Casa La Granada caregiving team in the courtyard

Our Team

Meet the Team Behind Casa La Granada

Name: Casa La Granada
Address: 6026 La Granada, Rancho Santa Fe, CA, 92067, US
Telephone: (858) 771-8038

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Meet the people shaping the leadership, dining experience, and caregiving culture behind Casa La Granada in Rancho Santa Fe.

Leadership

Leadership sets the tone for how the residence will feel every day.

Casa La Granada is guided by a partnership that blends clinical senior-care experience with warm hospitality, strong operations, and thoughtful day-to-day oversight.

Co-Founder & Administrator

Dr. Delair Alnajjar, M.D.

Dr. Delair Alnajjar brings direct experience caring for older adults across assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and home care settings. As co-founder of , he has supported families throughout North County and saw the need for a residence that offers both elevated surroundings and truly personalized care. At Casa La Granada, he helps shape care standards, caregiver culture, and the overall resident experience with a focus on dignity, comfort, and trust.

Co-Founder & President

Jim Dickson

Jim Dickson was raised in Rancho Santa Fe and attended nearby Roger Rowe School, where his son is now a student, giving him a strong personal connection to the community Casa La Granada serves. As co-founder of , Jim brings firsthand experience understanding the needs of local seniors and their families, along with a practical perspective on what dependable, high-quality care should feel like. He also has a background in finance and real estate, with experience that helps shape the thoughtful planning and operations behind the residence. In addition to his work in senior care, Jim enjoys playing jazz piano and volunteering his time performing at local senior homes.

Culinary

Executive Chef Julia Shelley

Chef Julia Shelley was born, raised, and classically trained in France, where her passion for cooking began at an early age. After moving to the Bay Area 15 years ago, she expanded her culinary perspective across a wider range of cuisines and dining styles while continuing to build on her French foundation. Since settling in San Diego 10 years ago, she has focused on creating refined, high-touch catering and private dining experiences for local clients. At Casa La Granada, Chef Julia brings that same standard of care to each meal, combining elegance, flavor, and flexibility to craft dishes that feel both elevated and deeply comforting.

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Cheese plate prepared by Chef Julia Shelley

Charcuterie board prepared by Chef Julia Shelley

Fillet dish prepared by Chef Julia Shelley

Caregivers

Experienced caregivers, intentionally selected

Casa La Granada is built on a caregiving foundation connected to Eucalyptus Home Care, a local home care agency serving North County families. That foundation supports experienced, compassionate professionals who understand relationship-based care, clear family communication, and calm, dependable support.

Brought to you by Eucalyptus Home Care

Casa La Granada was founded on a legacy of exceptional caregiving. The company is owned by the same individuals who own and operate Eucalyptus Home Care, a trusted local home care agency supporting North County families. While Casa La Granada is a new facility, the caregivers working there already have extensive experience working with us through our home care organization.

Families can expect experienced, compassionate care delivered with consistency, professionalism, and warmth.

Meet the Team

Schedule time to meet our team in person.

A private visit is the best way to experience the caregiving culture, hospitality, and day-to-day rhythm your family can expect.

Schedule a Private Tour (858) 771-8038