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The average cost of assisted living in the city 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 17 Assisted Living Communities in San Marcos and several in surrounding areas.
- Assisted living: $4,500
- Nursing home semiprivate room: $8,517
- In-home care: $4,767
- Adult day health services: $1,733
Assisted Living Facilities near San Marcos, California
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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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Meridian at Lake San Marcos
1177 San Marino Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078
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5.0
(2)
"Nestled in the foothills just a 35-minute drive south of downtown San Diego, we are a retirement oasis offering a full spectrum of senior li..."
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Country Rose Estate Memory Care
1255 Adventure Lane, San Marcos, CA 92069
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"Nightingale Assisted Living Center in San Marco sits on a one-acre lot apart from other nearby homes, creating a quiet, calm atmosphere that..."
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"Welcome to Twin Oaks Garden. Our inviting senior living community offers residents the comfort and convenience of a hassle-free lifestyle fr..."
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Majella Assisted Living of San Marcos
558 Smilax Rd, San Marcos, CA 92084
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"______________________________________ Welcome to Twin Oaks Garden II. Our inviting senior living community offers residents the comfort an..."
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" An inviting and warm home for seniors, Astoria Villa offers a professional quality care and relaxing accommodations for up to 6 seniors. W..."
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"Exceptional quality of life and outstanding service are the cornerstones of Daybreak Retirement Villa II. Our focus is on providing individu..."
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Mary Katherine's Home
2115 Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos, CA 92069
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"Owned and operated by a Register Nurse with nurses in all locations, Mary Katherine's Homes operates a total of 4 locations in San Diego Cou..."
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"Welcome to San Marcos Cottage. Our inviting senior living community offers residents the comfort and convenience of a hassle-free lifestyle ..."
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" An inviting and warm home for seniors, Chardonnay Home Care of San Marcos offers a number of helpful services and relaxing accommodations ..."
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"At Twin Oaks Garden III, our goal is to provide our residents with the best in senior living. Our high quality care and dedicated staff ensu..."
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"Full-service retirement living set in the quaint village of Fallbrook makes for an exciting retirement at Silvergate Fallbrook. You will dis..."
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Pacifica Senior Living Escondido
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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"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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Atria Park of Vintage Hills
41780 Butterfield Stage Road, Temecula, CA 92592
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"Overlooking the beautiful wine country in Temecula, The Sterling at Vintage Hills offers campus living and resort-style services, amenities ..."
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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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"Welcome to Renaissance Village Murrieta Renaissance Village Murrieta is a premier resort-style living option for seniors in Murrieta and it..."
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"Monte Vista Village offers exceptional Independent Living, Assisted Living, and respite care in Lemon Grove CA."
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Belmont Village Sabre Springs
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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"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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"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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"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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Oakmont of Escondido Hills
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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Vi at La Jolla Village
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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"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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Pacifica Senior Living Oceanside
5508 Avenida Pacifica Way, Oceanside, CA 92057
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"__________________________________________ Settled in beautiful residential Oceanside, minutes from the stunning Southern California Beac..."
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"Brookdale Murrieta (formerly known as Chancellor Place at Murrieta) provides exceptional accommodations and services for assisted living. We..."
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Belmont Village Cardiff by the Sea
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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"Providing senior living options that range from independent living to assisted living and memory care, Regency Fallbrook is a peaceful and r..."
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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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"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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"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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Pacifica Senior Living Rancho Peñasquitos
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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"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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"Vineyard Ranch Senior Living is dedicated to senior living at its most fun. The ownership and management at Vineyard Ranch believe that a "h..."
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Novellus Clairemont
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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Reviews of Assisted Living Facilities in San Marcos
Gladys H.
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June 16, 2020
I have lived here at the meridian since the beginning. I was the 3rd person to move in. We are very fortunate because we have beautiful grounds to enjoy and walk around. Lots of beautiful well-maintained flowers and landscape. It is so wonderful that I don’t have to do my laundry they do it for me. They also clean my apartment every week. Launa, the Executive Director, is top-notch. She runs our community so well. She is so beautiful and elegant and throws terrific parties. She threw me a suprime 99th birthday party and she has able to get the Mayor of our city to come! Shaun M. is very friendly and professional and he can help you find an apartment.
Tracie
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October 8, 2019
The apartment at Brookdale San Marcos had a kitchen, a living room, and a bathroom. The place was clean and looked nice. Meals were included and they provide activities. The staff member was very helpful, very pleasant, has followed up a couple of times, and is very thorough. I was happy and pleased. The dining hall was nice, and they had activity rooms.
