The average cost of assisted living in San Diego is $4,500 a month. This guide is a starting point covering the cost of assisted living care in the city as well as financing options to pay for it. You’ll find in-depth information on 111 Assisted Living Communities in San Diego and several in surrounding areas.
13075 Evening Creek Drive South, San Diego, CA 92128
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"Centrally located near shopping, two large medical clinics, Pomerado Hospital, places of worship, eateries and the Poway Center for the Perf..."
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"Offering all the comforts of home in a peaceful setting, Atria Collwood is a welcoming senior community located in San Diego. Our ideal loca..."
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8515 Costa Verde Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92122
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"Vi at La Jolla Village in San Diego, California invites you to expect more. We offer freedom and independence, but with the supportive servi..."
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12979 Rancho Peñasquitos Blvd, San Diego, CA 92129
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"Set among the canyons and nature preserves of northern San Diego County, with a central location off Interstate 15, Pacifica Rancho Penasqu..."
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5219 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92117
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"Brookdale Clairemont (formerly Emeritus at Clairemont) offers a homelike setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet y..."
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"Nestled in the hills of Northern California wine country and just 64 miles north of San Francisco, Oakmont of Pacific Beach is amongst a pop..."
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"Gold Canyon has a warm friendly atmosphere where residents enjoy a higher quality of life. We offer many extras that make our residents fee..."
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"Focusing on your unique needs and preferences, Sunrise Senior Living takes a holistic approach to senior care. With us, you can expect consi..."
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"Ivy Park at La Jolla, located in a seaside resort community at the northern tip of San Diego, offers comfortable, homelike senior living acc..."
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"______________________________________ Welcome to Point Loma Elder Care. Our inviting senior living community offers residents the comfor..."
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"Centrally located in the heart of sunny San Diego near multiple parks, shopping centers, hospitals, freeways and Lake Murray, Acorn Oaks Man..."
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"Jacob Health Care Center, RCFE offers various services to assure we take care of our residents' physical, spiritual, and nutritional needs. ..."
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2567 Second Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103
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"Nestled in the heart of San Diego's thriving Bankers Hill neighborhood, Merrill Gardens at Bankers Hill is a luxury retirement community..."
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"Say hello to your 35-acre front yard overlooking scenic Mission Bay and the Pacific Ocean. It's the breathtaking backdrop for Wesley Pal..."
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"Villa residents enjoy a relaxing atmosphere with an array of daily activities, weekly live music, scheduled outings and delectable dining al..."
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"At the Remington Club, discerning seniors can enjoy the upscale lifestyle they have worked hard for and deserve. Located in the Rancho Berna..."
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"_________________________________________ For those seeking a quiet, residential home for a loved one who can no longer live safely alone..."
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4171 Camino Del Rio South, San Diego, CA 92108
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"Welcome to Cloisters of the Valley Assisted Living. Our inviting senior living community offers residents the comfort and convenience of a h..."
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"Every day at Casa Aldea Senior Living, we integrate wellness into the “living†part of senior living. Enhance your interests and expand ..."
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"Joy and Jay Home Care has been established in San Diego since 2004 and is run by Ana Osborne and her San Diego team as part of Anne's Place ..."
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"Casa Del Cielo is a peaceful and safe community for elderly. We specialize in providing loving care, lots of understanding for Alzheimer's a..."
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1775 Hancock Street Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92110
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"Welcome to Family Style Care. Our inviting senior living community offers residents the comfort and convenience of a hassle-free lifestyle f..."
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2189 Crown Hill Road, San Diego, CA 92109
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"______________________________________ Welcome to Coastal Breeze Assisted Living And Memory Care-C3. Our inviting senior living community o..."
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1351 East Washington Ave, Escondido, CA 92027
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"Nestled in the heart of San Diego County, Pacifica Senior Living Escondido provides a supportive environment for seniors who need a little e..."
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"With its ideal weather, along with its shopping and restaurants, San Marcos makes the perfect setting for active retirees. And we at Silverg..."
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"Imagine waking up each morning and taking a morning stroll along the coastline before joining friends for a round of golf at the Torrey Pine..."
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"Located in the heart of the city, Pacifica Senior Living Vista offers an array of amenities to ensure peace of mind. From the beautiful grou..."
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"Located on 12 sprawling acres in San Diego's South Bay, Paradise Village is a gated retirement community offering luxury services, ameni..."
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"Monte Vista Village offers exceptional Independent Living, Assisted Living, and respite care in Lemon Grove CA."
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"Alta Vista Senior Living has been a staple of the Vista community for over 30 years. We offer accommodations for independent, assisted and m..."
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"What if you could live in a charming cottage or garden home along an idyllic tree-lined avenue in a neighborhood that evokes the warm nostal..."
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"Newly built in 2012, Lantern Crest Senior Living is centrally located in San Diego County close to local shopping spots, dining destinations..."
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3012 Bear Valley Parkway South, Escondido, CA 92025
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"Our spacious campus at Oakmont of Escondido Hills sits on six acres of manicured grounds and offers beautiful views of the Escondido Hills. ..."
