Parkview Memory Care at Paradise Village

Parkview Memory Care at Paradise Village sits in National City, California, within the larger Paradise Village community, and offers support for seniors who need memory care as well as assisted and independent living options, so you'll see folks there who may want help with dressing and bathing or maybe just someone checking in on them once in a while, and they have a setup where residents can pick from cozy homes or apartment-style rooms with studio layouts, private bathrooms, shared suites, and kitchenettes; everything's wheel­chair accessible, and parking's set up for easy drop-offs and visits. The facility keeps things secure and calm for people with memory loss, like those with Alzheimer's or other dementia, helping families find peace of mind with around-the-clock staff and licensed nursing nearby, and the place's known for attentive care, offering help with daily living, medication management, laundry, housekeeping, and so on, with air conditioning, telephones, internet, and even some cable TV in the rooms. Meals include organic ingredients with one or two meals cooked fresh each day and the staff, led by Executive Director Beverly McGuirk, make sure everyone's checked on at all hours, and there's always someone around for emergencies. Residents also get transportation to doctor's appointments, can join in recreational activities, and take advantage of a pretty big campus - about 12 acres set near the coast - where families like to visit and walk the grounds. The whole setup's licensed by the state of California (License #: 374603713) with room for up to 70 seniors, and the staff make an effort to see everyone as a unique person, supported by tailored memory care programs for people at different stages of cognitive impairment, and they try to keep stress down by handling most chores and upkeep, letting residents focus on social events, enjoying meals, or quiet time, and it's a facility that also serves clients from the San Diego Regional Center and follows all the safety rules set by the California Department of Social Services. People give the community high marks - it has an average rating of 9.1 out of 10, making it the second highest rated in the city - and while memory care can cost more than regular senior living, there are possible programs like Medicare or Medicaid that may help, and the place runs as part of a continuing-care community so, even if seniors' needs change, they can usually stay put and get the care they need, all while still having basic fun and a bit of independence.