Oakmont Of Pacific Beach is an assisted living and memory care community in San Diego, CA.
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Oakmont Of Pacific Beach in San Diego, CA
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955 Grand Avenue, San Diego, CA 92109
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Memory care is specifically called out by residents and families.
Several reviewers describe a dedicated memory care setup, including programming tied to Alzheimerâs. One family also highlights a caregiver by name within memory care, emphasizing how personal the support felt. This lines up with the community listing memory care and related support services.
Dining quality is a frequent point of praise and comparison.
Many reviews say the meals are good, with some describing the dining experience as restaurant-like and well presented. A few residents and families also mention room meals and that dining works for individual needs. There are also mixed notes where one reviewer says the food has been going downhill, so it isnât uniformly positive.
A busy calendar of activities shows up in reviews repeatedly.
Reviewers repeatedly point to lots of activities and opportunities to get out or stay involved, including scheduled programs and resident engagement. Several mention outings and ongoing events happening throughout the week. The community also offers a broad activity listing on-site, including fitness and life-learning options.
Communication with leadership is a recurring concern for some families.
A pair of reviewers describe difficulty getting responses from the executive director, including email follow-ups and document handling. These same reviews also call out concerns about fairness in how requests are handled. Other reviewers contrast this by describing responsive management and attentive staff, but the negative experiences are still clearly voiced.
Many reviewers describe staff as kind, attentive, and professional.
Across reviews, families and visitors often describe caregivers as warm, friendly, and attentive to residents. Several also mention professional communication during difficult transitions and say staff kept them informed and supported. A few reviews are more negative about respect and care, but positive staff impressions are common.
Cleanliness and overall upkeep are mentioned more than once.
Multiple reviewers describe the property as clean, pleasant, and well maintained, including comments about the facility looking pristine. Others also mention that rooms and common areas were kept up well. There are contrasting concerns in a couple of reviews about safety and treatment, but cleanliness is still a frequent positive theme.
Pricing comes up as a major concern for many families.
Several reviewers call the community very expensive and suggest it isnât affordable unless youâre able to pay at a high level. One family also directly links the cost to dissatisfaction with their experience. Others acknowledge the value in whatâs offered, which helps explain why the pricing issue is loud but not universally disqualifying.
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92 resident community capacity
1-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments Studio apartments
Assisted Living
Memory Care
Air-conditioning
Beautician on-site Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
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Fitness room
Full kitchen
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden Guasts at mealtime
Guest parking
Housekeeping services Kitchenette
Laundry
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Party space
Private bathrooms Private cleaning services Resident parking
Restaurant-style dining
Security gate
Small library
Spa TV room
Telephone Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
San Diego International-Lindbergh (6 miles away) MC Clellan-Palomar Airport (23 miles away)
Community operated transportation Transportation & parking Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation to doctors appointments
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system 24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers Coordination with health care providers Dementia waiver
Diabetes diet
Hospice care Hospice waiver Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program Mild cognitive impairment
Physical therapy
Special dietary restrictions Specialized memory care programming
Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation to doctors appointments
Walking wheelchair assistance Diabetes diet Low / no sodium Low fat Room service Special dietary restrictions Vegetarian Activities off-site
Arts and crafts
Book club Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Educational speakers / life long learning Fitness programs
Games Gardening club
Live musical performances
Planned day trips Resident-run activities Scheduled daily activities Yoga / chair yoga
English German Korean Spanish TagalogOakmont Of Pacific Beach offers 1-bedroom apartments, 2-bedroom apartments, and Studio apartments.
Oakmont Of Pacific Beach is located at 955 Grand Avenue, San Diego, CA 92109 in San Diego County, California
Oakmont Of Pacific Beach's comprehensive approach to memory care is designed to meet the diverse needs of residents at various stages of dementia and Alzheimer's disease. The 24-hour supervision ensures that individuals receive constant support in a safe environment, minimizing the risk of wandering or accidents. Assistance with activities of daily living--such as bathing, dressing, and transfers--provides essential help that fosters dignity while promoting independence. Coordination with healthcare providers guarantees personalized medical attention, further enhanced by medication management to ensure compliance with treatment plans. Meal preparation and service cater to the nutritional requirements specific to those with cognitive impairment, while specialized programming and mental wellness initiatives engage residents' cognitive functions and emotional well-being. Additionally, access to physical therapy can improve mobility and overall physical health, complementing transportation arrangements for medical appointments enhances continuity of care, ensuring that every aspect of a resident's well-being is thoughtfully addressed.
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