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Meridian at Lake San Marcos

1177 San Marino Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078

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Greg h

Resident/client

5.0 out of 5 stars

Best Place to Live

We live in the independent living of Meridian. We have a beautiful 3bed 2.5 bath apartment. We really enjoy the lifestyle they offer us. We chose this place because of their amazing dining room. We don't have to cook anymore. Their restaurant is open all day from 7am-7pm, and the staff is very professional. They also have a really spacious underground parking garage. Our car is safe and out of the weather. The garage also connects the entire community, so if it is raining we can still get around.

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Meridian at Lake San Marcos

Meridian at Lake San Marcos in San Marcos, CA is one of senior living communities in the area. To find the right community for your needs and budget, connect with one of A Place For Mom’s local senior living advisors for free, expert advice.

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  • Assisted Living
  • Memory Care

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Overall Experience
4.4
Cleanliness
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Care Services
4.4
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0
Activities
4.5
Value for Cost
4.4

A Place for Mom has scored Meridian at Lake San Marcos with 0 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 0 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Meridian at Lake San Marcos has 93 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.4 out of 5.

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Greg h

Assisted Living

Resident/client

January 4, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Best Place to Live

We live in the independent living of Meridian. We have a beautiful 3bed 2.5 bath apartment. We really enjoy the lifestyle they offer us. We chose this place because of their amazing dining room. We don't have to cook anymore. Their restaurant is open all day from 7am-7pm, and the staff is very professional. They also have a really spacious underground parking garage. Our car is safe and out of the weather. The garage also connects the entire community, so if it is raining we can still get around.

Margi G

Assisted Living

Toured community

January 4, 2022

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Tour review

Our family had an in person tour and we liked how the dining room was two stories but it was very dark and dingy. Also there are a lot of buildings that aren't attached or covered so if you have to walk to another building for activities/food it could be inconvenient if there is bad weather.

Francis S

Assisted Living

Family/friend

November 16, 2021

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Great place for Dad

The Meridian is by far the best senior living community I have ever seen. I have moved my dad to two senior living communities and this one by far takes it. Ever since the pandemic, my dad has declined due to staying indoors all the time. The Meridian has brought out a side of my dad I haven't seen in almost a year. I am very thankful for their service & hospitality they have shown. The executive director [name removed] truly cares for his residents and his employees and it shows in everything they do. If you are looking for a caring, fun, active, and compassionate community for a loved one, this is it !

Murl Filer

Memory Care

Resident/client

September 24, 2020

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0

Review of Meridian At Lake San Marcos

I moved into The Meridian One year ago. I chose to move to the Meridian because it is The best Independent Living community in all of San Diego and a dear friend recommended me to move here. When I first came to the Meridian I fell in love with the community. The community offers everything you could possibly want. It offers meals, activities, and many different amenities.

Delores Gaudino

Memory Care

Resident/client

September 24, 2020

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0

Review of Meridian At Lake San Marcos

Our Director [name removed]has done an amazing job during this pandemic. She has made sure all the residents are safe and healthy. She has been upfront with everything going on in the community by sending us weekly updates. We are so happy to be living here. If you are looking for a wonderful place to live we highly recommend that you come and look at the Meridian.

Gladys Hayes

Memory Care

Resident/client

September 24, 2020

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0

Review of Meridian At Lake San Marcos

I have lived here at the meridian since the beginning. I was the 3rd person to move in. We are very fortunate because we have beautiful grounds to enjoy and walk around. Lots of beautiful well-maintained flowers and landscape. It is so wonderful that I don’t have to do my laundry they do it for me. They also clean my apartment every week. [name removed], the Executive Director, is top-notch. She runs our community so well. She is so beautiful and elegant and throws terrific parties. She threw me a surprise 99th birthday party.

Peg Molesworth

Memory Care

Resident/client

September 24, 2020

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0

Review of Meridian at Lake San Marcos

The chef is always available and open to new ideas. The grounds here are always pristine thanks to grounds keeper [name removed]! He always keeps it up, and it’s enjoyable to sit and relax around the community. There are lots of fun activities for us to do, and I really enjoy the swim class. The Meridian all around checks all the boxes, and they are the best in the area.

Melissa McQueen Marquardt

Memory Care

Family/friend

September 23, 2020

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0

Review of Meridian At Lake San Marcos

Hats off to the Meridian Team for helping get my dad settled and moved into his new apartment! Special shout out to [name removed] for setting up his things so well. And to [names removed] and their crew for doing all the heavy lifting! Truly a great place even in these crazy times!! Thank you all!!

Melani O'Brien

Memory Care

Family/friend

September 23, 2020

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0

Review of Meridian At Lake San Marcos

Thanks so much Meridian, Executive director [name removed], and all the amazing staff for keeping my mom, [name removed], safe during this pandemic. We pay close attention to the detailed emails you send about all precautions being taken and mom assures us that it has all being carefully implemented. Though we miss hanging out with her in person, her safety and the safety of the other residents is the top priority.

