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Best value in assisted living facilities in San Diego, California

According to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data from assisted living residents in San Diego, residents paid an average of $4,357 for each month spent in assisted living. That number includes averages of any additional costs that residents and families most often incurred — upgrades, specific care needs, and more. Meanwhile, the national average for assisted living costs without any upgrades or additions sits around $4,500.

For California’s lively, vibrant culture and welcoming climate, San Diego residents of these assisted living facilities — deemed the best value by our propriety scoring system — experience incredible value for the cost. Our propriety recommendation system is based on family reviews, data from our thousands of partner facilities, and our senior living expertise developed over 20 years. In reviews, residents and their loved ones appreciate that these top-rated San Diego assisted living facilities are “open and clear about the costs and what they’ll be moving forward.” Begin your search by exploring these assisted living facilities rated as best for the value.

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Silvergate Rancho Bernardo

16061 Avenida Venusto, San Diego, CA 92128

Reviewer Ranking

4.9/ 5.0

(12)
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
JOHN C SPOSATO - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Sadly, at 90 years old, my mother-in-law was diagnosed with advanced dementia and were lucky enough to have found professional and compassionate care for her her at Silvergate Memory Care in Rancho...

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Splendor Valley

930 Rockwell Springs Ct, Escondido, CA 92025

Reviewer Ranking

5.0/ 5.0

(39)
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Herb French - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

I moved my Mother into the Splendor Valley LTC in February of this year (2020). The board and care home at which she was living had a change of ownership and went into rapid decline. The decision to move her...

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Maple Manor Board & Care

1744 S Maple St, Escondido, CA 92025

Reviewer Ranking

4.8/ 5.0

(9)
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$X,XXX/mo
Denise H - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

This is a reasonably priced and friendly community. The staff are also very professional. They take the residents outside for walks, bingo, arts and crafts and more activities to keep the residents busy.

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Pacifica Senior Living Escondido

1351 East Washington Avenue, Escondido, CA 92027

Reviewer Ranking

4.7/ 5.0

(154)
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Claudia M - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

My alert and oriented Aunt fell and broke her hip while living alone. After 8 months in a SNF, she improved and needed to move to a lesser level of care. I went on a tour of 10 different Assisted Living...

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Cloisters of the Valley

4171 Camino Del Rio S, San Diego, CA 92108

Reviewer Ranking

4.6/ 5.0

(14)
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Kevin N - I'm a current/former resident or client

I had good stay. They took good care of me while I healed up. The facility is beautiful and well maintained. Staff is courteous and responsive. Now I am able to return to work.

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Stellar Care

4518 54th Street, San Diego, CA 92115

Reviewer Ranking

4.6/ 5.0

(31)
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Steve O - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Stellar Care gets all 5 stars. This is a much better facility than the previous place we had my mother at. We chose Stellar Care because it was super clean, the staff were friendly, they had air...

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Oakmont of Pacific Beach

955 Grand Ave, San Diego, CA 92109

Reviewer Ranking

5.0/ 5.0

(6)
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$X,XXX/mo
Amanda - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

What we really like about Oakmont of Pacific Beach are the helpers who come assist her w showers, etc. they r all very kind and friendly

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Redwood Terrace, a CCRC

710 W 13th Avenue, Escondido, CA 92025

Reviewer Ranking

4.7/ 5.0

(25)
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Gunner K - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

We chose Redwood Terrace because we liked that it was a non profit facility. It has been a really good experience so far and they have been super helpful with moving my loved one. The personnel are all very...

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Rancho Santa Fe Villa

8292 Run of the Knolls, San Diego, CA 92127

Reviewer Ranking

4.5/ 5.0

(8)
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Nancy - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

My mother has been living at Rancho Santa Fe Villa since 2010. She has always been very well cared as the staff is very kind and responsive to her needs. Also the quality of the meals and snacks are...

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Oakmont of Escondido Hills

3012 Bear Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA 92025

Reviewer Ranking

4.7/ 5.0

(50)
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$X,XXX/mo
anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Our loved one was there for about a month for respite care and overall we thought it was a good experience. Our loved one enjoyed the overall ambiance of he community, the food and the attention she received...

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Atria Collwood

5308 Monroe Avenue, San Diego, CA 92115

Reviewer Ranking

4.3/ 5.0

(89)
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$X,XXX/mo
Tina M - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

There were just a few issues that we had with them - but overall it was a great facility. Communication was the biggest problem that we had. She said there were lots of activities provided, but sometimes no...

