North La Costa Assisted Living
7623 Primavera Way, Carlsbad, CA, 92009
"As a loving and caring team, North La Costa Assisted Living pledges to assist and encourage your loved one to enjoy their golden years. Our ..."
READ MOREAssisted living is a good choice for seniors who need help with daily functions, such as getting in and out of bed and toileting. Residents live in homey rooms furnished with personal objects, and they socialize together in communal areas. In addition to providing personal care, staff clean rooms, do laundry and prepare meals. Many facilities have on-site beauty salons, and some have spas and golf courses. Consequently, costs can vary greatly between facilities. The median fee in Carlsbad is $5,475 per month, which is slightly above California’s $5,250.
In this guide, we’ll consider the advantages and disadvantages of living in Carlsbad and review assisted living costs in the city and nearby locations. We’ll also consider the costs for alternative types of senior living and list some free senior-friendly resources.
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7623 Primavera Way, Carlsbad, CA, 92009
"As a loving and caring team, North La Costa Assisted Living pledges to assist and encourage your loved one to enjoy their golden years. Our ..."
READ MORE1550 Security Place, San Marcos, CA, 92078
4.6
(51 reviews)
"My Mom has been living at Silvergate for over a year now. We have only experienced great things here. Her home is a beautiful 2 room apartment that she has decorated with her own furniture which makes it more comfortable. I can not say enough goo..."
READ MORE2041 W. Vista Way, Vista, CA, 92083
"Alta Vista Senior Living was bright, cheery, and very welcoming. The room was kept up nicely. We had an apartment for my dad there. We had it for a couple of months, but he was just unable to move in, unfortunately. The staff were great though. They ..."
READ MORE3524 Lake Blvd., Oceanside, CA, 92056
4.2
(43 reviews)
"I used to live in Brookdale Oceanside. Most of the caregivers were very nice, and I loved all the people in management. The receptionist was phenomenal. We had gone out on van rides to Wal-Mart and shopping. The food was not the best, but I know they..."
READ MORE1590 W. San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA, 92078
"My parents are moving into Brookdale San Marcos. One reason we chose it is that they offer respite care, which is kind of like a temporary situation. The other factor is the staff there is just amazing, super nice, and very accommodating. Everyone we..."
READ MORE4500 Cannon Rd., Oceanside, CA, 92056
4.2
(15 reviews)
"We chose Ocean Hills Senior Living for mom because it felt warm and I felt like my mom would like it. There are a lot of active people there, and it's just very inviting. They have exercise classes, word search, bingo, Rummikub, cards, and puzzles. A..."
READ MORE504 South El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA, 92024
4.3
(12 reviews)
"Adriana was very warm and welcoming . She was able to show me and my sister around and answer all our questions . Being my first tour I learned a lot about what to do for my future . I enjoyed how warm everyone was I loved the fire place! ..."
READ MORE3500 Lake Blvd, Oceanside, CA, 92056
4.2
(11 reviews)
"I was impressed with the quality of the staff, the overall condition, and the location. Their schedule for meals is very different from any other facility, and they have an activities schedule. ..."
READ MORE727 Ascot Drive, Vista, CA, 92083
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mom has been in Marama for eleven months now. It's been nothing but a positive experience. The staff and the owners are amazing and caring people. There's no question that their residents are their priority. She has a beautiful, well-kept room tha..."
READ MORE712 Bozanich Circle, Vista, CA, 92084
"Our mission at Lone Oak Gardens is to provide an exceptional assisted living lifestyle while holding the core values of promoting independen..."
READ MORE196 Pacific View Lane, Encinitas, CA, 92024
4.0
(1 reviews)
"My brother moved to Senior Comfort Care. He got a hospital bed, a TV, a couple of dressers, and a closet. The staff was fairly young. They always take care of his things. I tried their food and it's okay. They could have done a better job other than ..."
READ MORE1177 San Marino Drive, San Marcos, CA, 92078
4.6
(39 reviews)
"Our mom has lived at The Meridian for 4 years. We are truly happy with the care and lifestyle she receives. She lives in Assisted Living, and all of the staff members are very nice to her, and help her every day all throughout the day when needed. ..."
READ MORE4490 Mesa Drive, Oceanside, CA, 92056
4.4
(30 reviews)
"Everything was excellent. The staff, Paula, toured us around and it filled every need my in-laws are looking for. I was watching them take care with the elderly people and the services they provide. Their rooms were clean, updated, and fresh. Nothing..."
READ MORE1440 South Melrose Drive, Oceanside, CA, 92056
3.9
(17 reviews)
"My husband is in Aegis Living Shadowridge. He has been staying there for about a month, and he is about to get out. I think it's a wonderful place, and he is getting stronger there every day. We are really pleased with the service, and I like the ser..."
READ MORE2354 Watson Way, Vista, CA, 92081
4.1
(15 reviews)
"The Manse is a lovely facility with a real feeling of "home" for it's residents. The atmosphere is family-like and is evident in the relationship the develops with each resident. Most importantly, the residents of the Manse receive top quality pers..."
READ MORE350 Cole Ranch Road, Encinitas, CA, 92024
5.0
(3 reviews)
"I am a senior health insurance consultanat and have toured the Olivenhain Guest Home many times while meeting with clients. I have had many occasions to speak with the family of the residents regarding their "loved one's" care. I hear "rave the rev..."
