Shadowridge Senior Living is a senior community located in Vista, California, that is designed to support the lifestyle needs of active older adults. Primarily offering independent living accommodations, the facility caters to individuals who do not require ongoing daily medical care. Residents at Shadowridge Senior Living can select from multiple floor plan options and are provided with amenities including chef-prepared meals, housekeeping, on-site beauty and barber salon services, fitness programs, and regular social activities. The community is not licensed as an assisted living or memory care facility and does not offer higher-level medical care services or specialized secured accommodations for residents with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.

Although Shadowridge Senior Living emphasizes independent living, the community facilitates a range of hospitality and practical support services. Residents can participate in organized clubs, cultural activities, and language-based communities, including those that cater to English, Spanish, and French speakers. Housekeeping and laundry services are regularly provided to all residents. However, the facility does not offer formal medical oversight, daily medication management, diabetes care, ambulatory or incontinence care, or on-site clinical staff such as podiatrists; personal care assistance with essential activities of daily living (such as bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting) is also not available at a clinical or full-assistance level. Consequently, residents needing these higher-care services may require outside support or a different care setting.

Transportation at Shadowridge Senior Living includes both complimentary options and transportation at cost, designed to facilitate access to medical appointments, shopping trips, and participation in off-site recreational activities, depending on availability and scheduling.

Feedback from residents’ families and visitors points to a highly mixed experience at the facility. Many residents and their families value the home-like atmosphere, accessible administration, secure gated grounds, and an active schedule of activities, reporting peace of mind regarding safety and social engagement. Individualized attention and family inclusivity are noted as recurrent positives. Conversely, other reviews—often from former staff or dissatisfied families—report concerns about the quality of care, staff training, cleanliness, and oversight. These reports frequently reference variable experiences that may depend on shift staffing or the specific personnel involved.

In summary, Shadowridge Senior Living is structured for independent seniors who seek a supportive and active lifestyle without the need for clinical or assisted living services. Prospective residents and families are encouraged to weigh the described strengths of personalized attention and community amenities alongside variability in satisfaction and the community’s clear focus on independent—not assisted—living.

Costs at this community start at $6,641 and range up to $8,667. The average price in the community is $7,654, which is more than the average price in the area of $5,308. 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.