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The Sage Garden At Rancho Bernardo in San Diego, CA

The Sage Garden At Rancho Bernardo is an assisted living community in San Diego, CA.

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The Sage Garden At Rancho Bernardo

12295 Frontera Road, San Diego, CA 92128

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

4.2 from 111 reviews
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The Sage Garden At Rancho Bernardo Costs & Pricing

The Sage Garden at Rancho Bernardo offers competitive pricing for its residents when compared to both San Diego County and the broader California market. For semi-private accommodations, the monthly cost stands at $3,500, which is slightly below the county average of $3,518 and shows a modest increase over the state average of $3,333. In terms of private rooms, residents at The Sage Garden are charged $4,000 per month. This rate aligns perfectly with the local county average while notably matching the statewide figure as well. Overall, The Sage Garden provides a valuable option for individuals seeking comfortable living arrangements that are aligned with regional pricing trends.

Floor plansThe Sage Garden At Rancho BernardoSan Diego CountyCalifornia
Semi-Private$3,500$3,518$3,333
Private$4,000$3,939$3,939

Overall Review of The Sage Garden At Rancho Bernardo

differentiator 4 reviews mention this

Transportation is consistently praised

Residents and families describe reliable, courteous transportation service.

Multiple reviews highlight transportation as dependable and respectful, with drivers described as courteous and helpful. Residents are also portrayed as getting to medical appointments and other outings on time, with careful planning for complex needs like wheelchair transfers.

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Activities keep residents engaged

The schedule of activities is a frequent bright spot in reviews.

Several residents and family members mention a busy activities program, including scheduled daily events and a variety of things to do. Reviews also describe the activities team as strong, continuing to run good programming even during disruptions like remodeling.

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Dining quality is uneven

Dining experiences run from praised meals to serious complaints.

Some reviews praise the food as delicious, with positive comments about meal variety and attentive dining-room service. Others report problems such as food being inedible, limited or missing options for dietary needs, and notices that dining is disrupted. Taken together, reviews suggest dining can feel inconsistent depending on the timeframe and how meals are handled.

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Cleaning and care may fall short

Several reviews describe sanitation and daily-care breakdowns.

There are reviews describing missed or sporadic cleaning, including apartments going without cleaning for extended stretches. Other accounts describe hygiene concerns during meals and the care of personal items, with families expressing frustration about how requests are handled. A separate set of comments also raises worries about infection control in shared spaces.

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Overall cost feels hard to justify

Families question value when service issues occur.

Some reviews explicitly tie dissatisfaction to the price point, saying the rent and care costs do not match the day-to-day experience they observed. One review also mentions rent increases over time while describing ongoing problems, reinforcing concerns about affordability versus service quality.

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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

Amenities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • 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
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • MC Clellan-Palomar Airport (14 miles away) MC Clellan-Palomar Airport (14 miles away)
  • San Diego International-Lindbergh (21 miles away) San Diego International-Lindbergh (21 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
  • 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
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Located in the beautiful city of San Diego, this area offers a variety of amenities for seniors looking to settle down in a vibrant community. With easy access to quality restaurants such as Carver's Steak & Chops, Phil's BBQ, and Grub Burger Bar, you can enjoy delicious meals close to home. Nearby pharmacies like CVS Pharmacy and Rite Aid provide convenient healthcare options, while physicians such as Anjali Sheena Parekh, MD and Valle Verde Pediatrics offer trusted medical care. The proximity to parks like Lucido Park and Rancho Bernardo Community Park allows for leisurely outdoor activities, while hospitals like Pomerado Hospital ensure access to healthcare services when needed. Additionally, cafes like Panera Bread and Mostra Coffee 4S cater to those looking for a relaxing spot to enjoy coffee or tea. Public transportation options from MTS Del Lago Station make it easy to explore the surrounding areas, and places of worship like Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church provide spiritual support for residents. With theaters like AMC DINE-IN Poway 1 nearby, entertainment options are also readily available for seniors looking for a well-rounded lifestyle in this part of San Diego.

Restaurants

  • Carver's Steak & Chops (0.5 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.9 miles)
  • Phil's BBQ (1 miles)
  • Bernardo Winery (1.4 miles)
  • Grub Burger Bar (2.7 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.7 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (2.8 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.7 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.7 miles)

Physicians

  • Anjali Sheena Parekh, MD - Sharp Rees-Stealy Rancho Bernardo (0.9 miles)
  • Pomerado Plastic Surgery Center (1.3 miles)
  • Family Allergy & Immunology Medical Group (1.5 miles)
  • Tara Brown, MD - North County Eye Center (1.5 miles)
  • Psycare (1.8 miles)
  • San Diego Advanced Orthopedic (1.8 miles)
  • Valle Verde Pediatrics (1.8 miles)

Parks

  • Lucido Park (1.3 miles)
  • Rancho Bernardo Community Park (1.9 miles)
  • Rolling Hills Park (2.6 miles)
  • Pioneer Park (2.9 miles)
  • Liberty Park (3 miles)
  • 4S Ranch Sports Park (3.3 miles)
  • Old Poway Park (3.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • Pomerado Hospital (1.7 miles)
  • Scripps Clinic Rancho Bernardo (2.3 miles)
  • Palomar Medical Center Escondido (7.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (2.5 miles)
  • Mostra Coffee 4S (2.6 miles)
  • Angelika Film Center & Cafe - Carmel Mountain (2.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (6 miles)
  • Okavango Outpost (6.5 miles)
  • Sharetea (7.7 miles)

Transportation

  • MTS Del Lago Station (3.6 miles)
  • Sabre Springs Parkway Transit Center (4.2 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church (4.5 miles)
  • Saint Gregory The Great Catholic Church (6.5 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC DINE-IN Poway 1 (4.8 miles)
  • Regal Edwards Mira Mesa 4DX, IMAX & RPX (7.9 miles)

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