Easy Living Residential Care Facility for the Elderly

    10136 Zapata Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92126
    4.3 · 6 reviews
    • Memory care
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    5.0

    Friendly, caring staff; clean facility

    I'm very happy with this place - the staff are friendly, caring and responsive, the manager is congenial, billing is smooth, and the facility is safe, very clean and well maintained. Meals are healthy and can be customized (sometimes plain), and there's around-the-clock, personal attention with a lower caregiver-to-resident ratio, but social activities are limited and a few quieter staff have minor communication issues. Overall I'd recommend it for honest, old-fashioned care and good value.

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    4.33 · 6 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.5
    • Staff

      4.2
    • Meals

      2.7
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      4.5

    Pros

    • Personalized, compassionate care
    • Around-the-clock care and supervision
    • Lower caregiver-to-resident ratio (more individual attention)
    • Friendly, caring staff
    • Convivial/congenial manager
    • Safe, clean, well-maintained facility
    • Good value compared with previous facilities
    • No billing issues reported
    • Flexible / willing to customize meals
    • Good, healthy meals for many residents
    • Quick response to resident needs

    Cons

    • Limited social activities and stimulation
    • Food can be plain or have occasional issues
    • Some staff are quieter and have limited English proficiency
    • Minor communication issues reported
    • Management described as somewhat hands-off
    • Activity program and outings appear inconsistent or limited

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the reviews is positive: reviewers repeatedly emphasize that Easy Living Residential Care Facility for the Elderly provides compassionate, personalized care and good basic services. Multiple summaries highlight that residents are treated "as human beings," with attentive, around-the-clock care and a lower caregiver-to-resident ratio that enables more individualized attention. Families reported satisfaction with the quality of care, describing it as superior compared with some previous placements and noting that the facility offers good value for the cost. Several reviewers said they would recommend the facility and that their relatives were content and well cared for.

    Staff and management are generally perceived as friendly and caring. The manager is described as congenial, and staff responsiveness is noted (quick responses and no billing problems). Reviewers consistently describe the staff as nice and caring, which supports the overall impression of a warm, attentive caregiving environment. At the same time, some reviewers described the management style as "hands-off," which comes up as both a neutral observation and a minor concern for those who prefer more proactive oversight. Communication is mostly fine (no billing issues and willingness to accommodate requests), but a few summaries mention minor communication issues that occasionally complicate coordination.

    Facility condition and safety are clear strengths. The building and grounds are repeatedly characterized as clean, safe, and well maintained. Multiple reviewers explicitly mention good cleanliness and maintenance, which reinforces confidence in the physical environment and basic service delivery. Reviewers consistently describe their relatives as safe and happy living there, suggesting the facility is meeting core needs around hygiene, safety, and daily routines.

    Dining and meals show a mixed but generally positive pattern. Several reviewers praise the meals as healthy and note the staff's willingness to tailor meals to residents' tastes or dietary needs. Customization and accommodation are important positives. However, there are repeated comments that the food can be plain and that there have been occasional food issues. In short, while the facility appears willing and able to personalize meals and provide nutritious options, culinary variety and flavor intensity may be limited for some residents.

    The clearest and most consistent weakness across reviews is the activity and social stimulation program. Multiple summaries point to limited activities, a lack of social stimulation, and occasional discussion of outings without a strong, consistent activities program. While some reviewers mention that activities or outings were discussed or offered, the overall pattern is that engagement and programming are not a strong emphasis at this facility. This, combined with notes that some staff are quieter and have limited English proficiency, suggests residents who need more social interaction, lively programming, or language-congruent staff may find the environment less stimulating.

    In summary, Easy Living Residential Care Facility appears to be a solid choice for families who prioritize compassionate, individualized caregiving, a clean and safe environment, responsiveness from staff, and good value. Its strengths lie in personalized attention, dependable day-to-day care, and managerial friendliness with few administrative problems. Prospective residents and families should be aware that social programming and activity offerings are limited and may not meet the needs of those seeking a highly active, socially rich environment. Additionally, minor communication issues and a quieter staff with limited English proficiency could affect social engagement and some interactions. Overall, the facility is well regarded for core care functions and cleanliness, with the main opportunity for improvement being a more robust, consistent activities/social stimulation program and attention to food variety.

    Location

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    About Easy Living Residential Care Facility for the Elderly

    Easy Living Residential Care Facility for the Elderly sits in San Diego, California, offering care for up to six residents with license numbers 374603338 and 374602415. This home provides both assisted living and memory care for people who need help with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, grooming, and getting in and out of bed, and they've got trained staff on hand day and night who watch over residents, help with medications, manage diabetic and incontinence care, assist with transfers including those using mechanical lifts, and support folks dealing with memory loss or behaviors tied to dementia. The building's fully furnished, wheelchair friendly, and has private and shared rooms, including one-bedroom options, plus a secured memory care area with safety features like a wander alert system and alarm bracelets for those with Alzheimer's or who might wander. Every day residents get three home-cooked meals, and staff can adjust diets for special needs like lower salt or diabetes, and there are kosher and vegetarian options too, with meal planning tailored to what people need, and snacks available if someone gets hungry between meals. Laundry and dry cleaning get handled by staff, and there's a mobile barber or hairdresser who can come by. For getting to doctor's appointments or hospital visits, transportation can be arranged, and for families who just need a break, there are respite services, as well as hospice and aging-in-place options so folks can stay even as their needs change.

    The home's known for being clean, friendly, and safe, with staff who are awake and available around the clock and a doctor on call. Residents enjoy planned activities like movie nights, music, arts, fitness programs, and games, and there's a yard for sitting outside, as well as common rooms for reading or spending time together, plus things like a jacuzzi, steam room, and game room. There's parking for residents who drive, and transportation to shopping or religious services when needed, sometimes for an extra charge. They accept people with different care needs, whether someone's still pretty independent or needs heavy assistance, and they can handle challenging behaviors, even people prone to wandering or physical outbursts. The facility helps residents and families understand their care options and can point them to other homes nearby if needed. Reviewers often mention helpful, kind staff and say the place is well-kept, with a strong reputation for good food, safety, and care that fits what each person needs, and their reviews, checked for accuracy, usually rate at 4 out of 5 stars, which gets called excellent. Pricing can change, especially for different room types or services, and while they don't take Medicare unless specially certified, they do offer long-term care as well as short-term stays for relief care. The home is part of a larger network that helps tens of thousands of families every year, and it often gets noticed for its friendly staff and supportive atmosphere, with a focus on helping seniors stay as independent as possible while still getting whatever help they need.

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