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Welcome to San Marcos Cottage. Our inviting senior living community offers residents the comfort and convenience of a hassle-free lifestyle free from the burdens of home ownership. Located in the city of San Marcos, we provide a variety of on-site services to help our residents enjoy their stay to the fullest. In addition, we provide a choice amount of amenities to promote a relaxing experience for individuals residing at our community. Accommodations come in a selection of options. Depending on the individual, San Marcos Cottage could be the perfect fit for seniors seeking senior living options in or around San Marcos, CA.

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In&nbsp;its <a href="https://www.genworth.com/aging-and-you/finances/cost-of-care.html" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.genworth.com/aging-and-you/finances/cost-of-care.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">2018 Cost of Care Survey</a>, Genworth&nbsp;reveals San Marcos’ average monthly cost of assisted living to be $4,500 per month. This is $500 more per month than the national average of $4,000 but&nbsp;equal to the California state average. While&nbsp;surrounding&nbsp;cities, such as&nbsp;El Centro ($3,650),&nbsp;Riverside ($3,500) and Bakersfield ($3,150), enjoy much lower assisted living costs, the fees in nearby Santa Maria,&nbsp;Los&nbsp;Angeles&nbsp;and Oxnard are&nbsp;the same or higher than those in San Marcos.&nbsp; Note: Senior care cost data wasn’t available for San Marcos, so data for the closest city, San Diego, was used.

Assisted Living Costs in San Marcos

Cost of Assisted Living Comparison Chart

As in many cities, the cost of nursing home care in San Marcos is much higher than those of an assisted living home. The cost of at-home care, including homemaker services and home health aides,&nbsp;is slightly more expensive than assisted living (about $300 more per month) but doesn’t include the additional living expenses of utilities, home maintenance and room and board.&nbsp;For San Marcos residents who don’t require full-time care, adult day health is the least expensive care option&nbsp;with an average cost of $1,733 per month.&nbsp; Cost of Homemaker/Home Health Aide Comparison Chart 
<li>Assisted living: $4,500</li>
<li>Homemaker services: $4767</li>
<li>Home health aide: $4,799</li>
<li>Adult day health: $1,733</li>
<li>Nursing home care (semiprivate room): $8,517</li>

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Cost of Homemaker/Home Health Aide Comparison Chart

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in San Marcos

Veterans Aid and Attendance Benefit Financial assistance&nbsp;from the national&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benefits.va.gov/pension/aid_attendance_housebound.asp" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.benefits.va.gov/pension/aid_attendance_housebound.asp" rel="noopener noreferrer">Veterans Aid and Attendance</a> program may be available&nbsp;to qualified San Marcos veterans or their surviving spouses. To qualify, applicants must&nbsp;already&nbsp;receive&nbsp;or&nbsp;be eligible to receive a VA pension, and they must also require the aid of a caregiver to perform personal activities of daily living. Seniors requiring aid may also qualify if they are legally blind, bedridden or live in a nursing facility. <a href="https://www.medicaidplanningassistance.org/va-pension-aid-and-attendance" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.medicaidplanningassistance.org/va-pension-aid-and-attendance" rel="noopener noreferrer">To be eligible</a>, veterans&nbsp;must earn below $22,577 in annual income as an individual (no dependents) and below $26,765 if married or&nbsp;caring for a dependent. A surviving spouse must earn below $14,529. Assets may not exceed $126,000 including annual income (excluding homes and vehicles).&nbsp;When calculating income,&nbsp;unreimbursed medical expenses should be deducted. Senior San Marcos&nbsp;veterans or surviving spouses can apply by visiting their&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benefits.va.gov/benefits/offices.asp" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.benefits.va.gov/benefits/offices.asp" rel="noopener noreferrer">local benefit office</a>, calling&nbsp;(855) 898-6050 or writing their&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benefits.va.gov/PENSION/resources-contact.asp#mil" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.benefits.va.gov/PENSION/resources-contact.asp#mil" rel="noopener noreferrer">regional pension management center</a>. Supplemental Security Income California provides Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to people with disabilities and certain seniors who are at least 65 years old. Eligible seniors can receive monthly financial benefits for nonmedical out-of-home care up to&nbsp;$1,194.37 for an individual&nbsp;or $2,388.74 for a married couple. To meet the low-income and asset requirements, seniors must: 
<li>Earn less than&nbsp;$771 per month&nbsp;as an individual or $1,157&nbsp;as a married couple</li>
<li>Have less than $2,000 in assets as an individual and $3,000 as a married couple (homes, cars and burial&nbsp;plots are excluded)</li>
 In addition to financial assistance, some seniors may qualify to receive protective services or an additional allowance for a service dog if the individual is blind or disabled. San Marcos residents can <a href="https://www.ssa.gov/onlineservices/" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.ssa.gov/onlineservices/" rel="noopener noreferrer">apply for SSI online</a>&nbsp;or call (800) 772-1213.