Dianne
5
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October 29, 2018
The Meridian at Lake San Marcos was gorgeous, and the food was all done by chefs and dieticians. When you first drive up, it's beautiful. When you first walk in, it's absolutely spectacular, with high ceilings and Italian villa décor that was warm and inviting. The people were very gracious and professional. They had a lot of experienced, licensed people. The residents were all healthy looking, and a lot were walking around on their own. The dining room was beautiful, and the food looked very nice and well-presented. The room selection had different, great floor plans. I like that you can have a small pet and that they're allowed to decorate their door to determine that it's different from somebody else's. They also had a pool. Austin, the nice young man who helped us was spectacular, really professional, and knew his stuff. We had a great conversation, and he took us everywhere. He knew my parents were very skeptical, so he has been very patient and checked in with me from time to time. The overall facility was super clean and really nice, bright and sunny, not dark and dingy.
Barbara
5
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August 30, 2018
I like Silvergate San Marcos a lot. My mom has enjoyed it, but now she needs a little bit more care. Every time we upped the care, it would cost us more. Nevertheless, I think it is a great place. I would recommend it to anybody. The food is good. They have something going on all the time. They have different kinds of games, bingo, bridge class, exercise classes, and movies. The place is great; I like it. It is a nice size, it is not small, and it is a good value.
Sandy
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July 2, 2018
Brookdale San Marcos is good. The staff is very nice. They have a lot going on like exercise programs and get-togethers. My father is in a one-bedroom apartment and it's very nice and spacious. I'm not too crazy about the dining area, but it's nice. They have housekeeping and laundry, and they take them to the doctor, on outings, on scenic drives, and to various places.
Caroline
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February 23, 2018
David of Silvergate San Marcos was very informative, showed us around, and followed up with us. He even sent a nice bouquet to my mother-in-law. He was very helpful. We saw a room that was very clean, but the place wasn't ideal for my mom-in-law because it had an elevator, and they didn't have a room available on the first floor. It was a smaller community, which I really liked, and they seemed to know everybody's name. Overall, it was a very nice visit.
Caroline
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February 23, 2018
We went to Brookdale San Marcos with my mother-in-law and saw an apartment available on the first floor, which was what we needed. We had a very good lunch. It was a bigger, very clean, and very nice place. Everybody was very professional and very friendly, but my mother-in-law didn't think she could walk to the dining room because it was further away. I would recommend them to anybody.
Visitor
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August 22, 2017
The marketing director from Silvergate San Marcos was pleasant and easy to work with. The place is nice and different; however, it is not a good fit for what I was looking for. In a unique way, it's different from a majority of the other ones, but I felt it was overpriced for the quality of the actual facility. It was also an older community.
Map of San Marcos, California
Assisted Living Costs in San Marcos
In its 2018 Cost of Care Survey, Genworth reveals San Marcos’ average monthly cost of assisted living to be $4,500 per month. This is $500 more per month than the national average of $4,000 but equal to the California state average. While surrounding cities, such as El Centro ($3,650), Riverside ($3,500) and Bakersfield ($3,150), enjoy much lower assisted living costs, the fees in nearby Santa Maria, Los Angeles and Oxnard are the same or higher than those in San Marcos.
Note: Senior care cost data wasn’t available for San Marcos, so data for the closest city, San Diego, was used.
Cost of Assisted Living Comparison Chart
San Marcos/San Diego area
$4,500
National average
$4,000
State average
$4,500
El Centro
$3,650
Riverside
$3,500
Los Angeles Area
$4,500
Oxnard Area
$4,575
Bakersfield
$3,150
Santa Maria Area
$4,825
Care Cost Comparison
As in many cities, the cost of nursing home care in San Marcos is much higher than those of an assisted living home. The cost of at-home care, including homemaker services and home health aides, is slightly more expensive than assisted living (about $300 more per month) but doesn’t include the additional living expenses of utilities, home maintenance and room and board. For San Marcos residents who don’t require full-time care, adult day health is the least expensive care option with an average cost of $1,733 per month. Cost of Homemaker/Home Health Aide Comparison Chart
- Assisted living: $4,500
- Homemaker services: $4767
- Home health aide: $4,799
- Adult day health: $1,733
- Nursing home care (semiprivate room): $8,517
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
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in San Marcos
Medicaid in California
California’s Medicaid program, also known as Medi-Cal, is jointly funded by state and Federal funds. Medi-Cal provides low-income California residents with a wide range of medical care and services, including hospitalization, physical therapy, outpatient and emergency services, chronic disease management and mental health services.
