Rebecca's Retreat Senior Day Program – La Mesa

Rebecca's Retreat is a private-pay senior day program that operates from the owner's residence in La Mesa, offering a home-like setting with a large backyard. The program says almost all participants have some form of cognitive impairment, and it holds a special dementia care designation from Community Care Licensing and is on Alzheimer's San Diego's list of approved day programs. Staff are described as college educated and CPR trained. Families describe kind, knowledgeable caregivers, fresh meals prepared daily and a variety of activities their parents enjoy. It is licensed by the California Department of Social Services as an Adult Day Program for up to 14 participants.

Activities are adapted for participants with visual impairment and limited mobility, and include small group discussions for reminiscing and storytelling, chair exercises, ball toss and hand-eye coordination games, painting, woodwork, arts and crafts, crossword puzzles and cards. Much of the day is spent outdoors. Reviewers say fresh meals are prepared every day.

The program is at 9307 Tropico Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., closed some holidays. It is private pay and does not accept Medi-Cal; some long-term care insurance policies may cover it as respite care. New participants attend two assessment days, and a commitment of at least two set days per week is required. Transportation is not provided directly, though the program says many families use ride services; call (619) 206-0590 to apply.