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La Vida Del Mar

850 Del Mar Downs Road, Solana Beach, CA 92075

Independent Living Assisted Living Rehabilitation
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(800) 780-8101

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(858) 314-8757

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $2,527
One Bedroom
Estimated $3,183
Two Bedroom
Estimated $3,915

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $4,368
  • Average State Price: $4,162
  • Average National Price: $4,181


  • La Vida Del Mar Description

    You've found the charming, coastal community of La Vida Del Mar. Nestled between the Villages of Del Mar and Rancho Santa Fe, La Vida Del Mar in Solana Beach offers a blend of stimulating activity and peaceful serenity.

    With its understated elegance and country club-style amenities, La Vida Del Mar offers a heaping helping of the good life. Enjoy an early morning workout in the heated pool, learn a foreign language, challenge a neighbor to a game of billiards, or enjoy a day of leisurely shopping in nearby Del Mar.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Independent Living

    Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.

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    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Community Reviews

    8.6
    La Vida Del Mar
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 10 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 1 out of 1 communities in Solana Beach
  • Ranking in State: 1359 out of 3259 communities in CA

  • Employee Reviews

    6.4
    Senior Resource Group
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 501 reviews across the web

    The following insights are from employees that work in California

    Employee Pay B

    Employee Staff B

    Employee Culture B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Positive Reviews:

    • Staff at La Vida are described as outgoing, super-friendly, and dedicated to the needs of residents, making it a top choice among many retirement facilities.
    • Residents enjoy a variety of activities, beautiful grounds, and excellent meals prepared by Chef Romero.
    • La Vida Del Mar is praised for its caring and loving staff, from the director to the physical therapy department, providing a warm community atmosphere.
    • The Solana Beach Chamber of Commerce appreciates La Vida Del Mar's contributions to the community.
    • Residents and their families appreciate the quality living conditions, compassionate care, and the variety of activities and services offered, even during challenging times like the COVID-19 pandemic.
    • The facility is described as clean, upscale, and elegant, with a professional and attentive staff, making it one of the nicest in the area.
    • La Vida Del Mar is commended for its attentive care, helping residents integrate into the community and maintaining their independence even as care needs increase.
    • Many find the Spanish architecture beautiful, and the community offers a range of social activities, great food, and healthcare services.
    • Residents enjoy the food, views, and the care staff's attentiveness.
    • The community is described as welcoming, with lively dining experiences and satisfied residents.
    • Visitors find the apartments accommodating and prices comparable, despite some concerns about location and accessibility.
    • La Vida Del Mar is highlighted as a caring community with a close bond among residents and staff, offering a variety of trips, activities, and a diverse dining experience.
    • The community is highly recommended for the care of aging parents, with attentive staff and enjoyable activities.

    Negative Reviews:

    • One review expressed disappointment with the facility's policy regarding caregivers dining with residents, which was a dealbreaker for them.
    • Another review mentioned that La Vida Del Mar felt too small and old, with limited open space.
    • A visitor was not pleased with the management, specifically mentioning a manager by name.


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    Health

    Assistance with managing medications

    Physical Therapy

    Occupational Therapy

    Speech Pathologists

    Available Respiratory Therapists

    CARF-Accredited Assisted Living services


    Services

    Weekly housekeeping, personal and flat linen laundry service

    Utilities, including basic telephone and cable TV, heating, air conditioning

    Interior and exterior care and maintenance of all residences


    Activities

    Full calendar of social, cultural, educational, and recreational activities and programs

    Health and fitness classes

    Try a ZESTâ„¢ class in our fully-equipped fitness center

    Games

    Yoga

    Wellness activities


    Community Amenities

    24-hour emergency call system and reception desk

    Landscaped courtyards

    Walking paths

    Outdoor covered seating area

    Heated swimming pool and spa

    Media room


    Room Amenities

    Individual climate controls

    Walk-in closets

    Kitchenettes

    Patios/balconies

    Wifi

    Telephone and cable TV


    Dining

    Three meals daily, and snacks

    Full breakfast, plus your choice of lunch or dinner daily

    Dine Your Wayâ„¢ at the Calypso restaurant with VIP service, evolving menus and daily fresh specials


    Transportation

    Scheduled transportation services to doctors’ appointments, shopping, events and entertainment

    Onsite parking



    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Solana Beach which is 0.9 miles away and has a population of 13,449 (small town).
    • The average income is $227,306, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 74
      • Low Temperature: 59
      • Average Temperature: 66.4
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 71 days of rain and 293 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 0.5 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 3.76 per 100 people which is average compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 0.58 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 2.25 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.49 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 80.76 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 156.0, Moderate Days 120.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 6.0, Unhealthy Days 1.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Whole Foods Market
    0.6 miles away
    Albertsons
    0.7 miles away
    Vons at Lomas Sante Fe Plaza
    0.9 miles away
    Sprouts Farmers Market
    0.9 miles away
    Harvest Ranch Market #4
    1.6 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Solana Beach
    0.9 miles away

    Banks

    Wells Fargo
    0.8 miles away
    Chase
    0.8 miles away
    California Bank and Trust
    0.8 miles away
    U.S. Bank
    0.8 miles away
    San Diego County Credit Union
    0.8 miles away

    Hospitals

    Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas
    4.0 miles away
    Scripps Green Hospital
    5.8 miles away
    Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
    6.9 miles away
    UC San Diego Health, La Jolla Campus
    7.3 miles away
    Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System
    7.4 miles away

    Pharmacies

    CVS
    2.4 miles away
    Rite Aid
    2.6 miles away
    Rite-Aid Pharmacy
    4.0 miles away
    Walgreens
    4.4 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    4.6 miles away

    Dentists

    Sarah Belderes, DDS
    0.6 miles away
    Sheryl Nelson D.D.S. Family Dentistry
    0.6 miles away
    Solana Family Dental
    0.8 miles away
    Patricia Murphy DDS
    1.6 miles away
    Del Mar Endodontics
    2.7 miles away

    Parks

    Eden Gardens
    0.2 miles away
    La Colonia County Park
    0.3 miles away
    North Bluff Preserve
    0.6 miles away
    North Seascape Surf Park
    0.7 miles away
    Fletcher Cove Park
    0.9 miles away

    Places of Worship

    Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala
    16.3 miles away
    Mission San Luis Rey de Francia
    17.6 miles away

    Shopping

    The Boardwalk Mall
    1.1 miles away
    Cardiff-by-the-Sea Towne Centre
    3.0 miles away
    Cardiff-By-The-Sea Towne Centre Shopping Center
    3.0 miles away
    Westfield UTC
    8.0 miles away
    Carlsbad Premium Outlets
    10.4 miles away

    Culture

    Amphitheatre
    2.1 miles away
    Amphieater
    2.7 miles away
    Amphitheater
    2.8 miles away
    Villa Musica
    6.6 miles away
    University Art Gallery
    7.3 miles away

    Restaurants

    The Fish Market
    0.3 miles away
    Denny's
    0.4 miles away
    Tony's Jacal
    0.5 miles away
    Fidel's Little Mexico
    0.5 miles away
    Rudy's Taco Shop
    0.6 miles away

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    Licensing

    This community is licensed by the state of CA. It is a large-sized community with 130 total beds.

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