The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Chula Vista, CA for 2023
In the heart of gorgeous San Diego, Chula Vista is a great place to retire for those that want to be close to all the great features of SoCal, such as Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo, but live on a budget and desire a more affordable neighborhood. To help seniors in Chula Vista find the assisted living community that’s right for their family, we’ve researched and compiled in-depth information about the cost of care, how to pay for care, and important local laws and regulations involving senior care and assisted living.
With an average cost of $3,066 in Chula Vista, it’s often difficult to find assisted living communities that provide high-quality care at an affordable price. At Caring.com, our mission is to make this process as smooth and painless as possible, and we’ve helped many families along the way.
This guide provides everything you need to quickly compare communities and narrow your search, including 51 unique reviews from residents and our comprehensive database that gives pricing, amenity information, photos and more on the 18 facilities in Chula Vista.
Directory of Assisted Living Facilities in Chula Vista, CA
Caring Star 2016
Fredericka Manor
Provides: Assisted Living
183 Third Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910
"Fredericka Manor is the best of the five places I've seen so far. 23 acre campus, with small homes plus a 7-story building with apartments, with the upper floors having fantastic views. A lovely,..." More
"Fredericka Manor is the best of the five places I've seen so far. 23 acre campus, with small homes plus a 7-story building with apartments, with the upper floors having fantastic views. A lovely,..." More
Ivy Park at Bonita
Provides: Assisted Living
3302 Bonita Road, Chula Vista, CA 91910
"I liked them. I liked the lower levels that they had there. Everything was very beautiful. The rooms were OK, they were big, they were fine, and they had all the equipment people normally have to..." More
"I liked them. I liked the lower levels that they had there. Everything was very beautiful. The rooms were OK, they were big, they were fine, and they had all the equipment people normally have to..." More
Westmont at San Miguel Ranch
Provides: Assisted Living
2325 Proctor Valley Road, Chula Vista, CA 91914
"We signed a contract for my mom at Westmont at San Miguel Ranch. It's been great so far, and we hope it will stay that way. The staff member who assisted me during the tour was really helpful,..." More
"We signed a contract for my mom at Westmont at San Miguel Ranch. It's been great so far, and we hope it will stay that way. The staff member who assisted me during the tour was really helpful,..." More
Ivy Park at Otay Ranch
Provides: Assisted Living
1290 Santa Rosa Drive, Chula Vista, CA 91913
"My mom likes Ivy Park at Otay Ranch. She met a few older women there who were very sweet. The location is also close to the family. What she didn't like is the outdoor facility there. They have a..." More
"My mom likes Ivy Park at Otay Ranch. She met a few older women there who were very sweet. The location is also close to the family. What she didn't like is the outdoor facility there. They have a..." More
Pacifica Senior Living Bonita
Provides: Assisted Living
3434 Bonita Rd, Chula Vista, CA 91910
"I went to Pacifica Senior Living Bonita. It was pretty decent. It looked clean and orderly. The staff who helped me was informative. They have a library, TVs, and movies. But they need to be a..." More
"I went to Pacifica Senior Living Bonita. It was pretty decent. It looked clean and orderly. The staff who helped me was informative. They have a library, TVs, and movies. But they need to be a..." More
St. Paul's Plaza
Provides: Assisted Living
1420 East Palomar Street, Chula Vista, CA 91913
"St. Paul's Plaza was really nice. I liked the people and the set up. I liked the facilities and the restaurant-type meals. The room was nice and everything was good. The staff was wonderful." More
"St. Paul's Plaza was really nice. I liked the people and the set up. I liked the facilities and the restaurant-type meals. The room was nice and everything was good. The staff was wonderful." More
Faith Villa
Provides: Assisted Living
42 Sierra Way , Chula Vista, CA 91911
"My father's friend was at Faith Villa and we would consider that place should my dad need that level of care. They were lovely. It's in a nice neighborhood with wonderful people. It was owned by a..." More
"My father's friend was at Faith Villa and we would consider that place should my dad need that level of care. They were lovely. It's in a nice neighborhood with wonderful people. It was owned by a..." More
Veterans Home of California - Chula V...
Provides: Assisted Living
700 E Naples Court, Chula Vista, CA 91911
"My parents are on a waiting list with the Veteran's Home which they can afford. None of the other facilities in the area were within their price range. They're both retired on social security..." More
"My parents are on a waiting list with the Veteran's Home which they can afford. None of the other facilities in the area were within their price range. They're both retired on social security..." More
Gentle Hearts Chula Vista
Provides: Assisted Living
852 Crest Drive, Chula Vista, CA 91910
"Thank you for taking such amazing care of my grandma Sally in her last months. Your kindness, compassion and overall genuine hearts will always and forever be appreciated. Couldn’t ask for a better..." More
"Thank you for taking such amazing care of my grandma Sally in her last months. Your kindness, compassion and overall genuine hearts will always and forever be appreciated. Couldn’t ask for a better..." More
Melrose Manor
Provides: Assisted Living
922 MELROSE AVENUE, Chula Vista, CA 91911
"My friend and I went to take a look at Melrose Manor in Chula Vista, while were there checking out places for he and his wife to live.
