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Welcome to La Vida Real

Picture a charming Spanish-style senior living community spanning 11 landscaped acres in Rancho San Diego. With living options to meet every stage of life, this vibrant setting balances independence with personalized support. Enjoy nearby shopping, dining, and entertainment, plus easy access to Grossmont and UC San Diego Health Hospitals for quality healthcare. Take a scenic tour and experience it yourself.

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Life, Tailored to You

  • Restaurant, Bar & Bistro, and Cafe
  • Pet-Friendly Residences
  • Heated Swimming Pool and Spa
  • ZestFit group exercise classes
  • Onsite art studio, cinema, and library
  • Live entertainment and weekly social events

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Tastebud Euphoria

  • Dine Your Way® 12 Hours/Day Dining
  • Flexible Dining Options
  • Health-Focused Menus
  • Interactive Culinary Experiences
  • Made-to-Order Cuisine

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Zestful Living

  • Holistic Wellness
  • Functional Fitness Classes
  • Professional Support
  • Enrichment Opportunities

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Different Needs, Different Options

From the invigorating freedom of independent living to the caring hand of assisted living to the warm embrace of a memory care environment, residents of La Vida Real enjoy an abundance of fulfilling ways to enjoy life.

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Taste of the Holidays

Join us at La Vida Real for a festive holiday hors d’oeuvres tasting! Savor chef-prepared holiday treats and signature cocktails as you experience the…
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Home for the Holidays Open House

Experience the warmth of our community this holiday season at our Home for the Holidays open house! Enjoy chef-prepared hors d’oeuvres and signature cocktails…
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The CARF accreditation difference

You can learn a lot by visiting a community, but how do you measure quality behind the scenes? We suggest starting with communities that have been thoroughly evaluated and accredited. La Vida Real is accredited by (CARF), the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities.

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  • Rated 5 stars

    Very nice accommodations. Excellent lunch and very friendly staff.

    silvia godwin
    Google Review

  • Rated 5 stars

    It was a wonderful experience. Everyone was so welcoming. The entertainment was great.

    Susannah Berning
    Google Review

  • Rated 5 stars

    After touring several communities La Vida Real is my first choice for many reasons, mostly the location, amenities, and service. Kennia and the entire staff treat you like family and I look forward to visiting my family members here to enjoy all they have to offer!

    Kelly Lupenko
    Google Review

  • Rated 4 stars

    I had a very good visit for a scheduled tour. The facility was clean, staff were friendly and smiling. The few residents that I saw in the restaurant or common areas seemed happy.

    Lesley Nurse
    Google Review

  • Rated 5 stars

    We thoroughly enjoyed our introductory visit, especially being able to speak with current and long time residents. The list of weekly activities and restaurant menus look amazing. The property’s location across from the shopping mall and library is a bonus. Open spaces and courtyards are very nice. We are still a few years out from moving out of our home and had been seriously considering another facility prior to seeing La Vida. We are now sold on La Vida as our future choice. In reply to your request for what else resonated with us I would say your “no buy in” requirement is one and the range of care from independent living to various levels of assisted living is another. Also your range of activities is great along with your in house movie theater! The property just has a resort like feel to it. I am less apprehensive now about having to move out of our home in a few years if we can move to La Vida.

    Chuck Berning
    Google Review

  • Rated 5 stars

    I thought LaVida was an oustanding facility.I just dont know if La Vida will fit my budget.

    Allan Mccormack
    Google Review

  • Rated 5 stars

    I am just starting to look at independent living facilities for me and my husband and toured here. It’s a lovely complex and I felt right at home. Everyone was friendly and gracious. I can definitely see us living here.

    Jeannie Wilson
    Google Review

  • Rated 5 stars

    I had a tour for my mother with my daughter. Christina was very informative and showed compassion and understanding with my mothers situation. Offered to have my mom come for a tour and have lunch or join them for a holiday event. Took time with us to answer questions we had. The community is well kept and beautiful. Looks like a resort.

    Miki Airada
    Birdeye Review

  • Rated 5 stars

    Absolutely gorgeous community! It’s feels like a resort.

    Natalie Barrantes
    Google Review

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