La Costa Heights Living Care is an assisted living facility located in Carlsbad, California. The community provides residential care for seniors who require supportive services with daily living activities. Residents live in private or shared accommodations and have access to various support services as part of their individualized care plans.
The primary care offered at La Costa Heights Living Care centers on assistance with activities of daily living, including full support with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. The facility is equipped to support residents managing diabetes, offering medication management services and coordinating dietary needs as directed by healthcare providers. Medical oversight includes 24-hour supervision by staff who are available to address residents’ immediate health and safety needs. The community arranges transportation for medical appointments, facilitating continuity of care with external health professionals, and helps coordinate directly with healthcare providers as needed. Residents who require memory care are supported through specialized routines and supervision to promote safety and comfort. Incontinence care, ambulatory support, medication management, and access to visiting podiatry services are part of the comprehensive offerings. The facility also accepts individuals with psychiatric diagnoses, providing care in accordance with residents' mental health needs.
Transportation services at La Costa Heights Living Care include complimentary transportation for both medical and non-medical purposes. This service allows residents to attend medical appointments as well as access community activities, errands, or family visits, supporting their ability to remain connected and active outside the facility.
Resident and family reviews of La Costa Heights Living Care present a spectrum of perspectives on the quality of care and physical environment. Several reviewers emphasize the helpfulness and open communication of staff, describing scenarios where they felt adequately informed about their family member's care and expressing appreciation for a personalized approach. Some positive experiences mention that staff attentiveness contributed to a sense of security and well-being for both residents and families. However, other reviews highlight dissatisfaction with the facility’s physical layout, noting that small, shared living spaces were less comfortable. Concerns about staffing include limited English proficiency and perceived lack of engagement or energy by some caregivers, which for a few resulted in a less favorable impression of the facility’s atmosphere. Overall, family feedback suggests that while individualized care and communication are notable strengths, experiences with the physical setting and staff interaction can vary.
Costs at this community start at $1,425 and range up to $8,667. The average price in the community is $5,046, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,334. 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.