Business Details
26 Years
experience
Emergency
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Your Trusted Assisted Living Community in Lemon Grove, CA
Founded in 2000, Sungarden Terrace is a premier boutique retirement community located in Lemon Grove, California. Our mission centers on inspiring and empowering residents, staff, and families to live their best lives through compassion and excellence. We offer a homelike environment with personalized care plans tailored to individual needs, supported by a dedicated team with decades of combined experience in senior care. Our facility features modern amenities including a movie theater, beauty salon, putting green, and tranquil outdoor spaces designed to foster comfort and socialization. We specialize in assisted living, memory care, and respite care, with 24/7 emergency support and medication management services.Our team includes certified professionals with specialized training in gerontology and dementia care, ensuring residents receive expert attention. Located near major San Diego attractions, we provide convenient access to cultural and recreational opportunities while maintaining a peaceful community atmosphere. Through structured activity programs and multi-cultural cuisine, we promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being for all residents. Our commitment to transparency and ethical care practices has earned us trust within the East County San Diego community for over two decades. We maintain rigorous safety standards and continuous staff development to ensure the highest quality of life for our residents.
Services
Assisted Living
Memory Care
Respite Care
Culinary Services
Activities Programs
24/7 Emergency Support
Medication Management
Housekeeping Services
Transportation Services
Social Engagement Programs
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 emergency call system and medication management services
- Our certified staff specializes in dementia care and personalized support plans
- We provide chef-prepared meals with dietary customization options
- Our community features secure outdoor spaces and structured activity programs
- We maintain 24/7 staffing with trained professionals in senior care
Services
Assisted Living
Our assisted living program provides personalized support for daily living activities while maintaining resident independence. Trained staff offers 24/7 assistance with grooming, bathing, and medication management. Residents enjoy chef-prepared meals, housekeeping services, and access to community amenities including theater lounges and outdoor gardens. The program emphasizes social engagement through structured activities and cultural events.
Memory Care
Specialized memory care services feature secure environments and cognitive stimulation programs for residents with dementia. Our Sunbridge program integrates social activities and outdoor therapy while maintaining 24/7 caregiver support. Staff receive specialized training in dementia care techniques and behavioral management strategies. The program includes personalized care plans and family support resources.
Respite Care
Respite care offers short-term housing solutions for caregivers needing temporary relief. Guests receive full access to dining services, activities programs, and 24/7 care support. The program includes personalized care plans and social integration opportunities with permanent residents. Temporary stays range from several days to multiple weeks based on availability.
Culinary Services
Our culinary team provides three daily meals featuring fresh, nutritious ingredients in a restaurant-style setting. The Always Available Menu offers dietary customization options including special dietary requirements. Residents enjoy themed dining events and cultural cuisine experiences through our Around the World program. The dining program emphasizes socialization and nutritional wellness.
Activities Programs
Daily activity schedules include physical exercise classes, arts and crafts, and social games. Specialized programs feature live entertainment, intergenerational activities, and community outings. The activities director coordinates cultural events and educational workshops tailored to resident interests. Programs emphasize cognitive stimulation and social engagement for all residents.
People
Susan O'Shaughnessy
Administrator/Marketing Director
With 26 years in assisted living and a Gerontology degree from SDSU, Susan leads marketing efforts and resident integration since joining in 2020. She specializes in community engagement and facility tours.
Jazelle Gragasin
Community Outreach Manager
Bringing 16 years of senior healthcare experience, Jazelle focuses on community partnerships and resident family relations. Her marketing expertise strengthens local connections and referral networks for the facility.
Claudia Munoz
Care Supervisor
With 17 years at Sungarden Terrace, Claudia oversees daily care operations and resident advocacy. She ensures quality service delivery across all care programs while maintaining personalized resident support systems.
Cindy Ramos
Culinary Director
Leading dining services since 2018, Cindy creates nutritious menus with culinary flair. Her restaurant industry background enhances meal presentation and dietary management for senior residents through creative culinary programs.
Marcos Sainz
Activities Director
Certified activities director with 7 years of senior engagement experience. Marcos develops social programs that enhance cognitive function and emotional well-being through structured recreational and educational activities for residents.
Questions
What assisted living services are available?
We provide 24/7 personal care assistance, medication management, housekeeping, chef-prepared meals, and access to community amenities in a supportive environment.
How do I schedule a facility tour?
Contact Marketing Director Susan O'Shaughnessy at 619-464-2273 to arrange a personalized tour of our Lemon Grove facility and care programs.
What memory care features do you offer?
Our secure memory care unit includes specialized staff training, cognitive stimulation activities, and the Sunbridge program promoting social connections for dementia residents.
Are short-term stays available?
Yes, our respite care program offers temporary housing with full access to care services and activities for caregivers needing temporary relief.
What dining options exist for residents?
We provide three daily meals featuring fresh ingredients, dietary customization options, and themed dining events through our restaurant-style culinary program.
What recreational activities are offered?
Daily activities include exercise classes, arts and crafts, live entertainment, and community outings tailored to residents' interests and abilities.
