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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in San Diego County, CA

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From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in San Diego County for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 28 assisted living facilities in the San Diego County area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Tierrasanta, Military Facilities and Navajo.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Del Cerro Manor I, II, and III are pristine residential care facilities, each featuring six beds, a main living room for socializing, a private dining room for entertaining, beautiful landscaping, and a lush garden environment. The luxury of warmth in these private facilities surpass all others...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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
Care types provided by this community
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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Cost of assisted living in San Diego County, CA

The average cost of senior living in San Diego County is $4,536 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Riverside, CA with an average of $3,133 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in San Diego County, CA vs. nearby counties

San Diego County, CA
$4,536/mo
$4,604/mo
$4,573/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in San Diego County, CA vs. the state and national average

San Diego County, CA
$4,536/mo
U.S. national average
$4,515/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in San Diego County vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,536/mo
$5,784/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in San Diego County, CA by room type

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in San Diego County, 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 San Diego County.

What families are saying about assisted living in San Diego County

Recent reviews for assisted living in San Diego County

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!

Crest View Manor, Inc. in Escondido, CA

5.0
My mom really liked Crest View Manor. It has a great staff and is very clean. I would definitely recommend Crest View Manor to anyone. They were great. Unfortunately my mom was there during Covid, so there wasn't too much activities taking place. But it was a great facility.

Care Plus Mansion Residential Care Facility for the Elderly in El Cajon, CA

4.9
My mom is a difficult resident, she has dementia with behavioral issues.. [Name removed] and his wife [name removed] once told me that the plan is to start with theraputic approach and to build trust. At first I don’t it seems hard for me to understand how they manage to do it. I am truly ...
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San Diego County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in San Diego County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in San Diego County, 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 San Diego County 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 San Diego County 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
35.7%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
32.1%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
53.6%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
82.1%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
46.4%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.3%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
71.4%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.4%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60.7%
44.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in San Diego County 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 San Diego County 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
42.9%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
46.4%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
3.6%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in San Diego County 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 San Diego County 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
25%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.1%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in San Diego County 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 San Diego County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
17.9%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in San Diego County 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 San Diego County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.1%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
17.9%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in San Diego County

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 San Diego County protect seniors.

Learn about California Assisted Living regulations

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Cypress Court, Silvergate Rancho Bernardo and Westmont of Escondido are the top-rated assisted living facilities near San Diego County, California. See full list of communities.

There are 28 assisted living facilities near San Diego County, California. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in San Diego County, California are Cypress Court, Silvergate Rancho Bernardo and The Montera. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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