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The Best Memory Care Facilities in El Cajon, CA

Dementia, and specifically Alzheimers, is a serious, growing problem. In fact, 1 out of every 10 adults over the age of 65 has Alzheimer’s dementia. As El Cajon's senior population continues to grow (8% growth between 2015 and 2020), so does the concern about aging and the risk of cognitive impairment. 

In El Cajon, the number of deaths for those 65 and older caused or partly caused by Alzheimer’s disease rose 9% between 2015 and 2020. To put that in perspective, the number of deaths from all causes for that same age group only increased by 19%, showing that Alzheimer’s is a growing concern in the region. Overall, the percentage of seniors’ deaths related to Alzheimer’s is higher than the rest of the nation (9% in El Cajon vs. 6.46% in the U.S.). 

To help families and caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s or other forms of cognitive impairment find the support and care their loved ones need, we applied our unique methodology and spent dozens of hours researching senior living communities in El Cajon. In addition to an overview of the communities’ best features, this guide highlights the best memory care facilities in the city, and gives information about pricing, types of care provided, residents’ reviews, and more.

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The Best Memory Care Facilities in El Cajon, CA

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How Memory Care Facilities Can Help

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 83% of all caregivers are unpaid family members, relatives, or other friends, and nearly half of all care is for older adults with some form of dementia. Caregiving, especially when it involves Alzheimer’s or dementia, is extremely exhausting and time consuming, leading many caregivers to feel isolated and overwhelmed.

As a loved one continues to progress through the stages of dementia and his or her cognitive abilities continue to decline, behavioral problems, safety, and general care often become more than one caregiver can handle. This is when it’s important to find extra help, and residential facilities that have specialized memory care programs are often the best solution.

In addition to providing a safe environment, memory care programs seek to delay or halt cognitive decline while providing the opportunity for a social, independent lifestyle.

Overview of what memory care facilities provide

Our Selection Process

To choose the best memory care facilities in El Cajon, our team of researchers started by using our unique methodology to develop a list of contenders. We further refined the list in the next phase of our process by completing hands-on research for each one of the companies that we developed. Finally, we compiled online reviews from residents and families and wrote summaries of each facility that made it through our selection process. 

Overall, our team:  

  • Spent over 45 hours researching memory care facilities in El Cajon
  • Read more than 160 reviews written by residents and their loved ones
  • Interviewed 13 representatives from local communities
Overview of our methodology

Reviews of the 20 Best Memory Care Facilities in El Cajon

El Cajon, CA

La Vida Real

  • Resident Capacity:343
  • Room Types:Studios, 1-Bedroom Apartments, 2-Bedroom Apartments
  • Care Provided: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Respite
  • Base Pricing:$8,225 for Memory Care, $5,730 for Assisted Living, $4,005 for Independent Living

La Vida Real offers memory care according to the Enliven program that is designed to maximize the independence and abilities of each resident. The program revolves around five basic principles: self-expression, to give residents a sense of purpose; relationships, to build connections; movement, for physical and mental strength and flexibility; innovation, for continual community improvement; and partnerships, for a strong link between family and staff members. Seniors receive a personal care plan that includes medication management, help with daily living activities, housekeeping and laundry. They gather for games, music, exercise sessions and other engaging pursuits. Walking paths indoors and out allow for further movement, and common areas are designed for security and relaxation. The community serves three meals per day plus snacks with plenty of menu options.

What Residents Are Saying

At La Vida Real, residents receive personalized attention from caring staff members. One reviewer whose mother lives in the community says that caregivers provide for all her loved one's needs but "still give her independence." Everyone is "friendly and helpful," and the community provides a "good feeling." Residents enjoy the variety of activities, outings and entertainment, too.

