I have lived at Rancho Vista for almost three years and am so grateful for my quality of life…read more The care that my partner received during his last years and support that I receive now is amazing. Esmeralda as director of caregivers is the right person for the job. She is kind, thorough and thoughtful. Patty, director of dining services is a real asset and goes above and beyond for 'her' residents. She tries to work with those with special dietary needs with what she has available making herself accessible to all. We love Patty and the food she provides. The first thing family mentioned when visiting was the atmosphere, how clean and friendly Rancho Vista is for seniors.

I ate lunch upstairs with my dad yesterday and there and I'm guessing there was less than a 1/4…read moreounce of protein in the entree. I don't know if this is a typical example and I realize seniors eat smaller portions but, nutrition wise, I don't believe this is enough protein, even for a senior. I just did a search and AI says adults need 46-56 grams a day with seniors and athletes needing higher amounts.i'm guessing I received 7 grams in yesterdays meal. I received a cordial call today regarding my review. They care.

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

My family and I couldn't be happier with Sunrise of Oceanside and the amazing staff that cared for…read moremy grandparents until their recent passing. Upon move in, Sunrise literally rolled out a red carpet for my grandparents and cared for them as if they were celebrities throughout the remaining months of their lives. It was a true treat for them, but even more significant to us - the joy that radiated within my grandparents is something we hadn't seen in some time! My grandfather literally referred to the facility as "opulent and extravagant"; he felt like he was on eternal vacation. We chose Sunrise as they had memory care, which would allow my grandparents to stay together as my grandfathers dementia progressed. Unfortunately, my grandparents passed sooner than we anticipated, but in the 5 months we spent with Sunrise we established lasting connections. My family and I will be forever indebted to each of the talented and caring staff that loved my grandparents like family.

My mom is not a resident here but I tried. It's a long story but I had an emergency situation…read morewhere my mom needed assisted living very quickly. The staff went through extraordinary measures to make this happen in 24 hours. Unfortunately and unbeknownst to me she needed much more acute care but wow, everyone at Sunrise went through a huge effort to help my mom and the residents seemed very happy. It's unfortunate there's so few reviews but this is definitely the best place I've seen and I've seen plenty. I cannot recommend more.

This is a great place to work and an even better place to eat. Staff only pays $1 for lunch and…read moreit's an amazing one! I'm still working my way through the menu, but I'm a sucker for a good chicken Caesar salad & they definitely have a good one. I absolutely love all the staff and the residents. It's a bright, cheery and welcoming place to be. Never ending activities, things to do and people to meet. I've visited many, many other facilities in north county, this is hands down one of the best!

My 95 year old Mother has had a wonderful experience at Fairwinds Ivey Ranch ....from the moment…read moreshe moved in, the community was filled with warmth. The staff is amazing. The food is great and the recent renovation is beautiful. Wonderful community!

Anna the owner, took wonderful care of my family while my mom was on hospice. Arranged a birthday…read morecake for us for my moms last b day. Helped turn my mom q2h. My mom passed early in the morning. Anna was very helpful even when it was very late at night.

Placing my Dad in hospice for the last two weeks of his life was hard but Anna and staff were so…read moreamazing to help with his end of life. She and her staff were not only a comfort to my Dad but the family as well. Thank you!

I am miserable on broken bed they billed insurance for but will not replace. They claim insurance…read morewill not pay for it since I no longer have decubitus ulcers. I need to get ulcers from broken bed for Apria to replace it? I suspect they make their big money with facilities and do not care about patients. They also sent me a child sized wheelchair. They fixed that. They are too lazy to bill MedICal, as this pays although United Health keeps delaying, demanding this and that until patient who needs too many services to make it worthwhile for them dies. Apria does not care enough to seek options or communicate. It is a nightmare for an already miserable patient and their exhausted family members to navigate the system. They are better than Supracare, i.e. DupeYou care that does not answer phone and hangs up. Why don't they provide euthanasia and save patient customers the hassle? At least inform customers in advance of what they can expect. That is what online research provides. All DME companies are bad. Please tell me of any that are not.

Thomas went above and beyond for us! He saved my grandma from having to spend an extra night in the…read morehospital by delivering oxygen quickly and providing me with thorough and detailed training. When the hospital told us they didn't have an oxygen tank available for her discharge, Thomas came to the rescue and even let us borrow one. Thanks to his swift action, my grandma was able to come home and sleep comfortably that same night. Thomas' excellent customer service does not go unnoticed. The team, including their customer service line, was quick, helpful, and incredibly supportive. I highly recommend this company for their outstanding care and dedication. Thank you again, Thomas, for saving the day--we truly appreciate you!

Things have gone straight down hill since Jennifer became executive manager. so many lies and…read moresecrets. so many good people leaving. it's been bad for a while and it's getting worse all the time

I'm a caregiver for a veteran gentleman. He was placed at Alta Vista by his adult son and daughter…read more It has been almost a month, and I believe it is the best decision made. He receiving great attention and support from the staff. The director Jennifer is very "hands on" even helping her staff with dinning duties. I have been in many similar situations as a worker, and also had my father in a place in San Diego. This place is very clean, and no smell. A lot of these facilities have a bad smell. The whole staff is very professional, friendly, and helpful. The food is very good. Plenty of activities per Destiny!!! Good job overall

Personalized and compassionate service from everyone. Thank you for caring for my mom.read more

After serving as my Mom's primary caregiver for 11 years, I spent two years personally checking…read moredozens of local North County senior residential care homes for my 90 year old mother, who suffers from advanced Alzheimer's and Dementia. Most are OK, not great. The larger facilities are too hotel-ish and very costly. A few were terrible. I reported THE MANSE in Vista to the state for elder abuse, and ultimately they were given a only minor warning. Avoid that house of horrors at all costs! After putting Mom's name on a list at Blue Skies I decided to call Lauren back to see if they had an opening. Fortunately for us, she had an opening and so in February of 2014 we moved Mom into their Oceanside facility. They have two large 6 room/bed homes, one in Oceanside and the other in San Marcos. Both are big beautiful homes with lovely yards and gardens. Mom's care there has been wonderful, as Lauren and her staff treat each resident as if they are family, with lots of TLC, activities, and personal care. Staffing levels are plentiful, with a 2-3 staffing contingent for the six residents at each place 24/7. Amazingly, their price in very middle-of-the-road and well worth the services and facilities provided with delicious hot meals 3X daily, and plenty of snacks and drinks. Their loving, caring attitude is priceless! If you are seeking a wonderful home-like "family" atmosphere for an elder loved one, you will not find a nicer, more accommodating place in the area for ANY price. I know this as I checked most of them personally and can attest to this fact. So if you need some help with a loved one getting on in years, or needing help with daily living activities, do yourself a favor and call Lauren and get on their list right away. You will thank yourself as I do every single day. Yes, there is a list but they do have turnover due to the advanced aged of many of their residents.