Hillside Garden II RCFE sits in Carlsbad, about 5 miles from Encinitas, and offers a small, home-like setting with six private rooms. The place is a licensed Residential Care Facility for the Elderly, license number 374600935, and has served seniors since April 2000. Residents can choose from one-bedroom apartments or small studios, with functional layouts and comfortable furnishings. There are options for communal living too, so people can feel both independent and connected. The staff provide help with dressing, showering, spoon feeding when needed, and managing medication. Everyone gets a custom care plan, and they offer dementia care, speech therapy, fall prevention, and memory care services. Two caregivers are on duty around the clock for just six residents, giving a high staff-to-resident ratio. There's a licensed nurse who comes in, plus mobile doctors, therapists, and dentists who visit as needed.
Hillside Garden II has many amenities-including daily housekeeping, personal laundry, beautician and manicurist services, and dry cleaning. The kitchen serves home-cooked meals, using fresh ingredients, and they prepare special menus for diabetes, allergies, or other dietary needs. Seniors can eat in the private dining room, enjoy snacks from the snack bar, and take part in regular movie nights and arts and crafts. The building has 24-hour security, an emergency alert system, and video surveillance, so residents are safe. The community area has a library, a garden with climbing palms, walking paths, shaded sitting spots, and spaces meant for easy socializing. There's a wellness center, a fitness area, a massage service, pharmacy deliveries, and a schedule for regular health checks. Staff arrange religious services, fun activities, seasonal outings to places like the Carlsbad Flower Fields, beaches, local outlets, and libraries, and they welcome small pets.
All residents receive help with bathing, dressing, mobility, medication, and daily tasks. There are unique programs for those with memory loss or non-ambulatory needs, and acceptance of SSI residents and the Assisted Living Waiver Program. The friendly team respects each person, works closely to make sure no one ever feels like a burden, and pays attention to individual wants and needs. People get help from familiar faces, with live-in staff and both daytime and nighttime caregivers on site at all times. Hillside Garden II provides a schedule filled with hobbies, social events, and outings, though activity levels and plans adjust for each person's health and interests. The place has a warm family feeling, gives plenty of choices on meals and activities, and welcomes people looking for nursing care, independent living, or specialized support. Every detail, from security and healthcare to meals and activities, aims to keep older adults comfortable, cared for, and safe, so it's meant to feel like home for every resident.
