Ivy Park at La Jolla, located in San Diego, California, is a senior living community offering assisted living and specialized memory care services. The facility creates individualized care plans designed to support residents needing assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting, with the capacity to provide full assistance for those tasks. Memory care services are supported in a secured neighborhood that incorporates environmental design tailored for residents with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, including features intended to reduce confusion and wandering. The community is equipped to accept residents with psychiatric conditions and supports mental wellness through programming and regular mental health monitoring. A Wander Guard or similar system is in place as an added safeguard for residents who may be at risk of elopement.

Care and medical support at Ivy Park at La Jolla includes access to 12–16 hour nursing coverage to address routine clinical needs. The facility offers medication management, diabetes care, incontinence care, and ambulatory care. Onsite wellness professionals include nurses, an optometrist, a dentist, physical therapists, and a podiatrist, ensuring routine health checks and treatments are accessible. Vision and dental care are available, as well as coordinated physical therapy for residents with rehabilitation needs. The memory care neighborhood is designed to accommodate cognitive loss and support residents with gentle redirection, specialized programs, and an emphasis on maintaining dignity and independence. Hospice care is available for those requiring end-of-life support.

Amenities at Ivy Park at La Jolla include a fitness center and a barber/beauty salon for personal grooming services. Residents can participate in a variety of clubs, communities, daily activities, and special programs such as yoga classes. The community accommodates residents’ cultural and religious preferences, including Catholic services, and offers care and programs in both English and Spanish to better serve its diverse population. Social engagement opportunities complement the health and wellness programming to promote holistic resident wellbeing.

Transportation arrangements are available for non-medical purposes, as coordinated by the facility. These transportation services provide residents access to local outings, errands, and community events, supporting independence and continued engagement with the broader San Diego community.

Resident and family reviews of Ivy Park at La Jolla describe a broad spectrum of experiences with care delivery and staff interactions. Many report that regular caregivers and nurses foster strong relationships, provide attentive daily support, and effectively communicate with families, especially during challenging times such as hospice or memory care transitions. Cleanliness, meals, activity variety, and a welcoming communal environment are commonly highlighted in positive feedback. Conversely, some families cite persistent concerns with staff-to-resident ratios—especially during night shifts—leading to delays in call response and inconsistent care from temporary staff. Criticisms also include administrative communication, billing transparency, and responsiveness to concerns, with some attributing health declines to perceived understaffing or administrative issues. Positive move-in experiences and encouragement of family involvement were noted by others, indicating variability in satisfaction linked to individual staff and management performance. Ivy Park at La Jolla was formerly known as Atria La Jolla and underwent rebranding in 2023 following a management change.

Costs at this community start at $3,390 and range up to $4,638. The average price in the community is $4,200, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,571. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.