READ MORE247 Presley Place, Vista, CA, 92083
5.0
(2 reviews)
"The first impression was how immaculate the place is kept. The rooms are very homey and appointed with all the necessary items. Due to its size it provides a home environment versus a large community attempting to appease the masses. It’s individuali..."
READ MORE625 Marazon Lane, Vista, CA, 92083
5.0
(1 reviews)
211 Saxony Road, Encinitas, CA, 92024
4.5
(4 reviews)
"I would say that the times I have been to Seacrest Assisted Living has been well spent. My grandmother loves it there. There are great activities. The food is not that great but it is not terrible by any means. She loves the activities they provi..."
READ MORE558 Smilax Rd, San Marcos, CA, 92084
4.0
(1 reviews)
"My mom and sister moved to Majella Assisted Living in San Marcos. They've been there for a month now, and they're doing well. It's a newer facility and it's been very good. They've really worked with us and helped us out in a lot of ways. I'm very sa..."
READ MOREThe Community Care Licensing Division of the California Department of Social Services is responsible for regulating and licensing assisted living facilities in the state. The Adult and Senior Care Program monitors care providers to ensure that they continue to comply with licensing laws, while the Continuing Care Branch reviews and approves applications and monitors providers’ ongoing financial health.
The median monthly fee for assisted living in Carlsbad is $5,475, which is above the norm for California, where the typical senior pays $5,250. It’s also far above the national median of $4,500 although this shouldn’t be a surprise because California is one of the nation’s five most expensive states.
Although Carlsbad’s median fee is above the norm for California, the city isn’t the costliest in the region. That position is held by El Centro where the midpoint is $6,150. Los Angeles is a more affordable option at $5,250 although it’s not as affordable as Riverside’s median of $4,000.
Carlsbad
$5,475
California
$5,250
United States
$4,500
El Centro
$6,150
Los Angeles
$5,250
Riverside
$4,000
Although assisted living’s median fee of $5,475 is above that of adult day care ($2,058), it’s an affordable alternative to in-home care ($6,387). This is due to seniors receiving in-home care not only paying a higher fee but also having to pay existing home maintenance costs. Home health care’s median fee of $6,473 per month covers limited medical care at home. Seniors in need of nursing home levels of care will see their costs rise to approximately $9,384 for a semiprivate room.
In-Home Care
$6,387
Home Health Care
$6,473
Adult Day Health Care
$2,058
Assisted Living Facility
$5,475
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$9,384
Note: Data for Carlsbad was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, San Diego, was used instead.
The state of California’s Medicaid 1915(c) Assisted Living Waiver will pay for the services provided by residential care facilities for eligible seniors who live in certain counties, including San Diego County.
California offers seniors an optional supplement to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) that can be used to help pay for room and board in residential care facilities.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in California page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.
Carlsbad seniors can access an array of resources free of charge. These programs include help for assisted living residents who are unhappy with the quality of their care, education for those who want to improve their knowledge and support for vets in need of medical and nonmedical care.
Resource | Contact | Service |
---|---|---|
Carlsbad Senior Center | (442) 339-2650 | The Carlsbad Senior Center welcomes adults aged 50 and older. Seniors wanting to improve their fitness and wellness can participate in line dancing, Zumba Gold, meditation and chair yoga. More creative members can join classes on ceramics, crafts and writing. |
Oceanside VA Clinic | (760) 643-2000 | The Oceanside VA Clinic delivers limited medical care to vets and their dependents. In addition to primary care and dentistry, the clinic treats vets dealing with mental health issues and can refer patients to the San Diego Vet Center. It operates a pharmacy and provides services for hearing, speech or balance problems. |
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (800) 640-4661 | The purpose of San Diego County's Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is to enhance residents' quality of care in the region's licensed senior living facilities. Its ombudsmen visit assisted living communities to engage directly with residents. They investigate complaints and pursue resolutions through negotiation. |
City of Carlsbad Volunteering Opportunities | (442) 339-2534 | The City of Carlsbad helps seniors give back through voluntary work. Some opportunities are one-off, such as helping at special events, while others are ongoing. These include assisting artists and educators at Family Open Studio, offering homework help for students at Carlsbad City Library and delivering meals to homebound seniors. |
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute | (760) 750-4020 | The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UC San Diego offers a wide range of free online programs for adults aged 50+ who want to improve their knowledge. Course titles include Great Moments in Cinema, Impressionism, The Sense of Humor in Different Countries and The Creation of the Panama Canal. |
Carlsbad Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in California are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in California page for more information about these laws.
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Patricia
5
Review of Bayshire Carlsbad
My husband is in Bayshire Carlsbad. They put him in skilled nursing until about three weeks ago and they moved him into assisted living. They're a good bunch of people. It's clean. The staff seems...
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Ian
4
Review of Sunrise at La Costa
Sunrise at La Costa was very clean, and I liked that. It looked very well-kept, and so that made me feel good. Inside, everything was very clean as well. They had a nice spacious dining room. They...
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Michael
4
Review of Sunrise at La Costa
I liked the intimacy at Sunrise at La Costa, but the thing I liked least about it was it was small and didn't offer all the activities and services that we needed. They had a small salon and a nice...