Fairwinds - Ivey Ranch sits in the Rancho Del Oro neighborhood of Oceanside, California, close to the coast and the I-5 corridor, and you'll notice the Spanish mission-style building and the water feature as soon as you arrive, with plenty of hills and outdoor spaces around, so residents can get ocean breezes and go out for walks near Oceanside Pier or Harbor Beach. This community offers a range of care and living options for seniors, with independent living for active adults, assisted living for those who want some extra help with daily tasks, and skilled nursing or memory care for people living with dementia, including the Opal by Leisure Care® program. They have professional chefs serving two daily meals in two dining rooms, plus room service and options for special diets like vegan, low sugar, and low sodium, and you get menu choices that sometimes bring in international cuisine, so people can eat their favorites or try something new. Apartments come in studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom sizes, with full kitchens, washers and dryers, private room amenities, and individually controlled heating and air conditioning, and the assisted living studios start at a monthly rate of $2,895, with fees that go up depending on the level of care residents need.
The staff provides help and care around the clock, including a nurse onsite eight hours a day, with four staff members during the day and two at night for caregiving, and they can help with medication, bathing, grooming, dressing, diabetes care, mobility, and other daily needs-though they focus on light and medium care, not heavy care. Memory care and hospice services are available, so people can age in place and stay in their apartments even if their needs change, and they conduct regular care assessments to personalize support. There's a strong sense of community among residents, with a big focus on compassion, kindness, dignity, and respect for individual needs, and a mission to make sure everyone feels they belong. The activities are steady-from seated exercise classes and Tai Chi in the PrimeFit gym with a full-time fitness instructor, to Brain Fitness and BrainHQ cognitive training for mental engagement, to arts and crafts, computer lab lessons, and outings each week to museums, theaters, casinos, vineyards, and beaches. The activities director runs a busy calendar, including social events like weekly happy hours, Boys' Night Out, and Ladies' Night Out, and you'll see things happening indoors and outdoors, with lounges, a library, TV room, movie theater, cafe, game room, computer room, gardens, and shaded walking paths all open to residents.
Transportation's covered too, with a shuttle, busline stops nearby, a town car for rent, and rides within 10 miles free three days each week, plus parking if you drive yourself or visitors staying in a guest suite. Seniors who want to keep active can jump into water aerobics in the saltwater heated pool or join seated flexibility and balance classes, plus there's access to visiting podiatrists, dentists, physical, occupational, and speech therapists. Housekeeping, grocery shopping help, and laundry are included, and you'll find many extras like a full-service salon and spa, beauty shop with a manicurist, pet-friendly policies, concierge-style service, and high-speed internet with computer repair. Religious support is present as well, with a visiting chaplain and on-site as well as off-site devotional services for Catholic, Protestant, and other faiths. Fairwinds - Ivey Ranch is managed by Leisure Care and holds the state license 374601258. The fee to join the community is $3,500, and monthly fees depend on the level of care you need. This community stands out for its balanced approach-mixing care, activities, tasty meals, and nice amenities, so residents can stay as independent and engaged as possible.
