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My father in law has been well cared for. The staff, including the nuns seem very friendly. His room is more than adequate size and is completely furnished.
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This is a nice looking, smaller community. We had no complaints about this place in general, it was clean, and everyone was friendly. However, the area it is located in wasn't very good for my Uncle. He...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Your family member is truly our treasure at A Timeless Treasure, where we set the standard for first-rate senior living and care services on the sunny and beautiful West Coast in San Diego where beautiful palm trees and gentle breezes go together. We believe you'll see a different level of...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Your family member is truly our treasure at A Timeless Treasure, where we set the standard for first-rate senior living and care services on the sunny and beautiful West Coast in San Diego where beautiful palm trees and gentle breezes go together. We believe you'll see a different level of...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
When it comes to the golden years and making plans for senior living, there can be a few challenges to deal with. We may not always have access to the resources we need to provide the best for our loved ones. As we look at the choices available to us, we need to be certain that our parents have...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Located in Sierra Mesa, California, Mission Homes II offers intermediate care to seniors who need just that bit of extra help to remain independent. We offer a home, not an institution, were you may live in beautiful surroundings and have access to the services of an urban community. Our...
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My loved one was only there at Mount Vernon Eldercare for about two weeks so our experience is very limited, but based on the limited experience that we had there it seemed to be a very nice place. It is a...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Mount Vernon Eldercare is a residential care facility for senior citizens in Lemon Grove, California dedicated to the care and comfort of all of their residents. We provide an environment conducive to helping seniors maintain a better level of independence while offering them the assistance to...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Emmaus Care I in San Diego, California offers its residents convenience and comfort. Two assisted living centers sit right next to each other nearby grocery stores, a movie theatre, park, and churches. One building has six rooms in it, and the other has seven. Our entire staff makes sure each...
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We had the pleasure of experiencing the wonderful care and staff at The Rose of Poway. We placed our mother there after we were less than happy at her previous assisted living center. Once she was placed on...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Our philosophy is very simple. Understand each individual's needs, interests, desires, skills and abilities and work with them to enjoy these at their highest capability. More Than A Care Facility.....A Home A Home is.... Warm and comfortable surroundings Freshly cooked meals served family...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Hands of Love, Inc is a senior care home located in the calm City of San Diego, California in Sand Diego County. Our residence rests on a spacious piece of land, which offers good indoor and outdoor experience to senior citizens. We live in a neighborhood that enjoys perfect climatic conditions...
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Happy World Residential Care is a charming 6-bed residence located in a quiet neighborhood in Poway. You will immediately feel the warm, home-like atmosphere when you visit. We are committed to providing loving, quality personalized care, and assistance with all of the activities of daily living....

Cost of assisted living in Carlton Hills, CA

The average cost of senior living in Carlton Hills is $4,577 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Riverside, CA with an average of $3,133 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Carlton Hills, CA vs. nearby cities

Carlton Hills, CA
$4,577/mo
$4,573/mo
$4,536/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Carlton Hills, CA vs. the state and national average

Carlton Hills, CA
$4,577/mo
U.S. national average
$4,515/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Carlton Hills vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,577/mo
$5,840/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Carlton Hills, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,528/mo
Private
$6,080/mo
Studio
$5,389/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,489/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,914/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,095/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Carlton Hills, CA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Carlton Hills.

What families are saying about assisted living in Carlton Hills

Recent reviews for assisted living in Carlton Hills

White Sands, a CCRC in La Jolla, CA

5.0
White Sands facility has everything from independent living to skilled nursing. They have a lot of activities to offer, it is in a really beautiful location. We could not be happier with our decision, we know our mother is safe there. The food is excellent with a wide range of choices. The rooms ...
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La Costa Golf Care in Carlsbad, CA

4.5
There are not a ton of activities at La Costa but my aunt does participate in a few. She has a patio and enjoys going outside. The staff are very nice and helpful. I have not tried the food but my aunt seems to like it and it seems to have a lot of nutrients.

Lilac Chateau I in Santee, CA

5.0
It was the best! I was treated with love ans respect, great food, if I ever run away from home this is where I will come! Thank for taking great care of me!

Carlton Hills review score based on 157 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 157 reviews of 87 Carlton Hills assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Carlton Hills review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Carlton Hills review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Carlton Hills, CA87 facilities
8.2
Santee, CA97 facilities
9.0
El Cajon, CA84 facilities

Review subcategories for Carlton Hills assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 157 reviews of 87 Carlton Hills assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Carlton Hills resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
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4.5
Friendliness
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Care services
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4.2
Staff
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4.5
Meals & dining
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Carlton Hills assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Carlton Hills assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Carlton Hills, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Carlton Hills assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Carlton Hills that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
33%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
71.3%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
91.5%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
48.9%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
9.6%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
36.2%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
58.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Carlton Hills assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Carlton Hills Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
41.5%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.9%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Carlton Hills assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Carlton Hills partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.6%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19.1%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
18.1%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.2%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.1%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Carlton Hills assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Carlton Hills communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
8.5%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.9%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
16%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Carlton Hills assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Carlton Hills offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
16%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.6%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.4%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
23.4%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20.2%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.5%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
17%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.7%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.8%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
17%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
19.1%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
10.6%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.4%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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State regulations for assisted living in Carlton Hills

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about California assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Carlton Hills protect seniors.

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Cypress Court, Monte Vista Village and Silvergate Rancho Bernardo are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Carlton Hills, California. See full list of communities.

There are 99 assisted living facilities near Carlton Hills, California. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Carlton Hills, California are Cypress Court, Monte Vista Village and Silvergate Rancho Bernardo. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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