Roxie's Elderly Homes

Pros

• Roxie's Elderly Homes provided a perfect living scenario for the reviewer's 82-year-old father.
• The staff at Roxie's ensured that the reviewer's father was well taken care of, with clean clothes, shaving, and grooming.
• The home in Vista was described as open, airy, and colorful, creating a relaxed environment for the elderly residents.
• The reviewer's father quickly acclimated to Roxie's and expressed contentment with his new living situation.
• Moving to Roxie's allowed the reviewer to return to being a daughter rather than a caregiver, improving their relationship with their father.
• Despite memory decline, the reviewer is no longer afraid as they know their last memories with their father will be warm and happy.
• The reviewer is thankful to Roxie's for preserving positive memories and creating enjoyable moments between their father and son.

Cons

• The walker was not being used well by the father.
• The caregiver found it difficult to handle the father's dementia, depression, and incontinence.
• The father did not initially want to leave the caregiver's house and saw moving to a group home as "the end".
• There were very few positive aspects left in the relationship between the father and caregiver when he was living with her.
• The father's memory is deteriorating quickly.
• The caregiver had fears about the father's declining memory.

Review

Roxie's Elderly Homes has been a true lifesaver for one family who was struggling to care for their 82-year-old father. After three years of trying to handle his deteriorating health and various needs, they discovered Roxie's and everything changed for the better. The family expresses immense gratitude towards Gail at A Place For Mom, who helped them place their father, as well as Roxie and her dedicated staff for creating an environment where their father could thrive.

The family found Roxie's home in Vista to be a bustling hub of activity, with caregivers diligently attending to cooking, cleaning, and caregiving duties. Unlike other assisted living facilities that may focus on bingo nights or theme parties, Roxie's provides an open, colorful space where residents can relax and receive excellent care. Their attention to detail is evident in the fact that every time the family visits, their father is impeccably dressed, neatly shaved, and exuding health with rosy cheeks. The only issue he seems to have is that there is too much food - a "good problem" in his eyes.

What truly astounds the family is how quickly their father adjusted to life at Roxie's. This man who initially resisted leaving his daughter's house and believed a group home would signify the end of his independence now feels at home in Roxie's care. The improved mental state of their father has brought immense peace to the family. Their relationship has transformed positively as well: once burdened by the caregiver role, the daughter now assumes her rightful place as just a daughter. This shift has made all the difference in their interactions.

While dementia continues its relentless progression in their father's mind, the family no longer fears it as they did before finding Roxie's Elderly Homes. They know that whatever time they have left together will be filled with warmth and love. Their father welcomes them joyfully during visits and shares precious moments with his grandson, something he hadn't done as much before. On Roxie's open patio, they play Chinese Checkers and revel in each other’s company. These are the memories that will endure, thanks to Roxie's dedicated care.

Overall, this family's experience with Roxie's Elderly Homes has been nothing short of exceptional. The facility and its staff have provided a nurturing environment for their father to thrive, bringing a sense of peace and joy that had been absent for so long. Their gratitude extends to the placement service that connected them with Roxie's, ensuring their father received the care he deserved. With Roxie's Elderly Homes, they can face whatever challenges lie ahead with confidence, knowing their father is in good hands.

Parks

• Guajome Regional Park (2.2 miles)
• Vista Sports Park (2.6 miles)
• Luiseno Park (4 miles)
• Marlado Highlands Park (6.9 miles)
• Santa Fe Hills Park (7.3 miles)
• Montiel Dog Park (8.6 miles)
• Holiday Park (9.1 miles)

Pharmacies

• Walgreens (2.5 miles)
• Rite Aid (2.5 miles)
• CVS Pharmacy (4.1 miles)
• CVS Pharmacy (4.3 miles)
• CVS Pharmacy (4.5 miles)
• CVS Pharmacy (4.9 miles)
• CVS Pharmacy (5.4 miles)

Transportation

• Melrose Sprinter Station (3 miles)
• Vista Transit Center (3.7 miles)

Physicians

• Stanton Optical (3 miles)
• Graybill Medical Group - Vista Office (3.2 miles)
• James C Kringel M.D. (4.4 miles)
• Lam H Do M.D. (4.4 miles)
• Vista Community Clinic, North River Road Clinic (4.6 miles)
• Scripps Coastal Medical Center Vista (5.6 miles)
• Oceanside Dental Arts (5.7 miles)

Restaurants

• McDonald's (3.5 miles)
• Taco Bell (3.6 miles)
• Belching Beaver Tavern (3.7 miles)
• Sonic Drive-In (3.8 miles)
• Best Pizza & Brew (3.9 miles)
• In-N-Out Burger (4.1 miles)
• McDonald's (4.7 miles)

Theaters

• Cinépolis Vista (3.9 miles)
• Regal Edwards San Marcos (8.6 miles)

Cafes

• Panera Bread (3.9 miles)
• Starbucks (7.4 miles)
• The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf (7.5 miles)
• Starbucks (7.6 miles)
• Panera Bread (7.8 miles)
• Starbucks (8.7 miles)

Hospitals

• North Coast Surgery Center (5.9 miles)
• Tri-City Medical Center Registration (5.9 miles)
• Tri-City Medical Center (5.9 miles)
• Eye Surgery Associates (6.8 miles)
• Rady Children's Hospital (7.4 miles)

Places of Worship

• Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (8.1 miles)
• Mission Hills Church (8.8 miles)