Paradise Village

Paradise Village sits on 12 acres in National City's Eastside neighborhood, a bit inland from the Pacific coast, with a quiet and well-maintained setting that feels a little like a gated resort and carries a Mediterranean look. The community is pretty big and offers different choices for living, such as independent living, assisted living, post-acute care, and memory care under one name so that residents can age in place and don't have to move as their needs change. There are apartments that range from one-bedroom places up to penthouse retirement options; some have balconies and include washers and dryers. Assisted living includes studios and friendship suites. The memory care center, called Parkview Memory Care, gives person-centered assistance for people with Alzheimer's or dementia, with caregivers helping with daily activities and staff making sure people take the right medications. Paradise Village follows laws that protect LGBTQ residents and people with different sources of income, and all the buildings are wheelchair accessible. Residents get to breathe easy in air conditioned spaces, use a saltwater heated pool, dine in the café or restaurant-style dining rooms, and don't have to worry about upkeep or cleaning because services like housekeeping and laundry are covered. There are community vehicles for outings, and transportation to doctor appointments or shopping is available too, with care taken to keep the vehicles safe and clean. There's a fitness center called Club Paradise Wellness Center. People can spend time with others, join activities or events, and enjoy the community's natural landscaping. Staff are known to be friendly and caring. Waitstaff help in the dining rooms, maintenance techs keep things running, and residents have choices about how much help they get-some need only a little help with daily life, some need help recovering after a hospital stay, and some need specialized memory care. Paradise Village offers information about insurance and how to pay for living here, and they've got tools and support for residents and family members, like a glossary, planning guides, and documentaries. The place is part of a larger retirement community model, with all levels of care together, so people feel connected and can get the help they need, when they need it. Some amenities and utilities are included in rent, though the details aren't all spelled out. There's a focus on wellness and friendships, and the staff take pride in delivering meals quickly and keeping the place clean, while everyone can enjoy both comfort and open spaces just minutes from San Diego's South Bay.