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The Glen At Scripps Ranch in San Diego, CA

The Glen At Scripps Ranch is an assisted living and memory care community in San Diego, CA.

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The Glen At Scripps Ranch in San Diego, CA

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9800 Glen Center Drive, San Diego, CA 92131

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

4.9 from 66 reviews
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Overall Review of The Glen At Scripps Ranch

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On-site care levels available

Multiple care levels are available on site.

Residents and families describe being able to start with independent living and then move to higher levels if needs change. Reviews also mention interest in memory care and assisted living as part of that same on-site continuity. That matches the community offering assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing facility care types.

common 20 reviews mention this

Food and dining variety

Dining is repeatedly described as high quality and varied.

A large share of reviews single out the quality of the food and the fact that there are multiple places to eat. Some residents describe choosing from different dining rooms for variety and social time, while others mention lunch or ordering like a restaurant. The community also offers restaurant-style dining and provides meals, with support for special dietary restrictions.

  • An elegant restaurant dining room with arranged tables and classic decor.
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Special diets may be limited

Special dietary needs are not always accommodated as expected.

One family member says her mother’s heart condition wasn’t supported with meals matching her dietary requirements, describing the same limited option being used and leading to buying food outside. Another review mentions dietary considerations as part of the dining approach, but the standout feedback is that flexibility may depend on what the kitchen can provide for specific needs. While the community lists meal options and special dietary restrictions, residents’ experiences show it may not work for every requirement.

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Entry and refund terms feel high

The entry cost and refund terms draw recurring criticism.

Some reviewers describe the community as too expensive, focusing on the entry fee and how much of it comes back. At least one review also calls out concerns about signing paperwork tied to return terms and the lack of what they wanted from the start. These critiques point to a clear cost-and-contract friction, even when other aspects of the property and experience are praised.

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Counselors and staff support new residents

Staff help with transitions and day-to-day comfort.

Multiple reviews mention residency counselors guiding tours, answering questions, and making the move-in process feel manageable. Residents and family members also describe friendly, attentive staff across areas like security, housekeeping, maintenance, and dining. That lines up with the community offering hands-on support through assisted living services and daily living assistance, along with a 24-hour call system and supervision.

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Features

Housing

  • 684 resident community capacity 684 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • San Diego International-Lindbergh (13 miles away) San Diego International-Lindbergh (13 miles away)
  • MC Clellan-Palomar Airport (19 miles away) MC Clellan-Palomar Airport (19 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

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
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic 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

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of San Diego, California offers a variety of amenities that cater to seniors looking for convenience and comfort in their daily lives. With several parks nearby, such as Mira Mesa Community Park and Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve, residents can enjoy nature walks and outdoor activities. The area also boasts a selection of cafes like Sharetea and Starbucks for socializing with fellow neighbors. Close proximity to movie theaters like Regal Edwards Mira Mesa and healthcare facilities such as Sharp Rees-Stealy Mira Mesa ensures easy access to entertainment and medical services. Additionally, a range of dining options from fast food chains like McDonald's to sit-down restaurants like Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers offer diverse culinary experiences. With hospitals like Scripps Clinic Rancho Bernardo and transportation options including the Sabre Springs Parkway Transit Center nearby, this area provides a well-rounded environment for seniors seeking a vibrant community with essential amenities within reach.

Parks

  • Semillon Boulevard. Mini Park (1.6 miles)
  • Westview Park (2.5 miles)
  • Mira Mesa Community Park (3.1 miles)
  • Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve (3.5 miles)
  • Camino Ruiz Community Park (3.9 miles)
  • Hilltop Park and Recreation Center (5.3 miles)
  • Old Poway Park (5.8 miles)

Cafes

  • Sharetea (1.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.9 miles)
  • The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf (5.2 miles)
  • Angelika Film Center & Cafe - Carmel Mountain (5.7 miles)
  • Panera Bread (6 miles)
  • The Simple Coffee House (7.1 miles)
  • Blue Bottle Coffee (7.2 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Edwards Mira Mesa 4DX, IMAX & RPX (2 miles)
  • AMC DINE-IN Poway 1 (4.8 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Saint Gregory The Great Catholic Church (2.1 miles)
  • Good Shepherd Catholic Church (3.4 miles)
  • Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church (4.6 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
  • Vons Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.6 miles)

Restaurants

  • In-N-Out Burger (2.3 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.6 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.7 miles)
  • Donut Touch (2.7 miles)
  • Rockin' Jump San Diego (3.2 miles)
  • Taco Bell (3.3 miles)
  • Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers (3.5 miles)

Physicians

  • Sharp Rees-Stealy Mira Mesa (2.6 miles)
  • Allison McCoy, MD - Sharp Rees-Stealy Scripps Ranch (2.9 miles)
  • Pinnacle Medical Plaza (2.9 miles)
  • Carmel Mountain Vision Care (5 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente Viewridge Medical Offices 2 (5.2 miles)
  • Scripps Hospital Optometry (6.2 miles)
  • Pearl Mini IVF (6.6 miles)

Transportation

  • Sabre Springs Parkway Transit Center (4.5 miles)
  • Montgomery Field Airport (MYF) (6.7 miles)
  • UTC Trolley Station (7.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Scripps Clinic Rancho Bernardo (6.2 miles)
  • Sharp Soc (6.8 miles)
  • Pomerado Hospital (7 miles)
  • Stanford Court Nursing (7.5 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center/Kaiser Foundation Hospital (7.5 miles)

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