St. Paul's Plaza

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  • Interior

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  • Dining

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  • Landscaping

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  • Patio

    A bright and inviting outdoor dining area featuring a large red umbrella, perfect for enjoying meals in the sun.
  • Natural Light

    A cozy library filled with books, providing a perfect spot for reading and relaxation.
  • Seating

    A spacious conference room filled with neatly arranged chairs, ready for an upcoming meeting.
  • Palm Trees

    A vibrant playground with a slide and artificial grass, surrounded by palm trees and a sunny sky.
  • Exercise Equipment

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  • Office

    A stylish and modern office space featuring glass doors and a well-lit design.
  • Bright Lighting

    A bright and modern sunroom featuring glass walls and a cozy seating area, perfect for enjoying natural light.
  • Swimming Pool

    A serene indoor swimming pool designed for relaxation and wellness.

St. Paul's Plaza

1420 East Palomar Street, Chula Vista, CA 91913

For more information about senior living options: (844) 490-3973

4.6 from 15 reviews
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Assisted Living Continuing Care Retirement Community(CCRC) Independent Living Memory Care Respite Care

Pricing

St. Paul's Plaza offers competitive pricing in comparison to both San Diego County and the broader state of California. For a studio apartment, St. Paul's Plaza is priced at $2,700, significantly lower than the county average of $4,217 and the state average of $4,145. In the case of one-bedroom units, residents will find St. Paul's Plaza's rate of $4,200 marginally below both the county and state averages, which are $4,315 and $4,340 respectively. Additionally, two-bedroom apartments at St. Paul's Plaza cost $5,750 - slightly higher than the county's average of $5,219 but still competitive with California's average of $5,270. Overall, these rates make St. Paul's Plaza an attractive option for individuals and families seeking affordable living arrangements within a desirable location.

Room TypeSt. Paul's PlazaSan Diego CountyCalifornia
Studio$2,700$4,217$4,145
1 Bedroom$4,200$4,315$4,340
2 Bedrooms$5,750$5,219$5,270

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    Overall Review

    Pros

    • pro St. Paul's Plaza is described as a beautiful and well-maintained facility with friendly and attentive staff.
    • pro Residents enjoy a variety of activities, gourmet dining options, and amenities like a saltwater pool and exercise room.
    • pro The apartments are spacious, well-lit, and equipped with modern features, including handicap-accessible bathrooms.
    • pro The community offers personalized care, with multiple nurses available around the clock to assist residents' needs.
    • pro Reviews highlight the positive atmosphere, cleanliness of the facility, and engagement of the staff in residents' lives.

    Cons

    • pro St. Paul's Plaza was too expensive for some, making it less accessible for many potential residents.
    • pro The memory care offerings left some unimpressed, lacking the engagement expected in such settings.
    • pro Despite its newness and beauty, some felt the community appeared empty and quiet, lacking social activities and interactions.
    • pro One reviewer noted that the initial promotion of the facility seemed overly exaggerated compared to what was actually offered.
    • pro There were concerns about the lack of storage space in the apartments, which could be a drawback for residents needing more room for their belongings.

    Review

    St. Paul’s Plaza has garnered a variety of feedback from residents and visitors, highlighting its well-designed facilities and attentive staff while also noting some areas for improvement. Positioned in San Diego, this relatively new assisted living community offers a range of appealing amenities and activities that cater to the needs of its residents. However, the cost associated with residing there remains a concern for potential clients. The experiences shared paint a picture of a facility that blends luxury with functionality, drawing mixed reactions based on individual expectations and experiences.

    One of the standout features of St. Paul’s Plaza is its beautiful and modern design. Reviewers consistently remark on the attractiveness of the apartments, which are described as nicely lit with ample space for comfortable living. Residents appreciate thoughtful details like washer and dryer units within the apartments as well as spacious bathrooms equipped with double-sized showers and oversized doors to accommodate individuals with mobility concerns. Many express satisfaction with the overall cleanliness of the facility, underscoring that it feels fresh and welcoming as a relatively new establishment.

    The dining experience at St. Paul's Plaza has garnered particular praise; patrons enjoy gourmet meals served in a sophisticated dining area reminiscent of fine restaurants. Reviewers emphasize the quality and variety of food offered, catering to diverse tastes and dietary preferences—an important factor for many residents seeking both nutrition and enjoyment in their meals. Additionally, guests have noted that meals are available around-the-clock, ensuring residents have access to sustenance whenever needed.

