San Diego Assisted Living

San Diego is the second largest city in California

, and the seventh largest in the United States. This former territory of Mexico has developed into a strong political and economic forerunner, not to mention an extremely popular tourist destination, thanks to the city's many attractions and year-round good weather.

Although the area is highly populated, San Diego assisted living residents feel a sense of security in knowing that their city maintains a consistently low crime rate. There is no place better than San Diego for warm sun and carefree seaside living.

San Diego Recreation

Residents of San Diego senior living communities enjoy the outdoors at many public recreational areas and open spaces. Mission Bay Park is one of the best locations for beachcombing and bird watching along the coast, while Mission Trails Regional Park offers an inland escape for city dwellers.

San Diego is a prime shopping location, with the oceanfront tourist stores and entertainment of Seaport Village or the sophisticated indoor and outdoor retail shops found at Westfield Horton Plaza. The health conscious will appreciate the more than 25 farmers markets found throughout San Diego County.

San Diego Activities

Seniors will never be bored in a city that boasts nearly as many activities as grains of sand on the beach.

Balboa Park alone provides 15 different museums, botanical gardens and the world-famous San Diego Zoo. Many of the park's attractions are free of charge on certain Tuesdays.

Lovers of stage and sports can find ample entertainment at the San Diego Civic Theatre and Qualcomm Stadium. For socialization and organized activities, San Diego assisted living residents are invited to join one of the city's many community senior centers.

San Diego Medical Facilities

San Diego senior living residents receive health care services from several quality medical facilities. One of the largest and most prestigious is Scripps Mercy Hospital, which has been providing care to the greater San Diego area since 1890.

The hospital has won numerous awards including being ranked 38th in the nation for its treatment of respiratory disorders by U.S. News and World Report, receiving Primary Stroke Care Certification and being recognized for quality in cardiac and spine care in 2009.

San Diego Transportation

511sd.com is the place for San Diego assisted living residents to find schedules and information for the city's many different modes of public transportation. Seniors are eligible for reduced fares on all types of service.

There are two available paratransit options for qualifying seniors: North County Transit District operates LIFT, while Metropolitan Transit System also offers an Access service to residents of San Diego County.

"America's Finest City" has plenty of activity and sunshine to offer your senior loved one. Browse our directory of local senior housing options by visiting our San Diego Assisted Living page.

San Diego Assisted Living

By: Angela Stringfellow

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