This place is absolutely amazing my mom is not the easiest person to deal with at times and the…read moregirls that work there were so wonderful with her and patient and accommodating and believe me my mom is really difficult at times. Caroline is absolutely wonderful.Thankyou so much for your patience and excellent care you gave my mom during her stay w you. Sincerely, Heather Hartin

Such a great community and a wonderful team. The residents are provided excellent care and there is…read morenever a dull moment with all of the Activities.

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

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!

My mom loves her beautiful apartment in assisted living. The staff are kind, helpful, and…read moreresponsive. Her room has a lovely view and the food is excellent. The dining room and bar are bright and cheery and decorated for every holiday. The facility is very clean, modern, easy to navigate, and is relatively small so it feels more intimate. Her room and laundry are cleaned weekly. The reception staff is welcoming and maintenance responds promptly to any concerns. The med team is great, very proactive in reaching out with any concerns. I am happy knowing my mom is in a warm, caring, clean, and safe place.

Clean / and very caring environment. A wonderful place to live. Highly recommend La Marearead more

My mother was a resident of Silver Oak for the past 5 years, and passed away last week with late…read morestage Alzheimer's disease. Our family could not be more grateful to Lorena and her wonderful staff. They have truly been there for us and seen Mom through the best and worst times. Lorena is simply unflappable. No matter how bad things got, she was always there to help, to offer encouragement and to get all of us through it. Silver Oak is 3 beautiful new homes surrounded by roses on a quiet cul-de-sac. Meals are family style, and there are plenty of activities to keep residents busy. We will always be thankful to have found Lorena and Silver Oak. You will too.

From the owner: Silver Oak Country Estates for Senior Living Our goal is to…read moreprovide board and care benefits that are missing in other senior residences in North County. Silver Oak Country Estates is unique among assisted living homes. See for yourself. Come and visit our beautifully furnished, brand new homes. Silver Oak Country Estates are custom built new homes for board and care of the elderly care and services individual service plan for each resident. Personal care includes showering and bathing, mobility and transferring, monitoring of safety oversight by a registered nurse with extensive hospital, clinical and elderly care experience. Monthly wellness visits by a licensed On-Staff nurse and meals are personally planned with a wide variety of choice, pleasing appearance and healthy nutrition. We offer three delicious well-balanced meals daily with a variety of menu choices. Meals are served in a common dining room and a cozy kitchen café with fresh baked goods for meals and snacks available throughout the day. Our beautiful facilities comes with full-shelved library with comfortable seating and good lighting, large individual rooms with individually, connected bathrooms and lockable doors. Rooms are furnished in traditional style or residents may bring their own furnishings. Our Founder Lorena Eckert is the owner/founder of Silver Oak Country Estates Assisted Care Homes...

The folks at Aegis totally misrepresented themselves and promised things they were unable (or…read moreunwilling) to fulfill. Due to his dementia, my dad's behavior wasn't always stellar. But rather than working with him and the family, they evicted him, causing him even more anxiety and disorientation. We never would have moved my father into Aegis if the sales team and nursing staff hadn't assured us this was the appropriate facility for him and Aegis would be his "last home." They were deceptive and inflexible and actually quite heartless. We are considering suing the company for misleading us and causing my dad's health to decline so severely. DO NOT BE DECEIVED BY THE PRETTY BUILDING AND SMILING STAFF. THEY ARE ONLY INTO THE MONEY THEIR RESIDENTS CAN PAY AND HAVE LITTLE REGARD FOR THE SENIORS THEY PROFESS TO CARE FOR.

Extremely disappointed in how my father was "handled" there…read more We had made it perfectly clear what his issues were and that he had dementia. They called the police on a 5150, I think it's called, and he spent the next 3 weeks In the psych ward at the VA hospital. There, they screwed up his drugs, and he didn't sleep for a week. It's been a nightmare. And now, because of his behavior at Aegis, it was almost impossible to find him a new place to live, when the VA hospital released him. I can't even begin to tell you how angry I am with them. And from what I've been reading about assisted living, they cherry pick their residents. My dad is safe now, but like a zombie on antipsychotic drugs. He's 94 and otherwise in very good health. However I see the end of his life coming soon. It's so sad

Beautiful community and wonderful knowledgeable staff!! Incredible location and amenities as…read morewelll! Go check them out!

My wife and I have lived at Carlsbad by the Sea for over twelve years. We have made many friends…read moreamong the residents. Carlsbad by the Sea is relatively small and is likely to remain an intimate face-to-face community in which everyone gets to know each other. There are many events and activities, most of which bring people together. Staff is a constant presence and very caring toward the residents. Since we are all equally human, none of us is happy about everything all the time. Some of us like to run things. Others don't. Some of us grumble. Others of us smile. Many of us do both. Sometimes dining service is slow. Some people complain that our menus have too many choices. That's no different from our lives before Carlsbad by the Sea. In sum, for us--and most of our friends--this is a great place to grow old. Those residents who with time come to need care services are admirably tended in the skilled nursing facility, which is separately licensed but closely associated with Carlsbad by the Sea. Re the business model, residents do not pay for long-term care insurance in our fees. That means we pay only for the health care we use. While that can be costly for some, it's more affordable for those who need less care. There is no care-inclusive option such as that offered at some other similar communities. Most residents pay an entry fee which becomes nonrefundable after about five years. There is a refundable option at double the price. Carlsbad by the Sea is part of Front Porch, a corporation that runs a number of communities and other senior serving entities. Local community business operations are integrated into the larger corporation. The compelling attraction for Carlsbad by the Sea is its location on the beach in the Village area of Carlsbad, a well-managed seaside community. There is a train station just a block away to the East and public buses pass by the entrance. In addition, the community itself offers a well-regarded transportation service, though many residents continue to maintain their own cars.

Arcadia Pl., is a quaint yet vibrant retirement community. Which includes spacious apartments…read moreranging in multiple sizes. It provides three meal dining experiences daily. In a clean and spacious sit down restaurant setting. A variety of activities are also available to the residents . Art and painting groups are available weekly. Along with group games. Arcadia Pl., has friendly and helpful staff to assist the residents . They always have a smile on their face and positive attitudes. Transportation locally is provided four days a week, which includes shopping, medical appointments, and special organized outings. A beautiful grass courtyard is the center of the complex which includes a dog park. Plenty of walking space and benches to enjoy the beautiful North County weather are provided. Overall, Arcadia Pl., has good vibes and friendly clean atmosphere.

I am a nurse here in San Diego . I had my mom Ellen at Arcadia place. I was impressed by the…read moreexperience and employment longevity of staff that have stayed with the company for years. Tim (manager) was very good. He was present and available throughout the time my mother stayed until she passed away. He was accommodating during the difficult periods. He was pleasant and would help trouble shoot problems with clients. It's common knowledge that if you are respectful you will be respected. Tim was very polite patient and kind. I have worked with elderly patients. And I know it is hard work. Let's face it not all of our parents are perfect angels all the time. I also loved the social events, Holiday parties, live music. And dancing! Mom received a lot of attention and enjoyed feeling like a young gal again. Melisa and the girls in the office admin were compassionate and lent an ear every time I needed support. The food was really good at times and great other times ,the dinning room and room service superb. This place is a big bang for the buck. It was affordable and not the $6-8K per month you will pay for in other facilities. My mom like most was on a fixed income. The room sizes are great. We enjoyed visiting EVERYONE! God bless Tim & the team in the future! Sincerely, Diana Barron Nurse @ VUSD

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