From old-growth Redwood forests to white sandy beaches, California has earned its nickname as The Golden State for good reason. California is home to great weather, year-round sunshine, and unmatched beauty. When it comes to assisted living communities, California has many great options. Let A Place for Mom help you find the best assisted living in California from one of over 4,000 of our partner communities in the state.
When it comes to the price of assisted living, California has a median monthly cost of around $4,100 and an average monthly cost of about $4,600.
Assisted Living
White Sands facility has everything from independent living to skilled nursing. They have a lot of activities to offer, it is in a really beautiful location. We could not be happier with our decision, we know our mother is safe there. The food is excellent with a wide range of choices. The rooms are very nice and adequate, they have many options to choose from. Our loved one has a beautiful view.
Read moreThere was a lot of staff turnover within the administration and the caretakers. The location is awesome. They did their best with the resources they had. They had great security for the residents.
Read moreI feel very, very fortunate to have found the Casa De Manana. It is incredibly nice. I'm very comfortable with my parents being there. I trust them and can sleep at night knowing that my parents are safe. The food has been fantastic. The staff has been very accommodating and friendly. Everyone is nice there. The value is excellent. The care services and activities are excellent as well. This is just a very nice place.
Read more7450 Olivetas Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037 | 1.7 miles from San Diego center
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Waking up each morning and taking a morning stroll along the coastline before joining friends for a round of golf at the Torrey Pine Golf Course or an outing to the Museum of Contemporary Art. End the day dining alfresco as you watch the sun set over the Pacific Ocean. For the residents of White...
... Read moreThe meals and dining service has been excellent, and they have really great activities for us to participate in. Based on my experience so far I would recommend the White Sands community to others.
7630 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037 | 1.3 miles from San Diego center
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Provides: Memory Care
Welcome to Monarch Cottage La Jolla!About Us:Monarch Cottage La Jolla is a premier, senior living community focused on providing exceptional services to residents with memory impairments such as Alzheimer’s, dementia or other cognitive impairment, or who need assisted living services, respite...
... Read moreExperiencing dementia with a loved one is very challenging and often sad. Placing our mom at Monarch Cottage has helped tremendously. We expected the move to be a difficult transition for her. It wasn’t....
6211 La Jolla Hermosa Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037 | 2.0 miles from San Diego center
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Provides: Memory Care
In house doctor that visits weekly. We are Covid FreeNew Mercedes SprinterNew Honda Odyssey Van Located in a quite neighborhood of La Jolla Message Chairs with individual remote settingsHighly Trained Care Staff155 Channels (sports, premium and movie channels. All rooms have wall mounted TV...
... Read more1351 East Washington Avenue, Escondido, CA 92027 | 22.7 miles from San Diego center
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
We offer a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you everyday. Our caring staff offers the assistance you need while respecting your independence. Our peaceful setting, restaurant style dining experience, activities and beautiful setting combine to create...
... Read moreMy wife and I live here for about 2+ years. The staff and caregivers are well trained and the little touch of "caring: which is very important in our senior years - A great place!!
5508 Avenida Pacifica Way, Oceanside, CA 92057 | 28.0 miles from San Diego center
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Welcome to Pacifica Senior Living Oceanside, a full service senior living community half an hour north of San Diego, close to the historic Oceanside Pier. Our seaside luxury senior living retirement community in the midst of an unparalleled climate & rich in comfort, convenience, services and...
... Read moreWe chose Pacifica Senior Living because I liked the size of the rooms and the bathroom had a walk in shower and it had plenty of closet space. It is a newer facility and the price is comparable to others we...
5308 Monroe Avenue, San Diego, CA 92115 | 11.6 miles from San Diego center
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Atria Collwood is a senior residence located in the famous city of San Diego, California. Residents here enjoy access to highly qualified doctors, specialists, hospitals and medical centers. This active city features beautiful coastal views, great fishing, sailing, and many ways to stay active....
... Read moreRight away what really stood out to us was the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff members. Our loved one has been very happy so far with the meals and dining service. We really like all the nice...
41780 Butterfield Stage Rd, Temecula, CA 92592 | 47.2 miles from San Diego center
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Overlooking the lush Temecula Valley wine country of Southern California, Atria Park of Vintage Hills provides amenity-rich, resort-style living for older adults. Located near the Old Town district, with easy access to shopping, dining, medical centers and places of worship, Atria offers a full...
... Read moreWhen we moved my mom into memory care we were pleasantly surprised at how quickly she acclimated. She has met new friends and even gained some needed weight. Their community is clean, and their staff care...