The property had plenty of park-like space with large trees..." More
"My friend and I went to take a look at Melrose Manor in Chula Vista, while were there checking out places for he and his wife to live.
The property had plenty of park-like space with large trees..." More
Bonita Home Care
Provides: Assisted Living
319 F st. Suite 205, Chula Vista, CA 91910
"We placed my dad at Bonita Home Care a few months ago. It is a house, and they are only licensed to have 6 people. He has 24/7 care. He has someone there to be with him on a one-on-one basis. It is..." More
"We placed my dad at Bonita Home Care a few months ago. It is a house, and they are only licensed to have 6 people. He has 24/7 care. He has someone there to be with him on a one-on-one basis. It is..." More
Melrose Care Home II
Provides: Assisted Living
1627 Marl Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91911
"Melrose Care Home is located in the affordable city of Chula Vista, CA. Our community offers Assisted Living to aging retirees. Melrose Care Home will allow you to keep some independence while..." More
"Melrose Care Home is located in the affordable city of Chula Vista, CA. Our community offers Assisted Living to aging retirees. Melrose Care Home will allow you to keep some independence while..." More
Golden Sunset Board and Care
Provides: Assisted Living
1245 Finch Place, Chula Vista, CA 91911
"Golden Sunset Board And Care is a cozy residential care home situated in Chula Vista, CA. We offer loving, thoughtful care for aging elders in a family-styled home like environment. At Golden..." More
"Golden Sunset Board And Care is a cozy residential care home situated in Chula Vista, CA. We offer loving, thoughtful care for aging elders in a family-styled home like environment. At Golden..." More
Caring Star 2016
Paradise Village
Provides: Assisted Living
2700 East 4th Street, National City, CA 91950
"Paradise Village had very nice staff, and there were a lot of activities at the swimming pool. They had a separate art room, a library, a hairdresser, and a doctor in-house. They had everything...." More
"Paradise Village had very nice staff, and there were a lot of activities at the swimming pool. They had a separate art room, a library, a hairdresser, and a doctor in-house. They had everything...." More
Caring Star 2023
Monte Vista Village
Provides: Assisted Living
2211 Massachusetts Avenue, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
"My brother has moved into Monte Vista Village. It's excellent. Our mom was here several years ago, so I'm very happy with it. The food is very good, very balanced, and there are lots. They have..." More
"My brother has moved into Monte Vista Village. It's excellent. Our mom was here several years ago, so I'm very happy with it. The food is very good, very balanced, and there are lots. They have..." More
Sungarden Terrace Assisted Living and...
Provides: Assisted Living
2045 Skyline Drive, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
"Sungarden Terrace was much smaller compared to the other place we visited. They offered first and second floor studio, which was really nice. I liked the second floor, and it was almost $200..." More
"Sungarden Terrace was much smaller compared to the other place we visited. They offered first and second floor studio, which was really nice. I liked the second floor, and it was almost $200..." More
Caring Star 2015
Coronado Retirement Village
Provides: Assisted Living
299 Prospect Place, Coronado, CA 92118
"Coronado Retirement Village is nice. The people who work there seem really nice. My dad hates it because he wants to be in his house, but they're trying to make him comfortable. They have a..." More
"Coronado Retirement Village is nice. The people who work there seem really nice. My dad hates it because he wants to be in his house, but they're trying to make him comfortable. They have a..." More
Sun and Sea Manor
Provides: Assisted Living
740 7th Street, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
"Welcome to Sun and Sea Manor, where we are committed to the health & flourishing of all our residents with a loving embrace designed for whole person's well-being!
A lively environment that..." More
"Welcome to Sun and Sea Manor, where we are committed to the health & flourishing of all our residents with a loving embrace designed for whole person's well-being!