Lantern Crest Senior Living

  • Resident Capacity:100
  • Room Types:Studios, 1-Bedroom Apartments, 2-Bedroom Apartments, Companion Suites, Detached Homes
  • Care Provided: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Hospice
  • Base Pricing:$5,500 for Memory Care, $4,995 for Assisted Living, $3,800 for Independent Living

All residents entering the memory care program at Lantern Crest Senior Living receive an initial assessment to inform a personalized care program tailored to their individual needs. Lantern Crest offers memory care residents the option of either a studio or one-bedroom apartment in a secured environment. The community provides a daily calendar of activities, with events ranging from sing-alongs to group workouts to movies with popcorn. Staff are available for 24-hour emergency response and provide weekly housekeeping and laundry services. The community's amenities include activity and craft rooms, common area Wi-Fi and a courtyard with walking paths. Lantern Crest also provides seniors with transportation to outside medical appointments.

What Residents Are Saying

Residents and family members praised the amenities at Lantern Crest. One reviewer said, "They treated my father with dignity, respect, and as a person They made sure he attended activities and tailored activities to his likes. He loved the twice weekly happy hours with live music. The building is spotless inside and out. It has every amenity you could ask for. The food restaurant quality."

The Montera

  • Resident Capacity:185
  • Room Types:Studios, 1-Bedroom Apartments, Companion Suites, Private Rooms, Shared Rooms
  • Care Provided: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Respite
  • Base Pricing:$5,480 for Memory Care, $3,770 for Assisted Living

The Montera is a Memory Care community located 9 miles east of San Diego in the city of La Mesa, CA. The Montera's MBK Memory Care program combines community, mental health and physical fitness to help residents function more independently. Caregivers provide personalized medication management and help residents to eat and groom themselves and connect with family members to discuss treatments. Residents can build their strength in the community's swimming pool or with a walk through landscaped outdoor courtyards. The art studio builds cognition by engaging creativity. The guest rooms include basic utilities and an emergency alert system in each room, and the community is pet-friendly. Laundry, housekeeping and transportation services are provided, as well as three healthy meals each day. Residents can also visit the bistro for snacks.

What Residents Are Saying

Visitors praise the community for being so welcoming, saying, "The Montera was a beautiful community. The people there were happy. The place was clean, bright and cheery. When you walk into it, it's welcoming." Family members also found the staff helpful, mentioning, "The staff was great. They were very friendly and very accommodating."

Sunrise at Bonita

  • Resident Capacity:88
  • Room Types:Studios, 1-Bedroom Apartments, Companion Suites
  • Care Provided: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Respite
  • Base Pricing:Memory Care: $6,520, Assisted Living: $3,163

Sunrise at Bonita welcomes seniors who need specialized care due to memory loss conditions. There's always a friendly caregiver nearby to assist residents with their daily activities. A licensed nurse visits the community regularly to conduct wellness visits and provide guidance on residents' personal care plans. The community has a family engagement app for residents' loved ones to view photos of them, as well as information about happenings at Sunrise at Bonita. Healthy meals are served in the dining room, and seniors can always grab a snack when they're hungry. When fun is in order, there's sure to be a movie playing on the big screen TV or a bingo game coming up. Seniors in the memory care program are partnered with Life Enrichment Managers who focus on learning their unique stories and helping them live as independently as they can.

What Residents Are Saying

Residents and their families love the close-knit feel of Sunrise at Bonita. "I like that it's on the small side, and that she would get really good care. I liked all of the people that we met," one reviewer writes.

Sungarden Terrace Assisted Living and Memory Care

  • Resident Capacity:110
  • Room Types:Studios, Companion Suites
  • Care Provided: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Respite
  • Base Pricing:Memory Care: $4,895, Assisted Living: $2,895

Sungarden Terrace Assisted Living and Memory Care is a community offering high-quality care to seniors in the greater San Diego area. Staff assists residents 24-7 with activities of daily living and develops personalized care plans to ensure residents get the support they need. The building has an emergency alarm system and is carefully designed to keep seniors safe, while still encouraging independence. Memory care residents are eligible to participate in the Sunbridge program, which allows them to spend time connecting with assisted living residents. Seniors at Sungarden Terrace also get to experience fun activities such as spa nights, dance parties and pumpkin carving.

