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Oakmont of Pacific Beach in San Diego, CA

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 Ave, San Diego, CA 92109

To contact a resident: (858) 373-9300

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

4.5 from 62 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Oakmont of Pacific Beach Costs & Pricing

Oakmont of Pacific Beach presents a compelling option for those seeking assisted living, though its monthly costs are notably higher than both the San Diego County and statewide averages. For instance, a semi-private room at Oakmont is priced at $5,095, significantly exceeding the county's average of $3,518 and California's average of $3,333. Similarly, the studio option is offered at $6,395 compared to $4,217 in San Diego County and $4,145 statewide. The disparity continues with the one-bedroom units priced at $8,195 versus $4,315 locally and $4,340 across California. Even two-bedroom accommodations at Oakmont command a rate of $9,995, outpacing the county's average of $5,219 and the state's average of $5,270. While these rates may suggest a premium experience reflective of superior services or amenities within Oakmont's offerings, potential residents should assess whether this investment aligns with their individual needs and preferences in assisted living.

Floor plansOakmont of Pacific BeachSan Diego CountyCalifornia
Semi-Private$5,095$3,518$3,333
Studio$6,395$4,217$4,145
1 Bedroom$8,195$4,315$4,340
2 Bedrooms$9,995$5,219$5,270

Overall Review of Oakmont of Pacific Beach

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Staff care and cleanliness stand out

Residents consistently describe attentive, kind staff in a clean, homelike setting.

Many reviews focus on how warm and professional the staff are, including caregivers who assist with daily needs like showers and overall responsiveness for family members. Several residents also mention cleanliness and a comfortable feel inside the community. A few negative comments criticize specific staff behavior and neglect concerns, but the majority of feedback is positive about day-to-day interactions and the environment being well kept.

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Dining and food quality get praise

Dining is repeatedly praised, with residents describing consistently good food and restaurant-style service.

Food is one of the most frequent positives, with multiple residents saying the meals are good and that dining feels more like a restaurant than a cafeteria. Reviews also mention flexibility such as eating in a room when necessary and having meals brought to residents. While one review notes a temporary issue with F&B services that was later resolved, overall dining experiences come through as a strong point.

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Activities keep residents engaged

Residents describe a busy schedule of activities and outings that helps them stay engaged.

Reviews frequently mention events and group activities, including opportunities for arts and entertainment-style programming. Several people also describe outings and transportation for doctor visits or group trips, which adds structure beyond the community itself. Even where residents focus on other priorities, activities are commonly mentioned as part of daily life here.

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Higher pricing is a recurring concern

Cost is a recurring downside, with reviewers calling the community very expensive or pricey.

A number of reviews directly raise affordability concerns, describing the community as extremely expensive or pricey for what you get. One review also mentions frustration tied to the experience while paying over $9,000, and another notes that the available room setup was affected by what they were paying. Overall, pricing is the main theme that comes up as a limitation.

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Care support beyond basics

Residents mention specific care support such as diabetic, hospice, and physical therapy services.

Several reviews reference care supports that go beyond general assistance, including diabetic care being highlighted as a strong point. Others mention physical therapy availability and help during a transition that involved assisted-living hospice support. There are also reviews about caregivers assisting with personal care like showers, aligning with residents’ focus on hands-on support.

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Features

Housing

  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • 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
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Party space Party space
  • Private cleaning services Private cleaning services
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Security gate Security gate
  • TV room TV room
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • San Diego International-Lindbergh (6 miles away) San Diego International-Lindbergh (6 miles away)
  • MC Clellan-Palomar Airport (23 miles away) MC Clellan-Palomar Airport (23 miles away)
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking

Care Services

  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Hospice care Hospice care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Walking wheelchair assistance Walking wheelchair assistance

Dining

  • Anytime dining Anytime dining
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Gluten-free Gluten-free
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • International cuisine International cuisine
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Low fat Low fat
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Organic Organic
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Special dining programs Special dining programs
  • Vegan Vegan
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

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
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • 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
  • Visiting Rabbi Visiting Rabbi
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest
  • Wine tasting Wine tasting
  • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

Languages Spoken

  • English English
  • German German
  • Korean Korean
  • Spanish Spanish
  • Tagalog Tagalog

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of San Diego, California offers a convenient and bustling environment with a variety of amenities nearby. With multiple pharmacies, restaurants, cafes, parks, transportation options, physicians' offices, theaters, and hospitals within a few miles radius, residents here have easy access to essential services and leisure activities. The area is also in close proximity to the beach and various parks for outdoor recreation. The presence of reputable healthcare facilities such as Sharp Memorial Hospital and UC San Diego Medical Center ensures that seniors have quality medical care readily available. Overall, this location provides a vibrant community with ample resources for senior living in a desirable Southern California setting.

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.1 miles)
  • Rite Aid (0.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.4 miles)

Restaurants

  • The Local Pacific Beach (0.2 miles)
  • Taco Bell (0.2 miles)
  • Mavericks Beach Club (0.2 miles)
  • Waterbar (0.2 miles)
  • Pacific Beach Shore Club (0.2 miles)
  • Pacific Beach Fish Shop (0.9 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (2.1 miles)

Parks

  • Tourmaline Surfing Park (0.9 miles)
  • Crown Point (1.2 miles)
  • Kate O Sessions Memorial Park (1.3 miles)
  • Mission Bay Park (1.8 miles)
  • Mission Beach Park (1.9 miles)
  • Mission Bay Park (2.5 miles)
  • Sunset Cliffs Natural Park (4.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Bird Rock Coffee Roasters (1.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.6 miles)
  • Blue Bottle Coffee (5.9 miles)

Transportation

  • Balboa Avenue Transit Center (2.3 miles)
  • Old Town Trolley Station and Transit Center (4.1 miles)
  • TSA Pre-Check (5.2 miles)
  • Terminal 2 (5.2 miles)
  • Fashion Valley Trolley Station and Transit Center (5.2 miles)
  • San Diego International Airport (SAN) (5.4 miles)
  • UTC Trolley Station (5.6 miles)

Physicians

  • San Diego Mental Health Services (3.3 miles)
  • NVISION Eye Centers (5.2 miles)
  • UC San Diego Health - La Jolla 8910 Villa La Jolla Drive (5.3 miles)
  • Sharp Rees-Stealy San Diego Radiology (5.5 miles)
  • Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center at UC San Diego Health (6 miles)
  • Stahl Richard Dr Scripps Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgery Group La Jolla (6.3 miles)
  • Internal Medicine Associates (6.5 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Fashion Valley 18 (5.3 miles)
  • AMC Mission Valley 2 (6.3 miles)

Hospitals

  • Kearny Mesa Convalescent and Nursing Home (5.5 miles)
  • Sharp Memorial Hospital (5.6 miles)
  • UC San Diego Medical Center (5.7 miles)
  • Rady's Children's Hospital San Diego Large Waiting Room, Frost Street, Entrance 8 (5.8 miles)
  • Rady Children's Hospital (5.8 miles)
  • UC San Diego Jacobs Medical Center (5.9 miles)
  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla (6.4 miles)

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