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28 Independent Living Facilities near Encinitas, CA

If you’re looking for independent living in the Encinitas area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Encinitas. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.

Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 28 independent living facilities in Encinitas, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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Encinitas Independent Living Facilities | 812 Reviews

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Last Updated: 3/17/23
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Average starting price of Independent Living in Encinitas, CA is $4,769/month. Learn more
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Average starting price $4,769/month
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Recent reviews of Independent Living in Encinitas, CA
Santianna in Carlsbad, CA
4.8

They did not do a good job onboarding but the staff is new and friendly and our loved one has settled in. It's rather expensive [fee removed] a month but it is brand new and very nice. Out of the other communities we toured Santianna is by far the nicest facility, and so far the care has been good.

White Sands, a CCRC in La Jolla, CA
5.0

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.

Rancho Santa Fe Villa in San Diego, CA
5.0

My wife and I have been at this 6 bed assisted living facility for almost 3 years. It is a beautiful home in a prestige area of north San Diego. The home has panoramic views of the rolling hills. Sometimes we see the hot air balloons go by. The facility is clean and tidy. My wife is 83 and I am 88. She is assisted living/memory and I am independent living. She has been in Hospice bedridden with Alzheimer's for 2 years and has to hand fed with pureed food and totally cared for. I'm sure she wouldn't get the care she has here at a larger facility. The caregivers are all friendly and extremely caring. Very nice meals are served 3 times a day. The Director of Activities plays music on the keyboard. Singing makes the residents come alive. He also has taught art painting with acrylics. I have never painted before, now I've painted over 30 pictures on canvas, surfboards, guitars etc. It gives me something to do and keeps my brain active. This is a superior facility compared to other ones I have heard about. On a scale of 1 to 5 I would rate Rancho Santa Fe Villa a 5.

Brookdale San Marcos

1590 West San Marcos Boulevard, San Marcos, CA 92078

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Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living
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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...

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Beauty Salon
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4.3(76 reviews)

The workers and the aids are very caring, they do not yell at our loved one or the residents, they treat the residents very nicely. Everyone is just extremely friendly, they always greet us when we come to...

Pacifica Senior Living Encinitas

504 S El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living
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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...

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Beauty Salon
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4.4(77 reviews)

The dining area is always clean, one might say spotless. The people are very friendly, the meals are the best, and the price is right.

Silvergate Retirement Residence - San Marcos

1550 Security Pl, San Marcos, CA 92078

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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 the North San Diego County. Located near the beautiful Lake San Marcos, our community is conveniently near popular...

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Beauty Salon
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4.6(87 reviews)

I have been living here for a few months and I love the friendly staff and residents. We have a lot of activities available and one of my favorite things to do is bingo. I am grateful for the people that...

La Marea Senior Living

5592 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92008

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Beauty Salon
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4.9(18 reviews)

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...

Alta Vista Senior Living

2041 W Vista Way, Vista, CA 92083

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Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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...

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Beauty Salon
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4.4(88 reviews)

I have lived in this community for one year now. The staff here are very nice and helpful! They keep the facility very clean and organized. The food is very good and nutritious! I recommend this facility...

Torrey Pines Senior Living

13101 Hartfield Ave, San Diego, CA 92130

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Do more of what you love every day.At our continuing care retirement community (CCRC), you’ll have the lifestyle you want, plus care if you need it with assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing all on one campus.With several floorplans to choose from, including studio, one-bedroom and...

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Beauty Salon
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3.7(43 reviews)

I’ve just been impressed with your facility and the people were are very accommodating. The therapists,[names removed] nurses like [name removed] sees what I need. You people are just so wonderful taking us...

Laguna Estates Senior Living

1088 Laguna Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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At Laguna Estates Senior Living we acknowledge that every individual requires different levels of care at varying points of their lives. We are dedicated to providing specialized care specifically tailored to each resident’s unique needs throughout the aging experience. Our levels of care include...

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Beauty Salon
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4.2(43 reviews)

We chose Las Villas De Carlsbad because of the friendliness of the staff members, the location, and the food that they had in the cafeteria was quite spectacular. The room sizes here are relatively big. The...