What Residents Are Saying

Residents and their loved ones have positive things to say about Sungarden Terrace Assisted Living and Memory Care. "The staff is wonderful and the care he is receiving there is wonderful. They're very friendly. It has a homey feeling," one reviewer says.

Stellar Care in El Cajon, CA

  • Resident Capacity:150
  • Room Types:Studios, 2-Bedroom Apartments
  • Care Provided: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Respite
  • Base Pricing:$4,950 for Memory Care

Stellar Care of El Cajon is a memory care residence in El Cajon, CA, a suburb of San Diego. Seniors live in studio and two-bedroom apartments. Every bathroom and bedroom is equipped with emergency call systems for added security. The care staff are trained to help with daily activities and offer medication management. Professionals who specialize in dementia care are available 24/7. The community offers a full program of daily activities. Art classes and sensory activities provide cognitive stimulation, while dominoes and card games help seniors socialize. Outdoor activities include a walking club and a gardening program run by the University of California. There are also regular trips to San Diego. Both Kaiser Foundation Hospital and Sharp Memorial Hospital are less than 10 miles from the Stellar Care El Cajon community.

What Residents Are Saying

Family members are pleased with the attentive, friendly staff, with one reviewer writing, "Every time you turn around, there's somebody right there helping somebody." They also notice that most residents are engaged in the many activities. "Some of them were doing exercise, some were doing some painting, and some were playing. The room was full, and everybody was into this activity."

  • Reviews:4.63 out of 5 stars; 90 reviews
  • Phone:(619) 287-2920
  • Address:4518 54th St., San Diego, CA 92115
  • Web:https://stellarcaresd.com/

Westmont at San Miguel Ranch

  • Resident Capacity:105
  • Room Types:Studios, 1-Bedroom Apartments, 2-Bedroom Apartments, Companion Suites
  • Care Provided: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Respite
  • Base Pricing:$4,021 for Memory Care, $3,840 for Assisted Living

Westmont at San Miguel Ranch combines multiple care types under one roof. It utilizes the Compass Rose program which tailors care to each resident's needs. Each care plan assesses the individual's abilities and health history to accurately address everyday stressors and preserve function. The 24-hour team assists with the activities of daily living while also encouraging healthy interactions and involvement in activities. The memory care environment is designed to feel homelike and comfortable, and life enrichment programming fills the schedule with engaging ways for seniors to stay active. Programs include fitness options such as yoga and aqua aerobics, arts and culture opportunities and mentoring local children. Special interest clubs feature activities ranging from dancing to bird watching. On-site amenities include the Sweetwater Bistro for snacks and refreshments, a library, a hair salon and activity room.

What Residents Are Saying

Loved ones appreciate the robust activity schedule. "We are very pleased, as the staff is very nice and she is participating in the activities!," says one reviewer. "The happy hour was so much fun! They arranged a singer from a tribute band to Queen. It is a good place for her and we are very happy!"

Plaza Village Senior Living

  • Resident Capacity:85
  • Room Types:Companion Suites, Private Rooms
  • Care Provided: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
  • Base Pricing:Memory Care: $3,575, Assisted Living: $2,975

Plaza Village Senior Living offers a "resident-first" experience for individuals with Alzheimer's and dementia. This community gives residents a sense of independence with private rooms in an apartment-style layout so that they can enjoy solitude and socialization as they wish. Staff members tend to residents' daily needs, while a licensed nurse is on-hand to address medical issues. Three meals are served each day in the common dining area, and a la carte snacks are also available. Seniors can find entertainment around every corner, including small group activities and field trips to local destinations. Plaza Village Senior Living is a pet-friendly community and offers seniors complimentary transportation to appointments and other off-site locations.

What Residents Are Saying

Seniors appreciate the caring staff members at Plaza Village Senior Living. One reviewer writes, "the staff was great and very professional. Every time I've had any contact with them, they have been amazing."

