Senior Living Norwoods Hacienda in Chula Vista, CA

Senior Living Norwoods Hacienda is an assisted living community in Chula Vista, CA.

Information last verified:

35 El Rancho Vista, Chula Vista, CA 91910

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.5 from 34 reviews
5 stars
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Overall Review of Senior Living Norwoods Hacienda

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Staff turnover and accountability concerns

Some residents describe high turnover and inconsistent follow-through.

Several reviews raise concerns about staff turnover and a lack of accountability, with complaints about management instability and inconsistent service. Residents and families also describe situations where requests were not handled as expected, including delays related to care support and follow-up. A few reviewers also mention billing and refund problems as part of the broader pattern of unresolved issues.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Cleanliness is a mixed experience

Some reviewers report rooms and common areas that were not kept clean.

While some residents describe the facility as clean, multiple reviews focus on cleanliness problems. Negative experiences include dirty hallways and dining room floor cleanliness, an extremely dirty room with sticky floors, and pest issues. These comments also describe gaps in housekeeping such as rooms not being cleaned for weeks.

common 4 reviews mention this

Dining quality gets conflicting feedback

Dining stands out as both a positive and negative point.

Some reviewers had a good impression of food during their visit, including a lunch in the restaurant described as delicious. Others describe the food quality as poor and include broader living-condition complaints tied to meals and the dining environment. With both positive and negative comments appearing, dining seems inconsistent depending on the experience being referenced.

common 9 reviews mention this

Caregivers and staff are often praised

Many residents and families describe staff as caring and responsive.

A large share of reviews highlight positive interactions with staff, describing them as loving, caring, respectful, and helpful. Some reviewers also mention specific people by role (like directors) and connect staff support to a more comfortable day-to-day experience. A consistent thread across these comments is that residents appear engaged with activities and treated with dignity.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 6 resident community capacity 6 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • San Diego International-Lindbergh (10 miles away) San Diego International-Lindbergh (10 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.8 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.8 miles)

Physicians

  • California Retina Associates (1.2 miles)
  • Sharp Rees-Stealy Otay Ranch (4.1 miles)
  • NBHC Eastlake (5.8 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.8 miles)
  • Kung Fu Tea (2.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.7 miles)
  • Copa Vida (7.2 miles)
  • Ghirardelli Ice Cream And Chocolate Shop (7.5 miles)
  • Tabac Specialty Coffee & Cigars (7.5 miles)

Restaurants

  • Tacos El Gordo (1.6 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (2.8 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.6 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (5.7 miles)
  • Half Door Brewing Company (7.2 miles)
  • Tin Fish Gaslamp (7.2 miles)
  • Bub's at the Ballpark (7.3 miles)

Hospitals

  • Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center Cardiac Rehabilitation (2.8 miles)
  • Hospital del Niño Jesus (7.4 miles)
  • IMSS Clinica # 33 (7.5 miles)
  • Naval Medical Center San Diego (7.7 miles)
  • Hospital Nova (8 miles)

Transportation

  • 24th Street Trolley Station (3 miles)
  • Gaslamp Quarter Trolley Station (7.2 miles)
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot (8.1 miles)
  • CBX Cross Border Xpress (8.2 miles)
  • Vip Lounge Tijuana (8.3 miles)
  • Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) (Aeropuerto Internacional de Tijuana) (8.3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Corpus Christi Church (4.1 miles)

Parks

  • Otay Ranch Town Center Dog Park (5.6 miles)
  • Quartyard Dog Park (7.3 miles)
  • Embarcadero Marina Park South (7.3 miles)
  • Spreckels Park (7.4 miles)
  • Centennial Park (7.5 miles)
  • Pantoja Park (7.9 miles)
  • Balboa Park (8.1 miles)

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