robin cummins
Oct 2025
It is very difficult placing a family member in this type of care facility. Managment and staff are very carrying and make every effort to make the transition as easy as possible
1 / 5Quick Facts
- Year opened
- 1985
- Suite option
- Shared-bathroom 'Friendship Suites' cost less than private rooms
- Short-term stays
- Temporary respite stays available in memory care unit
- Staffing coverage
- Caregiving team on-site around the clock
What Families Think
Most reviewers describe a warm, well-run community where staff know residents personally and keep them engaged with a full activities calendar, including dedicated memory care support during rehab, hospice, and dementia progression. Family members frequently praise cleanliness, communication, and the way staff go 'above and beyond,' though a couple of reports raise serious concerns about staff conduct, cleanliness, and short staffing that management reportedly struggled to resolve.
The Good
- Staff frequently described as compassionate and attentive
- Strong, varied activities calendar praised by many residents
- Specialized memory care and dementia support noted
- Facility repeatedly called clean and welcoming
- Families say management communicates well during transitions
- Long-tenured staff who build real relationships with residents
The Bad
- One serious report of staff misconduct and stolen belongings unresolved by management
- One report described the facility as filthy with inedible food and short staffing
- No published pricing available for comparison
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About Calavera Hills Senior Living
Calavera Hills Senior Living is located in the Calavera Hills neighborhood of Oceanside, California, offering assisted living and memory care in a welcoming, thoughtfully designed setting.
As a continuing care retirement community (CCRC), Calavera Hills Senior Living provides multiple levels of care in one convenient location, including assisted living and Alzheimer's and dementia care. This allows residents to transition between levels of support as needed while remaining in a familiar community surrounded by trusted caregivers and friends.
The community emphasizes personalized support designed to help residents maintain independence, build meaningful connections, and enjoy daily life with comfort and confidence. Engaging amenities and thoughtfully designed residences contribute to a homelike atmosphere.
Caring team members are available on-site around the clock, providing consistent support to residents and guiding families through each step of the transition into the community.
Types of Care
Assisted LivingAt-Home CareHome Health and HospiceIndependent LivingMemory CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Private Rooms
Meals & Dining
- Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
- Professional Chef
Community Amenities
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Service
- Medication Management
- On-Site Medical Staff
- Outdoor Patio
- Salon / Barber
- Security
- Transportation Services
- Walking Paths
Activities
- Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)
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Help Me ChooseReviews
4.2overall · 76 ratings combined
4.3★ on Google (48) · 3.9★ on Yelp (28) · Yelp page ↗
Carol Muxlow
Sep 2025
Brookdale Oceanside has been a Godsend! To a person, the staff is hard working, competent and most of all kind. In short, amazing! Our mom is more calm and happier than she has been in years. I can’t say enough good things about the wonderful people who care for her! Thank you❤️
Sue Liptak
Aug 2025
Staff has Always been friendly,courteous and respectful and helpful. The facility is very clean and the mood is uplifting and cheerful. They are willing to help and make my brother comfortable. Since he has been a resident he smiles more often. Everybody greets me anytime I visit. They have scheduled a lot of activities and events to keep him active.
Alexis Vasquez
Jul 2025
It is always a pleasure to work with the Brookdale, Oceanside team. They always go above and beyond for their residents with no hesitation and their communications skills are outstanding!
Robert T.
Jun 2025
I never thought I would call my mother at a skilled nursing home and have her tell me " I absolutely love this place, and cannot talk right now because I am busy". What a massive weight off of my wife and my shoulders after already had intensively searched many other North San Diego County similar facilities and took tours. We also had a bad taste in our mouths and hearts never forgetting a past nightmare my late father had to endure in terrible conditions in a local facility back in 2012. So with this past very bad experience with dad, hearing mom say things like this elates us both. My mother has been living at Brookdale Oceanside now for a month and a half and we cannot thank the following very attentive staff members: 1 - Rosie, 2 - Matt, 3 -Danica, 4 - Alexis, 5 - Sinai and 6 -Dess we cannot thank you all enough for everything you are doing for mom on a round the clock daily basis you guys got a tough job. Anyone reading this you can contact me anytime @ 1-760-840-1551 Captain Roy to ask about this facility, Mom can be stubborn sometimes and require special attention but this place rocks. I often thank God for helping me find this place at the 11th hour, my wife and I had selected another facility first but they starting racking my moms bill and she was not even physically moved in yet! You cannot go wrong with Brookside Oceanside and Noel the sales lady is the "cherry on top". . .
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Calavera Hills Senior Living offer?
Calavera Hills Senior Living offers Assisted Living, At-Home Care, Independent Living, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is Calavera Hills Senior Living located?
Calavera Hills Senior Living is located at 3524 Lake Blvd in Oceanside, California.
What do families say about Calavera Hills Senior Living?
Most reviewers describe a warm, well-run community where staff know residents personally and keep them engaged with a full activities calendar, including dedicated memory care support during rehab, hospice, and dementia progression. Family members frequently praise cleanliness, communication, and the way staff go 'above and beyond,' though a couple of reports raise serious concerns about staff conduct, cleanliness, and short staffing that management reportedly struggled to resolve.
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