San Sebastian

    24299 Paseo De Valencia, Ste 1000, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637
    4.6 · 8 reviews
    • Independent living
    AnonymousCurrent/former resident
    4.0

    Spacious vibrant community, minor drawbacks

    I live in the largest unit - a beautiful, move-in-ready 1,600 sq ft two-bedroom with 12-ft ceilings - and the staff are wonderfully cheerful and helpful. The building is spotless, secured, near stores and transit, and packed with on-site amenities (movie theater, pool/jacuzzi, library, music and billiards rooms) and planned activities, so it feels vibrant and social. Drawbacks: no full dining room/concierge and only limited continental breakfasts and weekend brunches, some road noise, a lot of demand/long waitlist, and it's pricier than other options.

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    4.63 · 8 reviews

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    5. 1
    • Care

      4.6
    • Staff

      4.6
    • Meals

      2.0
    • Amenities

      4.7
    • Value

      3.0

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    About San Sebastian

    San Sebastian sits in Laguna Woods, and the whole place offers a quiet, relaxed atmosphere with a temperate coastal climate, which many seniors enjoy since the weather's pleasant most of the year, and the community itself feels open and friendly with pet-friendly features for those who want to keep their animal friends around. You'll find independent living for healthy, active adults who like doing things on their own but want the ease of hassle-free living, and they've got options for assisted living too, which means help with things like medication, bathing, or dressing if someone needs extra support, plus there's memory care for residents with Alzheimer's or dementia, where the building's designed to limit confusion and prevent wandering with safety in mind. The place includes senior apartments, a mix of residential rooms, and even a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) so residents can stay as their needs change, which a lot of folks like since it avoids a big move later. People know San Sebastian for quality care and a choice of housing, with amenities like transportation, parking, meals designed for special diets, community events, and outdoor and indoor spaces to relax or join in activities. Facilities include access to home care, adult day care, hospice services, nursing and rehab centers, and even real estate management through Laguna Woods Village Realty if someone's interested in that sort of thing, with property managers on site and teams for both community management and maintenance. The community supports different living preferences, including no-frills senior apartments and nicer, luxury 55+ homes, all within settings like Santa Barbara-style homes or Scottsdale Vista style condos, plus names of places in the area you might recognize-Laguna Niguel, Rancho Santa Margarita, Santa Ana, Huntington Beach, Brea, Buena Park, and more, with some housing branded as Heritage Place, FountainGlen, or other familiar names to locals who've been in Orange County for awhile. The setup makes it easier to stay connected and social, since there's a big schedule of events and a lot of shared areas and community spaces for people to gather, swim, or just sit together for a meal or chat. Services also stretch to things like financial counseling, help with moving, insurance, legal and medical support, as well as easy transportation and meal delivery for seniors who'd rather stay in, all with a reputation for serving the neighborhood well, and the management team focuses on personalized, reliable service whether someone rents or owns. San Sebastian tries to encourage a healthy, independent life for aging adults across a range of needs and stages, and they offer some peace of mind with their experienced team, security measures, and emphasis on resident well-being.

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