Brookdale Oceanside

3524 Lake Boulevard, Oceanside, CA 92056

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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...

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Beauty Salon
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3.8(77 reviews)

The staff is very friendly. They're very easy to deal with regarding the care of my father, which has been pretty good. The facility is very clean. His living space is more than adequate. The dining...

Ocean Hills Senior Living

4500 Cannon Rd, Oceanside, CA 92056

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Beauty Salon
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3.8(19 reviews)

We moved our widowed mom from AZ to CA and needed a place for her due to her medical needs. We were blessed to be connected with Ocean Hills Senior Living. The facility is gorgeous, a ton of activities,...

Belmont Village Cardiff

3535 Manchester Avenue, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA 92007

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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The beautifully appointed senior living community of Belmont Village Cardiff by the Sea, California provides an exceptional level of service and support for independent living, assisted living, and Alzheimer's residents. Nestled in the hillside along Manchester Avenue with views of the San Elijo...

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Beauty Salon
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4.2(31 reviews)

We've had a very positive experience at Belmont Village. The staff is very friendly, and everyone knows the residents' names. The food is delicious. Overall, it's been a very good experience. A little on...

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Westmont of Encinitas

1920 S El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024

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Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living
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5.0(1 review)

I have visited pretty much every place in North County on the coast in the last five years. Westmont of Encinitas recently opened within the last 6 month or so, and it still has some growing pains. But...

Sunrise of La Costa

7020 Manzanita Street, Carlsbad, CA 92011

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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About Sunrise at La Costa Community & Location Highlights: Convenient location in Carlsbad, CA Adjacent to shopping, dining, theaters, and more Near La Costa Urgent Care and Scripps Coastal Medical Center Beautifully manicured grounds, walking paths, and outdoor seating areas Sunrise at La...

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Beauty Salon
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4.3(37 reviews)

This is a good community for your loved one. it is expensive but it is good and works for our loved one. The staff with what we have needed so far have been very good with out loved one.

Bayshire Carlsbad

3140 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92008

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Age well and live well with the care you need, when you need it.At our continuing care retirement community, or CCRC, you’ll have the care you need when you need it with assisted living, Alzheimer’s and dementia care and skilled nursing all on one campus. Plus, you’ll have the lifestyle you want...

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Beauty Salon
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4.4(30 reviews)

It's a great community, and it's all about your family's situation. We have two loved ones who have been at Brookdale Carlsbad. One of them has been there almost a decade and has lots of friends. The...

Aegis at Shadowridge

1440 South Melrose Drive, Oceanside, CA 92056

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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If you're looking for a place where you or your loved one can celebrate life, welcome to Aegis at Shadowridge. Situated minutes from the beach, Aegis at Shadowridge is conveniently located near shopping, churches, and recreation. More than just an address, Aegis is a lifestyle - from wonderful...

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Beauty Salon
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3.5(4 reviews)

This facility has been great so far, especially compared to some of the other places that we've had experience with. The level of care here is great. Everyone is very friendly and on top of things, all of...

Rancho Santa Fe Villa

8292 Run of the Knolls, San Diego, CA 92127

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

If your loved one is diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer's disease, you will discover that our Rancho Santa Fe Villa Assisted Living Facility offers an unprecedented level of personalized attention and care. You will also appreciate the value of knowing that the world around the person you...

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Beauty Salon
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4.5(8 reviews)

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...

Catered Living at Chateau Lake San Marcos

1502 Circa Del Lago, San Marcos, CA 92078

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
Provides: Assisted Living

Santianna

2560 Faraday Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92010

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Beauty Salon
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3.7(3 reviews)

[name removed] [name removed] Everyone on the staff was super nice and really helped my moms final days be cheerful. The facilities are sparkly and new. Best Thanksgiving meal I've ever had. The food is...

Truewood by Merrill, Oceanside

3500 Lake Boulevard, Oceanside, CA 92056

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Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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You’re going to love it at Truewood by Merrill, Oceanside. Enjoy the classic California beach community with warm, sandy beaches, historic wooden pier, and Cape Cod style harbor village. Live the laid-back lifestyle of the beach, close to a variety of stores, entertainment options, and great ways...

