Social activities and outings have a big impact on resident satisfaction in assisted living, so much so that the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) regulates them, ensuring that activity schedules remain robust. And in terms of fabulous activity offerings, coastal San Diego has much to offer. From on-site, full-service salons and therapy spas to movie theaters and golf courses on facility grounds, San Diego assisted living facilities offer a bountiful variety. If you choose to explore the town on a day trip, you can enjoy laid-back beach outings on the La Jolla shores or enjoy wildlife at SeaWorld San Diego.
Our proprietary recommendation system ranks these San Diego assisted living facilities as the best for activities. Explore these offerings below to find a match for your lifestyle needs and preferences.
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4.8/ 5.0
(9)This is a reasonably priced and friendly community. The staff are also very professional. They take the residents outside for walks, bingo, arts and crafts and more activities to keep the residents busy.
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4.7/ 5.0
(154)My alert and oriented Aunt fell and broke her hip while living alone. After 8 months in a SNF, she improved and needed to move to a lesser level of care. I went on a tour of 10 different Assisted Living...
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4.6/ 5.0
(14)I had good stay. They took good care of me while I healed up. The facility is beautiful and well maintained. Staff is courteous and responsive. Now I am able to return to work.
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4.5/ 5.0
(8)My mother has been living at Rancho Santa Fe Villa since 2010. She has always been very well cared as the staff is very kind and responsive to her needs. Also the quality of the meals and snacks are...
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4.7/ 5.0
(50)Our loved one was there for about a month for respite care and overall we thought it was a good experience. Our loved one enjoyed the overall ambiance of he community, the food and the attention she received...
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4.7/ 5.0
(25)We chose Redwood Terrace because we liked that it was a non profit facility. It has been a really good experience so far and they have been super helpful with moving my loved one. The personnel are all very...
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4.6/ 5.0
(31)Stellar Care gets all 5 stars. This is a much better facility than the previous place we had my mother at. We chose Stellar Care because it was super clean, the staff were friendly, they had air...
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4.3/ 5.0
(55)They are short staffed at this time so sometimes her meals are cold and she has to send them back. Also it does not seem like they are cleaning deep enough due to the lack of workers. They do make sure that...
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4.3/ 5.0
(9)The meals and dining service has been excellent, and they have really great activities for us to participate in. Based on my experience so far I would recommend the White Sands community to others.
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4.5/ 5.0
(34)Sunrise Sabre Springs has provided my mom a safe, clean and attractive home. The overall staff is professional, caring and competent. The meals are great. The chef prepares a great variety of fresh new...
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4.2/ 5.0
(39)Pretty clean. People are very friendly. The staff is okay. They are very helpful and compassionate. The food is standard fair, I can't be real concerned about the nutrition part. As long as my wife is happy...
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4.3/ 5.0
(89)There were just a few issues that we had with them - but overall it was a great facility. Communication was the biggest problem that we had. She said there were lots of activities provided, but sometimes no...
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4.3/ 5.0
(20)The community is in a beautiful neighborhood, and the community is beautiful also. The director is amazing and very caring. The staff is amazing and I can't say anything bad about this community. I would...
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4.2/ 5.0
(31)Lantern Crest Senior Living is privately owned & operated. Staff work hard at knowing names & faces. Most recognize & greet us in the halls. They offer a wide variety of activities & they're willing to try...
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4.1/ 5.0
(27)We chose this facility because they let mom bring her cat, which was very important to her. The hands on staff were great. There was a big turnover in administrative positions while mom was there. That often...
Reviewer Ranking
4.1/ 5.0
(65)One thing I wish is that there were a few more activities for the Memory Care residents. We picked this community because, of cost, location, ease of parking, and expected activities.
Reviewer Ranking
4.8/ 5.0
(6)We recently moved our mother here, after a bad experience at a commercial assisted-living facility, and we -- and she -- couldn't be happier. This is by no means a clinical setting; it is more like a family...
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4.8/ 5.0
(26)Whether independent or requiring assistance , Cypress Court is the place to be. They are both caring and fun. They are there when you need them. The food is great and an alternate menu is offered if it’s...
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4.9/ 5.0
(10)So far so good. They've been very responsive to our family. Initially our loved one wasn't getting showered as often as she was supposed to, and when we brought it up, they immediately remedied it - with...
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4.4/ 5.0
(7)The lady who runs the place is very personable, up front and just wonderful to work with. We believe the care services are good, we just have a really good feeling about this place. Our loved one is well...
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4.9/ 5.0
(18)We have had a great experience at Champine Manor. My dad was on hospice when he went into the facility, they were able to give him medical attention and he was able to get off of hospice and has been...
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4.6/ 5.0
(7)Very helpful administrative staff - all questions and issues addressed promptly. Clean and bright common areas. Appreciate RNs on site in addition to CNAs.
Reviewer Ranking
4.6/ 5.0
(24)My Uncle has no family in the area and I live in Canada, so it's great to know that he is well taken care of at Vista del Lago. Wonderful caring staff and fun activities. Being kept informed with pictures...
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4.9/ 5.0
(18)We chose La Marea over the many others that we toured because of the cleanliness of the facility and the staff members were all great. The location of the facility is also very convenient to me which helps...
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4.5/ 5.0
(13)One of the main reasons we chose this facility is because of the food, it is excellent. We also chose it because of the actual apartments were larger than some of the others that we had looked into. They...
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