  • Reviews:4.04 out of 5 stars; 63 reviews
  • Phone:(619) 474-4844
  • Address:950 L. Ave., National City, CA 91950
  • Web:https://plazavillage.com/

Westmont of La Mesa

  • Resident Capacity:145
  • Room Types:Studios, 1-Bedroom Apartments, 2-Bedroom Apartments, Companion Suites
  • Care Provided: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
  • Base Pricing:$6,950 for Memory Care, $4,750 for Assisted Living, $4,550 for Independent Living

Westmont of La Mesa worked with an expert gerontologist to design its Compass Rose Memory Care Program which helps maintain quality of life for seniors with cognitive impairment. A highly-trained team of caregivers, under the supervision of a dedicated memory care program director, is available 24/7 to conduct routine wellness assessments and assist with activities of daily living, such as dressing, grooming and bathing. The TOUCH on-site therapy program promotes wellness and independence for residents through education and specialized programs that enhance mobility and strength, improve vision and reduce falls. Seniors can participate in a cognitive behavioral management program to address memory loss, and a team of rehabilitation specialists offers physical, occupational and speech therapies. The kitchen staff serves three gourmet meals daily in the dining room on a flexible schedule. Amenities include a beauty salon, fitness center, movie theater and landscaped courtyard.

What Residents Are Saying

Family members love the beautiful environment and dedicated caregivers. A resident's wife writes, "It's a wonderful community. I'm very happy with it. The community is beautiful. The caregivers are wonderful. They are very caring and take good care of her. They meet all of our expectations. The outdoor spaces are beautiful."

Ivy Park at Otay Ranch

  • Resident Capacity:129
  • Room Types:Studios, 1-Bedroom Apartments, 2-Bedroom Apartments, Companion Suites
  • Care Provided: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Respite
  • Base Pricing:$4,495 for Memory Care, $3,995 for Assisted Living

Located in the heart of Chula Vista, CA, Ivy Park at Otay Ranch offers customized memory care utilizing a "whole living" approach. Rather than focusing on the negative aspects of Alzheimer's or related dementia, staff focuses on bringing joy to each day and creating meaningful interactions for residents. The EverYou memory care program is designed to stimulate residents through engaging programs, including educational group activities to help maintain their cognitive abilities and promote social interaction. 24-hour personal care support and medication management are provided, and concierge physician services are available for medical support and assistance with routine tasks such as daily housekeeping, pet care and mobility. With all-day dining, seniors can enjoy fresh, nutritious meals on their own schedule. A full-service salon and hydro spa offers pampering on-site, and fitness centers offer recreational space to help seniors stay active.

What Residents Are Saying

Residents' families are impressed by the charming atmosphere and caring staff. "Ivy Park at Otay Ranch is a beautiful well-maintained community with a positive atmosphere, safe and supportive environment," writes one relative. "It is filled with good vibes and friendliness. People, who work at Ivy Park, are true professionals."

Pacifica Senior Living Bonita

  • Resident Capacity:150
  • Room Types:Studios, 1-Bedroom Apartments, 2-Bedroom Apartments, Companion Suites
  • Care Provided: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Respite
  • Base Pricing:$3,995 for Memory Care, $2,495 for Assisted Living

At Pacifica Senior Living Bonita, seniors can find independent living, assisted living and memory care under one roof. Staff uses a customized approach, providing every resident with care that addresses their unique needs. A 24-hour team of trained caregivers and licensed nurses understands the challenges facing seniors living with Alzheimer's and related dementias, so they make companionship part of their day and form bonds with residents. These experts help with the activities of daily living and medication management whenever they're needed. Memory care homes feature easy-to-navigate layouts so seniors can safely explore the community, plus cozy furniture and welcoming common areas. Diverse life enrichment programming keeps seniors engaged, and an on-site movie theater provides valuable entertainment. Amenities include a full-service beauty salon and spa, a library stocked with books and media and an outdoor courtyard, gardens and walking paths.

