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158 Residential Care Homes near Lake San Marcos, CA

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Residential care homes in Lake San Marcos may appeal to seniors who value smaller, more close-knit communities and many opportunities for socialization. Lake San Marcos care homes typically take in fewer residents, meaning older adults know each resident in the home and develop strong friendships.

Older-adult care homes vary more than other options for senior living in Lake San Marcos, so families can choose from a wide range of prices, amenities, and services. A Place for Mom will work with you to understand the cost of care homes. From there, we’ll help you find the right fit, whether you’re staying on a budget or searching for luxury retirement communities.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Tierrasanta, Navajo and Mission Bay Park.
You may also consider nearby communities such as San Diego, Mira Mesa and Oceanside.

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My mother was a resident at Golden Sunset Villa for 16 months until her death in January 2024 at the age of 99. Sadly, a hospitalization and lengthy skilled nursing facility stay in 2022 had left her in a...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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if you need a safe, warm and caring place for your loved one look no further. [name removed] and her staff were amazing and having mom here helped relieve the grief and guilt we felt having to place our mom...
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Garden Abode is a senior living facility located in scenic San Diego, CA. We are family-owned and operated. We pride ourselves on our outstanding care of the elderly and the aesthetic environment of our facility. Our licensed facility offers exquisite accommodations and has a beautiful view of...
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We highly recommend Angel's Home Care Oceanside. [name removed] works hard to make every one feel like family. She goes all out for holidays and birthdays. She keeps everything very clean and tidy.
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Once mom met the owner, they truly connected. Staff took great care of my mom the years she was in their care and allowed a huge birthday celebration while she was a resident. The view from the home is...
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Canyon Hills HomeCanyon Hills Home is a senior care home that is located in the hilly city of Escondido, CA and in San Diego County. Escondido is just northeast of San Diego, which features the nationwide famous San Diego Zoo. The city is known for its shallow valley ringed by many rocky hills,...
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We've been very pleased with them. We've found a place where my loved one seems to be very happy, and she feels cared for and in a good place now at Julia's Cottage. The staff are very efficient. They...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Julia's Cottage is lead by Julia Goker herself. Julia is a physical therapist for over 20 years. Starting out at Grossmont Hospital followed by many years of experience in various settings including skilled nursing facilities striving to achieve Maximum Level of Independence for her patients, she...
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Anne's Place is a gem of a residential care home located in San Diego County in San Marcos, California. Residents of this wonderful city enjoy gorgeous mountain views and the lovely shorelines of San Marcos Lake. San Marcos has so much to offer it is known as 'The Valley of Discovery.' San Marcos...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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San Marcos Villa is situated in San Marcos, CA, which is part of the North County region of San Diego County. This residential care home has a wonderful location that is warm and pleasant all year long. San Marcos is a quiet, peaceful town to live within, but it is also close to San Diego, where...
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The gorgeous Palm Crest Gardens senior living community is located in San Marcos, California among beautiful landscapes and city areas. This is a wonderful community specifically designed to allow seniors the ability to retain their privacy without losing their safety if they were to be living on...
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
La Costa Golden Care is located in Carlsbad, CA in San Diego County. This residential care home provides a great place to live in an area that is rich in natural beauty and in attractions. Carlsbad provides residents and guests with the opportunity to visit Carlsbad State Beach and to spend time...
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Summer Hill Rest Home II is listed for 11 residents. We have a full 24 hour staff which is entirely based on love and care. Our residence is filled with home care and relates much to ones own family. The exterior of our home is filled with flowers and large open area. While the interior is fairly...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
San Marcos Cottage is a residential care facility located in San Marcos, California on Granite Road. As one of the top senior care facilities in the area, we know that our residents want to feel comfortable every hour of the day. While other centers use only a skeleton crew at night, we have a...
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Comfort Care offers two lovely facilities in Carlsbad, California and a third lovely facility in Vista, California. Elderly Comfort Care understands that residents want privacy but may need access to round the clock care. This is why Comfort Care locations offer several private resident rooms,...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Your safe haven...specializing in Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia care. recommended by family members, including Col. Michael J. Piatnitza (USAF.Ret): 'charming surroundings, a wild bird sanctuary, flower, vegetable and walking gardens...Serenity Harbor provided my family with secure,...
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Carlsbad Comfort Care has been a perfect choice for my mom. It is a beautiful home and the landscaping is appealing. The home environment is very warm and friendly and they treat her like family. They...
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Carlsbad Comfort Care is an elite residential care home located in the beautiful coastal community of Carlsbad, CA in San Diego County. Our peaceful, sleepy community is located 30 minutes from San Diego and overlooks the Pacific Ocean. Carlsbad is a quiet, small town with a quaint cultural...
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We visited a couple of bigger facilities and we chose La Costa Heights because of the degree of care they were able to provide to my mother. We gained a sense that these private homes were better for more...
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
La Costa Heights Living Care is a full service senior citizen living center. We have been providing assisted living service in the Carlsbad area and specialize in helping the elderly. Our staff offers high-quality, reliable care that can count on. You and your loved ones will always receive...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Great place i put my dad here on hospice care Hospice give him 2 weeks Its been 8 months and out from hospis now They realy care Thank you north la costa
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
With over 15 years of experience in health care, North La Costa Assisted Living offers a personalized experience for your loved ones. Our family board and care home is a ranch-style, five-bedroom dwelling with a special bedroom suite including its own bathroom. The living room is spacious with...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Serenity Harbor II is a senior care home located in exceptionally desirable Carlsbad, California, located in San Diego County. Our residential care home is located in a friendly neighborhood and beautiful natural scenery from the ocean. The community is surrounded by peaceful environment and a...
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I found Vista Care while looking online for a site for my mom, who is 94 years old and has Alzheimer's. It turned out to be close to the previous place she was living and not hard to find. With a front...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Vista Care Assisted Living is a full-service Residential Care Home. We had our Home built in 2007 which gives our Residents chance to be one of the primary owners of rooms. Our staff offers high-quality, reliable care that you can count on. Care and Respect are our principal goals. You and...
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I like that the costs never increases. There could be a few more activities, they mostly do puzzles. They did have nice Easter activities. Owner is pretty responsive. They have a really good doctor that...
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Chardonnay Residential Care is a senior care home located in the interesting city of San Marcos, California and in San Diego County. The city of San Marcos is full of many parks and recreational centers that allow residents to enjoy the warm and beautiful California weather while admiring the...
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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What families are saying about care homes in Lake San Marcos

