4490 Mesa Drive, Oceanside, CA 92056
Robin McDonald
Resident/client
Generally a good place for me.
Good place to live for me. Wonderful staff and many activities. Food is generally ok. I have no significant complaints, except food service is very slow. Also a bit lax meeting my food allergy concerns.
Read all reviewsFairwinds - Ivey Ranch
An opulent water feature and stunning Spanish mission-style building welcomes residents into the luxurious Fairwinds - Ivey Ranch in Oceanside, California. This well-appointed community offers resort-style independent living and assisted living to active older adults. Nestled in a scenic neighborhood situated on gently rolling hills, this community also offers residents quick access to the beaches on the Pacific Ocean and the I-5 corridor. Enjoy luxurious coastal living with the compassionate care team at Fairwinds - Ivey Ranch. Make your way around the local area with the shuttle service provided to residents and stay on top of your wellness goals with the licensed nurse on staff and visiting medical professionals in this community.
Discover the beauty of choice with the dining options in this community. Eat in the spacious, restaurant-style dining area or utilize the convenience of room service. Show off your social side by engaging in the fun activities and events at Fairwinds - Ivey Ranch. Plush carpet and warm neutral tones invite you into the home-like floor plans in this community.
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Fairwinds - Ivey Ranch
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A Place for Mom has scored Fairwinds - Ivey Ranch with 8.5 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 3 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Fairwinds - Ivey Ranch has 25 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.3 out of 5.
Robin McDonald
Independent LivingResident/client
May 16, 2025
Good place to live for me. Wonderful staff and many activities. Food is generally ok. I have no significant complaints, except food service is very slow. Also a bit lax meeting my food allergy concerns.
John W
Independent LivingResident/client
April 1, 2025
Have been here for one month and am settling in. Staff have been very helpful in the process. Room is clean, bright and well set up. Having a full kitchen is a huge plus as well as fridge and microwave. Bathroom is adequate as well as plenty of storage space. All things considered this was an excellent choice for me.
Anonymous
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
November 11, 2024
Overall it was a very good experience. However someone took [name removed] motorized scooter and it was practically brand new. We were NOT happy with how it was handled and that no compensation was even offered to us!
Charlotte
Independent LivingFamily/friend
April 10, 2024
My mother is currently a resident at Fairwinds Ivey Ranch and everything has been very good for her so far. The cleanliness and friendliness are great. The activities are also great. I would definitely recommend Fairwinds to others.
Charlotte F
Independent LivingFamily/friend
March 31, 2023
All the staff are friendly and helpful. There is plenty of staff members on site at all times, so I am confident in the care/assistance that my mom is receiving. They have several sizes of apartments to choose from. We chose the studio size, which is plenty big enough for a full size bed, dinette set and recliner chair.
anonymous
Independent LivingToured community
November 3, 2022
I toured with Fairwinds Ivey Ranch and I did not like the whole layout of the facility. Everything was very spread out and far apart. In order to get to meals, activities, etc. residents have to walk from building to building in an open causeway. This was the drawback for us and the reason we did not choose them.
anonymous
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
August 10, 2022
Our loved one had a motorized scooter and when he passed that scooter had just disappeared. When we brought up this issues we were ignored and it just left a bad taste in our mouth. We felt we should of been compensated one way or another and again we were ignored.
Stacey
Independent LivingFamily/friend
March 17, 2022
The only reason I gave them a 4 was because they have had the elevator break down a couple of times when she was moving in so it was a pain since she was not on the first floor. Other than that my mom has been happy here and likes it. She is one of the younger residents here. I would recommend Fairwinds to others, especially more active more independent people. If you do need more care, you don't have to move apartments which is a big plus. [name removed] the director is phenomenal, she is always super friendly and helpful.
Susan
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
November 30, 2021
We chose Fairwinds because the inside atmosphere was great, [name removed] who gave the tour was awesome with all of her information, and it was in a good location for family. The facility itself is beautiful and they have tons of activities provided for the residents. I would definitely recommend to others looking
Anonymous
Independent LivingToured community
January 16, 2020
Very comfortable place and excellent, thoughful tour. [Name removed] views it as an entry level location and not luxurious enough for him. A bit too few residents.
Anonymous
Independent LivingToured community
September 21, 2017
I have no complaints of how my tour had went at this community for my loved one. The staff where on time to our appointment and made sure to answer any questions I had for them in detail. I liked the overall property and thought they did job of keeping it maintained. They had an activity program and a great meal plan program for the residents. It was just not the right location for us in the end decision.
Anonymous
Independent LivingFamily/friend
June 22, 2017
My mother moved a few years ago and has enjoyed the comfortable surroundings, sense of community, activities and independent living of Fairwinds. But in recent months, her memory has declined and Fairwinds-Ivey Ranch is not a memory care facility so "aging in place" isn't completely accurate. The assisted living services provided are very good but I'm having to look for a new home for her. It's sad to have to uproot her from her familiar surroundings and friends. But her needs have outgrown what they can provide.
Anonymous
Independent LivingFamily/friend
September 8, 2016
This is a very nice community with good care. Staff members are very helpful and caring. They offer good meals with a nice variety. There are alot of activities offered. I recommend this community for great care for families.
Anonymous
Independent LivingToured community
August 18, 2016
This was my mom's choice but they had a waiting list. Smoking was also difficult, they had the designated area around the building, that lead you through the building and through two locked doors. it looked as if there were activities from the schedule that was posted. I liked the bistro area. It looked like it was a hang out area for residents and if a meal was missed they would be able to grab something from the bistro area. They did a good job with the tour.
Anonymous
Independent LivingToured community
December 10, 2015
I would just have to say that the Fairwinds - Ivey Ranch facility is just really a positive and happy living environment for my loved one and for all of the other residents there. It seems to be a great place.
Anonymous
Independent LivingFamily/friend
November 13, 2015
So far so good at Fairwinds-Ivey Ranch. We are very happy. I feel like they have been extremely accommodating. The staff was very friendly throughout the move in. They answered any question that I had. She missed her cleaning day that she was supposed to have so I called and asked about it and they were surprised she hadn't had it and were right on it. They've just been great. They have been great about any medical help she has needed. She got sick the first week she arrived and they were extremely helpful in recommending doctors. The only negative I would mention is for the price she is paying I think she should get three meals a day rather than two. I have to get her extra groceries for breakfast and would really like to see her get three meals as some other facilities offer.
Anonymous
Independent LivingResident/client
July 20, 2015
Well they can improve on the noise factor we are having in our apartment. It is right next to a mechanical room for the elevator. It is a nuisance and annoying, but they said the were working on it, so we will see.
Anonymous
Independent LivingResident/client
July 8, 2015
It's a first-rate facility as far as I can tell.
Anonymous
Independent LivingFamily/friend
December 4, 2014
It's going great she loves it there. The people are friendly, and she is very happy. I would highly recommend it to other people. I don't have any concerns, or complaints.
Anonymous
Independent LivingToured community
February 2, 2014
3,550 +600 2 personal care visits daily. Must be ambulatory to be accepted as a new resident, but could age in place. 2 meals + Bistro pastries (continental breakfast). Transportation schedule 3x week w/in 10 miles. Shopping 9, 10 & 1:00. 2 days/week. Active programs, happy hr entertainm't Drama club. Friday travel outings Palm springs for Follies.
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