Galinas Residential Care

    3586 Chasewood Dr, San Diego, CA 92111
    • Assisted Living
    4.0ยท3 reviews

    Friendly staff, clean well-maintained facility

    I found the staff friendly and attentive and the facility clean and well-maintained. Overall a very good option - I'm pleased with my experience.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

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    Overall rating

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    • Care

      4.0
    • Staff

      5.0
    • Meals

      4.0
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      4.0

    Pros

    • Friendly staff
    • Attentive staff
    • Clean facility

    Cons

    • Depressing atmosphere
    • Not suitable for some residents' preferences
    • Does not accept men

    Summary of reviews

    Overall sentiment from the available reviews is mixed. Reviewers consistently note positive interactions with staff and good cleanliness, but express a clear negative reaction to the facility's atmosphere and suitability. A particularly important operational note is that the facility is reported as not accepting men, which is a decisive factor for prospective male residents.

    Care quality and staff: The strongest and most consistent positives are about staff behavior. Multiple comments describe the staff as friendly and attentive, suggesting that day-to-day caregiving, responsiveness, and resident interactions are strengths. These comments imply that residents or visitors experience courteous, engaged employees who attend to needs. While this points to solid frontline caregiving, the reviews do not provide details on staff levels, nurse qualifications, turnover, or clinical care quality beyond friendliness and attentiveness.

    Facilities and cleanliness: The facility is specifically described as clean, which is a meaningful plus for hygiene, infection control, and general maintenance. Cleanliness is one of the few clearly stated facility-level positives and suggests management maintains common areas and housekeeping to an acceptable standard. Beyond the single note that the facility is clean, there are no specifics about room quality, accessibility, safety features, outdoor spaces, or maintenance issues.

    Atmosphere and suitability: A notable negative theme is that at least one reviewer described the place as "depressing" and said it was "not what we were looking for." These are subjective but important observations that point to a mismatch between the facility's ambiance or population and certain prospective residents' preferences. "Depressing" could reflect dรฉcor, lighting, lack of social activity, resident mix, or an overall somber atmosphere; however, the reviews do not identify the exact causes. The statement that it was "not what we were looking for" underscores that the facility may suit some people (for example, those prioritizing cleanliness and friendly staff) but not others who prioritize a lively environment, modern dรฉcor, or specific programming.

    Admissions and policies: The most actionable and concrete concern is the report that men are not accepted. This appears to indicate a gender-restricted admissions policy (likely women-only) or a current inability to admit male residents. This is a critical operational detail that will immediately exclude male prospective residents and should be verified directly with the facility, as such policies can be permanent, temporary, or conditional.

    Gaps in review data and recommendations: The reviews are limited in number and scope, so several important areas lack informationโ€”no comments were provided about dining quality, activities and programming, medical or nursing care beyond attentiveness, management responsiveness, pricing and contracts, or safety/emergency procedures. Given the mixed signals (good staff and cleanliness versus a depressing atmosphere and restrictive admissions), prospective families should visit in person, request a tour at different times of day, ask to see activity calendars and dining menus, inquire about staffing ratios and clinical oversight, and confirm admission policies about gender and levels of care. Ask management about recent resident feedback, any plans to improve ambiance or programming, and whether the reported gender restriction is current and formalized.

    In summary, the facility appears to offer friendly, attentive staff and a clean environmentโ€”important baseline qualities for residential careโ€”but may not meet expectations for ambiance or suitability for some residents, and it reportedly does not accept men. These strengths and limitations should be weighed in light of your specific priorities; follow-up questions and an on-site visit are strongly recommended to assess atmosphere, programming, and admissions policies in detail.

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    Location

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    Galinas Residential Care is located at 3586 Chasewood Dr, San Diego, CA, 92111.

    About Galinas Residential Care

    Galina's Residential Care Home has catered to seniors in San Diego since 1993, offering a small six-bed care home that feels more like a neighborhood house than a large facility, so residents share both indoor and outdoor common spaces while still having private rooms and bathrooms with bathtubs. You'll find it at 3586 Chasewood Dr, and it's got other related communities across town, like Lucie's Shady Rest, Gold Coast Senior Care, Psalm 23 Assisted Living, and "Your Home Too," all keeping to the same idea of small-scale living. The staff offers help with dressing, bathing, eating, getting around, and medication, while nurses and aides handle high-acuity and diabetic care, incontinence support, and even memory care for Alzheimer's and dementia-with doctors, therapists, and podiatrists on call when needed. Chefs and planners put effort into meals so the food's both nutritious and tasty, with options for vegetarians, and you'll see a focus on friendly companionship, a clean environment, and non-medical care like grooming, laundry, and keeping company. The home lets residents stay with their dogs or cats, and because parking's available and the place is close to public transport, it's easy for visitors to stop by or for residents to get out for offsite outings, while some enjoy swimming or relaxing in the hot tub back at the house. Physical, speech, and occupational therapy are available, along with hospice services and support for aging in place, and the staff tries to keep things social, frequently planning activities and devotional gatherings. Galina's doesn't allow smoking indoors and requires that residents are male or female seniors only, and there's a minimum age. Security and accessibility features include wheelchair-accessible showers, and the price range sits between about $4,000 and $4,400 a month. The home has a state facility license, provides long-term non-acute care, supports independent seniors who need a little help, and doesn't bill Medicare unless certified separately. Galina's Residential Care Home has built a quiet reputation over the years for being attentive and friendly, making it a steady choice for seniors looking for shared, supportive living within San Diego's neighborhoods.

    People often ask...

    Galinas Residential Care offers assisted living and board and care.

    The full address for this community is 3586 Chasewood Dr, San Diego, CA 92111.

    No, Galinas Residential Care does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In California, the Department of Social Services' Community Care Licensing Division licenses residential care facilities for the elderly, conducting inspections and investigating complaints.

    License number372004900
    StatusClosed
    Facility typeResidential Care Facility for the Elderly
    Capacity6 residents
    LicenseeBAILEY, GALINA O. AND ALLEN KEITH
    EffectiveDecember 6th, 1993
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    Inspection Reports

    1

    Reports

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    Citations

    0

    Complaints

    6

    Years

    03 Jan 2020Inspection
    Confirmed that the facility closed on January 1, 2020, with no residents in care at the time, and the administrator agreed to send the license for review.

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