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Residential care homes in Lake San Marcos may appeal to seniors who value smaller, more close-knit communities and many opportunities for socialization. Lake San Marcos care homes typically take in fewer residents, meaning older adults know each resident in the home and develop strong friendships.

Older-adult care homes vary more than other options for senior living in Lake San Marcos, so families can choose from a wide range of prices, amenities, and services. A Place for Mom will work with you to understand the cost of care homes. From there, we’ll help you find the right fit, whether you’re staying on a budget or searching for luxury retirement communities.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Mission Bay Park, Navajo and Tierrasanta.
You may also consider nearby communities such as San Diego, Escondido and Mira Mesa.

Residential Care Home Facilities near Lake San Marcos, CA

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Provides: Residential Care Home
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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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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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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: Residential Care Home
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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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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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Great place. Friendly, caring staff. We have been there a little over a month and love it. We have seen my mom improve a little bit.
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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.
     Oak Ranch House specializes in quality living for seniors. To view this beautiful home, please call Marija Stanoylovic to schedule an appointment. We look forward to your call. The Oak Ranch House is nestled among beautiful oak trees in the lovely Hidden Meadows area of...
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We've been very pleased with them. We've found a place where my loved one seems to be very happy, and she feels cared for and in a good place now at Julia's Cottage. The staff are very efficient. They...
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.
Julia's Cottage is lead by Julia Goker herself. Julia is a physical therapist for over 20 years. Starting out at Grossmont Hospital followed by many years of experience in various settings including skilled nursing facilities striving to achieve Maximum Level of Independence for her patients, she...
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This is absolutely the best place for mom! Ive never ever met a great group of individuals that really care for and love their residents. They always go out of their way and beyond to make mom and family...
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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.
3 Sisters Hacienda offers assisted living, 24/7 residential senior care and respite accommodations including assistance with medications, dressing and daily activities in an upscale gated residential setting. We provide the family home and respite care environment that you and your family member...
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I had my mother at McIntosh Manor. It is the best. The house is beautifully set up. The house is clean. The food very very good. Could not ask for a better place and reasonably priced.
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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.
McIntosh Manor is a licensed RCFE Assisted Living Facility for up to twelve elderly residents. Our friendly and caring staff brings more than 20 years of senior care experience and is available to assist our residents 24 hours a day. In addition our facility Administrator, Cindi Jacobs, has...
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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: Residential Care Home
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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.
We at The Tropical Villa are caring for your loved ones as we would our own. We help relieve the burdens and stress of the family in caring for their elderly loved one(s) by providing the elderly with a home away from home. The residents can relax and enjoy the beautiful garden with lots of...
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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.
We at The Tropical Villa are caring for your loved ones as we would our own. We help relieve the burdens and stress of the family in caring for their elderly loved one(s) by providing the elderly with a home away from home. The residents can relax and enjoy the beautiful garden with lots of...
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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.
Hidden Meadows Residential Home Care is a great assistant living facility for senior citizens located in Escondido, CA. We also offer care for those with Alzheimer's. Our staff is trained professionally to help the elderly with daily activities such as dressing, bathing, toileting, eating,...
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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.
True Home Living It's human nature to want a place where we can retreat and relax without worry, a place where we are safe and among people we can trust. This place is home. Attitudes Senior Care Facilities are beautifully maintained private residences, providing our residents with an attractive...
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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.
We provide a comfortable and homey feeling environment to our residents 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.Our mission is to render a quality of care and service, with respect, dignity, and compassion. We are licensed for 6-non ambulatory residents. We have 2-single rooms and 4-shared rooms. ...
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Villa Florenza is the best home care facility I have seen, and I have a good amount of experience visiting similar places. Villa Florenza provides 24-7 care from truly loving and well-trained caregivers. ...
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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.
Villa Florenza Home CareVilla Florenza is a residential care home located near the southern coast in Oceanside, California. The beautiful city is the third largest in San Diego County. The scenic area is known for the beach community. Oceanside is a wonderful place to live with numerous...
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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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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.
Dove Canyon Guest Home is a senior care home located in the heart of a residential district in the city of San Diego, California, in the county of San Diego. This district of San Diego is filled with gorgeous single family homes, a crystal blue lake and nearby park that are excellent for walking,...
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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.
Dove Canyon Guest Home is a senior care home located in the heart of a residential district in the city of San Diego, California, in the county of San Diego. This district of San Diego is filled with gorgeous single family homes, a crystal blue lake and nearby park that are excellent for walking,...
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My 82 year old father was living with me, my husband, and our son, for 3 years before I found Roxie's... My Dad was using a walker, but not well, and his dementia, depression and incontinence were becoming...
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My 82 year old father was living with me, my husband, and our son, for 3 years before I found Roxie's... My Dad was using a walker, but not well, and his dementia, depression and incontinence were becoming...
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I am very happy with how things are going for my mother so far at this community. The thing that stands out most to me at this facility is how amazing all of the caregivers are. They provide great quality of...
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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Your loved one will be close to area churches, shopping and public transportation if needed. There is an indoor common area that allows them to enjoy pleasant conversations with those that share common interests and ideas. There is an abundance of onsite activities arranged to keep them...
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We are in a new and modern facility staffed with excellent care givers. The food is excellent and they make every effort to be accomodating to their residents. The owners are down to earth people who spend 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.
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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.
Oceanside Elderly Care Home is a board and care facility for seniors, located in Oceanside just a few miles from the Pacific Ocean.It is owned and managed by a Registered Nurse with 30 years of experience taking care of the elderly.It's fully remodeled like a new house, completely fenced...

Cost of care homes in Lake San Marcos, CA

The average cost of senior living in Lake San Marcos is $3,572 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include French Valley, CA with an average of $2,847 per month.

Average monthly cost of Residential Care Home in Lake San Marcos, CA vs. nearby cities

Lake San Marcos, CA
$3,572/mo
$3,532/mo

Average monthly cost of Residential Care Home in Lake San Marcos, CA vs. the state and national average

Lake San Marcos, CA
$3,572/mo
U.S. national average
$3,539/mo

Average monthly cost of Residential Care Home in Lake San Marcos vs. other types of senior living

$6,165/mo
Residential Care Home
$3,572/mo

Median monthly costs of Residential Care Home in Lake San Marcos, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,422/mo
Private
$5,441/mo
Studio
$6,350/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,878/mo

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about residential care home in Lake San Marcos

Recent reviews for residential care home in Lake San Marcos

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!

Oak Ranch House in Escondido, CA

4.2
As I'm sure for most people, this is an overwhelming experience in finding the right place for my mother. I found Oak Ranch House after touring about 10 places and feeling extremely discouraged by this point, I was thrilled! The place is in a very nice, residential area and the house is ...
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Blue Skies of Oceanside, Noble Living III LLC and Sage Garden are the top-rated residential care home facilities near Lake San Marcos, California. See full list of communities.

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