A lively environment that..." More
Plaza Village Senior Living
Provides: Assisted Living
950 L Avenue, National City, CA 91950
"We went to Plaza Village. My sister's going to be moving in at the end of November. I've been over there a bunch of times, I love them. The staff was great and very professional. Every time I've..." More
"We went to Plaza Village. My sister's going to be moving in at the end of November. I've been over there a bunch of times, I love them. The staff was great and very professional. Every time I've..." More
Vintage Home and Residential Care
Provides: Assisted Living
316 Crestview Drive , Bonita, CA 91902
"My friend was in Vintage Home and Residential Care, and they worked hard to try and make it a safe and happy environment. I think her room is above average. They have bingo, fingernail polish,..." More
"My friend was in Vintage Home and Residential Care, and they worked hard to try and make it a safe and happy environment. I think her room is above average. They have bingo, fingernail polish,..." More
Jacob Health Care Center
Provides: Assisted Living
4075 54th Street, San Diego, CA 92105
"Jacobs is very Family orientated . You feel like your with a Caring family that truly understand. Jacobs has been good to My Mother. Even during the Difficult times that myself was going through..." More
"Jacobs is very Family orientated . You feel like your with a Caring family that truly understand. Jacobs has been good to My Mother. Even during the Difficult times that myself was going through..." More
Merrill Gardens at Bankers Hill
Provides: Assisted Living
2567 Second Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103
"My Mom was not ready to go into an assisted living facility.......but since she has been there we find that we have to work around her schedule to visit. The activities are endless as well as the..." More
"My Mom was not ready to go into an assisted living facility.......but since she has been there we find that we have to work around her schedule to visit. The activities are endless as well as the..." More
Paradise Valley Manor
Provides: Assisted Living
2575 E. EIGHTH STREET, National City, CA 91950
"My aunt is in Paradise Valley Manor. She's enjoying the food, and she participates in the activities. They have an enthusiastic staff and they do a lot of fun things with the residents there. The..." More
"My aunt is in Paradise Valley Manor. She's enjoying the food, and she participates in the activities. They have an enthusiastic staff and they do a lot of fun things with the residents there. The..." More
Caring Star 2016
St. Paul's Villa
Provides: Assisted Living
2340 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
"I have a friend who's in St. Paul's Villa right now and the community is excellent there. They're having a few staffing problems. They're having problems with help; it keeps changing and some of..." More
"I have a friend who's in St. Paul's Villa right now and the community is excellent there. They're having a few staffing problems. They're having problems with help; it keeps changing and some of..." More
Mount Miguel Covenant Village
Provides: Assisted Living
325 KEMPTON STREET, Spring Valley, CA 91977
"We went to Covenant Living at Mount Miguel for activities, people in our organization lived there, and we've been out there to do cookouts. It has pleasant surroundings and it's a nice facility. It..." More
"We went to Covenant Living at Mount Miguel for activities, people in our organization lived there, and we've been out there to do cookouts. It has pleasant surroundings and it's a nice facility. It..." More
The Sunset Coast
Provides: Assisted Living
808 Thermal Street, San Diego, CA 92154
"The Sunset Coast opened a new house right next door to their other house. We chose to have my mom there because they responded very quickly to us, presented everything, and gave us more information..." More
"The Sunset Coast opened a new house right next door to their other house. We chose to have my mom there because they responded very quickly to us, presented everything, and gave us more information..." More
Family Style Care - CLOSED
Provides: Assisted Living
2875 Morningside St, San Diego, CA 92139
"Family Style Care is a very large house with five bedrooms. My mom has been there for a couple of months in her own bedroom and bathroom. The staff is very loving and caring. They take really,..." More
"Family Style Care is a very large house with five bedrooms. My mom has been there for a couple of months in her own bedroom and bathroom. The staff is very loving and caring. They take really,..." More
Award Manor
Provides: Assisted Living
1966 PARADISE STREET, San Diego, CA 92114
"We considered this place for my mother because of the following reasons: First, the individual who owned and runned this place was very impressive. Second, the caregivers here are great. Some of..." More
"We considered this place for my mother because of the following reasons: First, the individual who owned and runned this place was very impressive. Second, the caregivers here are great. Some of..." More
Opalec Board And Care
Provides: Assisted Living
5638 Plumas Street, San Diego, CA 92139
"My husband went into hospice. He had a team that recommended Opalec Board and Care to me, and so I went in for them. It's a house, so it's not it's not like a big facility. It's clean, and the..." More
"My husband went into hospice. He had a team that recommended Opalec Board and Care to me, and so I went in for them. It's a house, so it's not it's not like a big facility. It's clean, and the..." More
Mary Krystal Home
Provides: Assisted Living
2361 Montcliff Road, San Diego, CA 92139
"I'm living at Mary Krystal Home and it's satisfactory. However, I just called Adult Protective Services because the owner hit a patient, grabbed him around the neck once, and shook him. She was..." More
"I'm living at Mary Krystal Home and it's satisfactory. However, I just called Adult Protective Services because the owner hit a patient, grabbed him around the neck once, and shook him. She was..." More
VMB Ultimate Care
Provides: Assisted Living
344 E 27th St, National City, CA 91950
"At VMB Ultimate Care, our goal is to provide our residents with the best in senior living. Our quality care and dedicated staff ensure that the health needs of all our residents are supported,..." More
"At VMB Ultimate Care, our goal is to provide our residents with the best in senior living. Our quality care and dedicated staff ensure that the health needs of all our residents are supported,..." More
Meadowbrook Palace Residential Care
Provides: Assisted Living
219 S. Meadowbrook Drive, San Diego, CA 92114
James Board and Care - CLOSED
Provides: Assisted Living
6045 Reo Place, San Diego, CA 92139
"James Board and Care is locally owned care home facility that is located in San Diego. James Board and Care is located in a beautiful quiet neighborhood.
