Ivy Park at La Jolla sits in Central San Diego and offers several options for senior living like independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care, so people can get help as their needs change over time which can be comforting to families when they're thinking about next steps. The community takes care of seniors who might need help with daily things like bathing, getting dressed, or taking medicine, and they've got staff around all day and night, including part-time nurses and caregivers who've got experience in health services. If someone's dealing with memory problems like Alzheimer's or dementia, there's a special area called Evergreen at Ivy that provides secure memory care with extra safety features like special bracelets to help keep residents from wandering outside or getting lost, and a program called EverYou that's made to help those with memory issues feel safe and supported during the day, and they've designed it so people with tough behaviors or who have trouble tending to themselves can still be cared for in a dignified way.
The building has three floors and can hold up to 76 residents, so it doesn't feel too crowded, and there's a mix of private or shared suites, with room sizes from 306 to 573 square feet, which gives people a choice if they want more space or a smaller place to keep things simple, with kitchenettes in the rooms and larger common rooms where folks can gather and have their meals together but you can also get room service if staying in sounds nice. The Vine at Ivy restaurant provides all-day dining with meals made by a chef, offering choices for people with special diets like ones needing less salt, less sugar, or even gluten-free food so most everyone can find something they'll enjoy eating and there's also a 24-hour bistro with snacks if anyone gets hungry later on. There are fitness and wellness options like yoga and stretching, and you'll always find activities like arts and crafts, educational classes, music, and even trips out of the building, plus they have indoor and outdoor lounge areas including a sunroom, gardens, porches, and patios so people have places to relax, chat, or just get some fresh air on a nice day.
For folks who need more medical care, staff can help with things like diabetic care-including watching blood sugar and giving insulin-help with medication management, behavioral support, or hospice services that focus on comfort, and for those who need help moving around, there's standby help and even equipment like mechanical lifts if needed, so people can stay safe and not always have to move if things become hard. The facility's got technology like call response systems and secure entrances and you'll notice they make a point to keep the memory care section separate for people who might get confused and wander, so it's easier to keep everyone safe. Pets are part of life for a lot of people, though here the policies make it clear cats, small dogs, and large dogs aren't allowed, so that's something to know in advance. People living here can also use transportation services for shopping or getting out in the community if they want to stay active or need to pick up things.
There's help for residents who want to pay through different ways, including credit cards and insurance, with home sale assistance if someone needs it, and the place is run by Oakmont Senior Living, which means it follows some established standards for quality and safety, and they've been licensed since August 2024, which is pretty recent but gives families peace of mind that everything should be up to date. The community feels homelike, with a lot of chances for residents to stay social, take part in cultural and spiritual activities, and feel like they're part of a group, which makes it easier for people to stay independent, active, and known by name, not just a number.