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Sunrise of Sabre Springs

12515 Springhurst Dr, San Diego, CA 92128

Reviewer Ranking

4.4/ 5.0

(32)
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$X,XXX/mo
Annabelle B - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

We picked this community because, the build and design was as an assisited living facility and not like a former hotel. Also, the the price was a little over budget, but we could still manage it.

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White Sands, a CCRC

7450 Olivetas Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037

Reviewer Ranking

4.3/ 5.0

(9)
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
anonymous - I live or lived in this community

The 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.

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Belmont Village Sabre Springs

13075 Evening Creek Dr S, San Diego, CA 92128

Reviewer Ranking

4.3/ 5.0

(55)
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
V G - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

They 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...

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Merrill Gardens at Bankers Hill

2567 Second Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

Reviewer Ranking

4.3/ 5.0

(20)
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$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

The community is in a beautiful neighborhood, and the community is beautiful also. The director is amazing and very caring. The staff is amazing and I can't say anything bad about this community. I would...

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Point Loma Estates Memory Care

3423 Channel Way, San Diego, CA 92110

Reviewer Ranking

4.0/ 5.0

(38)
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Jack - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

I've been very happy with them so far. Everything has gone pretty well, minus a few minor bumps in the road. It's a good facility with friendly staff. And it's a cost effective solution for memory care...

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Sunrise of La Jolla

810 Turquoise Street, San Diego, CA 92109

Reviewer Ranking

4.1/ 5.0

(27)
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

We chose this facility because they let mom bring her cat, which was very important to her. The hands on staff were great. There was a big turnover in administrative positions while mom was there. That often...

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Lantern Crest Senior Living

800 Lantern Crest Way, Santee, CA 92071

Reviewer Ranking

4.2/ 5.0

(31)
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Randa D - I live or lived in this community

Lantern Crest Senior Living is privately owned & operated. Staff work hard at knowing names & faces. Most recognize & greet us in the halls. They offer a wide variety of activities & they're willing to try...

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La Marea Senior Living

5592 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92008

Reviewer Ranking

4.9/ 5.0

(18)
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$X,XXX/mo
Todd W - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

We chose La Marea over the many others that we toured because of the cleanliness of the facility and the staff members were all great. The location of the facility is also very convenient to me which helps...

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Westmont of La Mesa

9000 Murray Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942

Reviewer Ranking

4.9/ 5.0

(10)
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Donna G - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

So far so good. They've been very responsive to our family. Initially our loved one wasn't getting showered as often as she was supposed to, and when we brought it up, they immediately remedied it - with...

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ActivCare at Rolling Hills Ranch

850 Duncan Ranch Road, Chula Vista, CA 91914

Reviewer Ranking

4.6/ 5.0

(7)
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Very helpful administrative staff - all questions and issues addressed promptly. Clean and bright common areas. Appreciate RNs on site in addition to CNAs.

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Cypress Court

1255 N Broadway, Escondido, CA 92026

Reviewer Ranking

4.8/ 5.0

(26)
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$X,XXX/mo
Doreen - I'm a current/former resident or client

Whether independent or requiring assistance , Cypress Court is the place to be. They are both caring and fun. They are there when you need them. The food is great and an alternate menu is offered if it’s...

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Vista del Lago

1817 Avenida del Diablo, Escondido, CA 92029

Reviewer Ranking

4.6/ 5.0

(24)
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
June Nelligan - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

My Uncle has no family in the area and I live in Canada, so it's great to know that he is well taken care of at Vista del Lago. Wonderful caring staff and fun activities. Being kept informed with pictures...

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Monte Vista Village

2211 Massachusetts Avenue, Lemon Grove, CA 91945

Reviewer Ranking

4.5/ 5.0

(66)
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Scott A - I live or lived in this community

It would be nice to have longer time frames for dinner to allow residents an opportunity to eat later, and to make sure there is enough food available for all the residents to eat. Dinner starts at...

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Pacifica Senior Living Poway

12751 Gateway Park Road, Poway, CA 92064

Reviewer Ranking

4.5/ 5.0

(13)
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

One of the main reasons we chose this facility is because of the food, it is excellent. We also chose it because of the actual apartments were larger than some of the others that we had looked into. They...

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