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Meridian At Lake San Marcos
1177 San Marino Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078
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Meridian At Lake San Marcos Description
Meridian At Lake San Marcos is a very large 170 bed community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care and respite care and is about 2.8 miles outside San Marcos, California and is part of the Pacifica Senior Living network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom and suite room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 8.9 out of 10 making it the 3rd highest rated community in the city out of 9 communities. See more information on reviews.
To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Independent Living
Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.
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Assisted Living
Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.
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Memory Care
Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Positive Reviews:
- Residents and their families have experienced wonderful care, making new friends, and enjoying a variety of activities including fine dining and bingo.
- Staff members, including the leadership team and activities director, are praised for their professionalism, responsiveness, and dedication to creating a joyful and caring environment.
- Special mentions of staff going above and beyond for residents, including personal touches during quarantine and organizing community-inviting events.
- The facility's amenities, activities, and the overall environment are highly recommended by residents and their families, with some considering it the best in Southern California.
Critical Reviews:
- Some concerns about the quality of food not meeting gourmet expectations and the need for updates to outdoor furniture.
- Issues with the memory care unit, including understaffing leading to inadequate care for residents.
- Concerns about rental rate increases and the authenticity of some 5-star reviews.
Overall:
The Meridian at Lake San Marcos receives a mix of highly positive reviews for its staff, activities, and living environment, alongside some critical feedback regarding food quality, care in the memory unit, and management practices. While many residents and their families express satisfaction and gratitude for the community and its staff, there are areas highlighted for improvement.
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What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is San Marcos which is 2.8 miles away and has a population of 92,931 (large town).
- The average income is $105,520, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 78
- Low Temperature: 58
- Average Temperature: 67.6
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 64 days of rain and 300 days of sun
- Precipitation: 0.5 inches a year
- The median age is 35.4 years old, average compared to other cities.
- 5.58% of the population are Veterans which is a high percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
- 23.2% of the population are Foreign-born which is a high percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
- The population is 0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 9% Asian, 3% Black or African-American, 28% Hispanic or Latino, and 58% White.
- The crime rate is 3.34 per 100 people which is average compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 0.73 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 1.36 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.96 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 80.76 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 156.0, Moderate Days 120.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 6.0, Unhealthy Days 1.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Albertsons Supermarket
0.5 miles awaySprouts Farmers Market
1.6 miles awayGrocery Outlet
1.7 miles awaySmart & Final
1.9 miles awayAlbertsons
2.0 miles awayNone Found
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Banks
Chase
0.4 miles awayBanc of California
0.5 miles awayUS Bank
0.6 miles awayUnion Bank
0.6 miles awayWells Fargo
1.4 miles awayHospitals
Palomar Medical Center
5.1 miles awayTri-City Medical Center
6.1 miles awayScripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas
7.3 miles awayNaval Hospital Camp Pendleton
12.1 miles awayPalomar Medical Center Poway
12.5 miles awayPharmacies
Welcare Pharmacy Compunding and Perscriptions
0.4 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
2.5 miles awayCVS
2.6 miles awayWalgreens
3.1 miles awayRite Aid
6.1 miles awayDentists
Rancho Palomar Dental Care
0.6 miles awayAllred Dental
1.5 miles awayGrand Plaza Dental
1.6 miles awayWestern Dental
1.6 miles awayDoche Family Dental
2.5 miles awayParks
Simmons Family Park
0.8 miles awayWilliam R Bradley Park
0.9 miles awayDiscovery Creek Childrens Park
1.2 miles awayPalomar West Mobile Home Park
1.4 miles awayCarrillo Ranch Park
1.5 miles awayPlaces of Worship
Mission San Luis Rey de Francia
9.8 miles awayMission Basilica San Diego de Alcala
24.2 miles awayShopping
Grand Plaza
1.3 miles awayOld California Restaurant Row
1.3 miles awayCivic Center Plaza
2.9 miles awayCarlsbad Premium Outlets
6.3 miles awayThe Centre at Lexus Escondido
6.6 miles awayCulture
Howard Brubeck Theatre
2.1 miles awaySage Creek Performing Arts Center
4.9 miles awayAvo Playhouse
5.7 miles awayMoonlight Amphitheatre
5.9 miles awayAmpitheater
6.5 miles awayRestaurants
Pizza Hut
0.4 miles awayCurry Craft
0.5 miles awayShogun
0.5 miles awayPanda Garden
0.5 miles awayNacho Taco Shop
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