420 Elbrook Dr, Fallbrook, CA 92028 | 36.9 miles from San Diego center
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For more than 20 years, Silvergate Retirement Residence has been providing premier independent, assisted living, and Alzheimer's and Dementia accommodations and services to North San Diego County. Located in the quaint village of Fallbrook, our community is conveniently close to shopping and...
... Read moreI’m a retired dietician with Stouffer Foods as my first career. Later I worked for JC Penny as a design consultant. Both companies delivered excellent customer service. After one year as a resident of...
1590 West San Marcos Boulevard, San Marcos, CA 92078 | 20.0 miles from San Diego center
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Redefine your independence and do more of what you love.Here at our assisted living community, you’ll have help with the little things like simple housekeeping and meals—and with bathing and getting dressed, too. And we’ll customize your care to your specific needs. We know that peace of mind...
... Read moreThis is our first experience with finding an assisted living community for a family member. With guidance from "A Place for Mom," we visited and researched several facilities and selected Brookdale San...
2211 Massachusetts Avenue, Lemon Grove, CA 91945 | 14.6 miles from San Diego center
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Monte Vista Village is a luxurious senior community in Lemon Grove, CA, in San Diego County, which offers excellent assisted living and independent living options. Located amongst 7.5 acres of land (including a stunning tiered waterfall), Monte Vista Village is the perfect place to kick back and...
... Read moreMy uncle has lived at Monte Vista Village for about a month. He is very comfortable in his studio apartment. The staff is kind to him and accommodates his needs. He really enjoys the meals and socializing...
3302 Bonita Road, Chula Vista, CA 91910 | 17.9 miles from San Diego center
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
About Sunrise at BonitaCommunity & Location Highlights:Convenient location in central Chula Vista, CANear regional shopping centers and Scripps Mercy HospitalSurrounded by scenic gardens and lush treesSunrise at Bonita in Chula Vista, California, is a senior assisted living community focused on...
... Read moreThis community was good but there was no outdoor area for my loved one. This was the only reason we felt like we had to go with another community. This was a great tour.
5480 Marengo Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942 | 14.1 miles from San Diego center
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Lease by October 29 and get $1,000 off your rent for the first three months. THAT’S A SAVINGS OF $3,000!*We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, to help residents and families in need. We will do all we can to help those who are in need of our services now and...
... Read moreThis was a very nice community and this was a second choice just in case my loved one had to relocate. We ended up not going with this community just because my loved one was not prepared to move at the time
2041 W Vista Way, Vista, CA 92083 | 23.6 miles from San Diego center
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
At Alta Vista Senior Living, excellence is not enough; we strive to go beyond that. As an award-winning senior living campus in Vista, CA, we welcome seniors with an innovative blend of expert care, personalized plans, lifestyle-focused amenities, and inclusive activities. Residents will find...
... Read moreAll the staff are great. Food is excellent. Service is good. We do things that keeps us busy, with shopping, and outings. We are well taken care of.
3434 Bonita Rd, Chula Vista, CA 91910 | 17.9 miles from San Diego center
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Pacifica Senior Living Bonita is a beautiful, three-story Mediterranean-style building nestled in the center of Bonita's quiet country setting bordered by horse trails and golf courses, while still providing easy freeway access to an array of shopping centers, churches, banks, restaurants and...
... Read moreI have already recommended Pacifica Senior Living to probably about 30 people. The facility is beautiful, it has 3 levels of care. The staff can not be nicer or more professional and friendly. The directors...
1550 Security Pl, San Marcos, CA 92078 | 20.1 miles from San Diego center
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
For more than 20 years, Silvergate Retirement Residence has been providing premier independent, assisted living, and Alzheimer's and Dementia accommodations and services to the North San Diego County. Located near the beautiful Lake San Marcos, our community is conveniently near popular...
... Read moreMy loved one's meals are brought to them in their room, there is a charge for this. However, the food is served cold by the time my loved ones receive their food. There is no way to reheat the meals due to...
1325 Las Villas Way, Escondido, CA 92026 | 22.3 miles from San Diego center
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Las Villas Del Norte is excited to announce the opening of The Generations Transition Program. Generations memory care offers an industry recognized program that focuses on residents individual needs. The Transitions Program will offer our beginning stage memory impairment residents an active,...
... Read moreThey have been fantastic to work with. We couldn't be happier with our experience. We toured several communities in addition to this one. The indoor and outdoor spaces are wonderful here. My loved one has...
504 S El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024 | 13.3 miles from San Diego center
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Pacifica Senior Living Encinitas is located in Encinitas, CA offering assisted living and independent living services to seniors and their families. Welcome to Encinitas, California, a moderately-sized town located just 25 miles north of San Diego and 95 miles south of Los Angeles. At Pacifica...
... Read moreThe team at Pacifica are unmatched in friendliness and service. From admission, to introductions, and all communications. You are lucky to have this Encinitas team!
