I have sent many families to The Montera for years. Families that have so many worries and are just…read morescared to move their loved ones anywhere. Then, they set up a tour, visit the community and meet Rachel and Sarah. All their fears slowly melt away. The community speaks for itself, and the staff and care they provide is Top Tier. Give them a call and set up a tour, once you meet the team, it will all make sense. Best Move!

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.

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.

The manager was very attentive and helpful. The place looks clean and peaceful. The patients seemed…read morewell cared. Even if we have not used the place as yet, we had a very good impression of it.

Our mother needed long term residential. We tried 3 other locations and were at our wits end…read more Julie and her staff were a godsend. They cared for our mother with so much compassion and professionalism. They carried the burden so we could enjoy the end with her and just focus on her. Thank you Julie to you and your wonderful staff!

My Dad has been at MesaView for a little over a week. I can't say enough good things about this…read morewonderful place. They have the best of a board and care and the best of a facility and none of the bad of those places. I've spent at least 5 hours a day there every day and the staff have shown over and over that they really care. They have made efforts above and beyond my expectations to make my Dad feel at home, cared for, and even loved. They have also made me and my family feel at home when we are there. Dad's dementia got so much worse that we could no longer care for him. They worked with us to get him in and comfortable so quickly after a fall at home that made his needs dramatically worse. They moved him closer than we had arranged so they could keep a closer eye on him and be quicker to help him. I love that there are plenty of people there that just need assisted living too. The variety is so good for him. The pet tortoise there provides Dad with entertainment that suits him. They have activities programmed that are wonderful too. The grounds are beautiful. Gigi and Iliana run this place so well. Wonderful staff, wonderful facilities, wonderful price, wonderfully administrated, and the meals look amazing. They did stock my Dads favorites when he did not want to eat and now he is eating again. I met the owner, Jeff, and he seems to be genuinely kind too. Every day I feel more and more confident that he is in the best place I could ever hope for. Thank you to Gigi, Iliana, Sonia, Chris, Carlos, Daniel, Carina, Alia, Maria and the rest of the staff for your patience and care! I hope to learn the names of more of you. It's just this place is well staffed and I'm still learning names.

My beautiful mother has been a resident at MesaView Senior Assisted Living for almost two years…read more My mother has dementia. Having to place my mom into a facility was a difficult and painful decision. But my mother needed care to keep her safe, more care than I was capable of safely providing her. So in dealing with the guilt of this decision to place her in a facility, I feel beyond blessed to have found MesaView Senior Assisted Living. To begin, Genoveva was warm, understanding, reassuring and welcoming. It was a rough time to move her, as it was also during COVID. But, Genoveva made the move seamless, in doing everything to make my mother feel safe and comfortable, as well as us. The facility is beautiful! An inviting and renovated room to call her own (we decorated with her personal belongings). A fantastic large open yard for her to be outside and enjoy, which was important for her and to us. There is even a large turtle that roams freely, as well as birds that sing, to put a smile on all the residents faces. The facility is smaller, cozy and more charming than a larger facility. I never feel like my mother will be confused or lost among too many people; I have observed how she smiles as she recognizes the people there (even with her dementia). The staff is absolutely incredible! The staff are always helpful, professional, kind, warm and friendly to the resident's and their needs, as well as the families. You can always hear them cheerfully greeting the residents by name even when just walking by. They are fantastic in their communication with me about medications and any concerns I or they may have about my mother. They are available 24/7 for any of your questions or concerns. Let me add, they did a fantastic job for the resident's safety during COVID times. The food...they strive and take pride in providing very healthy meal plans for the residents, with respect for meeting individual's needs as well. I am so VERY grateful for the amazing staff, they are truly the best!!! Now that Covid is relaxing guidelines, more activities are opening up for the residents and their families at MesaView. They have a calendar of daily activities available for the resident's enjoyment. They also plan special holiday family days, which are always lovely to participate in. I could go on forever about the many good things MesaView Senior Assisted Living has to offer. I feel blessed and happy my mother is safely in their care. I more than highly recommend MesaView Senior Assisted Living to anyone that wants their loved one in a place that feels like home.