There are several ways San Marcos seniors can qualify for Medi-Cal. One is to earn below the annual income limits, which are $16,395 for individuals and $22,108 for married couples. Seniors must also have less than $2,000 (individual) or $3,000 (couple) in assets. These asset limits exclude the applicant’s home, furnishings, personal items and one vehicle.
Seniors may also qualify if they:
- Are blind, disabled or aged 65 and older
- Receive refugee services for a limited time
- Receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Reside in a nursing home or an intermediate care facility
San Marcos residents can apply for Medi-Cal online or call (866) 262-9881 for more information.
Assisted Living Waiver
Within the larger Medi-Cal program, smaller programs exist to aide residents of varying ages and needs. One such program for seniors is the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW). Participants have access to three waiver benefits within the ALW, including care coordination, assisted living services and nursing facility transition care coordination.
The ALW is available to California seniors enrolled in Medi-Cal who require a nursing home level of care but prefer to live in the community. To participate in the ALW program, seniors must first request an assessment with a nurse employed by their local Care Coordination Agency (CCA).
Some assisted living services offered through the ALW include laundry, housekeeping, help with activities of daily living, skilled nursing, recreational activities and three meals per day.
Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)
San Marcos residents may also be eligible to receive services through the Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP), a program offered to certain Medi-Cal seniors through the federal Home and Community Based Services Medicaid waiver. The program aims to help seniors remain at home or in the community and includes services, such as personal care assistance, adult day health centers, care management, meals, transportation, respite and housing assistance.
To be eligible for the MSSP, seniors must be over age 65, qualify for Medi-Cal and certify as needing nursing home level care. The cost of services must also remain below that of nursing home care. Because services provided are not entitlements, those wishing to enroll may be put on a waiting list. The San Marcos MSSP program is offered through San Diego County’s Aging and Independent Services agency and can be contacted by calling (800) 339-4661.
Other Financial Assistance Programs for Assisted Living
Veterans Aid and Attendance Benefit
Financial assistance from the national Veterans Aid and Attendance program may be available to qualified San Marcos veterans or their surviving spouses. To qualify, applicants must already receive or be eligible to receive a VA pension, and they must also require the aid of a caregiver to perform personal activities of daily living. Seniors requiring aid may also qualify if they are legally blind, bedridden or live in a nursing facility.
To be eligible, veterans must earn below $22,577 in annual income as an individual (no dependents) and below $26,765 if married or caring for a dependent. A surviving spouse must earn below $14,529. Assets may not exceed $126,000 including annual income (excluding homes and vehicles). When calculating income, unreimbursed medical expenses should be deducted.
Senior San Marcos veterans or surviving spouses can apply by visiting their local benefit office, calling (855) 898-6050 or writing their regional pension management center.
Supplemental Security Income
California provides Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to people with disabilities and certain seniors who are at least 65 years old. Eligible seniors can receive monthly financial benefits for nonmedical out-of-home care up to $1,194.37 for an individual or $2,388.74 for a married couple.
To meet the low-income and asset requirements, seniors must:
- Earn less than $771 per month as an individual or $1,157 as a married couple
- Have less than $2,000 in assets as an individual and $3,000 as a married couple (homes, cars and burial plots are excluded)
In addition to financial assistance, some seniors may qualify to receive protective services or an additional allowance for a service dog if the individual is blind or disabled.
San Marcos residents can apply for SSI online or call (800) 772-1213.
Assisted Living Resources in San Marcos
Community and Senior Centers
Several community and senior centers provide free programs to enrich the quality of life for seniors, their caregivers and families. These centers often provide free classes, information and social activities on issues relevant to seniors lives and needs.
San Marcos Senior Activity Center
111 Richmar Ave., San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 744-5535
Alzheimer’s San Diego
6632 Convoy Ct., San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 492-4400
This center offers free programs, support groups and resources to help people with dementia and their families
The Foundation for Senior Wellbeing
131 Richmar Ave., San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 891-8176
The foundation’s Information Resource Center provides seniors, their caregivers and families with resources and information on topics including housing, meals, medical issues and transportation.
Area Agency on Aging
San Marcos’ Area Agency on Aging provides resources and programs designed to help seniors and family members live healthy, more independent lives. Services include care coordination, in-home support, an ombudsman program, nutrition, mental health care and legal services. Aging and Independence Services (AIS)
151 Van Houten Ave., El Cajon, CA 92020
(800) 510-2020
Veterans Resources
Veterans resource centers in and around San Marcos provide benefits counseling, claims processing, pension filing, loan assistance and many other services to veterans and their families.
San Marcos Veterans Center
1 Civic Center Dr. #150, San Marcos, CA 92069
(855) 898-6050
Escondido Military and Veterans Affairs Resource Center
649 W Mission Ave., Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 740-5573
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