Recent reviews for care homes in Lake San Marcos

La Costa Golf Care in Carlsbad, CA

4.5
There are not a ton of activities at La Costa but my aunt does participate in a few. She has a patio and enjoys going outside. The staff are very nice and helpful. I have not tried the food but my aunt seems to like it and it seems to have a lot of nutrients.

Lilac Chateau I in Santee, CA

5.0
It was the best! I was treated with love ans respect, great food, if I ever run away from home this is where I will come! Thank for taking great care of me!

Oak Ranch House in Escondido, CA

4.2
As I'm sure for most people, this is an overwhelming experience in finding the right place for my mother. I found Oak Ranch House after touring about 10 places and feeling extremely discouraged by this point, I was thrilled! The place is in a very nice, residential area and the house is ...
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Cost of care homes in Lake San Marcos, CA

The average cost of senior living in Lake San Marcos is $3,723 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include French Valley, CA with an average of $2,845 per month.

Average monthly cost of Residential Care Home in Lake San Marcos, CA vs. nearby cities

Lake San Marcos, CA
$3,723/mo
$3,042/mo

Average monthly cost of Residential Care Home in Lake San Marcos, CA vs. the state and national average

Lake San Marcos, CA
$3,723/mo

Average monthly cost of Residential Care Home in Lake San Marcos vs. other types of senior living

$6,217/mo
Residential Care Home
$3,723/mo

Median monthly costs of Residential Care Home in Lake San Marcos, CA by room type

$3,922/mo
$5,198/mo
$4,750/mo
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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.

What are care homes?

Residential care homes are houses in residential neighborhoods that are equipped, adapted, and staffed to care for a small number of residents, usually between two and 10. Like assisted living communities, staff at care homes typically help residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and medication management. Although residential care homes vary significantly depending on the community, services usually include:

  • Help with personal care
  • Medication management
  • Mobility assistance
  • Nutritious meals
  • Social activities and outings
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
More about care homes
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Sage Garden, Our Family Care Home and Hillside Garden are the top rated residential care home facilities near Lake San Marcos, California. See full list of communities.

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