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Marife's Home Care in San Diego, CA

Marife's Home Care is an assisted living community in San Diego, CA.

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485 Valencia Parkway, San Diego, CA 92114

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

4.8 from 33 reviews
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Overall Review of Marife's Home Care

common 32 reviews mention this

Caregivers feel genuinely compassionate

Residents and families repeatedly describe caregivers who are kind, compassionate, and attentive.

Across the reviews, families describe caregivers who treat their loved ones with compassion and respect, and who stay focused on daily needs. Many also mention that the team feels professional and reliable, not just friendly. Several reviewers specifically connect the care to peace of mind during stressful medical or life changes.

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Communication is timely and organized

Families report clear communication, fast follow-through, and an organized care plan.

Multiple reviews highlight responsiveness when questions come up, along with good communication about progress and day-to-day changes. Reviewers also describe schedules and plans being organized, including rescheduling when needed. In urgent situations, several families say the team stayed accessible and supported them without delay.

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Smooth transitions from hospital or rehab

Residents describe support that helps families transition from hospital or rehab back home.

Several reviewers mention a transition from rehab or hospital to home, describing the handoff as seamless. In these accounts, the team meets with families around the move and helps set up care right away. Some reviewers also describe adjustments being made quickly when care needs changed after the transition.

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Care plans support long-term needs

Families report ongoing support over months and years, with continuity as needs evolve.

A few reviews describe using care for extended periods, including multi-year support. Families also mention continuity and coverage when a primary caregiver was not available. These experiences align with the way the service is set up for ongoing assistance with daily living and related coordination of health care.

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Special support for dementia and Alzheimer’s

Families mention care that works well for loved ones with Alzheimer’s or dementia.

Some reviewers specifically describe caring for seniors dealing with Alzheimer’s or dementia and note that the team adapted to changing needs. Others mention physical limitations alongside dementia, with caregivers staying attentive and engaged. This is consistent with the care model focused on assistance with everyday activities and coordination of health-related needs.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 4 resident community capacity 4 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

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.4 miles)
  • Rite Aid (3.4 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (1.6 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (3.4 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (3.5 miles)
  • Tacos El Gordo (5 miles)
  • McDonald's (5.1 miles)
  • Half Door Brewing Company (5.1 miles)
  • Bub's at the Ballpark (5.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Kung Fu Tea (1.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (5 miles)
  • Copa Vida (5.1 miles)
  • Communal Coffee (5.2 miles)
  • Ghirardelli Ice Cream And Chocolate Shop (5.3 miles)
  • Tabac Specialty Coffee & Cigars (5.4 miles)

Transportation

  • 24th Street Trolley Station (3.4 miles)
  • Gaslamp Quarter Trolley Station (5.3 miles)
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot (5.9 miles)
  • Grossmont Transit Center (6.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Naval Medical Center San Diego (4.8 miles)
  • Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center Cardiac Rehabilitation (6.2 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center/Kaiser Foundation Hospital (6.5 miles)

Parks

  • Quartyard Dog Park (5 miles)
  • Balboa Park (5.1 miles)
  • Balboa Park South Loop (5.4 miles)
  • Embarcadero Marina Park South (5.5 miles)
  • Pantoja Park (5.8 miles)
  • Centennial Park (5.9 miles)
  • Waterfront Park (6.2 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Corpus Christi Church (5.1 miles)

Physicians

  • California Retina Associates (5.3 miles)
  • Internal Medicine Associates (6 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente Vandever Medical Offices (6.3 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Mission Valley 2 (6.5 miles)

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