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The average cost of assisted living in the city 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 495 Assisted Living Communities in San Marcos and several in surrounding areas. <ul><li>Assisted living: $4,500</li><li>Nursing home semiprivate room: $8,517</li><li>In-home care: $4,767</li><li>Adult day health services: $1,733</li></ul>

Assisted Living in San Marcos, CA

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California’s Medicaid program,&nbsp;also known as&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/medi-cal/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/medi-cal/Pages/default.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer">Medi-Cal</a>, is jointly funded by state and Federal funds.&nbsp;Medi-Cal&nbsp;provides low-income California residents with a wide range of medical care and services, including hospitalization, physical therapy, outpatient and emergency services,&nbsp;chronic disease management&nbsp;and mental health services. There are several ways San Marcos seniors can <a href="https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/medi-cal/pages/doyouqualifyformedi-cal.aspx" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/medi-cal/pages/doyouqualifyformedi-cal.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer">qualify for Medi-Cal.</a>&nbsp;One is to earn below the annual income limits, which are $16,395 for individuals and $22,108&nbsp;for married couples. Seniors&nbsp;must also have less than $2,000 (individual) or $3,000 (couple) in assets. These asset&nbsp;limits exclude the applicant’s home,&nbsp;furnishings, personal items and one vehicle. Seniors may also qualify if they: <ul>
<li>Are blind, disabled or aged 65 and older</li>
<li>Receive refugee services for a limited time</li>
<li>Receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI)</li>
<li>Reside in a nursing home or&nbsp;an intermediate care&nbsp;facility</li>
</ul> San Marcos residents can&nbsp;apply for Medi-Cal&nbsp;<a href="https://www.coveredca.com/" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.coveredca.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">online</a> or call&nbsp;(866) 262-9881 for more information. Assisted Living Waiver Within the larger Medi-Cal program, smaller programs exist to aide residents of varying ages and needs. One such program for seniors is the <a href="https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/ltc/Pages/Assisted-Living-Waiver%20Program---Medi-Cal%20Member%20Enrollment.aspx" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/ltc/Pages/Assisted-Living-Waiver%20Program---Medi-Cal%20Member%20Enrollment.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer">Assisted Living Waiver&nbsp;(ALW)</a>.&nbsp;Participants have access to three&nbsp;waiver benefits within the ALW, including care coordination, assisted living&nbsp;services and nursing facility transition care coordination. The ALW&nbsp;is available to California seniors enrolled in Medi-Cal who require a nursing home level of care but prefer to live in the community.&nbsp;To participate in the ALW&nbsp;program,&nbsp;seniors must first request an assessment with a nurse employed by&nbsp;their local <a href="https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/ltc/Documents/Care-Coordination-Agencies-2018.pdf" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/ltc/Documents/Care-Coordination-Agencies-2018.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer">Care Coordination Agency (CCA)</a>. Some assisted living services offered through the ALW&nbsp;include laundry, housekeeping, help with activities of daily living, skilled nursing, recreational activities and three meals per day. Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP) San Marcos residents&nbsp;may also be eligible to receive services through the <a href="https://www.aging.ca.gov/Programs/#MSSP" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.aging.ca.gov/Programs/#MSSP" rel="noopener noreferrer">Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)</a>, a program&nbsp;offered&nbsp;to certain Medi-Cal seniors through&nbsp;the federal Home and Community Based Services Medicaid waiver. The program aims to help seniors remain at home or in the community and&nbsp;includes services, such as personal care assistance, adult day health centers, care management, meals, transportation, respite and housing assistance.&nbsp; To be eligible for the&nbsp;MSSP, seniors&nbsp;must be over age 65, qualify for Medi-Cal and certify as&nbsp;needing nursing home level care. The cost of services must also remain&nbsp;below&nbsp;that of nursing home care. Because&nbsp;services provided are not entitlements, those wishing to enroll may be put on a waiting list. The&nbsp;San Marcos&nbsp;MSSP&nbsp;program is offered through San Diego County’s&nbsp;<a href="http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/ais/" target="_blank" data-mce-href="http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/ais/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Aging and Independent Services</a>&nbsp;agency and can be contacted by calling&nbsp;(800) 339-4661.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 Detailed profiles of 495 Assisted Living Facilities in San Marcos, CA. Average cost is 4000 per month.  Reviews, ratings, costs, pictures, amenities, and more.

