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11588 Via Rancho San Diego, El Cajon, CA 92019

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Child of resident/client
5.0
Wonderful community for active mature adults - would recommend
It is great but it is expensive! What I like, and I believe my Mom likes too, is the events they plan, particularly the exercise classes. She has definitely found community within the area of exercise. They also do a lot of events that include the family and community - example is this Sat

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La Vida Real

La Vida Real in El Cajon, CA is one of senior living communities in the area. To find the right community for your needs and budget, connect with one of A Place For Mom’s local senior living advisors for free, expert advice.

Senior living options offered

Assisted Living

Memory Care

Independent Living

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Amenities
at La Vida Real

Healthcare Services

  • Non-Ambulatory Care
  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Incontinence Care
  • Memory Care
  • Diabetic Care

Meals & Dining

  • International Cuisine
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • No Sugar
  • Guest Meals
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Anytime Dining
  • Meals Provided
  • Room Service

Room Amenities

  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Kitchenette
  • Air Conditioned
  • Full kitchen
  • Bath Tubs

Community Amenities

On-site dining options

  • Bar or Pub
  • Private Dining Room
  • Café or Bistro

Transportation & parking

  • Complimentary Transportation

Pets

  • Cats Allowed
  • Weight Limit (lbs)
  • Dogs Allowed

Common areas

  • Beauty Salon
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Private Bath
  • Outside Patio
  • Computer or Media Center
  • Meeting Room
  • Library
  • Central Fireplace
  • TV Lounge

Recreational areas

  • Golf Course or Putting Green
  • Game Room
  • Piano or Organ
  • Fitness Center
  • Jacuzzi
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Swimming Pool
  • Arts and Crafts Center

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Mandarin
  • Spanish

Activities

  • Happy Hour
  • Gardening Club
  • Dances
  • Art Classes
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Stretching Classes
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Trivia Games
  • Water Aerobics
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Wine Tasting
  • Activities On-site
  • Live Well Programs
  • Holiday Parties
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Birthday Parties
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Tai Chi

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Active promotion

No

Active promotion

No

Active promotion

Room Discount

Lowers your rent by a dollar amount or percentage.

Active promotion

No

Pet friendly

Yes

Pet friendly

Yes

Pet friendly

Yes

Pet friendly

Yes

Care types offered

3

Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

Care types offered

2

Assisted Living, Independent Living

Care types offered

2

Assisted Living, Independent Living

Care types offered

2

Assisted Living, Memory Care

Reviews

for La Vida Real

7Review score8 reviews
7.0
Review score
8 reviews
5 star
49%
4 star
38%
3 star
13%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
Senior Resource Group
8.3
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A Place for Mom has scored La Vida Real with 7 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, La Vida Real has 8 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.2 out of 5.
Overall Rating
4.2
Cleanliness
4.5
Friendliness
4.3
Care Services
4.1
Staff
4.5
Meals & Dining
2.5
Activities
4.1
Value for Cost
3.5
A Place for Mom has scored La Vida Real with 7 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, La Vida Real has 8 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.2 out of 5.
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Senior Resource Group
8.3
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1-8 of 8 reviews
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
May 14, 2024
3.0
Verified Review
Do not recommend
There are not enough staff to look after the residents in memory care. Staff is overworked so they don't seem an sympathetic to the needs of the patients.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
4
Care Services
3
Staff
4
Meals & Dining
3
Activities
3
Value for Cost
2
Response from La Vida Real
May 31, 2024
We appreciate you taking the time to share your concerns. At our community, we make it a top priority to meet or exceed all state-mandated staffing requirements for our memory care residents. Our staffing levels are carefully calibrated to provide attentive, personalized care at all times. We’re sorry to learn your experience did not reflect the high standards of compassionate care we aim to deliver. Creating an environment where our team feels supported to be patient and empathetic with each resident is of utmost importance. Thank you again for your candid feedback. It will allow us to identify areas for improvement and reinforce our commitment to delivering a truly exceptional memory care experience. We hope you'll give us another opportunity in the future to change your perception.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
March 29, 2024
5.0
Verified Review
Wonderful community for active mature adults - would recommend
It is great but it is expensive! What I like, and I believe my Mom likes too, is the events they plan, particularly the exercise classes. She has definitely found community within the area of exercise. They also do a lot of events that include the family and community - example is this Saturday it's egg hunt, baby bunnies and snacks for all the family. The facility is clean and pleasant. The residents seem friendly. What we like least is the dining room. The meals need to be a better quality for the price of the facility. My Mom often cooks for herself rather than going to the dining room for healthier food sans fresher preparation. Not good value for money in this area.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
4
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
2
Activities
4
Value for Cost
1
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
May 24, 2017
4.5
Verified Review
My Visit To The Community
We really liked this community when we visited. It was clean and the person that took us on tour was sweet. They offer a pool and they have a spanish style courtyard. This community would have been our first choice, however they did not have any rooms available.
Cleanliness
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Value for Cost
4.5
Care Services
4.5
Activities
4.5
Peter Minkler - Family/friend
Memory Care
January 17, 2014
4.5
Verified Review
It's a very nice facility.
It's a very nice facility. It's a really good quality place to go. I'm really happy with it. This is more of a memory care situation.
Cleanliness
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Value for Cost
4.5
Care Services
4.5
Activities
4.5
Son - Toured community
Memory Care
October 14, 2013
4.5
Verified Review
Looks Great but No Vacancy
There was no vacancy and they didn't know when they'll be able to get my mother in. For her care needs we really only had two choices and they didn't have a vacancy so that kind of made our decision for us. It looks like a wonderful place - very clean and modern. I have heard from one of our doctors and they said it's a good place. They didn't have any vacancy so we just moved on to the next option.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
5
Activities
4.5
A Place For Mom Customer - Toured community
Memory Care
July 22, 2013
4.0
Verified Review
I toured with Bonnie about ...
I toured with Bonnie about 2 years ago. I know a few people who used to live there and they said that La Vida Real is very focused on money and 'nickels & dimes' you to death. Seemed expensive and too far away at the time but I'd like to see it again.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
4
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
4
Activities
4
A Place For Mom Customer - Toured community
Memory Care
December 24, 2012
4.0
Verified Review
liked the tour, keeping on list.
liked the tour, keeping on list.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
4
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
4
Activities
4
A Place For Mom Customer - Toured community
Memory Care
December 12, 2012
4.0
Verified Review
Beautiful. Not many residents around...
Beautiful. Not many residents around to determine if we'd fit in. Staff was very patient and kind.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
4
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
4
Activities
4
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  • Tour the location: Touring allows you to speak to current residents and staff, and helps you confirm the accuracy of the community description and photos. Use our touring checklist to help guide your visit.

  • Confirm the availability of required services: Before you commit, make sure that the community offers all the services your senior needs, and that those services can be provided within your budget.

  • Know the California regulations for Assisted Living: Each state has its own laws and inspections processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Depending on your state, you may even be able to look up inspection reports for the community(ies) you’re considering. Learn more about California regulations for Assisted Living.

Frequently Asked Questions
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La Vida Real offers Studio and 1 Bedroom. Learn more.

A Place for Mom has scored La Vida Real 7 out of 10 using our proprietary review score.

 

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