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Brookdale Clairemont in San Diego, CA

Brookdale Clairemont is an assisted living community in San Diego, CA.

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Brookdale Clairemont in San Diego, CA

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  • Interior

    A cozy reading area with bookshelves and comfortable seating.

  • Decor

    A welcoming lobby with comfortable seating and elegant decor.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with a red sofa, wooden chairs around a table, and a lamp beside the window.

  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom featuring a neatly made bed with red and black bedding, flanked by two nightstands with lamps.

  • Trees

    A peaceful garden patio with a gazebo and seating area surrounded by lush greenery.

  • Windows

    A well-lit game room featuring a billiards table, comfortable seating, and large windows with a view.

  • Dining

    A cozy dining room set with tables and menus, ready for guests.

  • Lighting

    A spacious lobby area with seating and elegant decor.

  • Library

    A cozy library room with bookshelves, chairs, and a table for reading.

5219 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92117

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4.2 from 101 reviews
5 stars
54
4 stars
28
3 stars
9
2 stars
2
1 stars
8

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Brookdale Clairemont Costs & Pricing

Brookdale Clairemont offers competitive pricing for its studio apartments at $2,700 per month, significantly lower than the average costs in San Diego County and across California, which stand at $4,217 and $4,145 respectively. This attractive rate positions Brookdale Clairemont as a cost-effective option for those seeking quality assisted living while providing access to the vibrant amenities of the area. Residents can enjoy a comfortable living environment without the financial strain often associated with similar facilities in both the county and state.

Floor plansBrookdale ClairemontSan Diego CountyCalifornia
Studio$2,700$4,217$4,145

Overall Review of Brookdale Clairemont

common 30 reviews mention this

Staff is consistently described as caring

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff as friendly, attentive, and responsive.

Across reviews, people highlight staff members who greet residents warmly and follow through on needs. Several families mention communication and updates about care, including help coordinating with doctors or responding when something is off. A few reviews also describe areas of concern, such as not getting responses by phone or feeling understaffed, but most comments return to kindness and responsiveness.

common 22 reviews mention this

Cleanliness shows up in reviews

Many reviews mention a clean building and well-kept rooms.

Multiple reviewers say the facility is clean, including resident rooms, common areas, and dining spaces. Some describe the environment as bright and cared for, and others reference cleanliness during tours or visits. A smaller set of reviews raises cleanliness concerns, including bad odors and pest/in-room cleanliness issues.

common 18 reviews mention this

Dining is a frequent point of feedback

Dining draws both praise and occasional complaints about temperature and taste.

Many residents and families mention enjoying the meals, with comments about food quality and regular meal service. Some reviewers specifically call out special meals or that residents look forward to the dining room. Other reviews are less satisfied, describing food as not very appetizing, served cold, or needing improvements in how it’s served or seasoned.

  • A cozy dining room set with tables and menus, ready for guests.
  • An elegant dining room setup with tables, chairs, and menus.
common 16 reviews mention this

Activities and social time stand out

Reviews commonly mention on-site activities that help residents stay engaged.

Reviewers describe a steady calendar of things to do, including bingo, music, outings, and group gatherings. Several families say their loved ones participate over time, and some mention that activities help with comfort and social connection. While most comments are positive, a few tour-focused reviews say activities felt limited at the time of the visit.

caveat 9 reviews mention this

Cost feels high for some families

Some reviews say the overall cost and add-ons were hard to manage.

A number of families raise concerns about price, describing the community as expensive for what they expected. Several reviews also mention add-on charges affecting their decision, including concerns that fees were not handled the way they anticipated. Even so, other reviews frame Brookdale Clairemont as a good value at its price point, especially when paired with what families saw in staffing and daily care.

differentiator 10 reviews mention this

Care support includes nursing access

Residents and families describe medication help and on-site care coordination.

Several reviews mention medication being handled on schedule and staff being available when help is needed. Some families also connect better day-to-day stability to the support provided through daily routines and responsiveness. At least a few reviews contrast this by describing situations where residents needed more intensive medical help than they felt was available on-site.

