109 Assisted Living Communities in San Diego, California

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 109 Assisted Living Communities in San Diego 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

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Reviews of Assisted Living Facilities in San Diego

Linda

April 13, 2021

I visited this facilityReview of Atria Collwood

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

January 21, 2021

I visited this facilityReview of Ivy Park at La Jolla

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.

Mary

June 19, 2019

I am a past client of this providerReview of Partners In Home Care

We used Partners in Home Care. They helped me with bathing, getting to the bathroom, getting dressed, and making some meals for me. I had one caregiver at night who was really sweet. I really liked her, and she's a darling. I had another person during the day, who was fine and did what was asked of her.

Kari Marlowe

February 9, 2019

I am a friend or relative of a current/past residentReview of Pacifica Senior Living

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

January 7, 2019

I visited this facilityReview of The Remington Club

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

December 26, 2018

I am a friend or relative of a current/past residentReview of Villa Rancho Bernardo

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

April 30, 2018

I visited this facilityReview of Ivy Park at La Jolla

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

March 27, 2018

I am a friend or relative of a current/past residentReview of Atria La Jolla

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.

March 19, 2018

I visited this facilityReview of St. Paul's Manor

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.

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Assisted Living Costs in San Diego

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.

Cost of Assisted Living Comparison Chart

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

Care Cost Comparison

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

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 Diego

Medicaid in California

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.

Be blind, disabled or aged 65 or over
Earn less than $1,366 if single and have less than $2,000 in cash assets
Earn less than $1,852 if married and have less than $3,000 in assets

Seniors who don’t meet these guidelines but need substantial care may qualify for share-of-cost benefits through the Aged, Blind, & Disabled Medically Needy Medi-Cal program. Additionally, Medi-Cal allows seniors to write off some of their room-and-board costs for assisted living, which can reduce their share-of-cost fees. In some cases, deductions may help members qualify for full Medi-Cal benefits, including Assisted Living Waivers. To see if you’re eligible, apply online, in person or by calling (866) 262-9881.

Other Financial Assistance Programs for Assisted Living

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.

Care management

Assistance with activities of daily living

Intermittent skilled nursing

Medication management

Housekeeping

Transportation

Laundry

Medicaid waivers are designed to reduce government spending by providing a lower cost alternative to skilled nursing. This means that Medi-Cal members must require the level of care typically provided by nursing homes to qualify for the waiver. They must also be enrolled in a Medicaid program that has zero cost sharing based on their monthly income. For applicants who exceed the income guidelines, spend-down options can help.

Section 1915(c) of the Social Security Act authorizes California’s Assisted Living Waiver. Because the program covers optional services, regulations allow the state to set an enrollment cap and create a waiting list once available funding is spent. Since 2017, San Diego’s ALW has been operating at capacity. Medi-Cal members who would like to receive waiver services can join the waiting list by contacting a registered Care Coordination Agency in San Diego County.

Assisted Living Resources in San Diego

Area Agencies on Aging

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

Veterans Administration Services

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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Ivy Park at Sabre Springs

Gold Canyon Care Home

Point Loma Elder Care

Ivy Park at La Jolla

Acorn Oaks Manor II

Vibrant Living

Vibrant Living II

Merrill Gardens at Bankers Hill

Wesley Palms

St. Paul's Manor

The Remington Club

St. Paul's Villa

Nazareth House

BayView Senior Assisted Living

Cloisters of the Valley

Mission Villa East

Canyon Villas

Casa Aldea Senior Living

Pacifica Senior Living

Joy & Jay Home Care

Casa Del Cielo

The Glen at Scripps Ranch

Family Style Care - CLOSED

Golden Living of Point Loma

Ambassador Senior Retreat I

Coastal Breeze Assisted Living And Memory Care-C3

Mylda Senior Care

The Sunset Coast

Award Manor

Casa Rosa

Del Cerro Manor Iii

Hillcrest Heights Healthcare Center

Opalec Board And Care

Serra Mesa Guest Home III

Renown Care

Mary Krystal Home

Baron's Presidio - University City

St. Paul's Senior Day Program

Garden Abode

Mission Carehome North

Rancho Santa Fe Villa

A Timeless Treasures

Alychris Senior Board And Care

Ambassador Senior Retreat Ii

Ambassador Senior Retreat Iii

Autumn Villas

Avalon Palms

Baron's Presidio - Decatur Cottage

Baron's Residential Care, Inc.

Bayshire Torrey Pines

Best Care Rcf

Best Residential Care Home 1

Brookside Inn

Calle De Vida Too

Camsaj Homecare

Canyon Guest Home

Casa De Castro I

Casa De Castro Ii

Clairmont Guest Home

Cmc Adult Residential Facility

Easy Living @ Torrey Del Mar

Emmaus Care I

Emmaus Care Ii

Golden Care Facility

Golden Hearts Home

Hillcrest Family Health Center

Holy Rosary Residence

James Board and Care - CLOSED

Joefel Homecare

Joster Chateau

Joster Villa