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The Shores Post-Acute in San Diego, CA

The Shores Post-Acute is a nursing home community in San Diego, CA.

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The Shores Post-Acute in San Diego, CA

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2828 Meadowlark Drive, San Diego, CA 92123

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

3.8 from 87 reviews
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Overall Review of The Shores Post-Acute

common 26 reviews mention this

Staff professionalism and compassion

Residents and families frequently describe the staff as professional, caring, and attentive.

Many reviewers say the staff treated them with professionalism and compassion, and that questions were answered appropriately. Several mentions highlight nurses and caregivers being attentive to daily needs, while others describe a smooth rehab experience supported by the team. A few reviews also praise specific teams like nursing, therapy, or social services for being responsive and helpful throughout a stay.

differentiator 7 reviews mention this

Rehab therapy drives progress

Reviews repeatedly point to physical therapy and rehabilitation as a key reason outcomes improve.

Multiple residents and families describe meaningful gains through therapy, including improvements in mobility after hospitalization or surgery. Several reviewers mention a rehab focus tied to physical therapists and the rehab gym, and at least one describes advanced equipment used in sessions. While some residents say therapy helped them make noticeable progress, a minority of reviews criticize how much therapy they received.

common 3 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Residents describe daily and scheduled activities that help pass the time.

Reviewers mention scheduled daily activities such as bingo and other group activities, along with posted menus for residents who can participate. Some reviews also describe a broader schedule of recreation and social events, including time set up for visits and activities with family. This theme is more present in a smaller set of reviews, but it shows up consistently enough to be a clear part of the day-to-day experience.

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Staffing and call responsiveness concerns

Some reviews describe delays in help and communication that affect day-to-day comfort and safety.

Several reviewers report problems with call buttons or staff response times, including instances where help was delayed for hours. A related thread is communication breakdowns, where families say they had difficulty getting updates or felt staff did not respond to changing needs. Some also describe understaffing pressures and rushed care, which they connect to poor coordination and missed follow-through.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Facility condition and upkeep complaints

A recurring concern is the building condition and day-to-day upkeep.

Some reviews characterize the facility as old, run down, or in need of repair, and connect that to a difficult experience for residents. A few mentions include environmental problems like odors, temperature issues, insects, and sanitation concerns such as dirty bathrooms or not receiving basic items. Even among mixed reviews, the negative facility-condition comments are clear and repeated enough to stand out as a limitation to consider.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 305 resident community capacity 305 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • 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 (5 miles away) San Diego International-Lindbergh (5 miles away)
  • MC Clellan-Palomar Airport (24 miles away) MC Clellan-Palomar Airport (24 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
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • 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
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • 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

Physicians

  • Sharp Rees-Stealy San Diego Radiology (0.2 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente Viewridge Medical Offices 2 (3.1 miles)
  • San Diego Mental Health Services (3.2 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente Vandever Medical Offices (3.2 miles)
  • Internal Medicine Associates (3.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • Rady Children's Hospital (0.3 miles)
  • Kearny Mesa Convalescent and Nursing Home (0.4 miles)
  • Sharp Memorial Hospital (0.4 miles)
  • Rady's Children's Hospital San Diego Large Waiting Room, Frost Street, Entrance 8 (0.4 miles)
  • Sharp Soc (1.7 miles)
  • UC San Diego Medical Center (2.8 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center/Kaiser Foundation Hospital (3.5 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.4 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.1 miles)

Parks

  • Civita Park (1.2 miles)
  • Lindbergh Park (1.8 miles)
  • Cal's Point (2.3 miles)
  • Mission Bay Park (3.2 miles)
  • Balboa Park (4.4 miles)
  • Crown Point (4.4 miles)
  • Balboa Park South Loop (4.8 miles)

Transportation

  • Montgomery Field Airport (MYF) (1.5 miles)
  • Fashion Valley Trolley Station and Transit Center (2.1 miles)
  • Balboa Avenue Transit Center (3.5 miles)
  • Old Town Trolley Station and Transit Center (3.8 miles)
  • Firefly Car Rental (4.2 miles)
  • San Diego International Airport (SAN) (4.9 miles)
  • Terminal 2 (5.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • Chick-Fil-A (1.6 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (1.8 miles)
  • North Italia San Diego (1.8 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (1.8 miles)
  • The Cheesecake Factory (1.8 miles)
  • True Food Kitchen (1.9 miles)
  • Shake Shack (1.9 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Mission Valley 2 (1.9 miles)
  • AMC Fashion Valley 18 (2 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (2.4 miles)
  • The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf (3 miles)
  • Communal Coffee (3.3 miles)
  • Ghirardelli Ice Cream And Chocolate Shop (5.7 miles)

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