The Sycamores sits at 12736 Monte Vista Road in Poway, CA, spread across a 32-acre campus with seven luxury homes where folks live in small groups, and the place is made to help people with memory loss, especially those with Alzheimer's or dementia, so the whole community's got different levels of care, all the way from folks who are still pretty active and independent to those that need more help. They've got studio and one-bedroom apartments, both going for $6,500 a month, and dogs are welcome too, which is good because pets can really help people feel at home. The Sycamores has a private dining room for special occasions, common spaces like a TV lounge and meeting room, and everyone can get outside to walk on paths or relax on outdoor patios. The Sycamores calls their memory care a "Memory Care Only Community," so the place's set up for safety with things like security systems such as Wander Guard. There are staff who are trained in dementia care and live onsite to supervise and lend a hand as needed.
People get help with daily tasks like grooming, hygiene, housekeeping, laundry, taking medicine, and there's special care for people who need help with incontinence, diabetes, or getting around. Medication management and transfer assistance are available, and you'll find healthcare support with ambulance care and several doctors and pharmacies close by. Two hospitals are close enough if there's an emergency, and the area's full of parks, restaurants, and even theaters, with churches and other places of worship not far off, so there's plenty to do outside the community.
Inside, they run activity programs with meals prepared from quality ingredients, and they're known for these good meals and for being a friendly, family-style place where people can make friends and stay engaged, offering both social events and health-focused activities. The Sycamores received awards like Best of Senior Living and Best of Senior Living All Star, which folks here say comes from having good care, nice amenities, and a focus on things that make life better as people age, like cognitive-enhancing activities and tailored care plans for each resident. Social events and group gatherings are planned so people can keep up with friends, and there's help for folks at every stage, especially those with memory care needs, since the community's designed with their comfort and safety in mind.