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Assisted Living Resources in San Marcos

San Marcos’ Area Agency on Aging provides resources and programs designed to help seniors&nbsp;and family members live healthy, more independent lives. Services include care coordination,&nbsp;in-home&nbsp;support, an ombudsman program, nutrition, mental health care and legal services.&nbsp;

Area Agency on Aging

Several community and senior centers provide free programs to enrich the quality of life for seniors, their caregivers and families. These centers often provide free classes, information and social activities on issues relevant to seniors lives and needs.

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Veterans resource centers in and around San Marcos provide benefits counseling, claims processing, pension filing, loan assistance and many other&nbsp; services to veterans and their families.

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Reviews of San Marcos Assisted Living Facilities

With its ideal weather, along with its shopping and restaurants, San Marcos makes the perfect setting for active retirees. And we at Silvergate San Marcos have created the ideal retirement residence which captures this southern California setting. A full activity calendar, gorgeous landscaping and spacious apartments are just a few of the reasons why seniors decide to escape the burdens of home ownership and join our lively community.

Silvergate San Marcos is one of several Silvergate Retirement Residences owned by AmeriCare Health &amp; Retirement. Since its founding in 1984, AmeriCare Health &amp; Retirement has focused on developing retirement communities that offer seniors exceptional accommodations, programs and services.

<h2>Featured Amenities</h2>

Upon joining our community, you will quickly find friends among the other active seniors who call Silvergate San Marcos home. This is because we offer many opportunities for residents to come together around shared loves, whether it is poker, gardening or astronomy. Every day the activity calendar is filled with these club gatherings, lunch outings or harbor cruises. If there&#39;s a place you want to explore, chances are there is someone else who wants to, too!

To recharge for the next eventful day, you can retire to your gorgeous studio or one-bedroom apartment that has all all the conveniences of a house without the hassle of maintenance. Each floor plan includes a kitchen, patio and views of the landscaped grounds. You will also appreciate the weekly houskeeping and flat linen service that is included in the monthly rent.

<h2>Available Services</h2>

What truly makes our community stand out among other local retirement options is our committment to providing you a full-service lifestyle. Each day in the community dining room you are treated to homemade meals served three times a day. Scheduled transportation will chauffeur you on errands and group outings. Anything that needs fixed in your apartment will be handled by one of our staff.

When you need a bit of support to remain independent and active, you can depend upon our staff to be at your side. Our community offers assisted living services and memory care so you won&#39;t have to move from your beloved home. Our Director of Resident Care will work with you to create a customized care plan that meets your care needs so you can continue to live a life of purpose.

Discover how fulfilling being part of the &quot;Silvergate Family&quot; can be by joining Silvergate San Marcos.

