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Holy Rosary Residence in San Diego, CA

Holy Rosary Residence is an assisted living community in San Diego, CA.

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Holy Rosary Residence in San Diego, CA

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Holy Rosary Residence

5651 Dorothy Way, San Diego, CA 92115

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

4.8 from 122 reviews
5 stars
108
4 stars
8
3 stars
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1 stars
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Holy Rosary Residence Costs & Pricing

Holy Rosary Residence offers competitive pricing for its residential care services, with semi-private rooms available at $3,500 per month and private rooms at $4,000. When compared to the broader context of San Diego County, where semi-private accommodations average slightly higher at $3,518 and private rooms also present a higher rate of $3,939, Holy Rosary Residence positions itself as an attractive option for those seeking quality care without exceeding budgetary expectations. Furthermore, in relation to the overall state average for California's assisted living facilities - where semi-private rates stand at $3,333 and private options align with those in San Diego County - the pricing at Holy Rosary remains competitively favorable. This combination of quality care and reasonable costs underscores the value that Holy Rosary Residence provides to its residents.

Floor plansHoly Rosary ResidenceSan Diego CountyCalifornia
Semi-Private$3,500$3,518$3,333
Private$4,000$3,939$3,939

Overall Review of Holy Rosary Residence

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Care support wasn’t a fit

Some families say the care level wasn’t equipped for dementia needs.

Two reviews describe a stressful admission and early-stay experience tied to dementia-related assistance. In both accounts, staff support was not accepted quickly enough for basic needs, and the residence asked for the resident to leave shortly after arrival. Residents’ families also question whether the facility had adequately reviewed the resident’s care requirements beforehand.

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Staff feel genuinely warm

Multiple reviewers describe the staff as kind and supportive.

One review says the residence felt like a home, with staff who are kind, knowledgeable, and helpful, and a care team that accommodates ongoing needs. Another review—though overall negative—still refers to the caretakers there as “wonderful,” highlighting relationships that families formed. Across these accounts, the staff experience is a key point residents and families bring up.

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Home-like setting stands out

Reviewers repeatedly describe a more home-like feel than a facility.

A positive review characterizes Holy Rosary as more home than facility, noting a quiet, accessible neighborhood and a room set up with familiar personal items. Another review also mentions the residence as immaculate and welcoming for the transition period. Together, these comments suggest the setting and move-in feel are part of what people notice most.

How we summarize

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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
  • Respite Care Respite Care

Amenities

  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private Private
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Swimming pool / hot tub Swimming pool / hot tub
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • 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
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • 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
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • 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
  • Kosher Kosher
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of San Diego, California offers a wide range of amenities and services that would cater to the needs of seniors looking to settle down in the area. With multiple pharmacies, hospitals, and physicians offices within close proximity, residents would have convenient access to healthcare facilities. Additionally, there are various cafes, restaurants, and transportation options nearby for seniors to enjoy dining out and exploring the city. The presence of theaters and parks also provides opportunities for leisure activities and entertainment. Overall, this neighborhood offers a well-rounded environment with essential services and recreational options for seniors seeking a vibrant community in San Diego.

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
  • Kaiser Zion Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.3 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.1 miles)
  • The Simple Coffee House (3 miles)
  • Communal Coffee (4.1 miles)
  • The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf (5.4 miles)
  • Copa Vida (6.3 miles)
  • Kung Fu Tea (6.3 miles)
  • Ghirardelli Ice Cream And Chocolate Shop (6.3 miles)

Restaurants

  • Sombrero Mexican Food (2 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (2.2 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (2.4 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.8 miles)
  • Rally's (3.6 miles)
  • Jack In The Box (3.7 miles)
  • BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse (3.8 miles)

Physicians

  • Kaiser Permanente Vandever Medical Offices (2.1 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente Viewridge Medical Offices 2 (5.1 miles)
  • Sharp Rees-Stealy San Diego Radiology (5.2 miles)
  • Internal Medicine Associates (5.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center/Kaiser Foundation Hospital (2.1 miles)
  • Sharp Grossmont Hospital Brier Patch (4.2 miles)
  • Sharp Soc (4.4 miles)
  • Rady Children's Hospital (5 miles)
  • Naval Medical Center San Diego (5.1 miles)
  • Rady's Children's Hospital San Diego Large Waiting Room, Frost Street, Entrance 8 (5.1 miles)
  • Sharp Memorial Hospital (5.2 miles)

Transportation

  • Grossmont Transit Center (3.7 miles)
  • Montgomery Field Airport (MYF) (5 miles)
  • Fashion Valley Trolley Station and Transit Center (5.6 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Mission Valley 2 (4.4 miles)
  • AMC Fashion Valley 18 (5.4 miles)

Parks

  • Civita Park (4.5 miles)
  • Cal's Point (4.7 miles)
  • Balboa Park (5.1 miles)
  • Mount Helix Park (5.3 miles)
  • Balboa Park South Loop (5.7 miles)
  • Quartyard Dog Park (6.1 miles)
  • Lindbergh Park (6.2 miles)

Places of Worship

  • El Camino Grace Church (6.3 miles)

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