San Diego Elder Care
San Diego Elder Care is a small family business operated by my husband, Gary and myself, Nikky. Gary has 20+ years of experience in healthcare industry; I am a CFA, CPA and MBA and have an extensive background in finance.
I volunteered in elder care industry for over 4 years before I and Gary decided that it’s time to start something of our own. We both are born and raised in India and caring for elderly comes naturally to us because we have seen our parents take care of our grandparents all our lives. We strongly believe that compassion cannot be taught, but is innate. We feel like since we started this business, we both have found our life’s purpose.
Our Services
All our homes at San Diego Elder Care are designed to care for both ambulatory and non-ambulatory clients who do not wish to or are unable to live alone but who need:
A place to live in a home like environment
Live in a warm setting with plenty of enjoyable activities.
Join us for a cozy place where comfort and care come together.
Experience comfort and engaging activities in our community.
Let us take your worries away!
At our senior care facilities, we prioritize the well-being of your loved ones with personalized care and a supportive community. Trust us to provide peace of mind and exceptional support for your family.
- Delicious and nutritious home-cooked meals (3 meals plus snacks)
- Emergency medical resources like on call doctors, nurses, PT, OT
- Haircuts, manicure, pedicure, when requested
- Housekeeping and linen service
- Incontinence care
- To be part of a family atmosphere
- Two on-site caregivers at all times to provide 24-hour supervision
- Dementia / Memory Care
- Full assistance with dressing, bathing, shaving, personal hygiene and grooming
- Hospice services
- Hoyer Lift Assistance
- Laundry services
- Medical transportation, when required
- 2 person assistance, if needed
- Respite care
- Special diet, when indicated
- Supervision of medications
Reviews/Testimonials
My experience with EEC is excellent. All participants are always alert and responsive to my husband and my needs. Caregivers are experienced, respectful and happy. My husband is relaxed and peaceful. I know if I have a question it will be answered promptly and correctly. I trust all is going very well !!! - Maria Shay
They are wonderful, we were so fortunate to find this unique comfortable place for my husband. Staff was great, caring and compassionate. They took quick action as health issues changed. I thank them so much for making my husband's stay there a positive and comfortable experience. - Beverly Nelligan
In a time of sadness and turmoil La Mesa Elder Care came to the rescue. The house is modern, clean and welcoming. The caregivers are competent, caring and attentive. The communication between Jenny , the administrator, and family keeps us in the loop on everything and allows us to be comfortable when we are not there. - Judi Wilensky
Good afternoon, I wanted to have a chance to Thank you Nikky and all the care staff at Safe Harbor Eldercare for the amazing care that you all provided for mom over her stay at Safe Harbor over the last couple of years and 8 months. You're all angels and became an extension of our family. Mom loved you all as we did also. She was so happy there and we always felt that she was in very good hands. I will be back in San Diego in the following weeks. Mom's service is also scheduled in the coming weeks. It would be great if any of you can make it. God bless you all and I am forever grateful for you all! Love you all! 💖🙏🏼💖 - Sonia Casillas
My mom was in a larger facility, but I am so grateful for the transition to this facility. I admire the director’s passion for what she does. The facility feels more like a home, which is such a refreshing approach on elder and memory care. Just the environment my mom needs. The director does a wonderful job communicating. The staff at the location are always attentive. I feel peace of mind knowing that my mother is getting the best care she possibly can. - Jasmine Reyes
Our mother was cared for at Poway Elder once she needed a higher level of care than she was able to get at her independent living place. We interviewed several homes and Poway Elder care seemed a great fit. I was very impressed by the wonderful, kind care givers, home cooked meals, rigorous medical management, etc. They even referred us to an excellent traveling physician, who would see her at the facility. They also brought in a podiatrist and hairstylist so it truly is a one stop shop. We had many family’s gatherings on their lovely back patio space and we were able to bring in food and celebrate special occasions there. I was probably there every other day myself. They really encourage family visits. Though mom is gone now. We were blessed to have Poway Elder Care’s exceptional care and I would highly recommend them for your loved one. - Rich Cosand
Poway Elder Care is such a hidden gem! Nikki and her husband are such caring people as well as caregivers! I could no longer care for my husband alone. The caregivers are so caring and treat my husband with much love and support! It was hard for me to leave but as time goes Iam so at peace with everyone here! The home is well kept and I also feel at home when I come to visit Thank you so much for everything you do! - Linda Seals
Wow, what an amazing place! Great house with great backyard, especially place to walk near fruit trees, great surroundings, and most importantly amazing caregivers! The owner/manager is absolutely amazing, very special, gives so much personal attention, care and love. My wife loves the food there and few small things she needs every morning, and she always gets them! When we saw the place, we felt this is a miracle for us! The perfect place for my wife! She was at beautiful, big Nursing Home, it was like 5-star hotel! But she loves this “home” atmosphere, care and love so much more, that when I showed her the place, she asked me, “Can I please stay here?” It's a blessing to us! Thank you so much for providing “home’ for her! - Satish Satpute
First of all the house is lovely with a beautiful view. But most of all, the staff is wonderful! They were so caring and loving with our mom, we couldn’t have asked for a better place for her to live.♥️♥️♥️ - Kathy Oakley
