Nestled in the southwestern corner of California, San Diego County is a vibrant region that’s home to more than 3.28 million residents. Nearly 15% of...
According to the CDC, Alzheimer’s rates are on the rise in San Diego County. While the region saw 1,686 Alzheimer’s-related deaths in 2016, that number grew to 1,868 by 2020, which is nearly an 11% increase. Therefore, it’s important to have dementia care resources in place to encourage early detection, increase awareness and support those impacted by these conditions. Memory care facilities can be a great resource for seniors and their family members. They offer specialized care, 24/7 supervision and memory-focused programming in a secure environment. This guide offers information about what it’s like to live in San Diego County, the average cost of memory care and a list of local resources.
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2700 East 4th Street, National City, CA, 91950
4.5
(60 reviews)
"Paradise Village Memory Care looks and feels like assisted living. It was very open, bright, and roomy. They have different locations for people to use. They had a theater room, a chapel, an activity room, two dining rooms, and a garden-like, little ..."
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420 Elbrook, Fallbrook, CA, 92028
4.8
(52 reviews)
"I really like that Silvergate is privately owned. The rooms are spacious and well appointed. The staff could not be better and I give them the highest recommendation. They are patient, compassionate, and responsive. ..."
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760 E Bobier Dr, Vista, CA, 92084
4.6
(54 reviews)
"Pacifica Senior Living Vista was a large area, very open, family-oriented, and friendly. The rooms were nice and big. The staff was very nice, informative, accommodating, and polite. They had all kinds of activities. They had a garden outside for the..."
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1550 Security Place, San Marcos, CA, 92078
4.6
(51 reviews)
"My brother will be moving into Silvergate San Marcos. We enjoyed the tour guide. David was very open and told us what was going on. He got us to tour some rooms that people said they were OK with us looking into. We felt whatever he said, he was tell..."
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300 Lantern Crest Way, Santee, CA, 92071
4.3
(55 reviews)
"Lantern Crest Senior Living is great. What they have to offer is really good. The admissions lady showed me around and introduced me to the staff, and they were kind. She showed me their eating places, their activities, and where the residents can go..."
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1351 East Washington Ave, Escondido, CA, 92027
"We visited Pacifica Senior Living. It was very informative, they were very friendly and we like the set-up there particularly the memory care unit we were interested in for my mom. They took us there and introduced us to the staff. People were nice a..."
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2041 W. Vista Way, Vista, CA, 92083
"Great staff. They are attentive and compassionate. Lots of activities. Good food. Cute apartment. My mother loves it here and we are happy she's in Alta Vista's capable hands!..."
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500 E. Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA, 92025
"Westmont Town Court was much nicer compared to the other places I visited. There was no smell at all in terms of urine smell or anything else. Even though they have carpeting, somehow, they keep it up so that there's no smell. They have like a patio ..."
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3524 Lake Blvd., Oceanside, CA, 92056
4.2
(41 reviews)
"Brookdale Oceanside was very nice. The staff was very personable and very nice. The place was not big, but it was clean and very nice. However, my mom didn't qualify. I didn't see the rooms, but the dining area was nice. The place seemed clean...."
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7450 Olivetas Ave, La Jolla, CA, 92037
4.8
(30 reviews)
"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 Co..."
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13075 Evening Creek Drive South, San Diego, CA, 92128
4.6
(30 reviews)
"Our friend has moved to Belmont Village Sabre Springs. The staff members are very, very good and very cooperative. They keep track of where everybody is, escort them to and from, give them reminders about various things and activities, and make sure ..."
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183 Third Avenue, Chula Vista, CA, 91910
4.6
(34 reviews)
"Fredericka Manor was established in 1908 as the first retirement community west of the Mississippi. The property is 2 miles from the waterfr..."
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3012 Bear Valley Parkway South, Escondido, CA, 92025
4.4
(30 reviews)
"My friend has been in Oakmont of Escondido Hills for two weeks now. It's been pretty good, but he's having some difficulty settling in, which is common for people, so it's going pretty well, I guess. The room is small, but it's nice. The staff is won..."
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5740 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa, CA, 91942
4.2
(33 reviews)
"I toured The Montera, and the person who toured us, Rita, was fantastic. She answered all my questions and gave us a very good walk through in the facility. She was always available. If I had any additional calls, I could always reach out to her. The..."
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8515 Costa Verde Boulevard, San Diego, CA, 92122
4.4
(28 reviews)
"Vi at La Jolla Village is a Life Plan Community, also known as Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), located in San Diego, California..."
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710 13th Avenue, Escondido, CA, 92025
"I did a tour of Redwood Terrace, and I was really concerned about the price. It's $15,000 a month. It was too spread out, and the parking was a problem. All those things matter to me because I'm there a lot with my dad. The apartments were very nice,..."
