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Waterford Terrace Retirement Community

5580 Aztec Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942
8.8
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Anonymous - Child of resident/client
4.0
nice, welcoming community

When it comes to the cleanliness, the laundry rooms need a lot of help but everything else is very clean). For the activities they could do more arts and crafts or activities besides bingo and going to the casino. The value for cost is a 5 because overall it's a good experience and after pricing other places, this exceeds most in the area. Yes, of course I would recommend this community to other families. Nothing is perfect and I think they do a very good job of trying to please all the diverse needs of their tenants.... Read more

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About the facility Waterford Terrace Retirement Community

Waterford Terrace is an astonishing retirement community that boasts a Southern-style exterior, encompassed in tall, lush palm trees. Located near the Mission Trails Regional Park, residents can enjoy beautiful golf courses, walking trails, and fishing at Lake Murray. The city of La Mesa is a suburb of San Diego, offering residents an abundance of cultural events, recreation centers, and attractions to utilize. Additionally, the area offers access to top health care facilities!

The community is more than walls and windows — it’s a place for residents to enjoy warm meals, game nights, or quiet evenings with friends and family. It’s where residents can feel safe, comfortable, and secure. Most importantly, it's where residents can feel at home. Recognized as an exceptional senior living option, families can rest assured when helping their loved one choose Waterford Terrace for retirement.

Waterford Terrace Retirement Community Details

The thoughtful community puts resident safety and comfort first by offering a smoke-free environment, ionized air filtering, and regular cleaning throughout the day. The exceptional staff is also there to make sure residents each and every need is met. If a resident is looking for a certain service in the city, they can benefit from the community’s concierge...

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Amenities at Waterford Terrace Retirement Community

Health Care Services

Staffing & Ancillary Services

Meals & Dining

Vegan
Vegetarian
Anytime Dining
Guest Meals

Room Amenities

Bath Tubs
Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
Full kitchen
Kitchenette
Ground Floor Units

Facility Amenities

Dining

Café or Bistro
Private Dining Room

Transportation & parking

Complimentary Transportation
Property Convenient to Public Transit
Resident Parking Available
Transportation at Cost

Pets

Weight limit 21-30lbs
Dogs Allowed
Cats Allowed

Common areas

Butterfly garden / Hummingbird garden
Outdoor Common Areas
Indoor Common Areas
Barber Shop

Recreational areas

Arts and Crafts Center
Billiards Lounge
Fitness Center
Game Room

Services

Housekeeping
Beautician
Laundry Service / Drycleaning

Languages spoken

English
Spanish

Activities

Devotional Activities On-Site
Protestant Services
Catholic Services
Jewish Services

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8.8

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31 reviews

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31 reviews

A Place for Mom has scored Waterford Terrace Retirement Community with 8.8 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Waterford Terrace Retirement Community has 31 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.5 out of 5.

How we score communities
Cleanliness

4.5

Friendliness

4.6

Meals & Dining

4.3

Care Services

4.5

Activities

4.5

Staff

4.4

Value for Cost

4.4

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4.0
Anonymous - Child of resident/client
Independent Living
September 23, 2024
Verified Review
nice, welcoming community

When it comes to the cleanliness, the laundry rooms need a lot of help but everything else is very clean). For the activities they could do more arts and crafts or activities besides bingo and going to the casino. The value for cost is a 5 because overall it's a good experience and after pricing other places, this exceeds most in the area. Yes, of course I would recommend this community to other families. Nothing is perfect and I think they do a very good job of trying to please all the diverse needs of their tenants.

Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

4

Meals & Dining

3

Care Services

4

Activities

4

Staff

4

Value for Cost

4


4.0
Anonymous - Sibling of resident/client
Independent Living
June 27, 2024
Verified Review
Our family experience

What our family likes the most about Waterford Terrace is the fact that all her needs can be met on one campus as her needs progress. Based on the experience we have had, we would recommend this community to other families

Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

4

Meals & Dining

3

Care Services

4

Activities

4

Staff

4

Value for Cost

4


4.0
Anonymous - Resident/client
Independent Living
April 24, 2024
Verified Review
My Experience

I am a resident at Waterford Terrace Retirement Community. Mostly positive experience, but some serious issues for me: phone service very poor on first floor - have to go outside to communicate by phone and that's hard at night. Exercise in activity room not very good. Activity director is spread too thin. As I said mostly positive experience - staff very good/helpful. But lots of grumbling from diners - food taking too long to get to table.

Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

No data collected

Activities

4

Staff

4

Value for Cost

No data collected


5.0
Abirra K Nartel - Toured community
Independent Living
February 8, 2024
Great facility

After reading about the Waterford Terrace Retirement Community, I was amazed by the variety of amenities and services available to its members. The neighborhood offers a variety of apartment options, ranging from studios to two-bedroom homes, allowing residents to find the living space that best meets their requirements and preferences. What distinguishes Waterford Terrace from other retirement homes is its pet-friendly policy, which is important for many seniors who rely on their furry companions for companionship and delight. The presence of a beauty shop, exercise center, and heated pool demonstrates the community's dedication to fostering a healthy and active lifestyle for its inhabitants. I enjoy that the staff at Waterford Terrace offers individualized care plans for each resident, just like at [removed] where my dad reside..

