Summerfield of Encinitas

Cindy

My dad moved to Summerfield of Encinitas. This place is specifically for memory care. There are 56 beds, so it's fairly small. They are organized into four neighborhoods that are the same. They mix up the level of memory issue that the people are in. So, there's variety. There are some nonverbal people in my dad's neighborhood and some people who are in wheelchairs. The lucky thing is that there are several men in the facility right now, which is not common, as most of the time, you find it primarily women. He's already found a friend, and he talks about his friend. The staff has a new director, and he has been very, very visible during our transition, checking on us. You see him out and about. He's not just sitting in his office. The entire staff is friendly and responsive. The other thing that I like, as far as the facility is concerned, is that the rooms are studio-type. They have a sink and a toilet in the rooms. There are two shower rooms in each of the neighborhoods, and they are specifically designed for use with someone who needs lots of assistance. So, there's not a danger in dad's room of him getting in the shower on a whim. I thought from a safety perspective that it was a good idea. Activities are pretty much what you would see in any memory care, but each of the neighborhoods has a courtyard, and the courtyards are open all the time. We're in San Diego, so it is usually very nice outside. Dad can go out and walk or sit or whatever. He can wander through the other neighborhoods, too. It's all kind of in a big circle. It's very easy to navigate, and there's lots of outdoor space. There have been a couple of times, though, where it's been taking a little time to get a response from someone, but they are working on that. Their food is fresh and there's a variety. The building is top-notch.

Madeline

Summerfield of Encinitas is a very clean place. The people that worked there are very thoughtful and kind. They have a very good menu and a lot of activities every day. It's a very nice place. They have three meals a day and snacks twice a day. My husband is in a semi-private room, which is a good size. He's the only one in there right now. One other reason we chose this place was because of the price. I couldn't find any reasonable facilities close to home. They were all way out of our budget. So, that's how we wound up at Summerfield of Encinitas.

HU

I had a very good impression of them, and the person who gave me the tour was very knowledgeable and welcoming. They gave a very good service. The dining area was pleasant, clean, and well attended. They had group activities in the activity center, there was singing, and there definitely was a lot of stimulation.

Marcelle1

It is a very small facility. The people there are very nice. It was very nice and very homey. If it were closer to us, it might be something that we would consider.

Mary63803250

We chose them for my mom's adult day service because of the proximity of the place and their flexibility. Everything was clean. They were wonderful and everything is worked out. The staff are friendly and caring.