Galinas Residential Care

    3586 Chasewood Dr, San Diego, CA, 92111
    4.0 · 3 reviews
    • Assisted living
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    2.0

    Clean facility but excludes men

    I appreciated the clean facility and the friendly, attentive staff. Unfortunately it felt depressing, wasn't what we were looking for, and they don't accept men.

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    Amenities

    4.00 · 3 reviews

    Overall rating

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    5. 1
    • 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 review

    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 décor, 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 décor, 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 information—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 environment—important baseline qualities for residential care—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.

    Location

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    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.

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    State of California Inspection Reports

    1

    Inspections

    0

    Type A Citations

    0

    Type B Citations

    5

    Years of reports

    03 Jan 2020
    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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