Tender Loving Care Guest Home in National City, CA

Tender Loving Care Guest Home is an assisted living community in National City, CA.

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1430 Sheryl Lane, National City, CA 91950

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

4.1 from 27 reviews
5 stars
21
4 stars
0
3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of Tender Loving Care Guest Home

common 5 reviews mention this

Cleanliness is consistently praised

Residents repeatedly describe the property as very clean and well maintained.

Multiple residents say the property looks well kept, maintained, and clean. Several also mention quick upkeep through maintenance work, contributing to a cared-for feel. A few other reviews raise serious cleanliness concerns tied to pests, so experiences aren’t uniform.

common 12 reviews mention this

Responsive staff and maintenance

Residents most often highlight how quickly staff and maintenance respond.

A large share of reviewers describe the property manager and office staff as helpful, attentive, and quick to respond to requests. Maintenance is described as prompt and thorough when something breaks or needs service. A smaller number of reviews push back, describing unhelpful management and unresolved issues, which is a notable outlier.

common 4 reviews mention this

Safety and gated access

Safety stands out in reviews, including mention of gated access.

Several residents say the community feels safe and describe it as calm or tranquil. Multiple reviews also specifically reference a gated setup. One resident’s complaints about noise and living conditions point to variability in day-to-day comfort, but the safety theme remains common.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Pest problems are a major concern

Some residents report ongoing roach issues despite pest control efforts.

A handful of reviews are sharply negative about roaches, describing them as frequent and worsening over time. One review ties the problem to management handling and maintenance effectiveness, while another calls it out as a reason not to move in. These comments contrast with other reviewers who describe the property as very clean and well maintained.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Noise complaints affect comfort

Some residents say noise from above neighbors isn’t addressed.

At least two reviews describe disruptive noise, including pounding and stomping from upstairs neighbors, that they say goes unaddressed. One resident also frames the issue around difficulty lodging complaints about the noise. These concerns stand alongside other reviews describing a peaceful and calm environment.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Tour and move-in process questions

Some reviews raise concerns about scheduling and the payment process.

One resident says they were contacted very close to their planned tour date and then told there was no longer availability. Another review expresses concern about a request for a deposit and first month’s rent soon after taking possession, describing it as potentially fraudulent. These are buying or onboarding concerns rather than ongoing care-level experiences.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

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 (7 miles away) San Diego International-Lindbergh (7 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

Cafes

  • Kung Fu Tea (0.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.2 miles)
  • Copa Vida (4.7 miles)
  • Ghirardelli Ice Cream And Chocolate Shop (5 miles)
  • Tabac Specialty Coffee & Cigars (5.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.4 miles)
  • Communal Coffee (5.9 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.5 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.5 miles)
  • NEX Pharmacy (2.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.2 miles)
  • Rite Aid (3.2 miles)

Transportation

  • 24th Street Trolley Station (1.5 miles)
  • Gaslamp Quarter Trolley Station (4.8 miles)
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot (5.6 miles)
  • Firefly Car Rental (7 miles)
  • San Diego International Airport (SAN) (7.6 miles)

Restaurants

  • In-N-Out Burger (1.6 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.6 miles)
  • Tacos El Gordo (3.2 miles)
  • Half Door Brewing Company (4.7 miles)
  • Tin Fish Gaslamp (4.8 miles)
  • Bub's at the Ballpark (4.8 miles)
  • Sevilla Nightclub of San Diego (4.9 miles)

Physicians

  • California Retina Associates (3.7 miles)
  • Internal Medicine Associates (6.3 miles)
  • Sharp Rees-Stealy Otay Ranch (6.3 miles)
  • NBHC Eastlake (7.1 miles)

Parks

  • Quartyard Dog Park (4.7 miles)
  • Embarcadero Marina Park South (4.9 miles)
  • Centennial Park (5.3 miles)
  • Spreckels Park (5.4 miles)
  • Balboa Park (5.4 miles)
  • Pantoja Park (5.4 miles)
  • Balboa Park South Loop (5.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • Naval Medical Center San Diego (5 miles)
  • Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center Cardiac Rehabilitation (5.3 miles)
  • UC San Diego Medical Center (7.2 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Corpus Christi Church (5.3 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Mission Valley 2 (7.3 miles)

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