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Frances G - Child of resident/client
Independent Living
December 7, 2023
Verified Review
Highly recommended

I would rate all the above questions with 5 stars. My Mother loves Waterford Terrace. I've eaten there and the food is excellent. The staff are all very kind and friendly. The monthly cost for her is $[removed] and includes all utilities including cable and internet. Once a week housekeeping and laundry for bedding and towels. The location is very central. Always very clean and no odors. I would Highly recommend this place.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Anonymous - Sibling of resident/client
Independent Living
April 21, 2023
Verified Review
Very friendly, lots of Activities

The staff is very friendly and accommodating. For example, very helpful in getting the phone and 2 TVs up and running. Someone is always available. This is an Independent Living facility, so there is no assistance in personal care. But they're always helpful with other needs. The meals are 3 times a day with snacks available and are adequate. There are many activities available so the residents can be as involved as they choose.

Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

4

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

4

Value for Cost

5


4.5
M H - Resident/client
Independent Living
September 22, 2021
Verified Review
Would recommend Waterford

The staff are very good. They seem to be missing some people right now but it is still good. This is a very nice place. I just wish there was a swimming pool and a flat place to walk due to it being on a hillside. It is overall a nice place. This is my first experience with a retirement community.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

4

Care Services

5

Activities

4

Staff

4

Value for Cost

4


5.0
R S - Resident/client
Independent Living
August 11, 2021
Verified Review
A Great Place to Live

I would recommend that you check this community out for your loved one. The food is very good, and there is a big variety. There are three meals served each day and there is a menu to choose from, or another menu if you don't like what is being served.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

No data collected

Activities

4

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


4.0
Skye - Loved one of resident/client
Independent Living
June 22, 2020
Verified Review
A lovely retirement community

I found the staff very friendly willing and helpful. The community is more appropriate for resident who need assistance in ADLs but not so much for people with mobility issues and require higher levels of support. The elevator can't accommodate a full size power chair. Overall, it was a great place but it wasn't good fit for my dad.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Care Services

4

Activities

5

Value for Cost

3


5.0
anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
November 26, 2018

This place is wonderful in all aspects. Monthly fee may be too high plus the buy down/payment. However, it remains at the top of our list.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Dave Eiser - Resident/client
Independent Living
November 13, 2018
Verified Review
Great job!

Well done! Thanks especially to [name removed], my advisor. He was a great help. I’m very happy at Waterford Terrace...

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
January 10, 2018
Verified Review
My favorite

While looking into some options for my loved one I found that this location was expensive. They require a big down payment for the apartment. However, I liked this place the best out the other locations that I have seen. It’s very clean, I liked the lay out, there’s a lot to do, it looks new, it’s in good condition, and I thought the rooms were really nice. I was looking at a standard studio and its good sized, it has a kitchenette, has a little stop top burner, refrigerator, cabinet, pantry, and it’s like a little apartment.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Value for Cost

5


4.0
anonymous - Loved one of resident/client
Independent Living
November 16, 2017
Verified Review
The other residents weren't very friendly and welcoming

My mother-in-law was here and it was nice. We had a room for her at the top and there was a beautiful garden. However, the kitchen was not full and was only a sink and a microwave. The problem we had was that she’d go down for meals and they wouldn’t let her sit in certain spots. It wasn’t very welcoming or friendly and eventually she stopped going downstairs for her meals. The facility really was nice, though, and it was kept clean. If you need someone to help you sort your pills out once a week, it does cost extra money, but it’s available.

Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

4

Care Services

4

Activities

4

Value for Cost

4


4.0
anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
July 27, 2017
Verified Review
Excellent

This community looked very nice when we took our tour. The person that took us on tour was friendly. They have good food and lots of choices. They allow pets and seem to offer some daily activities. They were a little higher priced than what we were looking for.

Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

4

Care Services

4

Activities

4

Value for Cost

4


4.0
anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
June 7, 2017
Verified Review
A Very Huge Community

I saw a lot of good things as we walked through the community for our tour. The residents were very friendly when meeting them. We like the food was the best after eating a meal in the dining room. My mom didn't like the room we were shown, too small. Overall, my mom thought it was too big and said she would get lost in the community.

Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

4

Care Services

4

Activities

4

Value for Cost

4


5.0
anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
May 12, 2017

Very welcoming -- staff and residents. Facility built against a steep hillside with multiple levels -- and interesting and inviting arrangement. Community areas well decorated and spacious. Rooms are airy and light.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
May 4, 2017
Verified Review
Gorgeous community

This community is absolutely beautiful. It's a very nice option. We did not choose it because they didn't offer the assistance my mother needs.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
anonymous - Loved one of resident/client
Independent Living
January 13, 2017
Verified Review
A dream come true!!

My mother loves it at the Waterford Terrace! Since the day she got there, they call her by her first name. They have more activities than she can handle which are great and the food is wonderful. She is always telling me that it is a dream come true!

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Value for Cost

5


4.0
anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
December 7, 2016
Verified Review
Lovely Community!!

I would defiantly recommend this community to anyone looking for a clean and well maintained assisted living for there loved one. I had taken a tour for my grandmother and thought this facility was just lovely. All of the staff was so welcoming and patient with us. It was just too far of a drive for the family and I to get to my grandmother.

Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

4

Care Services

4

Activities

4

Value for Cost

4


4.0
anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
November 5, 2016

Intimate facility where staff seems to know everyone by name. Apartments have kitchens, some with washer/dryer. Outside parking. Variety of activities offered. Food OK.

Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

4

Care Services

4

Activities

4

Value for Cost

4


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