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7020 Manzanita Street, Carlsbad, CA, 92008
"I visited both memory care and assisted living of Sunrise at La Costa. Overall, it was beautiful. They had a lot of people on staff that perform different jobs. In their memory care area, they had an outdoor garden area. They also had like a really n..."
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1325 Las Villas Way, Escondido, CA, 92026
3.8
(34 reviews)
"The tour at Las Villas Del Norte was good. I like this place because of the residents that live there. My husband is young, and I'm looking for a little bit more of a younger and also, a male caregiver, and they have more of that. They have a courtya..."
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930 Monticello Drive, Escondido, CA, 92029
4.7
(19 reviews)
"I had a very positive tour of Felicita Vida. It looks like a newer facility and the memory care community was supportive in enriching the lives of the residents. It's very clean and very well kept. I think the employees appeared to be happy working t..."
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16061 Avenida Venusto, San Diego, CA, 92128
4.8
(17 reviews)
"Silvergate Rancho Bernardo was a beautiful facility. We witnessed a lot of activities when we were there. They had a barber shop/beauty shop, a podiatrist, onsite health care for emergencies, and an extra nice little bonus restaurant that you could g..."
READ MOREThe California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) and Continuing Care Contracts Bureau monitors long-term care communities, including memory care facilities, to make sure they are in compliance with state rules and regulations.
Memory care is typically provided in establishments licensed as assisted living facilities. The costs of memory care usually average around 20% – 30% higher than standard assisted living. Because no authoritative data exists for the costs of memory care, we estimated them by adding 25% to the costs of assisted living in the Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey.
Memory care costs in San Diego County average $6,844 per month, which is $321 higher than the California average of $6,563 and $1,219 higher than the national average of $5,625. Within the state of California, the lowest memory care costs are found in Visalia at $4,313, while the highest are found in Santa Rosa at $8,810. Costs are slightly lower in Sacramento, at $6,531 but rise to $7,899 in San Francisco.
San Diego County
$6,844
California
$6,563
The United States
$5,625
Visalia
$4,313
Santa Rosa
$8,810
Sacramento
$6,531
San Francisco
$7,899
Memory care is more expensive in San Diego than all other types of care with the exception of nursing homes, where the monthly average is $9,384. In-home care averages $6,387, and home health care averages $6,473. Assisted living costs are slightly lower at $5,475. Adult day health care is the least expensive option at $2,058.
Memory Care
$6,844
In-Home Care
$6,387
Home Health Care
$6,473
Adult Day Health Care
$2,058
Assisted Living
$5,475
Nursing Home (semiprivate room)
$9,384
In San Diego County, there are options for seniors who need financial assistance paying for Memory Care. For more information about other options, who qualifies, and how to apply, Memory Care in California page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in California page.
The following resources are designed to help those in the early stages of memory loss and their families access the help they need to have the best possible quality of life. There are programs that provide caregiver training, help family members find the right care facility for their loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia and provide information for those dealing with an early diagnosis of either of these conditions.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Association San Diego/Imperial Chapter | (800) 272-3900 | The Alzheimer's Association San Diego/Imperial Chapter provides San Diego and Imperial County residents with educational programs and support services for those with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. The organization maintains a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week Helpline that's available in over 200 languages, provides caregiver training and support, publishes a number of relevant fact sheets and brochures and provides information and care options. All programs and services are free of charge. Encinitas, CA |
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (800) 640-4661 | The Long-Term Care Ombudsman investigates complaints of neglect, abuse and exploitation in long-term care facilities made by residents or concerned parties. All services are free and confidential. Those seeking information on available long-term care options and how to pay for them can also get assistance from this service. San Diego, CA |
| Alzheimer's San Diego | (858) 492-4400 | Alzheimer's San Diego provides a variety of direct services for those with Alzheimer's or dementia, their families and their caregivers. Seniors can participate in group outings and enjoy music, art and physical exercise with their peers, receive weekly telephone calls and attend a five-week program designed to help those who have recently been diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer's and/or their partners prepare for the road ahead. San Diego, CA |
San Diego County Memory Care Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Memory Care Facilities in California are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in California page for more information about these laws.
Reviews of Communities Nearby
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Miles
5
Review of Sun and Sea Manor
I toured Sun and Sea Manor. They were super nice. The place looked good and nice. The people were nice. The room was nice. The staff member who toured me around was great. They're very helpful...
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Kristie
4
Review of Sun and Sea Manor
We like having Dad at Sun & Sea Manor. I think it's a good home. They communicate with me properly about him. I have good relationships with the girls who work there. You can go for a private room...
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Reviewer#JM021724a
3
Review of Baron's Presidio - University City
My husband stayed at Baron's Presidio - University City. I liked the two caregivers. They were the only staff. There's no place that's perfect. There are good things and bad things. I had to ask to...
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