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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 117 assisted living facilities in San Diego and 30 in surrounding areas.
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Located in sunny San Diego, The Arbors Assisted Living Community works to provide seniors with the confidence and care they need to live a full and active life.
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Brookdale Clairemont in San Diego is a premiere assisted living community that offers hassle-free living and spacious accommodations.
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At Belmont Village of Sabre Springs, seniors live amongst distinctive interiors and enjoy signature programs in hospitality and dining while receiving care from responsive staff.
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Located in a quiet seaside community of northern San Diego, Sunrise of Pacific Beach compassionately provides a range of assisted living, Alzheimer's care and hospice care services.
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Brookdale Carmel Valley, located just minutes from the Pacific Ocean outside of beautiful San Diego, offers a full spectrum of assisted living, memory and skilled nursing care.
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Conveniently located near San Diego University, residents who choose Atria Collwood get more than just a place to live, they get a family of caring friends and neighbors.
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Focusing on your unique needs and preferences, Sunrise Senior Living takes a holistic approach to senior care. With us, you can expect consistent yet individualized care rooted in evidence based research and theories of aging. From personalized programming to quality…
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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 services and continuum of care including assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing to allow our residents…
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Point Loma Elder Care located in San Diego, provides seniors with a selection of amenities to encourage an enjoyable senior living experience.
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Every day at Casa Aldea Senior Living, we integrate wellness into the “living” part of senior living. Enhance your interests and expand your horizons. What makes Casa Aldea stand apart is our passion for our residents. We offer a stimulating…
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At Jacob Healthcare, you are a family. We have a beautiful building with 128 total skilled and sub-acute beds. High quality services, personal care. F...
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Family Style Care is an inviting home offering a selection of amenities and supportive services for San Diego seniors to consider.
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Nestled in the hills of Northern California wine country and just 64 miles north of San Francisco, Oakmont of Pacific Beach is amongst a population of slightly less than 27,500 citizens. It's close to the downtown district that offers eclectic…
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At Vibrant Living, you’ll find the perfect balance of independence and support. We’ll develop a personal care plan that focuses on your loved one's strengths, then we’ll provide the specific support they need to have the life they want. No…
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Gold Canyon has a warm friendly atmosphere where residents enjoy a higher quality of life. We offer many extras that make our residents feel at home, with special services and accommodations for all their unique and personal needs. We are…
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The Remington Club offers luxury independent and assisted living within the exclusive Rancho Bernardo community, as well as outpatient therapy and skilled nursing services.
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Nestled in the thriving Bankers Hill neighborhood, Merrill Gardens at Bankers Hill is a luxury retirement community providing high-quality independent and assisted living options.
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St. Paul's Villa residents enjoy a relaxing atmosphere with an array of daily activities, weekly live music, scheduled outings and delectable dining all while feeling secure that professional assistance is there when needed.
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Retirement living at St. Paul's Manor can be as leisurely or active as you desire, and our retirement community makes it easy to enjoy life at whatever pace you prefer.
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Cloisters of the Valley Assisted Living, located in San Diego, provides seniors with a selection of amenities to encourage an enjoyable senior living experience.
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Say hello to your 35-acre front yard overlooking scenic Mission Bay and the Pacific Ocean when joining the Wesley Palms, an independent, assisted living and memory care community.
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Golden Living of Point Loma is an affordable living options for active senior but can no longer live alone. Our focus is not only to the physical aspect of our residents but also to their spiritual, social and emotional needs.
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Baron's Residential Care is a friendly care home in San Diego where elderly residents can receive the personalized attention they need from our 24-hour staff.
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Situated in San Diego, Coastal Breeze Assisted Living And Memory Care-C3 offers seniors a place to receive services and care within an inviting and home-like setting.
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Bayview Senior Assisted Living is located in the Point Loma neighborhood and features around-the-clock assistance and comfortable accommodations with an abundance of natural lighting.
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Casa Del Cielo is a peaceful and safe community for elderly. We specialize in providing loving care, lots of understanding for Alzheimer's and dementia clients. Services include three meals, medication assistance, incontinence care, assistance with personal hygiene, daily housekeeping, laundry…
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Canyon Guest Home is a friendly care home in San Diego where residents find a staff ready to assist with day-to-day activities and social events.