I feel very fortunate that I discovered Safe Harbor Elder Care. It was the perfect home for my mother. The staff works very hard to prepare good meals, keep the house spotless and the bedrooms clean and tidy. They also take care of the laundry, provide the medication, and tend to any special needs of the residents. They ensure that all the residents are kept clean, groomed and comfortable, and make them feel content and valued. This meant so much to my mother, whom you all helped to feel her best each day. The arrangement for the mobile doctor and his staff to come to see my mother was so helpful. Nikky and the caregivers stayed on top of all the medication and health needs and took time to communicate with me regarding any changes in her care. Nikky and her staff arrange for podiatry, medication delivery, and other care needs. Nikky also provided support in selecting Hospice care and worked together with them to provide the best level of care for my mother at the end of her life. I would like to say thank you to Safe Harbor Elder Care for making the last two years of my mother's life the best that it could be. You gave her dignity, respect, love, care, laughter and warmth. I would like to say a special thank you to her caregiver, Molly who was very special to her and is to all of us. - Denise Ransweiler
Dear Nikki and Gary, We thank you for caring for our father during his most difficult days. You and your staff were by his side with sensitive, professional, and knowledgeable care at all times. Eldercare is an immaculate, attractive, and highly responsive home. The courtyard is beautiful and meals are served family style. Caregivers encourage a true sense of community. Your collaboration with Dad’s hospice organization, doctors, pharmacy, church and our family members, even during covid-19 was so helpful to him. Thank you for creating FaceTime calls when Dad was his most energetic. You knew just when he was up for them. Those moments were very meaningful to us. With warm regards and much gratitude, Lisa Kehayias-Farhi and William Kehayias. - Lisa Farhi
Safe Harbor Escondido has provided excellent care for my mother who has dementia. The care team and owners are hands on and highly compassionate and skilled . They have become an extended family to mom and our family. The property is beautiful and cozy and always very well taken care. Mom is Spanish dominant and the team is bilingual which is one of the reasons I chose to have her placed there. She is thriving and has continued to stay very happy and healthy. I am very grateful to them for all they do for mom and all the residents! 💕 - Sonia Bland
We learned about the elder care facility located at 135 S Tulip st around February 2024. We moved our Mom from Coronado retirement village and very happy about that. Our Mom 86 years old started to leave there from beginning of March . Since then we are feeling very comfortable about her . All staff in the facility treats my Mom like a family member. We appreciate the cleanliness , fresh food made from scratch , keeping her appointment times and medications. All the staff are very friendly and helpful. Thank you very much for everything. - Helen and Edward Lopatinsky
Excellent care!! Top notch care givers and owner. We could not ask for better care of my mother. - Mark Holstein
Success Stories
CB used to live in a big assisted living facility. He has no family or friends, and makes all his decisions by himself and says he is his biggest advocate. He was not very keen on the idea of moving to a smaller setting because he was not sure if it is a right fit for him. He took the plunge and now says, he now has the family that he never had before. He enjoys going on walks, participating in activities and loves the small intimate setting where all residents live like a family. He has made strong bonds with caregivers as well as residents and considers us as his family.
CA is one of our biggest success stories! She moved in with us about 4.5 years ago and was severely depressed. She would go days without eating/drinking, would constantly cry and make no eye contact with anyone. Her family told us that she has been the same way for the last 20+ years since her husband passed. She also suffered a childhood trauma that she was very reluctant to personal care. With a calm, peaceful and loving environment and consistency of care staff, CA has come a long way. She is now always happy, smiling, making friends and participating in activities. Her family has congratulated us over and over again for giving their mom a new life. They never thought they would see their mom smiling again. We are very grateful to our wonderful staff who have made a real life difference in our resident’s lives.
When SB first came to us, he was diagnosed with schizophrenia. He was very anxious, restless, and mostly agitated. He was always looking to escape/ find a way out. At our facility, we were able to provide him more 1 on 1 attention. We were able to spend time listening to him and indulge in conversation about his past, his family and the things that were important to him. He developed a bond of trust with our care staff and now he asks to be accompanied for his walks outside. He still has moments where he misses his sister, however, he has enjoyed participating in activities, forming bonds with other residents and the variety of food offered at the facility.
CD had a traumatic experience before she came to us. She was dealing with a lot of bullying behavior which had led her to become scared and was easily triggered. She was overly paranoid and could not sleep. Her anxiety was uncontrollable. We worked hard developing a bond with CD. In addition to this we worked closely with CD's psychiatrist in identifying her symptoms and the medication that could help her. In a few weeks, as CD noticed the constant people and environment around her, she started getting comfortable and was able to relax. She now enjoys going grocery shopping with us. She likes to help with tasks such as laundry, clearing out the table etc. She loves socializing and spending time with other residents. And the best part is,she is now always smiling.
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