Silvergate San Marcos

Marbella San Marcos provides assisted living residents with lifestyles, housing, and services in comfortable surroundings combined with exceptional amenities, programs, and care. Through Marbella's signature Personalized Assisted Living, we customize our care offerings for the individual. This allows each resident at our community the freedom and opportunity to make choices that will ease their lifestyle transitions. Residents enjoy life with the support they need, coupled with the appropriate accommodations as their needs change.

We promise Respect for Individual Preferences by offering personalized care needs and providing an atmosphere that encourages each assisted living resident to live in health and longevity. We also offer special housing and care options for those who require assistance with the activities of daily living such as dressing, bathing and assistance with medication. We offer graduated levels of care based upon the individual need of residents, as determined by our continual assessment process. We are dedicated to enriching the lives of residents every day with signature services for those who value their freedom and independence, but desire or need services providing them with the highest level of quality, care, and value.

 To learn more about this provider's license and review other available state reports, please visit: <a href="https://www.ccld.dss.ca.gov/carefacilitysearch/">California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search</a>

Marbella San Marcos

The Manse is located in Vista, California, in a beautiful residential neighborhood in North San Diego County, with convenient access to several shopping centers. Visitors to the facility note its well-trained, caring staff and the spacious landscape surrounding the building. The community offers a variety of amenities, which include a wide range of social and recreational activities, an on-site beautician, cable TV and private telephones, as well as three nutritious, home-cooked meals daily. The Manse's residents praise its secure, gated grounds as well as the semi-private and private rooms. Residents also appreciate the emergency call system and laundry service.

Shadowridge Senior Living

Welcome to Vista Gardens Memory Care

Our senior care services are personalized for each of our community members to enhance their quality of life and to provide you, their family, with peace of mind.

With firsthand knowledge of how family members and friends are affected by memory issues (including Alzheimer's, Parkinson 's-related dementia, and mild cognitive impairment), Vista Gardens is a special and unique community that treats everyone with the highest respect and dignity.

Our Services and Amenities:

Our Care Program is based on the most current research and education in the field of aging, including dementia and Alzheimer's disease, mild cognitive impairment (MCI), Parkinson's disease, diabetes, and nephrology.

We offer a "full care" program, which includes regular visits from physicians, dentists, podiatrists, and psychiatrist. Physical therapists work with our Residents based on doctors' orders, and we have LVN's on staff who can administer insulin injections. When needed, Vista Gardens works closely with hospice companies and has a hospice waiver for up to 25 patients.

Our Program Includes:

<ul>
<li>Extensive all-inclusive pre-admission assessment
<li>Three levels of caregiving: MCI, mild to moderate level and late-stage care
<li>Licensed nurses available 7 days a week
<li>Medication management
<li>Routine care plan to family
<li>Stability and falls education (SafelyYou™ fall detection software)
<li>VisionLink™ Wireless Nurse Call System
<li>Electronic record system
<li>Our famous "Breakfast Club" daily~MCI cognitive and mind exercise group
<li>Outings two-three days a week
<li>Diabetic insulin care 24 hours a day
<li>Additional Services Available
<li>Physical therapy, Occupational and Speech therapy
<li>Cognitive Care Solutions: Licensed Clinical
<li>Social Worker with one on one cognitive therapy
<li>Mobile Dentist
<li>Hospice Service
<li>Home Health Contracted Assistance
<li>Massage and Hydrotherapy</li>
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Features &amp; Amenities

Vista Gardens is located on a large 5-acre park setting with the following features and amenities:

<ul>
<li>Putting green
<li>Outdoor garden and tranquility gardens
<li>Walking paths
<li>Luxury patio cabanas
<li>Sprint train
<li>Transportation to and from medical appointments in our wheelchair-accessible van
<li>Onsite beauty salon
<li>Monthly family support groups
<li>Residents' Council meetings</li>
</li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></ul>

 To learn more about this provider's license and review other available state reports, please visit: <a href="https://www.ccld.dss.ca.gov/carefacilitysearch/">California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search</a>

Vista Gardens Memory Care

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