Carlsbad is a coastal city of 114,160 people located just north of San Diego. More than 17% of residents are aged 65 and above, and seniors in the city have easy access to health care at Scripps Coastal Medical Center, which provides emergency and specialist care. There are also 233 physicians per 100,000 residents, which is 11% higher than the national average. Those considering nursing home care in the city can expect to pay an average of $9,384 per month according to the Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey, slightly less than the state average.
Nursing home care is a good choice for seniors who need around-the-clock medical monitoring. These communities offer skilled nursing care, disease management and wound care. In addition, staff members provide personal care, medication administration and rehabilitative therapies. For seniors who don’t need this level of care, assisted living or home care may be a better choice.
This guide can help seniors and their families understand nursing home care in Carlsbad. It outlines the cost of nursing home care compared to other senior living options, explains financial assistance options and lists resources that can help older adults in the area.
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3140 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA, 92008
4.4
(16 reviews)
"My husband is in Bayshire Carlsbad. We're gonna move him from the nursing section over to the assisted living part. He's happy there and he's comfortable. He's hard to please, so the fact that he likes it there, I think we're gonna keep him there for..."
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2855 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA, 92008
4.4
(12 reviews)
"Refund Plans: 90% of entrance Fee; Declining Balance over 67 mos. to 0% (Price: 50% of Entrance Fee); 50% Refund (Price: 70% of Entrance Fee..."
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1950 Calle Barcelona, Carlsbad, CA, 92009
4.8
(6 reviews)
"We are so thankful to have our elder at Glenbrook. The staff are so friendly, patient and kind. They went above and beyond during the pandemic to keep their residents active. If they could improve one thing I wish they could have a web portal lik..."
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1094 LAGUNA DRIVE, Carlsbad, CA, 92008
4.0
(1 reviews)
"We liked Las Villas. My friend’s mom was there for skilled nursing and they were very attentive. The sanitation was very good. The dining room on the second floor was very nice. It’s got nice view, it’s wide open and looks inviting. The residents see..."
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211 Saxony Road, Encinitas, CA, 92024
4.5
(4 reviews)
"My mother was at Seacrest Village at Encinitas Leichtag Foundation Campus. It was very clean, tidy, aesthetically very nice, and they had a little coffee shop area. She had physical therapy and occupational therapy. They had a room where they had gam..."
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304 N Melrose Dr, Vista, CA, 92083
3.5
(10 reviews)
"My wife was in the center following a heart attack and horrible treatment at another facility. The nursing care is very good, Amanda, the charge nurse was excellent. The wound care was excellent. Christopher and Tim the cnas were very polite and ..."
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1586 West San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA, 92078
4.0
(2 reviews)
"Exceptional and friendly staff ..."
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944 Regal Road, Encinitas, CA, 92024
3.7
(9 reviews)
"You have to visit this place! If you are trying to find a hoe for your loved one, look no more! They energy as soon as you walk in is positive and “fun”. They offer many different activities throughout the day, they also have such a great staff! I ha..."
READ MORE2000 Westwood Road, Vista, CA, 92083
2.8
(9 reviews)
"I have taken care of four elderly relatives over the last 8 years. So I have seen assisted living, hospitals,home health and other skilled nursing. Though the rooms are a bit small, this place is the best I have seen. The staff are friendly, attent..."
READ MORE900 SANTA FE DRIVE, Encinitas, CA, 92024
3.0
(4 reviews)
"My mother-in-law has been in Encinitas Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for about two weeks now. It is a clean, well-managed place with lots of good care and good food. We are pretty happy with it. We chose it because it is close to us, and it has g..."
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3232 THUNDER DRIVE, Oceanside, CA, 92056
2.4
(8 reviews)
"My mom was here in October of last year. She had excellent care. All the staff was very attentive to her needs. They were aware that this hospitalization was really hard on my mom and our family. They went out of their way to help us with things like..."
READ MOREIn Carlsbad, the average cost of a semi private room in a nursing home is $9,384 per month, while private rooms have an average price of $12,167.
Although nursing home costs in Carlsbad are lower than the California average of $9,794, they’re significantly higher than the national average of $7,908. When compared to nearby cities, Carlsbad’s costs are in the middle of the price range. Riverside’s prices are 14.8% lower than Carlsbad’s, and El Centro gas prices 5.% lower. At $9,125 per month, costs in Los Angeles are close to those in Carlsbad. On the other hand, Oxnard’s costs are almost 20% higher, with seniors there paying $11,254 monthly.
Carlsbad
$9,384
California
$9,794
United States
$7,908
El Centro
$8,851
Los Angeles
$9,125
Riverside
$7,992
Oxnard
$11,254
Nursing home costs are higher than other senior living options due to the high level of personal and medical care provided. Semi Private rooms average $9,384 while private accommodations cost $12,167. Seniors who don’t need constant medical supervision may find other options suit them better. Adult day health care is the most affordable choice at $2,058 monthly while assisted living averages $5,475. Seniors who prefer to continue living at home pay $6,387 for in-home care. Home health care, which includes medical assistance, has a slightly higher cost of $6,473.
In-Home Care
$6,673
Home Health Care
$7,007
Adult Day Health Care
$7,007
Assisted Living Facility
$5,750
Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)
$10,479
Nursing Home Care (private room)
$12,243
Note: Data for Carlsbad was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, San Diego, was used instead.
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren't available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Nursing Homes
SSW
5
Review of GlenBrook
We are so thankful to have our elder at Glenbrook. The staff are so friendly, patient and kind. They went above and beyond during the pandemic to keep their residents active. If they could...
Provider response
Hi SSW, thank you for giving GlenBrook five stars! We're grateful to have such amazing staff members and we're pleased to hear that they have provided your loved one with excellent care. Thank you...
Nursing Homes
William 123
5
Review of GlenBrook
This is to express our thanks for the extraordinary care GlenBrook Skilled Nursing extended to my wife. She presented a significant challenge to the therapists and nurses due to her recent...
Provider response
Hi William, we are so happy to hear that Georgia’s recovery process is going well! The road to recovery can be a challenging one, but we are grateful you chose GlenBrook and that we were able to...
Nursing Homes
Janie75
5
Review of GlenBrook
My dad needed rehab after falling for the 3rd time at home. The therapists were attentive and challenged him to do more than he thought. If it wasn’t for them he’s probably still be using a walker....
Provider response
Hi Janie, thank you for recommending GlenBrook Health Center! It’s great to hear how much our rehabilitation services have helped your father feel more confident in his mobility. We’re grateful for...
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