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The Velasco Homes 5 in Chula Vista, CA

The Velasco Homes 5 is an assisted living community in Chula Vista, CA.

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1564 Malta Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91911

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4.7 from 54 reviews
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Overall Review of The Velasco Homes 5

common 39 reviews mention this

Staff compassion and responsiveness stand out

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff as caring, attentive, and responsive to day-to-day needs.

Across the reviews, people consistently say the staff is kind and supportive, from caregivers and care directors to resident services. Several mention being welcomed by staff during move-in or tours, with clear follow-through and communication when questions come up. A small number of reviews also note breakdowns in care documentation and follow-up after an emergency, which stands apart from the otherwise positive tone.

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Facility cleanliness and upkeep get praise

Many reviewers highlight the facility as clean, well maintained, and pleasant to walk into.

Multiple reviews describe the building as clean and well kept, including comments about how the space feels right away. Others connect cleanliness with comfort and a home-like experience. One review mentions that quality areas such as laundry care and attention to in-room technology need improvement.

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Activities help residents stay engaged

Reviewers frequently mention scheduled activities that keep residents participating and involved.

Residents and families describe daily planned activities and an activity calendar that residents enjoy. Reviews also point to memory care engagement—families mention stimulating activities designed for dementia and Alzheimer’s, and describe residents participating rather than withdrawing. A few reviews also frame activities as part of what made transitions feel smoother for newly placed residents.

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Care support for dementia transitions

Families seeking dementia support describe relief and stability once their loved one was placed.

Several reviews mention Compass Rose and describe smooth adjustment for a resident with dementia or advanced dementia. Families describe care staff as patient and attentive, and they connect the experience to better day-to-day wellbeing. One review also references hospice and skilled nursing decisions after an emergency, but it focuses on billing/documentation frustration rather than day-to-day care quality.

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Features

Housing

  • 6 resident community capacity 6 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Board and Care Home Board and Care Home

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 (13 miles away) San Diego International-Lindbergh (13 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

  • Vons Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.4 miles)
  • Das Cortez (5.5 miles)
  • Kung Fu Tea (5.9 miles)

Hospitals

  • Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center Cardiac Rehabilitation (1.6 miles)
  • Hospital del Niño Jesus (4.7 miles)
  • Hospital Nova (5.1 miles)
  • IMSS Clinica # 33 (5.2 miles)
  • Naval Medical Center San Diego (10.6 miles)

Physicians

  • California Retina Associates (2.4 miles)
  • Sharp Rees-Stealy Otay Ranch (3 miles)
  • NBHC Eastlake (5.7 miles)

Restaurants

  • Tacos El Gordo (3.4 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (4.7 miles)
  • Tacos el Franc (5.1 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (5.6 miles)
  • McDonald's (6.1 miles)
  • Lorenza (6.2 miles)
  • Carl's Jr. (6.5 miles)

Parks

  • Otay Ranch Town Center Dog Park (4.3 miles)
  • Parque de la Amistad (7.4 miles)
  • Spreckels Park (10.1 miles)
  • Embarcadero Marina Park South (10.1 miles)
  • Quartyard Dog Park (10.1 miles)
  • Centennial Park (10.2 miles)
  • Pantoja Park (10.7 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Corpus Christi Church (4.7 miles)
  • Del Espiritu Santo -iglesia O (6.8 miles)

Transportation

  • CBX Cross Border Xpress (5.3 miles)
  • Vip Lounge Tijuana (5.4 miles)
  • Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) (Aeropuerto Internacional de Tijuana) (5.4 miles)
  • 24th Street Trolley Station (5.7 miles)
  • AeroMexico Cargo (5.9 miles)
  • Gaslamp Quarter Trolley Station (10.1 miles)

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