The Forum at Rancho San Antonio sits next to the Rancho San Antonio County Park and Open Space Preserve, so residents can walk along nearby hiking trails or watch the hills change with the seasons, and the community itself feels spacious with gardens, flowers, and outdoor spots like a dog park, putting green, bocce court, and even a cocktail lounge tucked in among the walking paths. Seniors here can choose apartment homes or villas, with one-bedroom or two-bedroom floor plans that come with kitchens or kitchenettes, WiFi, cable TV, and a call-response system in each suite for safety. There's a swimming pool, hot tub, fitness center, woodworking shop, art studio, and a game room, so people can stay active if they want and work with their hands or meet up with friends for tabletop games or music. Residents eat three restaurant-style meals a day, can join field trips, join in on devotional programs, or go to special events organized on-site, and there are also educational sessions, arts and crafts, horticulture programs, group fitness including yoga, and outings for shopping or errands using the community's transportation. Weekly housekeeping and linen service, laundry, and salon options help people keep up with chores and grooming, and a nurse is available part-time, backed up by staff that stays awake and on duty 24 hours a day for emergencies.
The Forum is a Life Plan Community owned and run by residents themselves and managed by Life Care Services®, so decisions tend to represent the people living there, and there's a long list of services including independent living, assisted living, memory care-like the dedicated Daffodil Ridge area-rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and respite and hospice care, with staff helping with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, eating, or medication reminders as needed. Diabetes care, transferring help, and safe, standby support for people who have trouble moving independently are all available, and folks who manage incontinence themselves get support as needed. The community is pet friendly, handicap accessible, and has safety features like a gated entrance, on-site security, and a way for residents to quickly get help at any time. Residents enjoy life that can evolve with their needs, so as someone's health or memory changes, services adjust without needing to move somewhere else. The usual age for moving in is 55 and up, and most people enjoy a laid-back, social life here, where privacy is respected and family visits are always welcome. People can go to nearby churches, play tennis or golf close by, or join programs in the library, private dining rooms, hobby shop, or the community meeting rooms. The Forum at Rancho San Antonio received recognition for its independent living by U.S. News & World Report in 2024, and stands out with a community-focused environment, dedicated staff, and a wide choice of amenities, making daily life comfortable-without being over the top-with real peace of mind for seniors and their families. The community requires an entry fee, which is $10,973, and accepts payment by check or credit card.