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Beauty Salon
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3.8(42 reviews)

We chose Truewood by Merrill Oceanside because the staff seemed to be very attentive, friendly and warm. Within 2 months all administration changed. There is all new staff and the new management seems to be...

Meridian at Lake San Marcos

1177 San Marino Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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The Meridian at Lake San Marcos is located in San Marcos, California. It is unlike other assisted living facilities in that it is a luxury senior living community. Our homes are beautifully designed and furnished for independent living, assisted living, and care for those with dementia and...

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Beauty Salon
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4.4(93 reviews)

We live in the independent living of Meridian. We have a beautiful 3bed 2.5 bath apartment. We really enjoy the lifestyle they offer us. We chose this place because of their amazing dining room. We don't...

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We invite you to come in and make your home here at Coastal Living at San Marcos 55+ Community. Coastal Living is a brand new 55+ community beautifully located adjacent to San Marcos Creek. Be the first to experience the light, airy, and open apartments and the many amenities newly completed and...

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Shadowridge (Renovation Fall 2019)

2354 Watson Way, Vista, CA 92081

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Located in the beautiful northern part of San Diego county, The Manse exists as a beautiful, two-story colonial styled home for the elderly. With services ranging from assisted living, respite care, to Dementia care, The Manse is committed to providing for all the needs of your loved one during...

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3.9(25 reviews)

The Manse is a lovely facility with a real feeling of "home" for its residents. The atmosphere is family-like and is evident in the relationship the staff develops with each resident. Most importantly,...

Villa Lorena

14740 Via Fiesta, San Diego, CA 92127

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Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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At Casa Aldea Senior Living, a beautifully designed boutique Assisted Living and Memory Care community uniquely located near the communities of Rancho Santa Fe and Santaluz in San Diego, CA, expect the extraordinary. Casa Aldea ensures senior living is firmly in the 21st Century with its...

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Beauty Salon
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4.0(4 reviews)

My Dad was so well cared for here. He loved his staff, loved the delicious food, and thought his apartment overlooking the open space in Santa Luz was so nice. He loved to look out his windows at the view....

Seacrest Village at Encinitas

211 Saxony Road, Encinitas, CA 92024

Provides: Independent Living

Seacrest Village at Encinitas Seacrest Village at Encinitas is located in Encinitas, CA. This independent living community provides seniors with a caring place to call home in a great location. Encinitas is a part of San Diego County, and it provides residents and guests with opportunities to...

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4.7(3 reviews)

My mom is in good care from this community. It is a clean facility and all is good within. Her meals are included and my mom thinks the food taste good. Overall it has been an excellent experience but we are...

Royal Oaks Senior Apartments

650 Woodward Street, San Marcos, CA 92069

Provides: Senior Apartments

Royal OaksThe difference between Ordinary and Extrordinary!A premier property nestled in San Marcos and known for its great views, fun residents and social activities.We offer one and two bed/two bath apart. homes.  East or west the views are the best!  Meet with friends in the Bistro for coffee...

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4.0(3 reviews)

A very good possibility. Two bedrooms would be perfect.

Ivy Park at Mission Viejo-DUPE Listing

850 Del Mar Downs Rd, Solana Beach, CA 92075

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living
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Nestled between the neighboring villages of Del Mar and Rancho Santa Fe, La Vida Del Mar’s scenic coastal location features 105 spacious Independent Living residences. Honored as “One of America’s 50 Best Retirement Communities,” La Vida Del Mar offers a host of amenities including convenient...

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Cost of independent living in Encinitas, CA

The average cost of senior living in Encinitas is 4,769 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Poway, CA with an average of 3,592 per month.

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What is independent living?

Independent living offers a stress-free lifestyle for older adults. Independent living communities don’t provide personal care or supervision, but do offer generally healthy adults opportunities for socialization and hassle-free living. Independent living services often include:

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La Marea Senior Living, Silvergate Retirement Residence - Fallbrook and Vineyard Ranch at Temecula are the top rated independent living facilities near Encinitas, California. See full list of communities.

There are 28 independent living facilities near Encinitas, California. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Encinitas, California are Brookdale San Marcos, Pacifica Senior Living Encinitas, and Silvergate Retirement Residence - San Marcos. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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