Mission Carehome North
2536 Nye Street, San Diego, CA, 92111
"Mission Carehome, offering Assisted Living Facility and Memory Care in San Diego, California, is committed to providing personalized and ded..."
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Encinitas is a vibrant city that provides access to a range of age-friendly outdoor activities and amenities, making it a top retirement destination for active seniors. It has a large senior community that makes up over 18% of its 61,000 residents, fostering a social environment for older adults, and amenities such as medical and long-term care facilities provide ongoing support throughout retirement.
For many seniors in Encinitas, assisted living is a practical long-term care solution that provides access to a daily helping hand while supporting their privacy and freedom. This residential option includes convenient services, such as meal preparation, housekeeping and maintenance services, along with individualized care plans. Depending on their needs, residents can receive help with dressing or bathing, as well as transportation for local errands and appointments. On average, seniors in Encinitas pay $5,475 per month for this level of care, although this rate may vary depending on a facility’s pricing structure and amenities. By comparison, the average rate for assisted living in California is $5,250, and nationally, seniors pay $4,500.
This guide provides more information on assisted living in Encinitas and can help prospective residents find ways to cover their monthly care and living expenses.
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2536 Nye Street, San Diego, CA, 92111
"Mission Carehome, offering Assisted Living Facility and Memory Care in San Diego, California, is committed to providing personalized and ded..."
READ MORE1582 Sunrise Dr., Vista, CA, 92084
"San Diego Senior Living - Senior Living Never Felt So Good We are a Veteran and family-owned senior living home in San Diego, California...."
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 MORE1940 Levante Street, Carlsbad, CA, 92009
4.6
(23 reviews)
"My mom is currently at La Costa Glen and it's been pretty good. With COVID, everything kind of changed, but they look out for her. She has a two-bedroom apartment and it's comfortable and very nice. We just had breakfast there and they were very good..."
READ MORE2404 Loring Street, San Diego, CA, 92109
4.3
(20 reviews)
"Wesley Palms was a very nice place and the tour was good and thorough. We saw common rooms and one resident's room, which was a brand new and standalone duplex; it was very nice. There was a nice cafeteria, a library, an auditorium where movies could..."
READ MORE13101 Hartfield Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92130
"We offer a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you every day. Our caring staff offers the assistance..."
READ MORE849 Coast Boulevard, La Jolla, CA, 92037
4.3
(20 reviews)
"Casa de Mañana Retirement Community is nicely converted, but it's old. We had lunch there when we visited. It's right by the sea, which is beautiful. But for the amount of money that you're paying, my father didn't like that the apartments have big w..."
READ MORE16916 Hierba Drive, San Diego, CA, 92128
4.0
(23 reviews)
"The Remington Club had skilled nursing, assisted living, and independent living. It was very warm and inviting. It had staircases, lounge areas, libraries, and a dining area. It's a very nice facility. The apartments were a little on the small side, ..."
READ MORE1255 N Broadway, Escondido, CA, 92026
4.7
(12 reviews)
"Cypress Court looks like a very nice place and the people were very nice. The facilities were active. We toured all of the outsides and inside, and we saw where they have their movies and the library. The staff members are very nice...."
READ MORE3140 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA, 92008
4.4
(16 reviews)
"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 fine both in the skilled and assisted. I've got no pr..."
READ MORE3549 Hollyberry Drive, Vista, CA, 92084
5.0
(6 reviews)
"My sister was here earlier this year as she had taken a bad fall and suffered a minor stroke. She was very alert but it was difficult for her to communicate. The staff was so great in helping her make simple decisions. She was able to help with fo..."
READ MORE2855 Carlsbad Blvd., Carlsbad, CA, 92008
4.4
(12 reviews)
"Carlsbad By The Sea was beautiful. It was by the sea, which is nice and cool, so I could go outside. The grounds were beautiful, but the entrance fee was too expensive. The staff was fine. They didn't have studio apartments. They have 1-bedrooms with..."
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 MORE1080 Avocado Avenue, Escondido, CA, 92026
5.0
(3 reviews)
"My dad has moved into Avocado Creek, and it seems fine. He has a really nice room with a private bath, so that's good. There are other people there that it's small and it's home-like. So, it's a better atmosphere. The staff members were very nice, ve..."
READ MORE14740 Via Fiesta, San Diego, CA, 92127
5.0
(3 reviews)
"It is a fantastic community. It's beautiful, it's new, bright, and very well-laid out. The person who gave us the tour, Bailey, was very energetic, knowledgeable, and courteous. She did a great job. We got to enjoy lunch there, and it was very nice...."
READ MORE16916 Deer Hill Estates, Lakeside, CA, 92040
4.8
(5 reviews)
"Deer Hill Estates is an excellent place. It's a very good and very modern facility. It also has estate property for people to roam about, has more to see and do than just a backyard and a front yard, which was something important to me. The facilitie..."
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 MORE3111 Levante Street, Carlsbad, CA, 92009
5.0
(1 reviews)
"La Costa Heights Assisted Living is a very, very clean facility. The staff is very caring. They work hard to have my mom. They are very aware of each individual's diet. They have exercise program in the morning for everyone. They also have karaoke. T..."
READ MOREThe California Department of Social Services regulates assisted living facilities in Encinitas and the rest of the state through a stringent initial and annual licensing process and routine inspections. It enforces standardized rules for housing, care planning and staff training and investigates complaints of substandard care, which individuals can make by calling the complaint hotline at (844) 538-8766.
Assisted living residents in Encinitas pay $5,475 per month for care.
In Encinitas, assisted living facilities charge $5,475 per month for housing and services, which is nearly $1,000 higher than the national norm but in line with the California average of $5,250. Some nearby cities offer competitive rates, including Los Angeles, where rates are about 4% lower than in Encinitas, and Riverside, where assisted living residents pay $4,000 per month for care. On the other hand, Encinitas may be a budget-friendly alternative to Oxnard and El Centro. In these cities, monthly care costs come in at $5,750 and $6,150, respectively.
Encinitas
$5,475
California
$5,250
United States
$4,500
El Centro
$6,150
Riverside
$4,000
Los Angeles
$5,250
Oxnard
$5,750
In Encinitas, assisted living is moderately priced compared to other senior care alternatives, with residents paying $5,475 per month for services. This is 14% lower than what agencies charge for in-home care and about 15% less than the cost of skilled home health care. It’s also significantly more affordable than nursing home care, which comes in at $9,384 per month for semi-private accommodations, although older adults who live independently and attend adult day health care have more economical monthly care costs of $2,058.
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 Encinitas was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, San Diego, was used instead.
Seniors may apply for financial aid for assisted living through the Medi-Cal Assisted Living Waiver Program, which helps seniors transition to assisted living.
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.
Encinitas 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 Encinitas, please visit our Assisted Living in California page.
Encinitas 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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