont Village Cardiff in 2021. My mother spent her final months in…read moreMemory Care, and my father remained there until his passing in June 2026. Looking back, our family could not be more grateful for the care, compassion, and community they experienced. What sets Belmont apart is that it feels like a home, not a facility. From the front desk staff to the restaurant team, caregivers, nurses, and leadership, there is a genuine sense of warmth, joy, and respect that extends to residents and their families. My father often told us how grateful he was to live there and always referred to Belmont as "home." The staff truly knew and cared about my parents as individuals. Whether it was remembering my dad's favorite meals, supporting his faith, keeping him engaged through activities and Circle of Friends, or providing comfort and dignity during the final chapter of his life, their kindness was evident every day. Our father lived nearly five years after losing our mother and continued to enjoy a rich, meaningful life because of the exceptional care and community Belmont provided. Knowing he was safe, valued, and genuinely cared for brought our family tremendous peace. Entrusting your parents' care to others is one of life's hardest decisions. Belmont Village Cardiff exceeded every expectation. We will always be grateful for the love, dignity, and support they gave our parents and our family.

Belmont Village Senior Living Cardiff is a wonderful place for seniors to call home. The facility…read moreitself is beautiful and every corner feels inviting. Therese and staff are so friendly, compassionate, and attentive. I highly recommend Belmont Village Senior Living to anyone seeking a beautiful, supportive, and loving senior living community. This is a place where care, comfort, and companionship are top priorities.

Providing an update to my review. The location manager finally reached out to me to after…read morereceiving my certified letter and this review. She was very helpful and wanted to learn about my experience. She acknowledged that her staff had not handled this correctly and took corrective action to work with her corporate team to get my refund issued. Within two weeks, I received the full refund amount. Thank you.

The property managers are very helpful, accommodating, and nice. Also there is a great maintenance…read moreperson. The residents are very friendly and I enjoy their company. I would highly recommend living here.

The only reasons I did not give this place a 1 star are its many warm caregivers and its extensive…read moregarden. The management has been atrocious throughout the 3.5 years my mom spent there. During this time, there were two executive directors who came and went. The more recent one lasted over 2.5 years. She was a pathological liar who stopped showing up to work on a regular basis about half way into her tenure. Everybody she hired was either related to her or a friend of hers, so there was no accountability. Residents were regularly neglected, physically as well as emotionally. I informed her boss about it in January '24, and her boss' boss (!) in October '24, but she lasted all the way through December '24. In between January '24 and October '24, when my mom left, there were numerous phone calls, Zoom meetings, and in person meetings with the Executive director's boss and other concerned family members. We were always promised that things will improve, but they never did. It's worth noting that the place is particularly awful for wheelchair bound residents, as I found out during my mom's last 5 weeks there. Nobody ever wheels them around the beautiful garden, as grossly misrepresented in the video on the main page of the Summerfield website. If they're lucky, they will be taken to the activity room, but often they are just left behind. Many families hire a private caregiver for their loved ones in Summerfield, but even those have all left in disgust. As the saying goes, "a fish rots from the head down". ALSO, VERY IMPORTANT IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING PLACING YOUR LOVED ONE IN SUMMERFIELD: Be aware that many of the reviews are written by Summerfield Employees and folks who just came in for a visit.

I looked at several places in San Diego area before choosing Summerfield as a new home for my mom,…read morewho has both Alzheimer's and cancer. She has been here since August of 2023 and our family has been very pleased with her care. The facility is relatively small, secure (locking gates and door to public areas), and I am not worried at all about Mom wandering out. The staff is very loving, caring, and attentive to mom's needs. I've also had the pleasure to dine with her several times and the food is always very very good! The facilities are clean and well maintained, and there is a lovely activities room and backyard/patio area. I can't say enough about how kind and accommodating the staff and management have been. I have an uncle who spent a lot of time with her daily, into the evenings, and he also raved about how wonderful my mom is cared for. As her care and medical needs have increased, we recently brought in hospice. They also commented on how much the med tech knows about my mom, and were impressed. Hospice and Summerfield are now working together to make the rest of mom's days as comfortable as possible. Is it perfect? No assisted living facility is ever perfect. But when there are issues (room needs cleaning, for example) it has always been addressed quickly. The staff is prompt at calling me when there is an issue with mom. The med techs and caregivers usually know off the top of their heads, what kind of day my mom is having. If there's been a shift change, whomever I ask always looks up the med tech notes and lets me know how she's been that day. We have many family members visit Mom, and they are always welcomed and never rushed out or made to feel obtrusive or in the way. In fact, lots of love and visits are strongly encouraged, and the staff is always so accommodating! There are many different types of facilities in San Diego area, and I recommend that Summerfield be on your list to check out if you have the need for memory care assisted living for a loved one. They are very competitively priced, and with the wonderful care, good food, activities, and kind people, this place is definitely worth a look.