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Features

Housing

  • 214 resident community capacity 214 resident community capacity
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Financing advice Financing advice
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Home sale assistance Home sale assistance
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Party space Party space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Private cleaning services Private cleaning services
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Security gate Security gate
  • Small library Small library
  • TV room TV room
  • Telephone Telephone
  • VA Benefits Consultation VA Benefits Consultation
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • 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)
  • MC Clellan-Palomar Airport (21 miles away) MC Clellan-Palomar Airport (21 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 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
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • High acuity care High acuity care
  • Hospice care Hospice care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • 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
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Book club Book club
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Cooking club Cooking club
  • 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
  • Games Games
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Karaoke Karaoke
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Other religious services Other religious services
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Protestant services Protestant services
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stories Stories
  • Wine tasting Wine tasting
  • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

Languages Spoken

  • English English
  • Spanish Spanish

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of San Diego, California, offers a convenient and diverse range of amenities for seniors looking to settle in the area. With multiple pharmacies such as Walmart, Walgreens, CVS, and Rite Aid nearby, access to healthcare and medications is easily accessible. There are also several cafes including Starbucks and Blue Bottle Coffee for socializing or enjoying a relaxing cup of coffee. A variety of restaurants like Chick-Fil-A, In-N-Out Burger, and Pacific Catch WestCoast Fish House cater to different tastes. Parks like Lindbergh Park and Mission Bay Park provide opportunities for outdoor recreation and relaxation. Transportation options are also plentiful with the Balboa Avenue Transit Center and UTC Trolley Station nearby. Additionally, there are reputable hospitals like Sharp Memorial Hospital and UC San Diego Jacobs Medical Center in close proximity along with various physician offices for medical care needs. The presence of theaters like AMC Fashion Valley 18 and places of worship such as Good Shepherd Catholic Church offer additional entertainment and spiritual fulfillment options in the community.

Pharmacies

  • Walmart Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.1 miles)
  • Rite Aid (3.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.1 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.8 miles)
  • The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf (2.9 miles)
  • Blue Bottle Coffee (3.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.5 miles)
  • Bird Rock Coffee Roasters (5.5 miles)

Restaurants

  • Chick-Fil-A (1 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (2 miles)
  • Sonic Drive-In (2.2 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (2.9 miles)
  • Jack In The Box (3.2 miles)
  • Pacific Catch WestCoast Fish House (3.2 miles)
  • Shake Shack (3.2 miles)

Parks

  • Lindbergh Park (1.4 miles)
  • Mission Bay Park (3.6 miles)
  • Kate O Sessions Memorial Park (3.9 miles)
  • Crown Point (4 miles)
  • Civita Park (4.2 miles)
  • La Jolla Shores Park (4.8 miles)
  • Cal's Point (5.2 miles)

Transportation

  • Montgomery Field Airport (MYF) (2.7 miles)
  • Balboa Avenue Transit Center (2.8 miles)
  • UTC Trolley Station (3.2 miles)
  • Fashion Valley Trolley Station and Transit Center (4.7 miles)
  • Old Town Trolley Station and Transit Center (5.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Kearny Mesa Convalescent and Nursing Home (2.7 miles)
  • Sharp Memorial Hospital (2.7 miles)
  • Rady's Children's Hospital San Diego Large Waiting Room, Frost Street, Entrance 8 (2.8 miles)
  • Rady Children's Hospital (2.9 miles)
  • Sharp Soc (3.3 miles)
  • UC San Diego Jacobs Medical Center (4.1 miles)
  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla (4.5 miles)

Physicians

  • Sharp Rees-Stealy San Diego Radiology (2.9 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente Viewridge Medical Offices 2 (3.3 miles)
  • NVISION Eye Centers (3.7 miles)
  • UC San Diego Health - La Jolla 8910 Villa La Jolla Drive (4.1 miles)
  • Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center at UC San Diego Health (4.2 miles)
  • Stahl Richard Dr Scripps Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgery Group La Jolla (4.4 miles)
  • San Diego Mental Health Services (4.6 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Fashion Valley 18 (4.7 miles)
  • AMC Mission Valley 2 (4.9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Good Shepherd Catholic Church (5.3 miles)

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