What Residents Are Saying

Visiting relatives appreciate how attentive the team is. "Staff are always on top of keeping things neat," says one reviewer. "It's not often that you find somewhere where the staff are nice, efficient, and helpful at all times. Everyone I see always has a smile on their face and are ready to jump in and help."

Plateau Village Memory Care

  • Resident Capacity:56
  • Room Types:1-Bedroom Apartments, 2-Bedroom Apartments
  • Care Provided: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Hospice, Respite
  • Base Pricing:$3,540 for Memory Care

Plateau Village Memory Care is an assisted living community specializing in dementia and Alzheimer's health care. The staff's goals are to provide residents with authentic relationships and experiences through their Meaningful Moments Program. It assesses seniors, learning who they are and what they enjoy, and then integrates past experiences into their present routines. The community's Alzheimer's Special Care Center hosts activities specifically for those with memory loss, such as musical recitals and arts and crafts. Family members and friends are encouraged to join their loved ones for such events. Guests are also welcomed during mealtimes when chefs serve three daily meals. The community delivers medication management and fully trained workers to oversee the daily needs of residents.

What Residents Are Saying

Friends and loved ones appreciate the attentive and kind staff. One person says, "We visited. It was very clean and very nice. My friend picked that place to bring her mom. They're very friendly and went out of their way to accommodate her."

Ridgeview Health Center

  • Resident Capacity:45
  • Room Types:2-Bedroom Apartments, Private Rooms, Shared Rooms
  • Care Provided: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing
  • Base Pricing:N/A

The Gardens at Ridgeview is Ridgeview Health Center's memory care community. It's a secured unit within the complex with private and semiprivate rooms with showers and optional cable. The weekly housekeeping and laundry service ensures rooms and residents' clothes are fresh and clean. Three nutritious meals are freshly prepared and served daily in the dining room, although they can be served in rooms during times of illness. There are also healthy snacks served throughout the day and drinks to keep residents hydrated. Seniors can take a stroll and relax in the secure courtyard, and the on-site beauty salon/barbershop can help them look their best. Staff is specially trained to support residents 24-7, delivering a holistic type of care that prioritizes residents' emotional, social, psychological and spiritual needs. They also provide personal care support, such as assistance with bathing and dressing.

What Residents Are Saying

Residents' families appreciate the community's ability to handle multiple types of care simultaneously. The child of one memory care resident says, "My mother broke her hip, and we needed a safe place for her to heal, and the staff at Ridgeview bent over backward to get us in quickly. Ridgeview has been a blessing for our family."

Lantern Crest Senior Living

  • Resident Capacity:100
  • Room Types:Studios, 1-Bedroom Apartments, 2-Bedroom Apartments, Detached Homes
  • Care Provided: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
  • Base Pricing:N/A

Every resident of Lantern Senior Living's Memory Care at The Ridge receives a care plan tailored to address their physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. The community uses a points system linked to the plan to determine the monthly apartment rate to ensure families only pay for services rendered. Each apartment is secure, with 24-hour response systems, weekly housekeeping, linen and laundry services so residents are assured of clean and fresh clothes, towels and sheets. Three homestyle meals are served daily, with snacks and drinks available throughout the day to keep residents full and hydrated. Specially trained staff compassionately assist residents 24-7, as well as manage the community's recreational programs. These include healthy and fun pursuits, such as yoga, aqua-size and dancing. In addition to the fitness studio, seniors also have a putting green, pool and Jacuzzi at their disposal.

What Residents Are Saying

The wealth of physically and mentally stimulating activities is frequently praised. The wife of one resident says, "They celebrated every occasion, had games, bingo, and they brought in a live turkey for the people to sit around and pet before Thanksgiving. They had holiday celebrations for Halloween and Valentine's Day too. They always had music every Wednesday and happy hour."

