La Marea Senior Living, Carlsbad CA

There are so many reasons that Peter and I can give you for how magnificent La Marea in Carlsbad is for residents as well as their families/close friends. We visited and interviewed several assisted living facilities for our dear friend, and though we saw a few that we especially liked, La Marea stood out to us. Their Director of Sales and Marketing, Austin Irwin, warmly and genuinely met with us a couple times, gave us a thorough tour, patiently answered all our questions, and introduced us to their exuberant Executive Director of the facility, Launa Cornell, RN. Since the first day that we stepped into La Marea, EVERYONE we have met of the staff - the desk people, the financial directors, social director, the care staff, health staff -especially the head nurse and his assistant, restaurant servers, and most impressively, Austin and Launa, have been extremely pleasant and helpful with any of our needs or our friend's needs. We visit our friend frequently; everyone always makes us feel very comfortable and welcome. Our friend tells us and her out-of-state family and her many in-town friends how kind and respectful the entire staff is to her, especially the care-staff. She loves that they call her, "Miss Helen. " The entire staff reflects how much they care about the welfare of the residents at the facility. Additionally, our friend is very happy with the variety of selections of the menu for all meals, and loves that the chef offers a "special of the day. " The facility has a food committee, comprised of residents and culinary staff, and welcomes the suggestions of the residents in an effort to please. Our friend loves the jumbo shrimp that she has for an appetizer almost daily! The facility also offers a range of social activities and entertainment to please the interests of many. Our friend especially appreciates the musical performances and activities. One day recently when we visited, there was a group of college students assisting with a music exercise class. The older residents love having the younger people work with them. Because the facility was built during the pandemic, the administrative staff made sure that the building was constructed with state-of-the-art tools and materials to enhance the safety and health of the residents. We are so happy that Helen is the first resident of her attractive and roomy apartment. We are thankful that the facility offers many services, including a hair salon, gym, theatre, and lovely courtyard for afternoon drinks and snacks, and that they also take care of all of Helen's laundry and cleaning needs. If Helen must give up the independent lifestyle that she has enjoyed in her own home for over fifty years in San Diego, she and we are very grateful that she has the opportunity to live at La Marea, where the staff all contribute to giving the residents the best possible living environment. We strongly recommend La Marea to anyone looking for an assisted living facility, and if we can offer additional information, please ask to contact us. Peter and Connie