    St. Paul’s Plaza excels in offering various activities designed to engage residents socially and physically. From choirs to shopping trips, residents find ample opportunities to stay active within a community setting. This commitment to fostering social interaction is particularly appreciated in memory care programs where communal meals and group activities encourage socialization among participants facing similar challenges related to cognitive health issues.

    Despite its many positives, some reviews indicate concerns regarding the perceived emptiness of the facility at times; visitors have commented on how quiet it seems due to fewer occupants than expected in such an expansive venue. While some appreciate this tranquility as a peaceful environment for their loved ones, others feel it results in fewer socialization opportunities or lively engagement throughout each day.

    Moreover, potential clients often cite pricing as an obstacle when considering St. Paul's Plaza for their family members. While many consider it luxurious compared to competitors, they express hope that costs might be adjusted downward so more families could afford this level of care without financial strain—particularly given that monthly expenses can escalate significantly depending on individual care needs.

    Ultimately, those who chose St. Paul’s Plaza seem reassured by positive interactions with staff who are praised for their friendliness and attentiveness toward resident needs—allaying fears about transitioning into assisted living environments for both families and their loved ones alike. As reviews continue to emerge about St. Paul’s Plaza amidst its evolving reputation in senior care communities, it seems clear that while many aspects commendable are highlighted by satisfied customers, additional efforts may aid further enhancements needed regarding activity levels and affordability options moving forward.

    Features

    Housing

    • 300 resident community capacity 300 resident community capacity

    Types of Care

    • Assisted Living Assisted Living
    • Continuing Care Retirement Community(CCRC) Continuing Care Retirement Community(CCRC)
    • Independent Living Independent Living
    • Memory Care Memory Care
    • Respite Care Respite Care

    Amenities

    • Activities off-site Activities off-site
    • Activities on-site Activities on-site
    • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
    • Bath tubs Bath tubs
    • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
    • Beauty salon Beauty salon
    • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
    • Computer center Computer center
    • Continuing learning programs Continuing learning programs
    • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
    • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
    • Family education and support services Family education and support services
    • Fitness room Fitness room
    • Full kitchen Full kitchen
    • Fully furnished Fully furnished
    • Gaming room Gaming room
    • Garden Garden
    • Ground floor units Ground floor units
    • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
    • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
    • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
    • Kitchenette Kitchenette
    • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
    • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
    • Outdoor space Outdoor space
    • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
    • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
    • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
    • Small library Small library
    • Swimming pool / hot tub Swimming pool / hot tub
    • Telephone Telephone
    • Wellness center Wellness center
    • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
    • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Care Services

    • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour nursing 24-hour nursing
    • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
    • Accept incoming residents on hospice Accept incoming residents on hospice
    • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
    • Administer insulin injections Administer insulin injections
    • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
    • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
    • Care with behavioral issues Care with behavioral issues
    • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
    • Dementia waiver Dementia waiver
    • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
    • Diabetic care Diabetic care
    • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
    • Incontinence care Incontinence care
    • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
    • Medication management Medication management
    • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
    • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
    • Physical therapy Physical therapy
    • Rehabilitation program Rehabilitation program
    • Same day assessments Same day assessments
    • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
    • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

    Dining

    • Anytime dining Anytime dining
    • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
    • Gluten-free Gluten-free
    • Guest meals Guest meals
    • International cuisine International cuisine
    • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
    • Meals provided Meals provided
    • No Sugar No Sugar
    • Organic Organic
    • Professional chef Professional chef
    • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
    • Room service Room service
    • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
    • Special dining programs Special dining programs
    • Vegan Vegan
    • Vegetarian Vegetarian

    Activities

    • Art classes Art classes
    • Catholic services Catholic services
    • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
    • Concierge services Concierge services
    • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
    • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
    • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
    • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
    • Fitness programs Fitness programs
    • Happy hour Happy hour
    • Karaoke Karaoke
    • Live well programs Live well programs
    • Other religious services Other religious services
    • Planned day trips Planned day trips
    • Protestant services Protestant services
    • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
    • Wine tasting Wine tasting

    Description

    St. Paul's Plaza in Chula Vista, CA, is a vibrant Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) that offers a comprehensive range of living and care options, including Independent Living, Memory Care, and Respite Care. Designed to promote an active and fulfilling lifestyle, St. Paul's Plaza provides residents with the support they need while encouraging independence and engagement.