Cloisters of the Valley Memory Care

  • Resident Capacity:70
  • Room Types:Studios, Companion Suites
  • Care Provided: Memory Care, Respite
  • Base Pricing:N/A

Located in San Diego, CA, Cloisters of the Valley Memory Care is just minutes from Interstate 8. This memory-care-specific community prides itself on cultivating a peaceful atmosphere with its thoughtfully designed indoor and outdoor living spaces, including an on-site beauty salon, spa and landscaped therapy garden. Each apartment is surrounded by the garden, which has fountains, walking paths and ample seating for residents to enjoy. Activities are organized to suit memory care residents' interests and talents, while also encouraging them to foster friendships and feel engaged in the present moment. Residents can attend worship services, work on watercolor paintings and make crafts, such as leaf garlands and DIY necklaces. Chair yoga, CrossFit classes and other exercises are also scheduled regularly so that they can stay active.

What Residents Are Saying

Loved ones appreciate that Cloisters of the Valley allows residents to enjoy the outdoors in a secured area. "It is a fairly small residential home in Mission Valley there is a protected garden around the outside, which residents can roam in safety. Many of the rooms have a patio door and sitting area outside," writes one resident's family member.

ActivCare at Rolling Hills Ranch

  • Resident Capacity:60
  • Room Types:Studios, Shared Rooms
  • Care Provided: Memory Care, Hospice
  • Base Pricing:N/A

ActivCare at Rolling Hills Ranch is specifically designed to provide memory care services for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia. Residents participate in an active lifestyle, with a daily calendar of events that provide opportunities for physical movement, cognitive exercise and interactive entertainment. The community is adjacent to a 29-acre park, and the campus itself includes multiple secure, landscaped courtyards, offering ample space for frequent walks and outdoor picnics. Staff provide care 24-7 and are always overseen by a licensed nurse. The community offers three levels of increasing care to seniors, based on an initial assessment and updated as needed. Food is prepared on-site daily, and the community is able to accommodate residents' dietary and health restrictions.

What Residents Are Saying

Family members are impressed with the level of care at ActivCare at Rolling Hills. One reviewer wrote, "Extremely happy with the professionalism, compassion and help they have given us. We feel that our mother is in a very loving and safe environment and that is all we could ask for. If your loved one has dementia and/or Alzheimer's this is the perfect place."

  • Reviews:4.69 out of 5 stars; 21 reviews
  • Phone:(619) 482-8000
  • Address:850 Duncan Ranch Rd., Chula Vista, CA 91914
  • Web:https://activcareliving.com

Cadence at Poway Gardens

  • Resident Capacity:86
  • Room Types:Studios, Companion Suites, Detached Homes
  • Care Provided: Memory Care
  • Base Pricing:$7,500 for Memory Care

Cadence at Poway Gardens exclusively caters to seniors with memory loss conditions. It employs the Revere Memory Care program, a holistic approach that prioritizes relationships, encourages residents to recall positive past events and utilizes music, therapy dogs and nature to stimulate the senses. The luxurious community enables residents to grow organic fruits and vegetables, while also tending flowers in the gardens. The program also includes various meditative techniques, and arts and crafts and games provide the dual benefits of self-expression and entertainment. The all-inclusive community's amenities include an on-site salon and barbershop and acres of secure gardens in which to walk, socialize with other residents and visiting children and simply relax in the sunshine. All private rooms include a half bathroom with shared shower and all utilities, except cable. A nurse is always on duty and doctors visit regularly.

What Residents Are Saying

The community's gardens and caring staff often receive praise from families. One family member says, "My dad is at Cadence at Poway Gardens. I like that they have a garden and orchard and all that; I thought that would be fun for him. He's an outdoorsy person. They're just really attentive, and they treat him well. He's just happy."