When my 97 year olde father-in-Law needed the care of an assisted living facility early this…read moreSpring, both my husband and his elder brother and his wife did a bunch of research to find the best fit. All four of us visited and toured several facilities both in Northern and Southern CA. We wanted to find a place for dad that we felt comfortable live in ourselves. Dad had been living in Northern CA for most of his life, so when my husband and I visited Cloisters (several times), and had met with Tia and other staff members, we felt that it would be the best fit for him, it was still a big leap of faith as it was major move for dad at such an advanced age. Now it has been 3+months and dad has fully adjusted to the facility, met new friends and very much enjoying his new home. Always greeting you with warm smile, Tia is the driving force that keeps everything going the right direction, but each and every person that we have had the pleasure of meeting so far have been caring, attentive and a joy to know. We usually visit dad twice a day every day, so we don't miss much. We would like to specially recognize Marlene who has been exceptionally careful when she is showering dad who had a foot surgery recently. Just last week we celebrated dad's 98th birthday with a cake for everyone at Cloisters. My favorite aspect of the facility is that every room has a view, and most rooms have a private patio access to an immaculately maintain garden brimming with roses, cannas, bougainvillea, many shady trees, hummingbirds and butterflies and many pollinators flitting about, that would cheer up the gloomiest of moods. Lastly I would like to add that I would personally like to live at cloisters when my time comes. Thank you Tia and Team for taking such good care of our dad as if he is your own.

I want to recognize Tia, the administrators at Cloister of the Valley, who is truly exceptional in…read moreher role. She is compassionate, organized, and deeply committed to supporting both residents and staff. From my interactions and what I've observed through her, she helps foster a warm, respectful, and professional environment. The staff she works with reflect that same level of care and attentiveness, which speaks to the strong culture she helps maintain.

Finding Home for Older Adults is a placement agency that will treat your family as though they are…read moretheir own. They set themselves apart by vetting all communities and facilities, touring with their clients and going above and beyond to make sure they're happy in their new home. They're locally owned and I have worked directly with them, I wouldn't think twice about choosing them to assist my own mom. Ask for Johanna or Brian, you won't be disappointed!

I contacted Brian from Find a Home for Old Adults to help my mom find a senior community to live,…read moreand could not have been more pleased with the results. We gave Brian a few different stipulations regarding what my mom needed and wanted out of a senior community, but besides that, we did not know much about the arduous process of finding a place for my mom to spend her twilight years. Brian immediately made us feel more comfortable with this entire process, and he began assisting us immediately. Within a few days I had a handful of new options to choose from that matched my mom's criteria for what she wanted out of a community. Brian kept the lines of communication open the entire time, and answered any questions we had along the way. I would highly recommend Brian and Finding a Home for Older Adults to anyone who is looking for a senior community in the San Diego area for themselves our a loved one.

I should have written this review many years ago. Since 2002 My Grandfather, Grandmother, Close…read moreFamily Friend, and now my Mother have all lived in this Small, but Wonderful, Assisted Living Home. Gigie has been helping families for the last 27 years. The care she and her staff give is far better than what I have seen at other, more expensive facilities. I cannot say enough good things about this place. Sadly my mother has dementia, and we are having to deal with her care far before we ever expected to. Because of some family issues, my mother started out in a large, over priced Memory Care Facility. The care she got was horrible, and I mean horrible!!! I finally was able to convince my siblings to move her to Casa del Cielo, where she should have been from the start. It took less than one week to know with 100% certainty that it was the right choice. If you are seeking a small, reasonably priced home, where you and your loved one feels like family, and not just a number, then I highly recommend you give them a call.

From the owner: Casa del Cielo is a board and care facility for elderly, It's a family owned and been in business…read moresinced 2005 . Our dedication, time and expertise based in our experienced in the past years dealing with Dementia, Alzheimer's, Stroke, Parkinson's residents. Staffs are trained how to handle and deal with challenging residents based on their behavior.

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.

Our 95 year old mother spent 6 months at Lucie's Shady. The home is beautiful, very clean,…read morebeautifully landscaped backyard. We often took breakfast or lunch over & sat under the covered patio. Mom loved to garden & she loved to sit in the garden at Lucie's. Can't say enough about the Staff! Such wonderful, caring people, who always made sure she was clean, comfortable & all her needs met. The overall care she received was excellent. It was a very hard decision to put her into a Board & Care but we made the right choice & the right Board & Care. Thank you Lucie & Staff ( especially Priscilla, Monica & Elena), you are all wonderful!

Since I work in the industry I know when there is a home that stands out in the crowd…read more Lucy is the most wonderful, caring person I have ever met. Her home is pristine and absolutely beautiful. If you are looking for a wonderful home to place your loved one in, then you should call Lucie and set up an appointment. She will spend quality time getting to know you and your loved one

Best caregivers. Very dependable always there and always on time. They do everything from bathing…read moreto clothing to feeding, Cooking meals and even light cleaning. We completely recommend them for any family member or friend. Karen is the best if you can get her she treated us just like family

Excellent care. Reliable. Professional and kind. The caregiver does it all, from bathing to…read moredressing to making healthy meals. She is fantastic.