Independent Living Communities in Santee, California

"I toured Lantern Crest Senior Living. When we went there it was just almost magical. It was so incredibly beautiful. The staff was just amazing. We just went on this tour and we thought, "Oh my gosh, this is the best place. This is where we want him...."

"My parents are moving into Lantern Crest. It's an excellent facility. The only complaint I would have is the person who did the tour. I would tell people to make sure they don't get the specific person we had because his knowledge was not very well. ..."

"Our Dad had a stroke in early May 2023 and at 94 lost his ability to walk and take care of himself. We live in Encinitas, so wanted him to be close to us. After going to look at several Assisted Living/Independent Living Facilities we were quite surp..."

"We had the pleasure of touring Silvergate on Friday, October 4. We were so impressed with the brightness of the facility, the large apartments, the many rooms used for special events and activities, and the delectable food. All of the staff were al..."

"I went to Pacifica Senior Living Poway. Just getting all the information and them answering our questions, being able to see it. The location was really good because she's lived in Poway for over 60 years. So that was kind of a good fit. And, I guess..."

"The rooms are terrific, the staff uniquely committed and engaged and the food is excellent. My parents went there from Mass, after 55 yrs of marriage with my father as a burned out caregiver for my mother's parkinson's and their admissions/support ..."

"I visited the Waterford Terrace Retirement Community. It was much more of a grand entrance. The entryway was quite grand. It's a three-story building with access to outside gardens. They have rooftop gardens, and there are cottages at the top level. ..."

"I toured Ivy Park at Otay Ranch. What happened was, I explained why I was looking for another facility. I was looking for something more affordable. So, the director I met with explained the financial situation with the home and that my friend would ..."

"Solstice of El Cajon is wonderful!!! My parents have lived here for over 10 years. Why you ask? Easy answer: the staff, the grounds, the activities, the staff, the manager, the desserts, the holiday fun..... did I mention the staff? Couldn't ask ..."

"My sister moved into Westmont at San Miguel Ranch. The staff members are caring, interesting, and friendly. I like the cleanliness. They're on time when they say they're going to be somewhere. They're very helpful. The dining area is very clean and c..."

"I've had a lot of experience at St. Paul's Plaza. My godmother was there. She was independent, but if you're medical status changed, you pay a little extra. She went from independent to assisted because she had to have help after her. She was a resid..."

"We toured Belmont Village Sabre Springs. They were generous enough to let us stay for lunch, which was a big and interactive experience. One of the residents invited us into her apartment so Mom could see how people live. It's important to see how pe..."

"My brother will be moving into Silvergate San Marcos. We enjoyed the tour guide. David was very open and told us what was going on. He got us to tour some rooms that people said they were OK with us looking into. We felt whatever he said, he was tell..."

"I'm moving into St. Paul's Manor, and I like the community. I like the size and I like the location, the fact that it's Bankers Hill, that's walking distance to downtown San Diego, walking distance to the harbor, walking distance to Hillcrest, and wa..."

"Monte Vista Village was very, very nice. I was very happy with the tour. I loved everything. I love the studio the staff showed me, but I think I'm more interested in a one-bedroom. The closets are big. I did meet a few residents, and they were very ..."

"Fredericka Manor is lovely, but we absolutely would not be able to afford that and continue running the household here. The person who gave the tour was very, very nice. I even spoke to some of the nursing staff and everything, and it's a nice place...."

"I thought Redwood Terrace was amazing. I liked their core values, and I thought it was just great. They had something like cocktails and conversation and it was like they had some snacks, beverages, cocktails, and mocktails and whatnot. The coordinat..."

"We toured Belmont Village La Jolla. They were nice. It's too expensive and too much of a commute for my brother. They had activities. The food was great. They had a courtyard. They had views. They had all kinds of interactions with the residents. The..."

"I will be moving into Santianna. I had a lovely tour. The guide was great. It's brand new. We had a nice lunch, and the food was very tasty. It's in the middle of the day, so there weren't too many people out. They had some kind of a musical program ..."

"Paradise Village is a nice community. There is lots of parking. It has green grounds park-like settings where you can take your parent out and have a picnic. If they're interested in golf, there's a putting green. If they're interested in swimming on..."