Resident Stories

From the moment Les and Betty Tenney learned about La Costa Glen, they knew the community fulfilled two criteria they valued most in retirement — to live independently and to stay together, should one of them need long-term care. In fact, Les has been so totally convinced their move to La Costa Glen was the right one, he now speaks to groups on "Finding What You Value Most in Retirement Living."

The Tenneys decided to move to La Costa Glen "while we were still active and could make the choice ourselves," says Les. That took place in 2003 and, since then, the value of their decision has been validated more than once. Most recently, Betty had back surgery and spent ten days at GlenBrook, La Costa Glen's skilled nursing community. Her stay there certainly did not mean she and Les were apart. He moved in with his card table and computer, and spent the greater portion of each day by her side, yet still close to their home right on the same campus.

"The attentive care I received at GlenBrook was so wonderful," says Betty. "They brought me anything I wanted from a great menu filled with excellent selection — even tea and cookies at 5:00 a.m. when I couldn't sleep. And, when I got ready to go home, therapy professionals visited our home first to check for safety and mobility concerns." Betty is recuperating nicely this spring, gradually getting back to all the community activities she enjoys most.

Staying active is also valuable to Les and Betty. When they first moved to La Costa Glen, they jumped right in to as many activities as they had time for. Along with about 50 other residents, they organized and produced La Costa Glen's inaugural Variety Show. The Tenneys both enjoy playing bridge several times per week. Betty has served on the community's activity, excursion and hospitality committees. She enjoys exercise classes and water aerobics, while Les stays active playing tennis. Both Les and Betty cherish dinnertime at La Costa Glen. "It's a very social time," says Betty, "and the meals are wonderful with lots of choice.

The "Care Packages from Home" volunteer program, started by the Tenneys with other La Costa Glen volunteers, is dear to their hearts. The program has sent more that 2,800 boxes filled with "favorite things" to soldiers serving overseas. Betty spends 3-4 hours every week preparing care packages and Les devotes his time researching, ordering goods online and controlling inventory.

Les and Betty Tenney are enjoying their independence. They are just two of the many residents who have discovered the true value of the La Costa Glen lifestyle. Give us the opportunity to show you that value firsthand. Click here to learn more or call us at (800) 852-4384 for a personal tour.