Casa De Las Campanas
18655 W Bernardo Drive, San Diego, CA, 92127
4.8
(35 reviews)
"Refund Plans: 75% of Entrance Fee; Declining Balance over 7.5 yrs. (Price: 52% avg. of Entrance Fee)."
READ MORESituated along the Pacific coast just 15 miles north of the U.S.-Mexico border, San Diego is a thriving city of over 1.4 million people. The weather in San Diego is mild and sunny year-round, ideal for older adults seeking a snow-free retirement destination. The city is home to numerous top-ranked health care facilities, including UC San Diego Health and Sharp Memorial Hospital.
Seniors with complex medical needs that cannot be safely managed in a non-institutional setting may require nursing home care. According to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey, the average monthly cost for semiprivate nursing home care in San Diego is $10,722, which is well above the national average of $7,756. Seniors who don’t require 24/7 medical care may find that other long-term care services such as assisted living or in-home care provide the level of support they need at a cost that’s lower than skilled nursing care.
This guide provides an overview of nursing home costs in San Diego, and how those costs compare to other cities within California. There’s also information on Medicaid, Medicare and VA benefits for seniors who need long-term care and a list of free community resources geared towards older adults.
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18655 W Bernardo Drive, San Diego, CA, 92127
4.8
(35 reviews)
"Refund Plans: 75% of Entrance Fee; Declining Balance over 7.5 yrs. (Price: 52% avg. of Entrance Fee)."
READ MORE4171 Las Palmas Square, San Diego, CA, 92122
4.4
(27 reviews)
"My dad stayed here after having hip surgery. The staff is wonderful and took very good care of him. Some of the physical therapy people could use and attitude adjustment but still did a good job helping him. ..."
READ MORE13101 Hartfield Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92130
4.3
(18 reviews)
"My husband stayed here, and it was very good. We were very happy. The food, the dining room, and the service were all very good. In the mornings, they had games, they had some people come in and play, they had entertainment, and people playing the pi..."
READ MORE6061 BANBURY ST., San Diego, CA, 92139
4.2
(9 reviews)
"I could not have asked for better accommodations. My bed overlooked a lovely patio area with grass and trees,it was very peaceful. The staff here was fantastic, and a few of them stand out for being especially kind and helpful with my rehabilitatio..."
READ MORE16915 HIERBA DRIVE, San Diego, CA, 92128
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Just last month I found myself very sick and have no one at home to help me. I went straight from the hospital to Remington club. It was a pleasant transition, was placed in a (very Clean room). I was attended to with respect and attention by all tha..."
READ MORE8060 Frost Street, San Diego, CA, 92123
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I had an in-person tour of the Abby Gardens, and it was a good tour. For long-term care, it seemed pretty good. I just felt it was for someone who needed much more care than my mom needed. It's very sterile. They have two beds in the room. The facili..."
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5602 UNIVERSITY AVE, San Diego, CA, 92105
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I was very impressed with University Care Center in San Diego. They had a very nice facility with professional Cali-style landscaping, and a very clean interior with a welcoming atmosphere that was nothing like a "typical nursing home." They were lo..."
READ MORE9825 Glen Center Dr., San Diego, CA, 92131
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We liked Ridgeview Health Center. Everything looked good. The person who gave the tour was excellent except the price was almost out of reach. The rooms were very nice and it's got nice windows. If you get a private room, it's $500 a day, and if they..."
READ MORE3884 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA, 92122
4.7
(3 reviews)
"Rooms are beautiful and very well maintained, Staff is very nice very accommodating, competent and very helpful towards patient's rehabilitation. Very wonderful experience..."
READ MORE3022 45TH STREET, San Diego, CA, 92105
4.5
(2 reviews)
"There are a lot of things that I could award this nursing center with, but I will just focus on a few of them. First off, I would say they are professional. They handle every situation calmly and effectively. When my grandmother was checked into the ..."
READ MORE235 NUTMEG STREET, San Diego, CA, 92103
4.5
(2 reviews)
"Everybody in St. Paul's Health Care Center was professional, very kind, and considerate. I hope everyone would have the same experience because it's a difficult time to go through, and they made it quite bearable. My mother was there was for a few da..."
READ MORE4033 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA, 92103
4.0
(1 reviews)
11895 AVENUE OF INDUSTRY, San Diego, CA, 92128
3.1
(9 reviews)
"Room was clean, ALL staff was excellent, professional and happy to be there. My mom (85) spent 5 days after hip replacement, the staff was awesome. This is a great place and I would recommend it to anyone...."
READ MORE7675 Family Circle, San Diego, CA, 92111
3.1
(9 reviews)
"My Mother has now been at Kearny Mesa for seven months. The loving care she has received is incredible. She has asked them to do many extras-bring her warm milk at night, rub her feet, rearrange her pillows- and the staff does so with grace. The nur..."
READ MORE3520 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92103
3.7
(3 reviews)
"My mother is in Balboa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. The care has been excellent. They need more staff, but they're doing what they can do. The place has been amazing, and she has been on and off in there, and they're wonderful. I'm pleasantly sur..."