  • Reviews:4.45 out of 5 stars, 55 reviews
  • Phone:(858) 674-1255
  • Address:12695 Monte Vista Rd., Poway, CA 92064
  • Web:https://cadencesl.com

Belmont Village Senior Living Sabre Springs

  • Resident Capacity:184
  • Room Types:Studios, 1-Bedroom Apartments, Companion Suites
  • Care Provided: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Respite
  • Base Pricing:$8,185 for Memory Care, $5,560 for Assisted Living, $6,220 for Independent Living

Belmont Village Senior Living Sabre Springs offers provides award-winning memory care services in a scenic secure setting. Trained staff members follow personalized care plans to support each resident's unique requirements, abilities, health and well-being. The research-based Whole Brain Fitness lifestyle incorporates physical fitness, therapy, nutrition, social activities, creativity and learning for full cognitive support. Chef-prepared meals are served in the communal dining area to promote socialization, and seniors have access to a secure outdoor area for fresh air, relaxation and exercise. A licensed nurse is on-site 24-7 to monitor senior health, administer medications and attend to medical needs, while trained aides assist residents with activities of daily living. Additionally, the community's Circle of Friends program, designed according to guidance and research from Vanderbilt University's Center for Quality Aging, supports seniors with mild or early-stage cognitive issues in a nonsecured environment.

What Residents Are Saying

Residents especially value the care team and array of activities. One family member says, "The staff has been great, they're a fabulous, and they're a really good staff. They do memory care activities, they have a great program, and they also take field trips, go to the movies, and all kinds of things. My mother really enjoyed that part."

Oakmont of Escondido Hills

  • Resident Capacity:143
  • Room Types:Studios, 1-Bedroom Apartments, 2-Bedroom Apartments, Companion Suites, Detached Homes
  • Care Provided: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
  • Base Pricing:$3,795 for Memory Care, $6,000 for Assisted Living, $4,495 for Independent Living

Sitting in a lush campus next to a park, Oakmont of Escondido Hills offers easy access to medical facilities, including Palomar Medical Center Escondido and Genesis Healthcare Partners. This community's Traditions Memory Care program helps seniors in all stages of cognitive impairment live joyful and engaged lives by providing innovative activities in a secure environment. Based on each resident's unique needs, individualized care plans are developed by professionally trained staff and can include music, sensory and tactile stimulations to trigger memory and improve cognition. Residents can also participate in physical and recreational activities, such as arts and crafts, happy hours and exercise classes. Small group activity areas are located throughout the neighborhood to promote social engagement. A nurse ensures all residents are in good health, while concierge and chauffeur services are available for personal errands and appointments.

What Residents Are Saying

People praise the caring staff and homelike environment. A resident's daughter writes, "The care and kindness of every staff member here are incredible. Everyone is thoughtful, kind and knowledgeable. My mom is so very happy since moving here. She loves all the people, the care she gets and the fun activities. The facility is so homey and smells good."

Felicita Vida Senior Living

  • Resident Capacity:150
  • Room Types:Studios, 1-Bedroom Apartments, 2-Bedroom Apartments, Companion Suites, Private Rooms
  • Care Provided: Assisted Living, Memory Care
  • Base Pricing:$6,500 for Memory Care, $4,670 for Assisted Living

Memory care residents at Felicita Vida Senior Living receive a form of holistic care the community calls Embrace. Embrace focuses on human contact, such as holding hands, designed to stimulate the emotional parts of the mind as well as invigorate the body. The secure community is staffed 24/7 by trained caregivers, and a 24-hour emergency call response system and up-and-about checks are made on residents every day. Therapists visit weekly to assist with speech and mobility restrictions. Each senior receives a personal care plan and their choice of living space is either a private or companion suite, carefully designed to minimize risk to the resident. Freshly-prepared meals are served restaurant-style in the dining room, or, for those who prefer more casual services, there's a bistro. For entertainment, movie nights, crafts, games and gospel music and readings are offered.

What Residents Are Saying

Families love Felicita's staff's attention to detail. The child of one resident who was exhausted after relocating from another state said, "The staff at FV had a room, her meds and a snack ready for her. They even managed to get round-the-clock staff to sit with her in the new surroundings, so she would be more comfortable."

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