There are 57 Assisted Living Facilities in the La Jolla area, with 9 in La Jolla and 48 nearby.
The average cost of assisted living in La Jolla is $5,857 per month. This is higher than the national median of $3,735.
To help you with your search, browse the 164 reviews below for assisted living facilities in La Jolla. On average, consumers rate assisted living in La Jolla 4.3 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include San Diego with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Caring.com has helped thousands of families find high-quality senior care. To speak with one of our Family Advisors about assisted living options and costs in La Jolla, call (855) 948-3865.
7450 Olivetas Ave, La Jolla, CA, 92037
4.8
(30)
"White Sands La Jolla was gorgeous. It was just expensive, but I could see why it was beautiful. They had stunning viewpoints from their patios and their rooms on the beach right there. The staff was nice. The building was beautiful. The events th..."
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3880 Nobel Drive, La Jolla, CA, 92122
"OPENING EARLY 2022! Belmont Village brings more than two decades of experience to its peerless Independent Living, Assisted Living and awar..."
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849 Coast Boulevard, La Jolla, CA, 92037
4.3
(18)
"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 bi..."
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6211 LA JOLLA HERMOSA AVE., La Jolla, CA, 92037
4.5
(2)
"At The Seasons at La Jolla, I was really impressed with the fellow who runs it. You could just tell it was his passion. The Seasons at La Jolla was a small place, but it was great. The visit was great, but I wanted a larger community. They seemed ..."
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5468 Pacifica Drive, La Jolla, CA, 92037
3.0
(2)
"I liked Casa Pacifica because it’s small. There are only six residents and three full-time caregivers. I liked the intimacy of the place. The staff was very nice and great. "
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5720 Desert View, La Jolla, CA, 92037
"Our approach is based on the concept that we would like our residents to feel as if they are still living in their own home – not a large hospital type of facility. Consequently, when you enter Casa Pacifica, you have a feeling of peace in this spaci..."
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5426 Avenida Fiesta, La Jolla, CA, 92037
"Our approach is based on the concept that we would like our residents to feel as if they are still living in their own home – not a large hospital type of facility. Consequently, when you enter Casa Pacifica, you have a feeling of peace in this spaci..."
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5219 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, San Diego, CA, 92117
4.0
(38)
"Brookdale Clairemont was a very open space. If I had to, I would probably live there. Their price was very affordable compared to the other places. The staff that I met when I toured this place was very caring and very friendly. They had a library..."
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8515 Costa Verde Boulevard, San Diego, CA, 92122
4.4
(27)
"The amenities were fantastic. All of the staff were extremely freindly. I was impressed at caring and thoughtfulness of the staff. The food services that are offered were very top notched. The location is just perfect. I had a hard time finding a ..."
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13101 Hartfield Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92130
4.3
(18)
"It was terrific. The staff was courteous and professional. The facilities and the atmosphere were excellent. If we were considering a facility, that would be at the top of our list. We visited the assisted living and skilled nursing facilities."
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3941 Liggett Dr, San Diego, CA, 92106
5.0
(3)
"My mother lived in the facility for 3 years until she passed away a few days ago. This is a great place for caring for your loved ones. My mother never said even once that she wants to go home. She loved the caregivers, food and her daily interact..."
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955 Grand Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92109
4.2
(11)
"Oakmont of Pacific Beach was really wonderful. We were able to get a feel for how the community operated, and we met a lot of the residents there. We had a great discussion with the Director. She was really knowledgeable, very helpful, caring, and..."
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6461 Quillan St., San Diego, CA, 92111
4.5
(4)
"Gold Canyon Care Home was nice. It looked like more of a home than a big assisted living. It looked like a family-run business that you would fit in. The atmosphere's nice. They would let my mom's dog come and they even came out to visit my mom th..."
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810 Turquoise Street, San Diego, CA, 92109
4.0
(2)
"My aunt was a resident. The place was kept very clean. The rooms were in perfectly good shape, all done up with new carpet, new paint, and there werent any chips in the wood."
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2567 Second Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92103
4.5
(20)
"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 friendships that she has made. It is a family envir..."
READ MORE2404 Loring Street, San Diego, CA, 92109
4.4
(20)
"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 co..."
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2340 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92101
4.2
(13)
"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 them don't always know what they're doing because th..."
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3219 Canon St., San Diego, CA, 92106
4.8
(6)
"I loved BayView Senior. It's a beautiful facility. Its in a beautiful setting and its a lovely building. I really liked it. It looks like they've totally redone it. The views are beautiful and the people are very nice. It felt like a very peacef..."
READ MOREBordered by beaches on three sides, La Jolla is a thriving coastal community and neighborhood of San Diego. It has a population of close to 50,000, with around 4,000 residents who are 65 or older. La Jolla may draw retirees in with its beautiful scenery, temperate climate, low crime and easy access to all the amenities of San Diego.
For seniors who are transitioning into assisted living, there are 54 facilities available in or near La Jolla. The California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, licenses them as Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFEs).
Assisted Living costs in La Jolla start around $5,857 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 La Jolla 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.
La Jolla
$5,857
Encinitas
$4,647
San Diego
$4,078
US
$4,000
La Mesa
$3,741
Lemon Grove
$3,437
National City
$2,591
Eligible seniors in La Jolla can apply for California’s Assisted Living Waiver Program, which helps cover the costs of assisted living. Financial assistance is also possible for seniors with Supplemental Security Income (SSI) through California's Optional State Supplement program.
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.
La Jolla 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 La Jolla, please visit our Assisted Living in California page.
La Jolla-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.
