University City Guest Home I in San Diego, CA

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University City Guest Home I

University City Guest Home I in San Diego, CA

University City Guest Home I is a memory care community in San Diego, CA.

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3522 Mercer Lane, San Diego, CA 92122

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

4.4 from 103 reviews
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University City Guest Home I Costs & Pricing

University City Guest Home I offers competitive pricing for its residential care services, particularly when compared to both San Diego County and the broader California landscape. For a semi-private room, residents can expect to pay $2,800 per month, significantly lower than the county average of $3,518 and the state average of $3,333. Private room accommodations are priced at $4,000 monthly; although this aligns with the county's rate of $3,939, it still provides value given the distinct amenities that University City Guest Home I offers. Additionally, their studio option is also set at $4,000 per month - slightly below the county's average of $4,217 and marginally higher than California's overall average of $4,145. Overall, University City Guest Home I presents itself as a cost-effective choice for quality residential care in a cherished location.

Floor plansUniversity City Guest Home ISan Diego CountyCalifornia
Semi-Private$2,800$3,518$3,333
Private$4,000$3,939$3,939
Studio$4,000$4,217$4,145

Features

Types of Care

  • Board and Care Home Board and Care Home
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Private Private
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers

Transportation

  • San Diego International-Lindbergh (9 miles away) San Diego International-Lindbergh (9 miles away)
  • MC Clellan-Palomar Airport (19 miles away) MC Clellan-Palomar Airport (19 miles away)

Care Services

  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • High acuity care High acuity care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care

Dining

  • Meals provided Meals provided

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of San Diego, California, offers a convenient and vibrant location for senior living. With easy access to public transportation options such as the UTC Trolley Station and Balboa Avenue Transit Center, getting around the city is made simple. Residents can enjoy a variety of dining options ranging from fast food chains to upscale seafood restaurants like Pacific Catch WestCoast Fish House. For healthcare needs, there are reputable physicians' offices and hospitals nearby, including UC San Diego Health and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to parks like La Jolla Shores Park and Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, offering opportunities for outdoor activities. Additionally, there are places of worship within a short distance for spiritual support. Overall, this part of San Diego boasts a well-rounded community with amenities suitable for comfortable senior living.

Transportation

  • UTC Trolley Station (0.9 miles)
  • Balboa Avenue Transit Center (3.5 miles)
  • Montgomery Field Airport (MYF) (5.1 miles)
  • Fashion Valley Trolley Station and Transit Center (6.7 miles)

Restaurants

  • Shake Shack (1 miles)
  • Pacific Catch WestCoast Fish House (1.1 miles)
  • Din Tai Fung (1.1 miles)
  • Jack In The Box (3 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (3.2 miles)
  • Gravity Heights S (3.2 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (3.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Blue Bottle Coffee (1.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (3 miles)
  • Bird Rock Coffee Roasters (4.5 miles)
  • The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf (5.1 miles)
  • Bird Rock Coffee Roasters (5.9 miles)
  • Blue Bottle Coffee (6.7 miles)

Physicians

  • NVISION Eye Centers (1.3 miles)
  • UC San Diego Health - La Jolla 8910 Villa La Jolla Drive (1.7 miles)
  • Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center at UC San Diego Health (1.8 miles)
  • Stahl Richard Dr Scripps Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgery Group La Jolla (2 miles)
  • Pearl Mini IVF (2.9 miles)
  • Sharp Rees-Stealy San Diego Radiology (5.2 miles)
  • Sharp Rees-Stealy Mira Mesa (5.2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.1 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (3.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.2 miles)
  • Rite Aid (4.2 miles)

Hospitals

  • UC San Diego Jacobs Medical Center (1.7 miles)
  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla (2.1 miles)
  • Scripps La Jolla Emergency Room And Trauma Center (2.2 miles)
  • Scripps Green Hospital (3.3 miles)
  • Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines (3.4 miles)
  • Kearny Mesa Convalescent and Nursing Home (5.1 miles)
  • Sharp Memorial Hospital (5.1 miles)

Parks

  • La Jolla Shores Park (2.6 miles)
  • Kate O Sessions Memorial Park (3.6 miles)
  • Lindbergh Park (3.9 miles)
  • Crown Point (4.4 miles)
  • Mission Bay Park (4.6 miles)
  • Tourmaline Surfing Park (4.6 miles)
  • Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve (4.8 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Good Shepherd Catholic Church (5 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Fashion Valley 18 (6.7 miles)
  • Regal Edwards Mira Mesa 4DX, IMAX & RPX (6.8 miles)

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