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Santianna

2560 Faraday Ave, Carlsbad, CA

Assisted LivingMemory CareIndependent Living

4.018 reviewsvia A Place for Mom

About the community

About Santianna

Santianna provides an inviting lifestyle in a setting of exceptional natural beauty. Set on a picturesque hillside in Carlsbad, our vibrant community enjoys expansive views of the ravine and town below. We are a luxury property that values strong relationships and is dedicated to providing services and amenities of the highest caliber. From the exquisite dining experience to a variety of opportunities for engagement both in and outside of the community, we invite you to explore a new standard in senior living.

Family and resident feedback

4.0 out of 5 from 18 reviews

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★★★★★

Positive

This place is beautiful and offers a lively and healthy senior citizen like myself an abundance of activities and services within a beautiful setting. Inside quad is so pretty and one can envision oneself sitting out there relaxing, reading or just enjoying the surroundings. Clean, large apartments, happy staff. I would seriously consider this place if it weren’t so far out in the boo is and so far from both my children.

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
4.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Response from the community

Hi Paulette, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re so glad to hear the community, setting, and lifestyle offerings made such a positive impression. We understand how important location is when making a decision like this, and we appreciate you considering Santianna.

May 24, 2026
Paulette CMay 13, 2026

★★★★★

Positive

A Great Place for my Mom

We recently moved my mother in to Santianna and it's been a real blessing. Everyone there is friendly and helpful. [names removed] worked with us a lot to get great room with a great view. The food is delicious. Special call outs to the maintenance guys, [name removed] and [name removed], for helping my mom so much with her TV and all the other little things.

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
5.0 / 5
Care Services
5.0 / 5
Activities
5.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
5.0 / 5
Response from the community

Hi Stanford, Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re so glad to hear your mom’s transition has been such a positive one and that she’s settling in comfortably. It’s wonderful to know the team has been helpful and attentive, and that even the little details have made a difference. We appreciate you taking the time to share your kind words and are grateful your mom is part of the community.

May 12, 2026
Stanford EMarch 23, 2026

★★★★★

Positive

Service far beyond anything I’ve experienced. Entire staff went out of their way to give a comfortable feeling. The building and grounds are top notch. Amenities are amazing.

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Response from the community

Hi Greg, Thank you for sharing this. We're so glad to hear the experience stood out and that the team helped create such a comfortable and welcoming environment. It's wonderful to know the community, grounds, and amenities made a strong impression. We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback.

May 12, 2026
Greg MatthewsMarch 21, 2026

★★★★★

Positive

Santianna - Eight months in...

Our family’s experience at Santianna has been consistently excellent. From the very beginning, the staff made it clear that dignity, communication, and genuine care are at the heart of the community. Every interaction—whether clinical, administrative, or simply part of daily life—has been marked by warmth, attentiveness, and an authenticity that’s hard to find. The team is always smiling, always present, and always willing to help, creating an environment that feels welcoming and lived-in rather than institutional.

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Activities
5.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
5.0 / 5
Response from the community

Dear Rob, Thank you for taking the time to share such a thoughtful review. It means a lot to hear that your family has felt supported, heard, and cared for throughout your experience. Creating an environment where residents are treated with dignity and where families feel like true partners in care is something our team strives for every day. We’re grateful for your kind words about the team members and leadership, and we’re honored to be part of your parents’ journey at Santianna.

March 11, 2026
Rob CanterburyMarch 4, 2026

★★★★

Positive

Santianna experience

The community is a good mix of people. Food choices and service issues need to be addressed, specifically hiring, training of staff and meeting dietary requirements as in gluten free options.

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
4.0 / 5
Value for Cost
3.0 / 5
Care Services
4.0 / 5
Activities
5.0 / 5
Staff
4.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
3.0 / 5
Response from the community

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear you’ve enjoyed the sense of community, and we appreciate you bringing your dining concerns to our attention. Providing attentive service and accommodating dietary needs, is important to us. We’re continually working on staffing, training, and processes to ensure the dining experience meets residents’ expectations. Thank you again for taking the time to share your thoughts about Santianna.

March 8, 2026
AnonymousMarch 3, 2026

★★★★★

Critical

Memory Care needs improvement

Independent and assisted living is entirely different from memory care--here and elsewhere. In memory care, my experience is that individual attention and consistency of care is not as good as in a well managed group home. Some care staff were outstanding; attentive, caring, and communicative with family. The administration was in disarray the entire time my mom was living at Santianna. It is now under new ownership and new management, so I am not aware of how things are now.

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
3.0 / 5
Value for Cost
2.0 / 5
Care Services
3.0 / 5
Activities
5.0 / 5
Staff
2.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
4.0 / 5
AnonymousDecember 3, 2025

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What we know from public sources

Care options
Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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

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

Health & wellness

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

Services & convenience

  • Resident Parking Available
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Transportation at Cost
  • Pet Care Available
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Weight Limit (lbs)
  • Cats Allowed
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Housekeeping
  • Beautician
  • English

Activities & engagement

  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Happy Hour
  • Dances
  • Wine Tasting
  • Activities On-site
  • Stretching Classes
  • Birthday Parties
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Art Classes
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Montessori Programs
  • Karaoke
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Holiday Parties
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Activities Off-site
  • Reminiscence Programs
  • Sensory-based Programs
  • Light Therapy Programs
  • Live Well Programs
  • Community Service Programs
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Water Aerobics
  • Trivia Games
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Gardening Club
  • Cooking Classes

Outdoor spaces

  • Computer or Media Center
  • Library
  • Outside Patio
  • Beauty Salon
  • Central Fireplace
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Meeting Room
  • TV Lounge
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Game Room
  • Swimming Pool
  • Piano or Organ
  • Ballroom
  • Fitness Center
  • Jacuzzi
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Raised Garden Beds

Apartment & room features

  • Ground Floor Units
  • Air Conditioned
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Full kitchen

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Additional care fees
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Move-in fee
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Exact unit availability
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