    The community boasts a wealth of amenities aimed at enriching residents' lives. With activities offered on-site, St. Paul's Plaza features various options for socialization and recreation, from fitness programs to educational speakers and live music events like karaoke and wine tastings. Residents can enjoy restaurant-style dining crafted by professional chefs, with diverse culinary options that cater to special dietary needs such as vegan, gluten-free, and diabetic diets.

    Accommodations are thoughtfully designed for comfort and convenience with fully furnished apartments that include features like air conditioning, private bathrooms, kitchenettes or full kitchens, and easy access to outdoor spaces and gardens. The community also ensures accessibility with wheelchair-friendly facilities throughout.

    Support services are available around the clock to assist residents with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, medication management, and more complex health needs like diabetes care and rehabilitation services. The attentive staff coordinates care seamlessly while respecting each resident's privacy and dignity.

    St. Paul's Plaza fosters a sense of community through organized day trips; devotional services both on-site and off-site; family education programs; concierge services; wellness initiatives; scheduled daily activities; resident-run events; and ample opportunities for social interaction in common areas or lounges.

    Conveniently located near local parks, cafes, pharmacies, physicians’ offices, restaurants, places of worship, hospitals – everything one might need is just a stone’s throw away. This allows residents not only to thrive in their own space but also stay connected to the vibrant Chula Vista community beyond their new home.

    At St. Paul’s Plaza, the focus is on enhancing quality of life through personalized care plans tailored to meet individual needs while providing an enriching environment where every resident can flourish socially, physically, emotionally—and spiritually.

    Nearby Places of Interest

    This area of Chula Vista, California, offers a variety of amenities and services that cater to the needs of seniors. With several physicians' offices nearby such as Sharp Rees-Stealy Otay Ranch and NBHC Eastlake, residents have easy access to medical care. There are also pharmacies like Rite Aid and Walmart Pharmacy within close proximity for convenient medication pickup. In terms of recreation, there are parks like Otay Ranch Town Center Dog Park and Parque de la Amistad where seniors can enjoy outdoor activities. Additionally, there are plenty of dining options ranging from fast food chains like Chick-Fil-A to local favorites like Tacos El Gordo. For transportation, there are trolley stations nearby for easy access to different parts of the city. Overall, this area provides a comfortable and convenient living environment for seniors looking to settle down in Chula Vista.

    Physicians

    • Sharp Rees-Stealy Otay Ranch (0.1 miles)
    • NBHC Eastlake (2.7 miles)
    • California Retina Associates (4.5 miles)

    Parks

    • Otay Ranch Town Center Dog Park (1.4 miles)
    • Parque de la Amistad (6.8 miles)
    • Mount Helix Park (10 miles)
    • Quartyard Dog Park (11.1 miles)
    • Embarcadero Marina Park South (11.3 miles)

    Pharmacies

    • Rite Aid (1.6 miles)
    • Walmart Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
    • Walgreens (1.8 miles)
    • CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
    • Rite Aid (2.2 miles)
    • Vons Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
    • CVS Pharmacy (2.5 miles)

    Restaurants

    • Chick-Fil-A (1.6 miles)
    • McDonald's (5.4 miles)
    • Tacos El Gordo (5.5 miles)
    • Tacos el Franc (6.8 miles)
    • In-N-Out Burger (7 miles)
    • McDonald's (7 miles)
    • Lorenza (7.6 miles)

    Hospitals

    • Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center Cardiac Rehabilitation (1.7 miles)
    • Hospital Nova (6.8 miles)
    • Hospital del Niño Jesus (6.9 miles)
    • IMSS Clinica # 33 (7.9 miles)
    • Sharp Grossmont Hospital Brier Patch (11 miles)
    • Naval Medical Center San Diego (11.4 miles)

    Cafes

    • Starbucks (1.8 miles)
    • Starbucks (5.3 miles)
    • Starbucks (5.5 miles)
    • Starbucks (5.5 miles)
    • Starbucks (6.1 miles)
    • Kung Fu Tea (6.6 miles)
    • Das Cortez (7.3 miles)

    Places of Worship

    • Corpus Christi Church (2.4 miles)
    • Del Espiritu Santo -iglesia O (8.1 miles)
    • Skyline Church (8.6 miles)

    Transportation

    • CBX Cross Border Xpress (5.3 miles)
    • Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) (Aeropuerto Internacional de Tijuana) (5.5 miles)
    • Vip Lounge Tijuana (5.5 miles)
    • AeroMexico Cargo (5.7 miles)
    • 24th Street Trolley Station (7.1 miles)
    • Grossmont Transit Center (11 miles)
    • Gaslamp Quarter Trolley Station (11.2 miles)

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