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"Located just a short drive from the sights and sounds of San Diego in the quiet, rural town of Escondido, Redwood Terrace is a luxury commun..."
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"Located just across the street from Plaza Real Shopping Center and only minutes away from world class medical facilities, Sunrise of La Cost..."
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"Situated in Escondido, California, Westmont Town Court is an elegant community that provides high quality care services for independent livi..."
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"___________________________________________ Brookdale Oceanside (formerly Emeritus at Oceanside) offers a homelike setting and cheerful smi..."
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2325 Proctor Valley Road, Chula Vista, CA 91914
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"Westmont at San Miguel Ranch is an elegant community, situated in Chula Vista, California that provides high quality care services for assis..."
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2045 Skyline Drive, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
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"Sungarden Terrace is the prefect-sized assisted living, secure memory care, respite care and adult day care community in Lemon Grove, Califo..."
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"Brookdale San Marcos provides assisted living residents with lifestyles, housing, and services in comfortable surroundings combined with exc..."
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"At Ivy Park our residents are empowered to maximize their independence and personal growth. We partner with our residents to provide custom..."
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3535 Manchester Avenue, Cardiff By The Sea, CA 92007
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"Belmont Village Cardiff by the Sea is the perfect retirement community for seniors who seek to live in harmony with nature. Lush, native lan..."
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"Welcome to Coronado Retirement Village. Our inviting senior living community offers residents the comfort and convenience of a hassle-free l..."
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"Set on a property of magnificent shade trees, abundant walking paths, and meticulously landscaped courtyards, The Montera brings a vibrant b..."
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"Scenery, support and security define Sun and Sea Manor, a memory care community. Our residents enjoy the gorgeous weather of the seacoast lo..."
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"Services offered at St. Paul's Plaza cater to a new generation of seniors with a concept built around community and family inclusion. We rec..."
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"Located just 35 miles north of San Diego, Gardens at Escondido offers a perfect blend of small-town charm and big city buzz for active older..."
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"Located in beautiful Chula Vista, Ivy Park at Bonita is a warm and inviting community that provides caring services in a relaxed atmosphere...."
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"After a lifetime full of hard work and daily chores, older adults deserve the best in stress-free retirement living. That's where Grossm..."
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"Offering memory care and assisted living in Carlsbad, California, La Marea Senior Living provides residents a unique lifestyle that is coupl..."
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" Laguna Estates Senior Living is an assisted living facility with specialized programs for those who are interested in independent living, m..."
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"Located in the Hidden Valley of San Diego, Las Villas del Norte offers the ultimate in retirement living. With your new stress-free lifestyl..."
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"This brand new Community, opening the Spring of 2019, Ocean Hills is dedicated to senior living with luxurious services and amenities. Choos..."
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April 13, 2021
Atria Collwood is a facility where everything is provided for you, that includes the food, transportation, and help with medical appointments. They had one-room units, and a very nice, and very caring staff. I think they're a group of people that really like what they do, and they seemed to really like each other. The facility is not brand new, but still very well-maintained. They have an exercise room, a library, a community dining area, and common areas with a rose garden. It's a pretty extensive place. They do exercise every day and provide care for your daily needs in terms of meals. Right now, because of COVID, they bring the meals to the people rather than using the community space, but there were some people who were in the community area who were spaced six feet apart. They observed all of those rules. I think it's a positive environment for anyone that's in the position of having to have assisted living, even if I am not at that point yet.
Sarah
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January 21, 2021
I visited here. I liked it. The only thing about this one is the room was much smaller, but the staff there is very nice. I knew it was kind of a smaller facility, but they have independent living, assisted living, and memory care, and I really like the staff there. I saw a one-bedroom and a studio, and they were just smaller-sized overall. They had an exercise area, a little sunroom, but they didn't have as many outdoor areas as the other places just because of the location they're in, but the facility is very nice overall. The menu looked good, but I didn't try the food there. They're smaller so they had staggered times for people to eat so there could still be distance enough. They just have a library, their sunroom is very nice where people play cards and things like that. I noticed that the staff knew all the residents. They just talked to them and interacted with them and were just very kind.
Maria
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June 19, 2019
The room here was so little. It's just one bedroom with a bathroom, but I liked it. The tour was fine. The person was very kind and took me to the dining room, the patio, the TV room, and the exercise area. I saw their activities listed on the wall. The layout of the facility was good.
Kari Marlowe
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February 9, 2019
Above and beyond all expectations! This staff cares so much and are so friendly. You can tell how they all like their jobs as well as support each other. Their #1 priority is the health and mental well being of all the residents. The personal care and attention my mom got as well what I got was far greater than expected. The staff provided excellent communication. All the fun activities were so great. My mom loved the food and the companionship. When my mom was at home she was alone, in bed all the time, and depressed. When she came here, new life was breathed into here. It was like she was becoming her old self again. She was happy, active, eating well, clean, and having fun. When my mom passed, the staff was just as sad as we were to lose her. They developed a personal loving relationship with her. I’m so comforted to know that she died here with dignity and love surrounding her. I highly recommend Pacifica Memory Care in Jarupa.
