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4.5 from 60 reviews
5 stars
42
4 stars
12
3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of Abundant Care Ranch
differentiator8 reviews mention this
Amenities and activities are abundant
Residents consistently describe an active lifestyle with plenty to do on site.
Many residents point to a long list of activities they can join if they want, including exercise classes and social options. Several also call out specific on-site features like pools, hot tubs, and a gym, along with additional clubs and spaces for recreation. One review mentions different lodge-style areas with their own amenities, which helps explain the range of things to do. A few residents specifically mention biking as something enjoyable here.
common4 reviews mention this
Community feels safe and secure
Security and a feeling of safety come up repeatedly in reviews.
Residents describe the community as safe and comfortable, with security mentioned as an added benefit. That theme shows up across reviews that focus on the overall environment as well as more specific praise about security. While most comments are positive, they still consistently connect security with peace of mind for living here.
common8 reviews mention this
Friendly people, with some exceptions
Residents often describe a welcoming, helpful community, though not everyone agrees.
Several reviews highlight residents helping each other and being friendly, including stories about quick help and neighbors who look out for each other. Others say staff members are friendly and responsive, including specific praise for a desk staff member being helpful. A few reviews complicate the picture, with one person saying residents can be nosy and unfriendly and another stating staff were not friendly. Overall, the reviews suggest the day-to-day friendliness is generally appreciated but not universal.
common6 reviews mention this
55+ setting and quiet feel
Reviews frequently describe a 55+ community with a quiet, comfortable atmosphere.
Multiple residents reference the 55+ nature of the community, and some also tie it to affordability. Quietness and a comfortable environment come up as well, including comments about a calm place to live and a setting that feels well-kept. One review also frames the community as a good match for someone looking for a quiet place.
caveat2 reviews mention this
Sales experience can feel cocky
Two reviews say the sales interactions felt overly cocky.
While many comments focus on living there, two reviewers take issue with how the agent came across during the sales process. One calls the salesman cocky and says it was a turn-off, and the other similarly criticizes an agent’s demeanor. These comments affect the buying experience rather than day-to-day living.
How we summarize
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Features
Types of Care
Board and Care Home
Nearby Places of Interest
Physicians
Vikram S. Parmar, DPM (2.4 miles)
Infinity Pediatrics (2.4 miles)
Doctor Mike's Walk-In Clinic (2.7 miles)
Westcliff Medical Labs (3.9 miles)
High Desert Eye Center (4.3 miles)
Spring Valley Lake Wellness Center (4.6 miles)
Desert Valley Medical Group (4.8 miles)
Pharmacies
CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
Walgreens (2.5 miles)
Rite Aid (4 miles)
Rite Aid (4.5 miles)
Walgreens (4.6 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (4.7 miles)
Best Pharmacy (5 miles)
Restaurants
Linko Sushi (2.4 miles)
Panda Express (2.5 miles)
Del Taco (2.6 miles)
Denny's (2.6 miles)
Jack In The Box (2.7 miles)
Rusty Bull Roadhouse (4.6 miles)
In-N-Out Burger (4.6 miles)
Theaters
Cinemark Jess Ranch (2.6 miles)
Hesperia Cinema 12 (5.8 miles)
Hospitals
Loma Linda University Neurosurgery (3.2 miles)
DVMG. Mammography (4.8 miles)
Desert Physicians Management (7.2 miles)
Corwin Medical Center (7.3 miles)
St Mary Medical Center Mommy & ME Program (7.5 miles)
Abundant Care Ranch is located at 10408 Mockingbird Ave. Not interested - full for 1, Apple Valley, CA 92308 in San Bernardino County, California
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