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Lake Murray Healthcare Center is an inviting home offering a selection of amenities and supportive services for San Diego seniors to consider.
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Clairemont Guest Home in beautiful San Diego strikes the perfect balance between providing the dignity that residents need and the assistance they require.
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Situated in San Diego, A Timeless Treasures offers seniors a place to receive services and care within an inviting and home-like setting.
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Family Style Care II offers residents independent living options and daily support services. We offer private and semi private rooms. On-going assessments of the residents needs to include assistance with medication management, showers, dressing and grooming. In–house visits from physicians…
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Hillcrest Residential Care I & II are two care homes located in a residential neighborhood in Anaheim Hills, and they provide supportive services for seniors in a homelike setting.
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A provider of supportive living options, James Board and Care offers services and amenities San Diego seniors seeking an inviting environment.
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Del Cerro Manor III is a lovely care home located just a short walk from Lake Murray in San Diego. Residents here receive excellent care from a 24-hour staff ready to serve them.
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Serra Mesa Guests Home III provides compassionate assisted living accommodations and services within the walls of our charming single-family care home.
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Golden Care Facility is a close-knit community where seniors can spend their golden years receiving supportive care services from trained staff and live surrounded by friends.
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Santa Martha Residential is a modest 6-bed residential care home located in San Diego, California. Santa Martha Residential Care Home is near the hospital, local churches, senior centers, and Dr offices. This multilingual speaking home provides medication assistance, showering assistance,…
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A provider of supportive living options, Santa Martha Residential II offers services and amenities San Diego seniors seeking an inviting environment.
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A provider of supportive living options, Santa Martha Residential III offers services and amenities San Diego seniors seeking an inviting environment.
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Residents of Santa Martha Residential VI enjoy a variety of care services tailored to meet their individual needs and preferences.
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Santa Martha Residential V is an inviting home offering a selection of amenities and supportive services for San Diego seniors to consider.
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Residents of Santa Martha Residential IV enjoy a variety of care services tailored to meet their individual needs and preferences.
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Santa Martha Residential VII located in San Diego, provides seniors with a selection of amenities to encourage an enjoyable senior living experience.
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Award Manor specializes in caring for residents with dementia-related illnesses. Licensed by the state of California, residents get first-rate treatment from a fully trained staff.
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Renown Care I provides supportive care for seniors, and our staff accomplish this by assisting with activities of daily living and encouraging the highest level of independence.
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Centrally located near multiple parks, shopping centers, hospitals, freeways and Lake Murray, Acorn Oaks Manor I is an intimate private care home serving up to 14 elderly residents.
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Casa Rosa Assisted Living, located in the Point Loma area of San Diego, CA is a pleasant family-style home that lends itself to the comfort and ease d...
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Emmaus Care II is located in San Diego, CA, on the outskirts Mira Mesa. Seniors can take advantage of the amenities of this thriving community, including the Mira Mesa Mall and Community Park, as well as the Regal Edwards cinema.…
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Located next door to Mission Trails Regional Park and convenient to I-15, Calle De Vida Too is easy to get to. Nearby is a major shopping center with a Walmart. The Mission Trails golf course is public, so local seniors…
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Avalon Palms is located in the city of San Diego, California, that's home to over 1.4 million people and known for its beautiful beaches and temperate climate. Seniors have access to numerous quality medical facilities and a host of recreational,…
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Nestled in the Golden Triangle neighborhood of sunny San Diego, CA, Baron's Presidio offers seniors a comfortable, laid-back environment. The assisted living community is just minutes away from the city's picturesque beaches and parks, including scenic Rose Canyon and the…
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Ridgeview Health Center is a new, state of the art, open to the public, care community providing living options in Assisted Living, Memory Care, and 24-hour Skilled Nursing. We are a community woven together with the highest level of care,…
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Joy and Jay Home Care has been established in San Diego since 2004 and is run by Ana Osborne and her San Diego team as part of Anne's Place Assisted Living in North County San Diego, which provides the highest…