READ MORE15720 Bernardo Center Drive, San Diego, CA, 92127
2.9
(11 reviews)
"Villa Rancho Bernardo is excellent. It's a wonderful facility. It really is. My husband is in a semi-private room with a private bath and TVs for both of the people in the room. It has a movable divider between the beds and a very large window with a..."
READ MORE2828 MEADOWLARK DRIVE, San Diego, CA, 92123
3.5
(2 reviews)
"My mother is in LifeHOUSE San Diego Healthcare Center. It seems like it's an acceptable, OK place. It’s a big place with 300 beds. When you first come in, it's very impressive, and they clean the rooms every day. Some days it smells OK and some days ..."
READ MORE1201 34th St, San Diego, CA, 92102
2.9
(8 reviews)
"I’ve visited this facility many many times with a friend who’s brother is in the sub acute unit. I’ve seen the renovations that have been completed and the changes in management and I’ve definitely seen a change for the better. The staff is always so..."
READ MORE4033 SIXTH AVENUE EXT, San Diego, CA, 92103
3.0
(1 reviews)
"I put my husband at Mission Hills. The nurses there are very good at taking care of patients. Excellent! The nurses are fantastic. They are all working everyday with patients. They knew what's going on with patients, and that's fantastic. I love Miss..."
READ MORE3202 DUKE STREET, San Diego, CA, 92110
2.6
(5 reviews)
"From the moment you walk in the door you are greeted with a smile and a warm feeling of compassion. The staff is professional and well trained. They seem to really care and go above and beyond to give amazing therapy. They’re goal is to get yo..."
READ MOREAverage monthly nursing home rates in San Diego run $10,722 for a semiprivate room, and $14,433 for a private room.
At an average of $10,722 per month, nursing home rates in San Diego are significantly higher than the national average, $7,756, and the statewide average of $9,247. Costs in nearby cities are notably lower, with rates averaging $7,396 east of San Diego in El Centro. To the north, semiprivate nursing home care costs an average of $8,060 per month in Los Angeles, $8,365 in Oxnard, and $9,962 in Santa Maria.
San Diego
$10,722
California
$9,247
El Centro
$7,396
Los Angeles
$8,060
Santa Maria
$9,962
Nursing home care is the costliest type of senior care because it includes 24/7 medical care in a specialized institutional setting. Seniors who are considering nursing home placement may find that less-restrictive long-term care services such as adult day health care, in-home care or assisted living meets their needs. Average monthly rates for adult day programming in San Diego runs $1,733, while in-home care costs an average of $5,716 per month based on 44 hours of care weekly.
Adult day health care
$1,733
Assisted living
$4,525
Home care
$5,716
Home health care
$5,716
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$10,722
Nursing home (private room)
$14,433
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 any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Navigating long-term senior care can be challenging for seniors, their family members and caregivers. In San Diego, a number of government and nonprofit organizations offer free and low-cost services designed to help seniors navigate the complex issues around Medicaid coverage, guardianship and estate planning.
Resource | Contact | Service |
---|---|---|
Senior Legal Services | (858) 565-1392 | Senior Legal Services offers free legal information and advice to seniors aged 60 and older. SLS attorneys can assist with elder law issues such as financial abuse, guardianship, Medicaid benefits and estate planning. |
Alzheimer’s Association — San Diego Chapter | (800) 272-3900 | The San Diego chapter of the national Alzheimer’s Association provides free information, resources and support to people living with memory loss. Services include caregiver and patient support groups, assistance with long-term care benefits and help with finding appropriate community-based and residential care services. |
San Diego County — Adult Protective Services | (800) 339-4661 | Adult Protective Services works to prevent elder abuse among those aged 65 and older, as well as dependent adults. APS workers investigate complaints about elder neglect, abandonment and self-neglect and take steps to connect vulnerable adults with the appropriate support services. |
Senior Options, Advocacy and Referrals | (800) 339-4661 | SOAR is a county-run care management program for frail seniors aged 60 and older who are at risk of nursing home placement, and who are ineligible for other programs. SOAR case managers work with seniors and their caregivers to develop a care plan, source long-term care resources and coordinate services with community resources. |
Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (800) 640-4661 | The Long-Term Care Ombudsman program works to address concerns related to long-term care services. The ombudsman provides free information to seniors and their families on their rights within a long-term care facility and can work to resolve complaints related to these rights. Ombudsmen can also witness advanced care directives in nursing homes. |
Nursing Homes
Smarie
2
Review of Reo Vista Healthcare Center
I am only giving two stars because the PT was amazing and the receptionists were amazing. The admin-zero stars! Nursing-for the majority zero stars! There were 1 or 2 nice nurses, however my...
Provider response
Smarie, we're disappointed to hear of the negative experience you had at our location. Thank you for leaving feedback. Please reach out to us so we may identify ways to improve your experience.
Nursing Homes
Marilyn C.
4
Review of Villa Rancho Bernardo
My mother in law was placed here for about 8 months. We are happy that she was in a private room and close to the nurses station because she can get very agitated and confused at night. We loved...
Nursing Homes
Sister Vickii
4
Review of Kearny Mesa Convalescent and Nursing Home
Rooms always clean.Staff was caring, polite and understanding.My sister enjoyed the birthday celebration on the patio.