Residents and families consistently describe staff who are kind, attentive, and responsive.
Across reviews, people mention nurses and caregivers who treat them with kindness and dignity and follow through on needs. Families also describe feeling comfortable because they can reach staff quickly and get timely help. Multiple residents mention courteous, supportive interactions, including in assisted living check-ins and during rehab recovery.
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Rehab and therapy support
Rehabilitation and therapy are a key reason families choose Redwood Terrace.
Several reviews focus on skilled nursing and rehab experiences after injuries or surgery, including stroke recovery and hip surgery. People describe thorough physical and occupational therapy and an organized care approach during recovery. Families also mention transfers to Redwood Terrace for continued skilled nursing support, and reviewers note the therapy department as a standout part of the stay.
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Food that residents look forward to
Dining quality is repeatedly praised, with many describing it as better than expected.
Food comes up often as a positive: residents describe tasty, wide variety meals and even highlight the dining experience as more restaurant-like. Some reviewers mention diet-related concerns such as sodium, while still saying the food is enjoyable. Families also describe loving the food and singling it out during rehab and longer stays.
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Clean, well-kept environment
Many reviewers emphasize cleanliness, safe feeling, and well-maintained grounds.
Multiple reviews describe the facility as clean and spotless, including during rehab and after transitions from other settings. Families also mention feeling safe and seeing grounds kept well, including garden areas. Even reviewers who describe the setting as more institutional still call out cleanliness.
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Activities and outings throughout
Residents describe frequent activities, day programs, and community outings.
Reviews mention scheduled daily activities, community-sponsored options, and exercise-style programming that keep residents engaged. Several reviewers describe specific offerings such as trips, games, lectures, pool time, movies, and chapel or religious services. There are also mentions of educational programming and day-to-day opportunities that help residents stay busy.
caveat2 reviews mention this
Costs and layout can feel limiting
Some reviews raise concerns about pricing and how the property is laid out.
One review points to month-to-month cost concerns along with practical issues like parking and how spread out the community feels. Another describes the overall feel as more institutional and references a high buy-in fee. While many other reviews are positive about the space and amenities, these comments stand out as recurring reservations.
caveat3 reviews mention this
More institutional than homey
A few reviewers feel the setting is more institutional than home-like.
Some visitors describe a hospital-like feel, including rooms that seem more institutional than personal. Concerns about the property feeling spread out and institutional show up alongside these impressions. Other reviewers counter with descriptions of being comfortable and home-like, so this appears to be a matter of preference.
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Features
Housing
210 resident community capacity
1-bedroom apartments
2-bedroom apartments
Detached homes
Studio apartments
Types of Care
Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
Respite Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
Amenities
Air-conditioning
Beautician on-site
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Fitness room
Full kitchen
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
General store
Guasts at mealtime
Guest parking
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Laundry
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Overnight guests
Party space
Private bathrooms
Private cleaning services
Resident parking
Restaurant-style dining
Security gate
Small library
Swimming pool
TV room
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
MC Clellan-Palomar Airport (11 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation & parking
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Care Services
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Physical therapy
Special dietary restrictions
Dining
Diabetes diet
Low / no sodium
Low fat
Renal
Room service
Special dietary restrictions
Vegetarian
Activities
Activities off-site
Arts and crafts
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Games
Planned day trips
Religious services
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Tai Chi
Languages Spoken
Spanish
Nearby Places of Interest
Pharmacies
CVS Pharmacy (0.4 miles)
Walgreens (0.5 miles)
Walgreens (1.4 miles)
Good Neighbor Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
Walgreens (2.3 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
Vons Pharmacy (3.2 miles)
Restaurants
McDonald's (0.5 miles)
Filippi's Pizza Grotto Escondido (1.1 miles)
Plan 9 Alehouse (1.1 miles)
McDonald's (1.1 miles)
Chick-Fil-A (1.1 miles)
Burger Bench (1.1 miles)
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers (1.2 miles)
Physicians
Sarina Adhikary Sharma, MD (1.1 miles)
Allergy & Asthma Med Group (1.1 miles)
Graybill Medical Group - Escondido Grand Office (1.4 miles)
Brano Cizmar, MD (1.4 miles)
Paul W Hinshaw DO (1.4 miles)
Dermatology Specialists (1.4 miles)
Valley Parkway Medical Building (1.4 miles)
Parks
Kit Carson Park (2.4 miles)
Woodland Park (4.1 miles)
Rancho Bernardo Community Park (4.1 miles)
Liberty Park (5.1 miles)
Montiel Dog Park (5.4 miles)
Pioneer Park (5.6 miles)
San Elijo Hills Park (6.8 miles)
Hospitals
Palomar Medical Center Escondido (2.4 miles)
Premiere Surgery Center (3 miles)
Pomerado Hospital (7.7 miles)
Scripps Clinic Rancho Bernardo (8.1 miles)
Transportation
MTS Del Lago Station (2.5 miles)
Cafes
Starbucks (3 miles)
Okavango Outpost (5.1 miles)
Mostra Coffee 4S (6.2 miles)
Starbucks (6.4 miles)
Panera Bread (8.4 miles)
Angelika Film Center & Cafe - Carmel Mountain (8.6 miles)
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210 resident community capacity
1-bedroom apartments
Detached homes
Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
Respite Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
Air-conditioning
Beautician on-site
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Fitness room
Full kitchen
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
General store
Guasts at mealtime
Guest parking
Housekeeping services
Laundry
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Overnight guests
Party space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Security gate
Small library
Swimming pool
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
MC Clellan-Palomar Airport (11 miles away)
Community operated transportation
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Medication management
Physical therapy
Special dietary restrictions
Arts and crafts
Concierge services
Games
Planned day trips
Religious services
Spanish
Caring staff, clean grounds, and broad care options in a non-profit setting.
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