Earl Vermilyea

Memory Care

Resident/client

May 21, 2020

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0

The Meridian is great

I have lived here at The Meridian for 16 months, and I think it is thoroughly enjoyable. After comparing various senior living facilities, I have noticied the following significant differences: #1) The Meridian has apartments larger than any other facilities I have visited. #2) A requirement to work at The Meridian is your ability to sincerely enjoy working with people. #3) The meals are excellent as they are at many of the other facilities. #4) The opportunities for lifestyle activities are available for all who care to use them. #5) Transportation is available for medical, shopping, and outings. #6) There are beauty shops, weight rooms, assembly rooms, libraries, theater, full bar, and pool all available when and if desired. #7) And finally, the management at the Meridian is not only knowledge but very very friendly. Talk to [name removed], he is nice and can get you set up with an apartment!

Charlotte Wilson

Memory Care

Resident/client

February 23, 2020

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0

I love it here

The Meridian is a great place. I moved here a little over a year ago. My sister-in-law lives here at The Meridian as well. We are both very happy. I have a comfortable 1bedroom apartment. The meridian cleans my apartment for me every week. I have a car, and I am able to park it in the underground parking garage. It is very easy to go from my apartment to my car. What i find nice about here is the variety of things available for us to do. I play bingo, watch the evening movie in the nice theater, and reading the morning paper and talking to everybody around. I get my hair done in the hair salon every week. The availability of that is very convenient. I find it very enjoyable to meet new people. There is such an enormous variety of life stories and i find it very interesting. I enjoy eating with friends in the restaurant. I find the meals enjoyable and very healthy. The waitstaff does a great job taking care of everyone. They also do big special events with big buffets. Mother's Day, Hawaiian Luau, 4th of July party, and many more! Such a wonderful community!

Don McC

Memory Care

Resident/client

July 25, 2019

4.5 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0

GREST CREW

Under the expert supervision of [name removed] there is a team that really cares and often goes way beyond that which is required. They are: [name removed], [name removed], [name removed]. Backing up this great crew providing fresh linens are [name removed] and [name removed].

Wally and Joan

Memory Care

Resident/client

March 19, 2019

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0

Review of The Meridian at Lake San Marcos

We moved to The Meridian November 2018. It is a lovely home. We especially appreciate the friendly and caring staff, all of whom do a wonderful job of meeting our needs. The maintenance staff has been especially helpful in responding to requests. We have had new furniture delivered which required some assembly, as well as help with placing things in storage, They are excellent, helpful, and kind. Thank you!

Felicia

Memory Care

Family/friend

March 13, 2019

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0

Great Care, Great Place

To whomever may be considering moving a loved one to The Meridian at Lake San Marcos, I highly suggest “YES.” I work in the industry and know good care when I see it. Not only is it clean and beautiful, the staff is extremely friendly. My mother recently moved in and had a medical emergency her caregiver responded quickly and the LVN, [name removed] acknowledged the urgency and immediately called 911. My mom spent the next six days at the hospital. I credit [name removed], RN/Executive Director for managing and hiring an experienced team.

Mark

Memory Care

Industry reviewer

March 13, 2019

4.5 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
4.5
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
4.5
Activities
4.5

Amazing Senior Community

The staff at The Meridian is wonderful. Especially the Executive Director [name removed]. Very passionate about her residents and staff!

Anonymous

Memory Care

Toured community

February 7, 2019

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0

Great Senior Living Community

The Meridian at Lake San Marcos is such a beautiful community! They have a large clubhouse with lots of amenities. All of the staff and residents are very friendly. The Executive Director, [Name removed], and Sales Director, [Name removed], take pride in their community! The apartments were very nice, and the food is delicious. Everything was purpose built for seniors. I recommend everyone take a visit and have lunch!

Anonymous

Memory Care

Toured community

February 5, 2019

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0

Luxury Senior Living

[Name removed] and her team are extraordinary. The community is gorgeous and luxurious!

Julie

Memory Care

Family/friend

August 8, 2018

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0

Review of Meridian At Lake San Marcos

We just moved my parents here a few weeks ago and wanted to let everyone here know what a wonderful place it is. My parents LOVE the food and tell us how nice the staff is. My kids have joined us several times too and also really enjoy the food. We are so thankful or everyone here and all the amenities offered. My parents this the food is like Michelin 3- star restaurant.

Myrna Stuart

Memory Care

Resident/client

May 9, 2018

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0

Review of The Meridian

The staff here is outstanding in there friendliness and willingness to help. Another outstanding feature is the availability of activities, courses, and outings.

Leila Schwartz

Memory Care

Resident/client

May 9, 2018

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0

Review of The Meridian

I have been living here for a year and the residents to be very friendly. The help are very caring for the most part, Everyone was very caring when my husband passed away.

Meridian at Lake San Marcos

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