Monarch Cottage

7630 Fay Ave La Jolla CA 92037

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Stately and sophisticated, Monarch Cottage of La Jolla, California, will have you awestruck from the moment you arrive. Monarch Cottage is a premier senior living community that focuses on providing exceptional memory care services to residents with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or other cognitive impairments. Nestled among local businesses, we have direct access to the finest arts and entertainment La Jolla has to offer, as well as renowned healthcare and local beaches.

We are honored to provide the services that we do, and we lead with a person-centered approach. It is our goal to provide lifestyle and wellness programs that go above and beyond with support and encouragement so residents can truly flourish. The caring, compassionate staff of Monarch Cottage are more than just a team of caregivers, they're an extension of your family.

Community Amenities and Services

We understand the importance of focusing on residents’ abilities rather than their limitations, and lead everything we do with that in mind. Our wonderful Life Enrichment Director and dedicated staff lead a variety of engaging activities, exercise programs, and so much more to keep residents physically active and mentally stimulated. Planned outings, music therapy, gardening, and karaoke are among some of residents’ favorite activities.

Our dedicated staff have undergone specialized training and are available around the clock to provide the finest memory care focused services. Services include diabetic care, assistance with activities of daily living, incontinence care, medication management, and mobility, among others. Our professional chef prepares dishes to meet a variety of nutritional needs and dietary restrictions. Residents can enjoy three delicious meals a day in our sunny, residential style dining room, or they can request room service.

Living Arrangements

We offer semi-private rooms and studio units that reflect the Monarch’s sophisticated flair. When you walk through the door, you’ll find that each unit features bright neutral walls with sophisticated crown moulding and ample natural light. Bathrooms are spacious and thoughtfully designed with multiple grab bars and handicap accessible showers. With your own oasis to retreat to, excellent amenities, and plenty of supportive services, you’ll start each day feeling renewed.

Care Types Offered

Monarch Cottage is a residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE), which in the state of California is a housing arrangement for persons 60 years or older where supervision and personal care is provided based on the needs of the residents. These facilities are also known as assisted living facilities and board and care facilities. A residential care facility may provide care for residents with dementia or Alzheimer’s.

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  • Not worth the premium

    I moved my mother into the facility in May 2019 because I wanted her to have the absolute best care possible in what I thought was a 5-star establishment. What I experienced was much beneath my expectations. A month into her she was taken to the hospital for a UTI due to them not properly changing her and/or proper hydration. Many times I came to visit and she was soaked through. I had to organize a family council to get something as simple as a monthly newsletter. I was tired of constantly having to fight for my mother while paying top dollar and decided to move her elsewhere. When I brought her to her new home she looked so uncared for. Taking off her shows revealed that her toe nails hadn’t been clipped in what looked like a year. The caregivers are excellent at Monarch but they are overworked and understaffed. The best decision I ever made was to move her out to another facility that has exceeded all of my expectations.

    Review originally written on A Place For Mom
    October 2021
    Shelley Saban
    Review originally written on A Place For Mom

    Not worth the premium

    I moved my mother into the facility in May 2019 because I wanted her to have the absolute best care possible in what I thought was a 5-star establishment. What I experienced was much beneath my expectations. A month into her she was taken to the hospital for a UTI due to them not properly changing her and/or proper hydration. Many times I came to visit and she was soaked through. I had to organize a family council to get something as simple as a monthly newsletter. I was tired of constantly having to fight for my mother while paying top dollar and decided to move her elsewhere. When I brought her to her new home she looked so uncared for. Taking off her shows revealed that her toe nails hadn’t been clipped in what looked like a year. The caregivers are excellent at Monarch but they are overworked and understaffed. The best decision I ever made was to move her out to another facility that has exceeded all of my expectations.

  • Outstanding Place for our Mom

    Experiencing dementia with a loved one is very challenging and often sad. Placing our mom at Monarch Cottage has helped tremendously. We expected the move to be a difficult transition for her. It wasn’t. This is due to Monarch’s whole environment, especially the love and care provided by their phenomenal team. Monarch’s strengths-based approach makes it a true stand-out. The environment is at once social, stimulating, and loving. Our mom absolutely loves being part of Monarch’s community. It’s almost like she is getting to return to her favorite days of college dorm life. The setting is also beautiful. An added bonus is the outstanding food – this is delightful since our mom continues to heartily enjoy this aspect of her life. At Monarch, our mom is the customer, and it shows. Monarch Cottage has made a huge difference in our lives. Seeing our mom happy at this stage has brought us joy at a time that we weren’t sure was still possible. I only wish she could have moved there sooner!

    Review originally written on A Place For Mom
    October 2021
    Rosemarie D
    Review originally written on A Place For Mom

    Outstanding Place for our Mom

    Experiencing dementia with a loved one is very challenging and often sad. Placing our mom at Monarch Cottage has helped tremendously. We expected the move to be a difficult transition for her. It wasn’t. This is due to Monarch’s whole environment, especially the love and care provided by their phenomenal team. Monarch’s strengths-based approach makes it a true stand-out. The environment is at once social, stimulating, and loving. Our mom absolutely loves being part of Monarch’s community. It’s almost like she is getting to return to her favorite days of college dorm life. The setting is also beautiful. An added bonus is the outstanding food – this is delightful since our mom continues to heartily enjoy this aspect of her life. At Monarch, our mom is the customer, and it shows. Monarch Cottage has made a huge difference in our lives. Seeing our mom happy at this stage has brought us joy at a time that we weren’t sure was still possible. I only wish she could have moved there sooner!

  • Peace of Mind

    From the minute I stepped into the community, there was a feeling of calm and warmth. The staff were attuned to everything my Mom could need; from a hug to a joke to a conversation to put her mind at ease. And the warmth and caring of the staff went beyond her direct caregiver to include the Executive Director, Concierge, and even the cleaning staff. I felt from everyone that my Mom's wellbeing was their top priority. The community is beautifully designed and decorated with many places to walk and sit and talk either privately or with other residents and staff. There is an incredible peace of mind to know that my Mom's physical, social. emotional and medical needs are being so lovingly and intelligently attended to. Monarch Cottage is helping our whole family through this stage of my Mom's life with grace, care and warmth. Thank you.

    Review originally written on A Place For Mom
    July 2021
    Tamar R
    Review originally written on A Place For Mom

    Peace of Mind

    From the minute I stepped into the community, there was a feeling of calm and warmth. The staff were attuned to everything my Mom could need; from a hug to a joke to a conversation to put her mind at ease. And the warmth and caring of the staff went beyond her direct caregiver to include the Executive Director, Concierge, and even the cleaning staff. I felt from everyone that my Mom's wellbeing was their top priority. The community is beautifully designed and decorated with many places to walk and sit and talk either privately or with other residents and staff. There is an incredible peace of mind to know that my Mom's physical, social. emotional and medical needs are being so lovingly and intelligently attended to. Monarch Cottage is helping our whole family through this stage of my Mom's life with grace, care and warmth. Thank you.

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