Developed and managed by Senior Resource Group, La Vida Real provides a hospitality-centered lifestyle complemented by top-tier amenities and services, along with a myriad of new opportunities
La Vida Real has been redefining retirement living since 2003. Situated in the master-planned community of Rancho San Diego, this award-winning senior community offers residents a lifestyle uniquely tailored to their preferences—whether they seek an active, on-the-go experience or a more relaxed, rejuvenating atmosphere. Here, residents benefit from a service-rich, resort environment that encourages them to pursue their retirement aspirations, all while having access to personalized, licensed care when needed.
Developed and managed by Senior Resource Group, La Vida Real provides a hospitality-centered lifestyle complemented by top-tier amenities and services, along with a myriad of new opportunities. The extensive array of comforts is designed to simplify residents’ lives and enhance their overall experience.
Residents delight in delectable meals prepared fresh at the community’s 12-hour Del Oro Grill Restaurant, as well as a full calendar of social, cultural, recreational, and educational events. The community boasts numerous resort-style features, including a heated swimming pool and spa, fitness center, Brabham St. Theatre, beauty salon, billiards and game room, Internet lounge, market, library, and much more.
Kimberly Garcia, executive director of La Vida Real, emphasizes, “La Vida Real’s low-maintenance lifestyle and exceptional amenities provide residents with a variety of daily social, recreational, and educational opportunities. Here, residents can structure their days around their passions.” She adds, “Our residents’ experience is our top priority. Consequently, in addition to programs and services that enhance the lifestyle they cherish, our staff seizes every opportunity to celebrate residents throughout the year.”
Garcia notes that whether participating in bocce ball games, joining weekly poker sessions, or enjoying themed events, the lifestyle that residents enjoy remains paramount at La Vida Real.
The community’s commitment to creating a vibrant and engaging environment ensures that every resident finds their niche, fostering a sense of belonging and camaraderie. Residents can take part in art classes, music lessons, or join one of the many clubs that cater to various interests, from gardening to book discussions, allowing each individual to explore and expand their hobbies and passions.
La Vida Real also emphasizes wellness and health, offering personalized fitness programs and wellness checks, ensuring that residents can maintain their physical well-being. The staff, trained in senior care, are always available to assist and support residents, providing peace of mind to both the residents and their families.
With its picturesque surroundings and warm, welcoming community, La Vida Real is not just a place to live—it’s a place to thrive. Here, residents build lasting friendships, create precious memories, and continue to lead fulfilling lives in their golden years.
For more information, please contact La Vida Real at 619-828-5773 or visit the community website at LaVidaRealSeniorLiving.com.
Most homeowners want two things before they commit to a remodel: a realistic sense of cost and a clear picture of what the finished space will look like. Milan Design + Build helps deliver both through its online remodeling estimator and personalized design consultations, supported by a showroom experience and 3D renderings.
“The online estimate gives homeowners a starting number in about a minute, and the showroom and 3D renderings let them see materials and layouts before anything is built,” says David Noriani, CEO of Milan Design + Build. “Keeping design, permits, and construction with one team helps us manage expectations and keep everyone working toward the same vision.”
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Modern design is a particular focus for Milan, with an emphasis on clean lines, natural light, functional layouts, and carefully selected materials. The team adapts each design to the homeowner’s lifestyle and the character of the property. Milan Design + Build combines thoughtful design with construction expertise, creating spaces that are as functional as they are beautiful.
The online estimator covers kitchen remodels, bathroom renovations, full-home remodels, and ADU construction. At Milan’s showroom on Carroll Road, visitors can review real materials, finishes, and design options, meet the design-build team, and discuss project scope, budget, and timing. Consultations can also be held virtually for homeowners who prefer to start remotely.
At Milan Design + Build, one integrated team works on the entire project. Design and construction aren’t divided between separate firms. The process begins with a consultation and feasibility review, followed by design, space planning, and 3D renderings developed from detailed measurements and digital scans. The team also coordinates architectural plans, structural engineering, city approvals, and material selection, with construction overseen by a dedicated project manager.
Homeowners can explore their remodeling options, get an initial estimate, or request a design consultation at MilanBuild.com.
At any given time, there are roughly 200 research investigations and clinical trials being conducted at Scripps Health in as many as 25 medical specialties. Research and patient care go hand-in-hand at Scripps. Those studies can be categorized as clinical trials of a medication or device that are conducted by Scripps physicians and studies designed by Scripps’ physicians and clinicians. Click here to learn about three exciting studies underway at Scripps and the benefits to patients.
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Scripps has recently unveiled new features in the MyScripps patient portal and mobile app to help patients connect with their primary care team and simplify the payment process. Among the recent updates is the addition of primary care E-visits for minor conditions. Patients who have an established primary care physician can schedule an E-visit, complete an online questionnaire and, if needed, send a photo. Their doctor can then advise and prescribe medication, when appropriate. Autopay is also now available through MyScripps. Patients can enable or disable autopay, allowing them to more easily manage payments. Learn more about MyScripps and how it helps patients stay connected here.
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Farrah Adams had a persistent dull ache in her lower back that her massage therapist suggested might be caused by the way she sat or drove. That explanation seemed reasonable, but when coupled with heavy, painful periods led the then 46-year-old to seek answers. When she looks back on it now, she’s beyond grateful she trusted her gut. She made an appointment with a Scripps OB-GYN, who determined she had Stage 3 cervical cancer that had spread to several lymph nodes. Farrah was overwhelmed, but immediately found a “champion” in Scripps Clinic gynecologic oncologist Jo Marie Tran Janco, MD. After undergoing successful treatment at Scripps Cancer Center, Farrah is now using her story to inspire other women to make time for care. Read more of her story here.
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In the last several years, there’s been a surge in FDA approvals for what’s known as oral oncolytics. Oral oncolytics are targeted cancer therapies that come in tablet, capsule or liquid form that patients can take at home, rather than in an infusion clinic. Scripps physicians have seen exponential growth using this approach, with patients citing convenience as a major quality-of-life enhancement in their cancer treatment. This approach also allows treatments to be customized based on specific genetic mutations and a patient’s unique disease biology. Find out more about oral oncolytics here.
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Meet San Diego’s leading healthcare professionals, delivering exceptional medical and dental care through innovation, expertise, and dedication to patients.
Unio Specialty Care is a multi-specialty practice specializing in urology, gastroenterology, and radiation oncology.
Unio’s Radiation Oncology team—Dr. Donald B. Fuller, Dr. Tahir Ijaz, Dr. Reza Shirazi, and Dr. Siavosh Vakilian—combines extensive clinical experience with a commitment to personalized cancer care. The RO team treats cancerous and non-cancerous conditions using precision therapies including SBRT, IGRT, and the CyberKnife® S7 System, the only system of its kind in Southern California. Their expertise spans prostate, breast, lung, gastrointestinal, pancreatic, and central nervous system cancers, as well as low-dose radiotherapy for osteoarthritis.
In 2026, Dr. Shirazi and Dr. Vakilian were recognized as San Diego Top Doctors, joining Dr. Fuller and Dr. Ijaz, who have previously received this distinction.
