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Best assisted living facilities for meals and dining in San Diego

In our network of partner assisted living facilities, 72% of facilities offer restaurant-style dining and almost half employ professional chefs to oversee the menus each week. From therapeutic, diet-friendly options, such as vegetarian, low-sugar, and gluten-free offerings, to international cuisine, residents love the choices provided. Loved ones of San Diego, California, assisted living residents even report a high level of personalization, commenting that “waiters were really good about knowing each resident’s preferences.”

The facilities listed here consistently received positive reviews for meals and dining, and reviewers praised features like nutrition, quality, taste, variety, and more. Explore the assisted living facilities rated best in meals and dining below, and don’t hesitate to seek out whether specific San Diego assisted living facilities can make personalized accommodations for your loved one.

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White Sands, a CCRC

7450 Olivetas Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037

Reviewer Ranking

4.3/ 5.0

(9)
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
anonymous - I live or lived in this community

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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Silvergate Rancho Bernardo

16061 Avenida Venusto, San Diego, CA 92128

Reviewer Ranking

4.9/ 5.0

(12)
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$X,XXX/mo
JOHN C SPOSATO - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Sadly, at 90 years old, my mother-in-law was diagnosed with advanced dementia and were lucky enough to have found professional and compassionate care for her her at Silvergate Memory Care in Rancho...

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Stellar Care

4518 54th Street, San Diego, CA 92115

Reviewer Ranking

4.6/ 5.0

(31)
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$X,XXX/mo
Steve O - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

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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Oakmont of Pacific Beach

955 Grand Ave, San Diego, CA 92109

Reviewer Ranking

5.0/ 5.0

(6)
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Amanda - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

What we really like about Oakmont of Pacific Beach are the helpers who come assist her w showers, etc. they r all very kind and friendly

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Pacifica Senior Living Escondido

1351 East Washington Avenue, Escondido, CA 92027

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4.7/ 5.0

(154)
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Claudia M - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

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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Belmont Village Sabre Springs

13075 Evening Creek Dr S, San Diego, CA 92128

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4.3/ 5.0

(55)
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$X,XXX/mo
V G - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

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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Atria Collwood

5308 Monroe Avenue, San Diego, CA 92115

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4.3/ 5.0

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Tina M - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

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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Torrey Pines Senior Living

13101 Hartfield Ave, San Diego, CA 92130

Reviewer Ranking

3.7/ 5.0

(43)
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Judith C - I'm a current/former resident or client

I’ve just been impressed with your facility and the people were are very accommodating. The therapists,[names removed] nurses like [name removed] sees what I need. You people are just so wonderful taking us...

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Sunrise of Sabre Springs

12515 Springhurst Dr, San Diego, CA 92128

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4.4/ 5.0

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Annabelle B - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

We picked this community because, the build and design was as an assisited living facility and not like a former hotel. Also, the the price was a little over budget, but we could still manage it.

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Monarch Cottage

7630 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037

Reviewer Ranking

3.9/ 5.0

(7)
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Lorenzo - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Deciding to entrust your family member to strangers is a big leap of faith, regardless of situation or cost. I visit Monarch regularly and see how our mom is treated. I've seen my mom open up and re-engage...

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Oakmont of Escondido Hills

3012 Bear Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA 92025

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4.7/ 5.0

(50)
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anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

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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Redwood Terrace, a CCRC

710 W 13th Avenue, Escondido, CA 92025

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4.7/ 5.0

(25)
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Gunner K - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

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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Pacifica Senior Living Rancho Penasquitos

12979 Rancho Penasquitos Blvd, San Diego, CA 92129

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4.1/ 5.0

(65)
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Vicki - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

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.

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Sungarden Terrace Assisted Living and Memory Care

2045 Skyline Drive, Lemon Grove, CA 91945

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4.3/ 5.0

(31)
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$X,XXX/mo
Karen - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Mom is happy, smiling and engaged in activities with the staff and other residents. The staff asks questions about mom's likes and dislikes and they tailor her care with those things in mind. The staff also...

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Pacifica Senior Living Poway

12751 Gateway Park Road, Poway, CA 92064

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4.5/ 5.0

(13)
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anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

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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ActivCare at Rolling Hills Ranch

850 Duncan Ranch Road, Chula Vista, CA 91914

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4.6/ 5.0

(7)
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anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Very helpful administrative staff - all questions and issues addressed promptly. Clean and bright common areas. Appreciate RNs on site in addition to CNAs.

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Sun and Sea

740 Seventh Street, Imperial Beach, CA 91932

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4.4/ 5.0

(7)
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Kathy Cartier-Whorley - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

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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Blue Skies of San Marcos

1119 Via Vera Cruz, San Marcos, CA 92078

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4.2/ 5.0

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Helenea J - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

This is a wonderful caring facility. It is very clean and the staff is very kind and always attentive to the residents and their needs. The care here is a night and day difference from the previous facility...

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Meridian at Lake San Marcos

1177 San Marino Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078

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4.4/ 5.0

(93)
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Greg h - I'm a current/former resident or client

We live in the independent living of Meridian. We have a beautiful 3bed 2.5 bath apartment. We really enjoy the lifestyle they offer us. We chose this place because of their amazing dining room. We don't...

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Cypress Court

1255 N Broadway, Escondido, CA 92026

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4.8/ 5.0

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Doreen - I'm a current/former resident or client

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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Champine Manor

1725 Tobacco Rd., Escondido, CA 92026

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4.9/ 5.0

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Brandon Losey - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

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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Vista Gardens

1863 Devon Pl, Vista, CA 92084

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4.3/ 5.0

(27)
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Linda H - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

It is such a pleasant and quiet environment, it is on 4 acres and they have a garden, orange trees and plenty of places to sit or walk outside. It reminds me a lot of a park. If your loved one likes the...

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Monte Vista Village

2211 Massachusetts Avenue, Lemon Grove, CA 91945

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4.5/ 5.0

(65)
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$X,XXX/mo
Ann F - I'm a current/former resident or client

Staff is friendly and I appreciate the immediate attention to any of my concerns. I lived in another community before and I am much happier here! I like the beautiful grounds and the Sales Director is...

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Felicita Vida Senior Living

930 Monticello Dr, Escondido, CA 92029

Reviewer Ranking

4.1/ 5.0

(30)
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$X,XXX/mo
anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

We would recommend this community to others. We had a small problem receiving our invoices for a couple of months through the billing department but that has been squared away.

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Sunrise of Bonita

3302 Bonita Road, Chula Vista, CA 91910

Reviewer Ranking

4.4/ 5.0

(107)
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$X,XXX/mo
Diane - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

At Sunrise Bonita they cared for my aunt and uncle like they were family and always kept us updated on their care. Sunrise Bonita is as clean a facility as we could hope for. Heads above the rest! Every...

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