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Rancho Santa Fe Villa

8292 Run of the Knolls, San Diego, CA

Memory CareAssisted Living

3.810 reviewsvia A Place for Mom

About the community

About Rancho Santa Fe Villa

If your loved one is diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer's disease, you will discover that our Rancho Santa Fe Villa Assisted Living Facility offers an unprecedented level of personalized attention and care. You will also appreciate the value of knowing that the world around the person you cherish is safe and secure. Rancho Santa Fe Villa is a six bedroom, 5500 sq.ft. Assisted living and resident care facility situated on two acres of land with panoramic views of the ocean, a golf view, and mountains. The house is in a gated community with 24x7 securities in the community of Santaluz. Santaluz is a 3800 acre open space with multiple clubhouses, a pool, spa, golf course, restaurants, green park, fitness center, and 18 miles of walking trails. The residence is easily accessible from I-15, I-56, and I-5. Right outside of the community gate is a fire station, and the Pamerado Hospital is just 7 miles away. There are multiple shopping malls close to the residence. Residence has a large secured outdoor courtyard, including covered balcony and fireplace. There are multiple fireplaces in the house. The house is fully upgraded, with artwork and designer furniture. Island kitchen with granite countertop and skylight. Great views from every room. The house is situated on a private lot with a 260 feet driveway from the street with complete privacy in a beautiful natural surrounding. Unique property, on of the best in the entire San Diego Area, on two acres in new Santa Luz area of Rancho Santa Fe. Expansive, beautiful views, peaceful surroundings. 4 private rooms with private bath, one large master suite with private bath, one 2 room suite with huge full bath, and one bedroom with private entrance. Upscale property, gourmet meals prepared daily by a chef, personalized, customized attention. Pets allowed and cared for. Ray lives onsite now and oversees all care. Trained by business associate who is an experienced administrator and an RN. All family interviews and patient assessment done by the RN also. Can take all levels of dementia - fully secured and alarmed. Wonderful open walking areas. Can take high care needs residents and will bring in appropriate care to meet those needs. Large bedrooms and suites make this home perfect for couples.

Family and resident feedback

3.8 out of 5 from 10 reviews

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★★★★

Positive

Peace of Mind

I like the setting in a nice gated community with beautiful views. I moved my Mom here because she doesn't like to be around a lot of people, due partly because of her poor hearing. She has her own private room and doesn't have to socialize with other occupants, just the caregivers. I would recommend it, if you don't like social activities.

AnonymousMay 19, 2026

★★★★★

Positive

Personalized care in a beautiful, intimate setting.

The beautiful home at Rancho Santa Fe Villa was always kept spotless and clean. Located in an exclusive residential community, it was a very clean facility at all times. The staff was very caring and friendly, taking a personal interest in my mother and our family. My mother required more personalized services than most other patients due to her memory issues and her need for people to talk to. The staff outsourced almost all medical services, focusing the onsite staff on crucial residential, non-medical care. For

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CliffMay 4, 2023

★★★★★

Positive

Staff members are available around-the-clock at Rancho Santa Fe Villa, a memory care facility in San Diego, California. Seniors with dementia and Alzheimer's disease can participate in suitable activities that keep them interested and active. It's a guarded building. Residents at Rancho Santa Fe Villa may be allowed to own a dog or cat, and pet sitting is offered. Before my parents moved into [removed], we toured this complex.

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Abirra K NartelJanuary 26, 2023

★★★★

Critical

Not an Ideal place for mom

The owner of this facility promised a lot but delivered on very little. My mother was there for 6 months and communication with Ray, the owner, was intermittent. His demeanor is concerning as I did not believe my mother was being left in the best care. I do not believe he screens his caregivers well enough as in the 6 months being there, we saw 5 different individuals. Either he doesn't pay his staff or there are character issues. The grounds have something left to be desired. On the day we looked at the property,

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Evan LMarch 15, 2021

★★★★★

Positive

Review of Rancho Santa Fe Villa

My mother has been living at Rancho Santa Fe Villa since 2010. She has always been very well cared as the staff is very kind and responsive to her needs. Also the quality of the meals and snacks are excellent and plentiful. Families will routinely dine with their parents at the home and are made to feel welcome and clearly enjoy the meals. The facility is clean, well maintained and very peaceful. I have been coming to the facility for 10 years, sometimes on very short notice and have always encountered cheerful an

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NancySeptember 10, 2019

★★★★★

Positive

Review of Rancho Santa Fe Villa

My wife and I have been at this 6 bed assisted living facility for almost 3 years. It is a beautiful home in a prestige area of north San Diego. The home has panoramic views of the rolling hills. Sometimes we see the hot air balloons go by. The facility is clean and tidy. My wife is 83 and I am 88. She is assisted living/memory and I am independent living. She has been in Hospice bedridden with Alzheimer's for 2 years and has to hand fed with pureed food and totally cared for. I'm sure she wouldn't get the care she

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HalAugust 12, 2019

Verified overview

What we know from public sources

Care options
Memory Care, Assisted Living
Operator
Not yet resolved
Public price status
Published starting price available
Last source check
August 1, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

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Meals & dining

  • Guest Meals
  • Special Dining Programs
  • Anytime Dining
  • Kosher
  • Vegetarian
  • International Cuisine
  • Organic
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Vegan
  • Gluten-free
  • Professional Chef
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Meals Provided
  • No Sugar
  • Room Service
  • Private Dining Room
  • Bar or Pub
  • Café or Bistro

Health & wellness

  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Memory Care
  • Incontinence Care
  • Non-Ambulatory Care
  • High Acuity Care
  • Medication Management
  • Diabetic Care

Services & convenience

  • Transportation at Cost
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Pet Care Available
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Cats Allowed
  • Housekeeping
  • Beautician
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Farsi
  • Filipino

Activities & engagement

  • Jewish Services
  • Walking Club
  • Other Religious Services
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Activities Off-site
  • Reminiscence Programs
  • Visiting Chaplain or Priest
  • Sensory-based Programs
  • Light Therapy Programs
  • Live Well Programs
  • Resident Band or Musicians
  • Community Service Organizations
  • Community Service Programs
  • Visiting Rabbi
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Protestant Services
  • Cooking Classes
  • Islamic Services
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Bible Study Group
  • Catholic Services
  • Happy Hour
  • Dances
  • Mormon/LDS Services
  • Christian Services
  • Activities On-site
  • Stretching Classes
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Birthday Parties
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Art Classes
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Adventist Services
  • Montessori Programs
  • Karaoke
  • Book Club
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Buddhist Services
  • Holiday Parties

Outdoor spaces

  • Indoor Atrium
  • Central Fireplace
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Meeting Room
  • TV Lounge
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Computer or Media Center
  • Barber Shop
  • Private Bath
  • Library
  • Outside Patio
  • Beauty Salon
  • Butterfly garden / Hummingbird garden
  • Fitness Center
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Game Room
  • Piano or Organ
  • Golf Course or Putting Green

Apartment & room features

  • Garden View
  • Private patio, deck, or balcony
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Fireplaces
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Full kitchen
  • Bath Tubs
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Air Conditioned
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered

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Move-in fee
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