Pros: Lots if physical therapy, really push the residents to…read morestay active. Nice staff that try hard but doesn't appear to have allocated properly. Cons: Food is like a bad cafeteria, they don't follow the nutritional guidelines assigned to the patient. Giving diabetics regular food, doctor ordered fluids for hydration instead they served coffee. Watched patients wait 1/2hr for restroom. Looks like a cheap hotel, rundown in most places. Odd considering this is Del Mar, my grandmother has been to 3 assisted living home in the last 3 months as we're trying them out. this was the least favorite. Aegis in Vista was much nicer and homier feeling.

I have had my mother in the memory care unit for close to a year now and she has acclimated very…read morewell and joined the community there due to the warm helpful staff. We have been very pleased with all the services excluding the food. I agree it is like a poor cafeteria with nothing redeeming about the food offered. This is the only improvement I can recommend.

Kira is the sweetest most gentle woman who truly gets what the elderly are going through as well as…read morewhat their family needs in the way of help when it comes to getting them the extra care they need. Kira, suggested places for Mom after spending a good amount of time with her and she also visited facilities on her own on our behalf. She goes the extra mile, to help! I cannot say enough about how kind and understanding she is with elders and can get them to open up and will be there to help through the difficult process of making all your decisions as to what is best for you beloved parent. She was just what we needed to break it to Mom and get her to actually go from not wanting to go to looking forward to her move. I cannot recommend Kira more highly! Love her! (so does Mom!)

I recently retained Kira of Centinela Senior Solutions to assist our family with developing a care…read moreplan for my mother who has dementia. The first phase was to arrange a 24 hour care schedule for eight days so her husband could travel east to see his family. Kira began with an in-home observation and her assessment was an accurate reflection of my Mom's current condition and her likes and dislikes. This formed the basis for the care plan and was educational for our family. Kira is a true professional in every sense of the word. She understands dementia and Alzheimers because she has a great deal of professional experience. Her insights proved to be invaluable. Having a third party with the experience and understanding of the needs of seniors develop a care plan is a worthwhile investment. Kira is sensitive to family dynamics and is a great facilitator and advocate for seniors. I give her my highest recommendation. Sandy Ackerman Encinitas, CA

As an employee at Vista del Lago for over six years, I would first like to express how grateful I…read moream for the support I have received from our RSD, Loucinda. She has consistently encouraged me to elevate my performance, challenged me to grow professionally, and inspired me to always deliver my best work. Her support extends beyond me to every staff member. Her door is always open, and she is always willing to provide guidance, encouragement, and assistance whenever needed. I have known Loucinda since she worked as a caregiver on the night shift. Through hard work, dedication, and perseverance, she advanced to Med Tech and eventually became our RSD. Throughout her journey, she remained committed to the community and continued giving her all, even during challenging times. Since her promotion, positive changes have steadily taken place throughout our community. I am truly thankful to have such a compassionate and dedicated leader supporting our team. I would also like to thank our Executive Director, Marie Hill. She consistently greets everyone with a friendly face and fosters a warm, welcoming environment. She has challenged every department to strive for excellence and has provided the support needed to help us succeed. Knowing that we have the backing of such an amazing leadership team motivates staff to provide the highest quality care for our residents. I can confidently say that families have noticed these positive changes and genuinely appreciate them.

What a GREAT staff! I placed my aunt at Vista Del Lago a year and a half ago, and now I have…read moreanother aunt there as well. The staff is flush with top notch caretakers in what is clearly a challenging environment. Marie, Rosa, Loucinda, Jennifer, Amanda, Summer, Erick, William, Raven, Antonio, and so many others (I'm sorry to not remember everyone's names right now... and yes I mean you), I am truly grateful for how well you care for my aunts, Irene and Karol, as part of your family too. Beyond that, the large outdoor patio space is park-like toward the back, and perfect for our weekly get-togethers, EVERY time we are there, more than one of the staff will help us, or stop by to say hello. It is a credit to the team to all be so personable and professional in, again, a challenging environment. Thank you!