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Life Saver Place Of Oceanside

Life Saver Place Of Oceanside is an assisted living community in Oceanside, CA.

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214 Manzanita Drive, Oceanside, CA 92057

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4.8 from 100 reviews
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Overall Review of Life Saver Place Of Oceanside

common 30 reviews mention this

Staff friendliness and responsiveness

Residents and families describe consistently welcoming, helpful staff who follow through.

Across many reviews, people mention being greeted warmly at the front desk and feeling comfortable during visits and moves. Several reviewers call out named staff for being patient, knowledgeable, and responsive to questions. A few also note that communication can be hit-or-miss at times in memory care, but even those accounts often add that staff members are courteous and kind.

common 9 reviews mention this

Food and dining feel strong

Dining stands out, with many reviews praising the quality of meals and special-event food.

Multiple families and visitors describe the food as very delicious or enjoyable, including during holiday and event meals. Reviews also mention variety through rotating menus and describe meals as a reason residents and families look forward to dining. One reviewer did express disappointment with the kitchen, but it appears as an outlier compared with the broader positive descriptions.

common 14 reviews mention this

Plenty of activities and events

Residents seem engaged thanks to a busy schedule of activities and themed outings.

Reviews frequently mention community-sponsored events, daily activities, and opportunities to socialize. Several highlight the activities team for keeping residents involved, with specific examples like karaoke, themed days, and outings. A few reviewers say their loved ones don’t seem to know about activities, but most accounts describe residents staying busy and connected.

common 8 reviews mention this

Clean, well-kept environment

Many residents and visitors comment on a clean, well-maintained building and grounds.

A recurring point is that the facility looks and feels maintained, including the lobby and main entrance. Several reviews say the building is exceptionally clean and that the grounds are kept up. Even where concerns come up, other reviewers still describe the property as neat and attractive, suggesting cleanliness is a consistent strength.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Memory care staffing and communication concerns

Some residents’ families report thinner staffing and slower communication in memory care.

A few reviews specifically describe memory care as thinly staffed with spotty communication, including difficulty reaching someone at the front desk. One account also describes longer waits and challenges with getting doors opened or staff responding to needs. While other memory care reviews are positive about care and freedom to participate, these accounts are the main repeated caution about how smooth day-to-day communication can be.

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Close to everyday conveniences

Family members can reach nearby shopping, food, and medical options nearby.

Reviewers don’t focus heavily on location, but the community sits near common daily stops and medical services. Nearby options include quick restaurant choices and nearby clinics and pharmacies that can help when families are visiting regularly.

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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

  • MC Clellan-Palomar Airport (8 miles away) MC Clellan-Palomar Airport (8 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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (0.3 miles)
  • Taco Bell (0.4 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (0.6 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.2 miles)
  • Jack In The Box (2.1 miles)
  • Ocean Thai Cuisine (2.3 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.6 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.4 miles)
  • Rite Aid (4.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.8 miles)

Physicians

  • Vista Community Clinic, North River Road Clinic (0.7 miles)
  • Lam H Do M.D. (2.2 miles)
  • James C Kringel M.D. (2.2 miles)
  • Morris Eye Group (4.1 miles)
  • North County Gastroenterology Medical Group (4.1 miles)
  • Orthopaedic Specialists of North County (4.1 miles)
  • Goldberg Barry MD (4.1 miles)

Parks

  • Luiseno Park (1.8 miles)
  • Guajome Regional Park (1.8 miles)
  • Vista Sports Park (2.8 miles)
  • Marlado Highlands Park (3 miles)
  • Holiday Park (6.4 miles)

Transportation

  • Melrose Sprinter Station (2.8 miles)
  • Vista Transit Center (4.2 miles)
  • Oceanside Transit Center (5.9 miles)

Hospitals

  • North Coast Surgery Center (4.1 miles)
  • Tri-City Medical Center Registration (4.2 miles)
  • Tri-City Medical Center (4.2 miles)
  • Eye Surgery Associates (4.6 miles)
  • Rady Children's Hospital (4.7 miles)
  • Optum - Carlsbad State (6.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (4.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.6 miles)
  • The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf (4.8 miles)
  • Panera Bread (5 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.3 miles)
  • Communal (6 miles)
  • Camp Coffee (6 miles)

Theaters

  • CinĂ©polis Vista (4.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (4.8 miles)

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