12979 Rancho Penasquitos Blvd, San Diego, CA 92129 | 11.2 miles from San Diego center
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Set among the canyons and nature preserves of northern San Diego County, with a central location off Interstate 15, Pacifica Senior Living Rancho Peñasquitos is a vibrant senior living community designed to help older adults find greater well-being.This independent and assisted living community...
... Read moreI would recommend the Memory Care area to others for their loved ones. The staff is very good and address the residents by their first name. They are attentive to the resident's needs as well. There are...
1342 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92026 | 22.4 miles from San Diego center
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Welcome to Escondido, California, a beautiful town offering nearby beach views, mountain hiking, and year-round warm weather. Choose Independent Living, Assisted Living, or Memory Care at Gardens at Escondido, and come home to an inviting community of compassionate caregivers and friendly...
... Read moreThe staff makes her feel really welcome and at home. She constantly says you picked such a good place for me. This was the most affordable place that was the nicest. It was surprising to me how affordable it...
760 E. Bobier Dr, Vista, CA 92084 | 25.8 miles from San Diego center
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Welcome to Pacifica Senior Living Vista, located in Vista, California, offering multilevel retirement that provides independent living, assisted living, Alzheimer's and dementia care, and health and rehabilitation all on one convenient campus.Pacifica Senior Living Vista is a multilevel...
... Read moreEvery time we have come for a visit, my (kids included), [name removed] at the front desk is always FANTASTIC. Give her a raise!! :-)
3524 Lake Boulevard, Oceanside, CA 92056 | 23.3 miles from San Diego center
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
If you’re living a mostly independent lifestyle, but you could use an extra hand with some of your day-to-day activities, our senior living community with both assisted living and memory care could be right for you. So go ahead and take an art class or join your friends for happy hour. We’ll take...
... Read moreWe've had a very positive experience with Brookdale Oceanside. It's not too too big, so it's not really crowded. The staff per client ratio is pretty reasonable. They have some good methods they use for...
13075 Evening Creek Dr S, San Diego, CA 92128 | 11.7 miles from San Diego center
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
The Belmont Village facility at Sabre Springs is located in the attractive residential community of Poway. Situated in northeast San Diego County, Poway is known as 'The City in the Country' and prides itself on the fact that much of the area is preserved as dedicated open space. With great views...
... Read moreThey are short staffed at this time so sometimes her meals are cold and she has to send them back. Also it does not seem like they are cleaning deep enough due to the lack of workers. They do make sure that...
5740 Lake Murray Boulevard, La Mesa, CA 91942 | 13.7 miles from San Diego center
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Tucked away on a gorgeous property in La Mesa, CA, just minutes from downtown San Diego, The Montera defines care-focused senior living. From well-appointed studio and one bedroom apartments, to personalized care plans designed for each Assisted Living resident, to rejuvenating short-term stays,...
... Read moreWe love it here! It's clean, and it's comfortable to be here. They have great activities. Everybody is friendly and helpful. And the caregivers are wonderful.
5219 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92117 | 4.4 miles from San Diego center
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Provides: Assisted Living
Redefine your independence with more time for what you want to do.Here at our assisted living community, you get to redefine your independence, pursue your favorite hobbies and live your life your way. Whether that’s connecting with new friends or trying something new like yoga, you have choices...
... Read moreWe are super happy with everything. The only complaint he has had is the food. The facility does know that there are complaints and they are working on improving things. The care and the people have been...
3012 Bear Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA 92025 | 20.0 miles from San Diego center
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Oakmont of Escondido Hills is a lovely retirement community situated on a lush six-acre campus with lovely views of the Escondido Hills and within walking distance of Westfield's North County Fair Shopping Mall. If an active lifestyle is what you desire, you'll feel at home in our retirement...
... Read moreI love the beautiful courtyard, the love I receive from the staff - i.e.: the nurses! My private apartment is spacious & my cat receives lots of care when I'm not there. Thank you, everyone!
The average cost of senior living in San Diego is 4,920 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lemon Grove, CA with an average of 3,130 per month.
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.
Assisted living is long-term care for seniors who are generally active and independent, but who require increased supervision and help with some daily tasks. Staff can assist residents with activities of daily living like dressing, bathing, and medication management. Assisted living is also a good option for seniors seeking more socialization. Services and amenities in assisted living facilities often include:
Temecula Memory Care, La Marea and Cypress Court are the top rated assisted living facilities near La Jolla, California. See full list of communities.
There are 129 assisted living facilities near La Jolla, California. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in San Diego, California are Pacifica Senior Living Escondido, Pacifica Senior Living Oceanside, and Atria Collwood. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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