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Paseo Guest Home is located in San Diego, California. San Diego is the second-largest city in California, home to 1.4 million people. The city is home to many museums dedicated to science and the arts, and popular forms of recreation…
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Lily of the Valley Residential Care is located north of San Diego, CA, in the neighborhood of Mira Mesa. Filled with residential streets and shopping sites, such as the Mira Mesa Mall, the community offers seniors a peaceful setting for…
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Serra Mesa Guest Home I is nestled at the edge of Murray Ridge Park, a short drive to the Civita Recreation Center and a wealth of restaurants, shops and local businesses. San Diego is a world-class metropolitan area with plenty…
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Sage Garden is located in San Diego, California. San Diego is the second-largest city in California, with a population of more than 1.4 million people. Residents enjoy the dry summers and mild winters. The city is home to many museums,…
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Sunny San Diego, CA, is the location of Casa De Castro I senior living. The large city of San Diego is pleasant and warm year-round, making it an attractive retirement location for seniors who are tired of cold and snow.…
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Brookside Inn is located in San Diego, CA, near the intersection of State Highway 52 and Interstate 5. Its suburban setting puts seniors conveniently near many shopping malls and recreational facilities, including the Clairemont Town Square, while nearby hiking trails…
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Located inside Presidio Park, Baron's Presidio - Decatur Cottage is convenient to the neighboring golf course and plenty of entertainment options that seniors may enjoy. The Old Town Market is minutes away, along with the Sherman-Gilbert House Museum. The Cygnet…
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Olieva Home for Seniors is located in the picturesque coastal city of San Diego, CA. Its sandwiched between two major shopping centers and within a short distance from the Interstate-15 Express. San Diego is known for its luxurious beaches, beautiful…
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Welcome to Jacob Health Care Center where we provide compassionate skilled nursing services to our residents and patients by our team of dedicated professionals working 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. At Jacob Health Care Center, we believe…
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Embrace the freedom to live exactly as you please within our Award-Winning San Diego Retirement Community. Ask about our Move-in Special on select Apartments and Patio Homes!
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Pacific Regent La Jolla offers the ultimate in independent retirement living where you actually own your luxurious condominium. From charming one bedroom to spacious three bedroom suites, you’ll find a space that’s just right to call your own. With so…
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Welcome to Vibrant Living! Located in the beautiful Del Cerro, just east of Mission Valley between Grantville and San Carlos and very near the University area, Vibrant Living has easy access to all areas of the City of San Diego…
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Centrally located in the heart of sunny San Diego near multiple parks, shopping centers, hospitals, freeways and Lake Murray, Acorn Oaks Manor I is an intimate private care home serving up to 14 elderly residents. For seniors who can no…
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The Remington Club is located in a most desirable location as residents can walk to a retail center consisting of a Starbucks, grocery store, pharmacy, and several restaurants. Remington does provide several levels of care and has very recently gone through a facelift to make it's appearance more inviting. The staff ...
Read more The Remington Club reviewsRemington Club is located in an upbeat community within walking distance of Von's grocery store, Starbucks, and Carver's Steak house. Although there are many services/businesses within walking distance of this assisted/independent living facility, most of what is needed fro residents to have a peaceful and comfortab...
Read more The Remington Club reviewsRemington 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 esta...
Read more The Remington Club reviewsVery beautiful facility located only a few miles from shopping and restaurants. This facility is clean throughout and has an open and functional floor plan. There is not many places within walking distance, but the facility offers transportation at an additional cost. There is much to do on site including a media ...
Read more Sunrise of La Jolla reviewsI liked the staff at Sunrise of La Jolla (Sunrise of Pacific Beach). The place itself was very welcoming and had a grand staircase, which I really liked. The people that greeted us and sat in with us were very nice. I liked that place a lot. That was the one I thought I would end up going to for my husband.
Read more Sunrise of La Jolla reviewsSunrise of La Jolla was a much nicer facility and more expensive than other places. It was in a nice part of San Diego, and the second story had an ocean view. It's very nice on paper. Inside, it's very nicely decorated, with the interior designs all themed and matching. It's definitely an upscale community and staff. ...
Read more Sunrise of La Jolla reviewsAccording 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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Senior centers are a lifeline for many San Diego residents. These facilities provide social activities, affordable meals, wellness services and options counseling. They also organize trips and special events. San Diego operates nine senior centers across the city. You can find a full list of locations online or by contacting the main office.
Senior Citizen Services Center Office
202 C St. San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 236-6905
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
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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