Ron
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January 7, 2019
Remington Club was a prestigious place in Rancho Bernardo, which is a retirement community in San Diego. It had the normal services, very good food, and looked like a nice place. It was a good visit experience. They had lots of things to do. The Remington Club has been around for at least five years and has a more established reputation. It's pretty well known around the area.
Nalini
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December 26, 2018
Mother is at Villa Rancho Bernardo Care Center for rehab. Its a pretty decent place, its clean, the services are relatively good, and it fits our needs well. The room is nice size, it could be a little larger, and it has a bathroom, sink, and shower. They have a morning session, afternoon, and evening sessions of activities where the residents can participate, and they have all kinds of games. They have a small, but adequate library, and several TVs all over the place. Most of the staff are caring. They try their best.
Elizabeth
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April 30, 2018
We visited and really liked it and the atmosphere. It's nice with a bit old style, but older people like that. We had a very good lunch, and the chef even came out and talked to us. They can accommodate restrictions in diet. That's the place we're going to go with.
Jody
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March 27, 2018
My ex-husband is at the Patrician (Atria La Jolla). It's independent living and smaller, so he doesn't have to walk far to any room. It has a restaurant, where you can order what you want. The food was always great, but they changed what they bought and it got shaky, but they're back to the superior rating. They have something going on every day, like movies in the theater, and they have a bus to take people shopping or to the theaters. He had problems with the building, but they were dealt with.
JO
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March 19, 2018
St Paul's Manor was a nice place. It was well kept, but it was older. Once a week they take the residents to a shopping center. They have painting classes, a Bridge group, an exercise room, and movies every so often. You can get one, two, or three meals. They have housekeeping once a week, and you can do your own laundry or you can have it done for you for a fee. They have a beauty salon. They take you to doctors' appointments on Wednesdays and Fridays. For the money, it's quite good. It's really reasonable, and the staff members were very nice.
According to Genworth’s 2018 Cost of Care Study, assisted living prices in San Diego are slightly higher than the national average of $4,000 and equal to the state average of $4,500. Compared to other metropolitan areas in Southern California, local assisted living costs are similar to Los Angeles and Oxnard. Although rates are substantially higher than Bakersfield, Riverside and El Centro, where the average cost of assisted living is around $3,433, the San Diego area is 20 percent more affordable than San Jose where residents pay $5,500 per month on average.
San Diego
$4,500
National average
$4,000
State average
$4,500
Los Angeles
$4,500
El Centro
$3,650
Riverside
$3,500
Oxnard
$4,575
Bakersfield
$3,150
San Jose
$5,500
In general, the cost of senior care is based on the level of assistance that each individual requires. Adult day programs and home health aides provide full-time care during normal business hours. While adult day care is one of the most affordable options, rates for homemaker services and home health aides in the San Diego area are close to $4,800 per month. This exceeds the cost of assisted living by some $250 per month, and it doesn’t factor in maintenance and other costs incurred by seniors who live at home. For adults who require a higher level of care, assisted living facilities and nursing homes are typically the most suitable options. Both facilities provide 24-hour care. However, assisted living services are about half as expensive. Cost of Homemaker/Home Health Aide Comparison Chart
Assisted living
$4,500
Homemaker services
$4,767
Home health aide
$4,799
Adult day health
$1,733
Nursing home care (semiprivate room)
$8,517
California’s Medicaid program provides health insurance, vision, dental and long-term care benefits to seniors, disabled adults and low-income residents of San Diego. It covers most health-related services directly or indirectly through waivers. For example, Medi-Cal provides financial assistance to almost two-thirds of nursing home residents in San Diego. The system also covers the cost of community-based services that allow members to remain in their own homes. The Assisted Living Waiver is a third option. It serves as an alternative to nursing care and in-home care for seniors who are eligible for Medicaid alone or in addition to Medicare. To qualify, applicants must meet the following requirements.
Assisted Living Waivers
California’s Assisted Living Waiver pays for the cost of personal care in Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly. Medicaid normally covers the cost of skilled nursing facilities as well as services in the community. Just as Medicaid doesn’t pay for rent or housing in the community, it does not cover the cost of room and board, but it does pay for the following services that are billed separately.
Area Agencies on Aging provide a single point of contact for older adults and disabled persons who are eligible for federal, state or county benefits. These regional organizations engage in advocacy, manage community outreach campaigns, make case management referrals and provide services directly to the public. To learn more about programs that are available in San Diego, contact your local AAA. Aging & Independence Services
1600 Pacific Hwy, San Diego, CA 92101
(800) 510-2020 County of San Diego Aging & Independent Services
5560 Overland Ave, Suite 310, San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 495-5885
Although the VA is best known as a healthcare service for the nation’s military veterans, this government agency also provides pensions, housing assistance and other benefits to military families. Veterans can access services through the following administrative offices, community-based outpatient clinics and medical centers in San Diego.
San Diego VA Regional Office
8810 Rio San Diego Dr, San Diego, CA 92108
(800) 827-1000
Rio Clinic San Diego VA Healthcare
8989 Rio San Diego, Suite 360, San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 228-8000
VA San Diego Healthcare System
3350 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego, CA 92161
(858) 552-8585
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