I have to start out by saying that Casa de Manana was the most luxurious retirement home that I have ever been. Their location was right at La Jolla Cove so the view was simply spectacular. My favorite room at Casa was the library because there were large open windows that faced the ocean by these comfy-looking chairs where you could read peacefully. I wanted to live there now as a student, but it cost more than my tuition! I could not believe how much the monthly cost was to live there (about $3,500 to $12,000). I was told that a couple had bought two villas to make it a grand villa. My first thought was, “How much space do you need for two people?” Despite the price, I could tell that all the seniors there were really happy and felt spoiled. I loved how the residents were so eager to share their lives and how they ended up at Casa because they were all such interesting stories. I could not believe the age of some of the residents because everyone looked so young and healthy. There was one woman who was about to turn 100 years old next week and she did not look a day over 70. Another woman said she went skydiving for her 90th birthday. My jaw literally dropped when she said that because I am too scared to go now at my age, let alone at the age of 90! I really enjoyed my time here and it inspired me to want to make a living for myself where I will be able to afford to age in place in a home like Casa.
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June 2019
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