We aim to provide the highest quality..." More
"James Board and Care is locally owned care home facility that is located in San Diego. James Board and Care is located in a beautiful quiet neighborhood.
We aim to provide the highest quality..." More
Casa Primavera
Provides: Assisted Living
848 Felicita Avenue, Spring Valley, CA 91977
"Casa Primavera offers residents independent living options and daily support services. We offer private and semi private rooms. On-going assessments of the residents needs to include assistance..." More
"Casa Primavera offers residents independent living options and daily support services. We offer private and semi private rooms. On-going assessments of the residents needs to include assistance..." More
Morningside Manor
Provides: Assisted Living
2847 Morningside Street, San Diego, CA 92139
"Family Style Care II offers residents independent living options and daily support services. We offer private and semi private rooms. On-going assessments of the residents needs to include..." More
"Family Style Care II offers residents independent living options and daily support services. We offer private and semi private rooms. On-going assessments of the residents needs to include..." More
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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Chula Vista
Chula Vista, the second largest city in the San Diego metropolitan area, has a population of over 150,000 residents — 11 percent are seniors age 65 and over. In Chula Vista and throughout California, assisted living facilities are known as residential care facilities (or RCFs) and are licensed by the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Chula Vista is home to 16 assisted living facilities, with at least 42 more located in nearby communities such as National City, Bonita and San Diego. At least 75 percent of the residents in these facilities are 60 years of age or older.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Chula Vista
- As a coastal town, Chula Vista enjoys a balmy climate that makes it perfect for outings any time of the year.
- Chula Vista is a member of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities, meaning that its elected leadership “has made the commitment to actively work toward making their town, city or county a great place for people of all ages,” according to AARP.
- Assisted living facilities in Chula Vista can offer their residents a wide variety of recreational activities, from scenic drives and trips to the beach, to shopping trips and movie nights. The city is also home to a live theater and several colorful annual events, including the famous Lemon Festival.
- The Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) services Chula Vista with three trolley stations and hundreds of bus stops on at least nine different routes. Seniors and persons with disabilities may also qualify for special curb-to-curb paratransit services.
- As you might expect, the perks of living in a popular coastal town come with a hefty price tag. The cost of living in the city of Chula Vista is 54 percent higher than the national average.
- Another drawback for potential residents is poor air quality. Chula Vista is in San Diego County, which is among the highest-ranked metropolitan areas for ozone pollution in the country. According to the American Lung Association, this means that “the air you breathe may put your health at risk.”
Paying for Assisted Living in Chula Vista
Average Monthly Costs
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Assisted Living costs in Chula Vista start around $3,066 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.
It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Chula Vista and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Chula Vista
For many seniors considering moving into assisted living, cost is understandably one of their greatest concerns. Fortunately, California’s state Medicaid program, Medi-Cal, offers an Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) program to aid eligible seniors with the costs of assisted living facilities in San Diego County. Help is also available to those who qualify through California’s Optional State Supplement (OSS) to Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in California page.
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
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:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Chula Vista
Chula Vista and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Chula Vista, please visit our Assisted Living in California page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Chula Vista
Chula Vista-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in California are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in California page for more information about these laws.
What to Consider About Assisted Living in Chula Vista, CA
Paying for Assisted Living in Chula Vista, CA
Free Assisted Living Resources in Chula Vista, CA
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Chula Vista, CA
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Recent Reviews of Assisted Living in Chula Vista
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Review of Pacifica Senior Living Bonita
Terrible experience. Constant staff turn over, billing increase without notice, not refunding prorated community fee as per contract. Read more
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Review of Veterans Home of California - Chula Vista
I have been a resident here at the Chula Vista Veterans home for 10 years. I have had continuous problems getting to my medical appointments. Today I was scheduled for my regular bi-yearly eye a... Read more
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Review of Gentle Hearts Chula Vista
The rooms at Gentle Hearts Chula Vista are nice. It's a very clean facility and the yard is beautiful. The only room that was available when mom moved in was very small and it wouldn't adequately h... Read more
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