Remington Club II: Comprehensive Facility Profile

• Overview

• Location & Setting
• Accommodations
  • Room Types and Floor Plans
  • Room Features
• Amenities
  • Fitness and Wellness Facilities
  • Dining Facilities and Options
  • Common Areas and Social Spaces
  • Additional Services
• Care Services
• Recreational Activities and Social Programs
  • Physical Activities
  • Social and Recreational Programs
  • Cultural and Educational Programs
  • Spiritual Programs
• Pet Policy
• Community Atmosphere and Unique Features
• Resident Reviews and Experiences
• Pricing
• Summary

Overview

Remington Club II is a senior living community at 16922 Hierba Drive in San Diego's Rancho Bernardo area. It's operated by Five Star Senior Living, part of AlerisLife, and offers both assisted living and independent living. The setting is designed to let residents stay independent while getting the support they need.

Location & Setting

The property sits on landscaped grounds with rose gardens, palm trees, mountain views, fountains, courtyards, and walking paths. The common spaces have been recently updated. Nearby are Scripps Clinic Rancho Bernardo (2 miles), Sharp Rees-Stealy Rancho Bernardo (0.5 miles), CVS Pharmacy (under 1 mile), Carver's Steak & Chops, Mostra Coffee 4S (2 miles), local parks, and shopping centers.

Accommodations

Room Types and Floor Plans

The community offers studios, one-bedroom units (starting around $4,100–$5,662/month), and two-bedroom units.

Room Features

All units include private bathrooms, kitchenettes or full kitchens, cable TV hookups, telephone connections, air conditioning, emergency call systems, and Wi-Fi. Some have private balconies or patios, wheelchair-accessible showers, or ground floor access. Select apartments offer garden views. Apartments are designed to be spacious and bright.

Amenities

Fitness and Wellness Facilities

The community has a fitness center with senior-appropriate equipment, a heated swimming pool and jacuzzi, spa and sauna, wellness room, and walking paths. Fitness classes include stretching, yoga, chair yoga, Tai Chi, and water aerobics. A walking club is available. FOX Rehabilitation provides on-site therapy and wellness programs.

Dining Facilities and Options

The dining program includes restaurant-style meals prepared by professional chefs, a café or bistro for casual dining, a bar area, and room service. A private dining room is available for special occasions. The menu offers international cuisine and anytime dining. Dietary accommodations include low/no sodium, gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, and sugar-free options. Menus can be tailored to residents' specific dietary needs.

Common Areas and Social Spaces

Common areas include a game room, library, movie theater, arts and crafts center, beauty salon and barber shop, computer and media center, meeting rooms, fireplace, TV lounge, piano, billiards lounge, and outdoor patios.

Additional Services

• Housekeeping, laundry, dry cleaning, transportation, concierge, parking (resident, covered, and visitor), beauty and barber services, and 24-hour emergency response are all available.

Care Services

Remington Club II offers 12–16 hour nursing, 24-hour call systems, help with daily living, medication management, incontinence care, memory care, diabetic care, and non-ambulatory care.

Recreational Activities and Social Programs

The community keeps a full calendar of activities to keep residents engaged and socially connected.

Physical Activities

• Daily exercise classes, swimming, water aerobics, walking clubs, and fitness programs designed for seniors.

Social and Recreational Programs

• Bridge, book club, choir, cards and pinochle, quilting and sewing, happy hour, live dance and theater performances, holiday parties, art classes, karaoke, trivia, Wii bowling, birthday celebrations, movie nights, music programs, and resident-run events.

Cultural and Educational Programs

• Community outings and day trips, volunteer opportunities, wellness programs, and guest speakers.

Spiritual Programs

• Christian, Jewish, Catholic, and other religious services are available. Bible study groups and devotional activities happen both on and off-site.

Pet Policy

The community allows dogs (with weight limits) and cats. Pets provide important companionship and emotional benefits for residents.

Community Atmosphere and Unique Features

One resident called it "a cruise ship without the water"—a place where residents actually connect with each other. The grounds feature rose gardens, palm-lined walkways, and mountain views. Staff aim to keep residents independent while providing the support they need, balancing physical wellness with social engagement.

Resident Reviews and Experiences

Remington Club has a 9.4 out of 10 rating from one source and 7.9 out of 10 from another (based on 19 reviews). Common praise includes the warm, comfortable atmosphere, special events like Mother's Day brunch and community carnivals, active lifestyle with pool and exercise classes, responsive management, spacious apartments, and convenient location near banks, stores, and restaurants.

Some residents mention concerns: housekeeping for individual units could be better, management changes frequently, few activities geared toward men, and limited visitor parking. One family summed it up: "We love Rancho Bernardo and hope to move into a place that is warm and friendly like The Remington Club."

Pricing

• Independent and assisted living start at roughly $3,900/month. One-bedroom assisted living runs around $4,100/month. As of January 2024, independent living was $5,662/month. Actual costs vary based on unit size, floor plan, and care level.

Summary

Remington Club II combines comfortable apartments, varied dining, fitness facilities, and an active calendar of events. The beautiful grounds and convenient Rancho Bernardo location make it a realistic choice for seniors looking for an active retirement setting with accessible support.