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Lantern Crest Senior Living
300 Lantern Crest Way, Santee, CA 92071
"I toured Lantern Crest Senior Living. They seem to know the residents, and they have a lot of different activities...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$5,895
Assisted Living Communities in Lakeside, CA
Our comprehensive listings and ...
authentic reviews in Lakeside, CA below include 170 Assisted Living facilities with 1805 reviews. On average in Lakeside, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.3 out of 5 stars.
To support you in your search, our Family Advisors are standing by to provide you with a free, no-obligation care and budget consultation.
We’ve spent hundreds of hours compiling helpful information below these listings, ranging from assisted living costs statistics of in Lakeside, to local laws & regulations in the area, to nearby services and programs that can help older adults in the community thrive, and more.
170 Providers
Summer Place
1739 Summer Place Dr, El Cajon, CA 92021
Summer Place RCFE is a trusted provider of assisted living services serving El Cajon CA, and the surrounding areas...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,000
Right Choice Senior Living
6125 Cowles Mountain Blvd., La Mesa, CA 91942
"I visited Right Choice Senior Living, and then I also spoke to the owner on the phone. The owner, for some reason...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,500
The Montera
5740 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942
"We toured The Montera and that's very nice, but I feel my dad would get lost in there because it's more independent...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,713
Grossmont Gardens
5480 Marengo Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942
"I toured Grossmont Gardens. I lived there for over 10 years ago. I didn't taste the food again to see if anything...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$3,200
Sunview Gardens
14227 Midland Road, Poway, CA 92064
"The Views in Poway is very nice, very modern, and very spacious. There are lots of bright, open areas with good views...
Assisted Living
$5,500
Acorn Oaks Manor II
6217 Acorn Street, San Diego, CA 92115
"We had my mother here for several months before she died. She received really good care there. They always had a lot of...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,800
Caring Stars Winner
Monte Vista Village Senior Living
2211 Massachusetts Ave, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
"I went to see the independent living community of Monte Vista Village Senior Living. I liked it, and there's a good...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$3,600
Caring Stars Winner
Belmont Village Sabre Springs
13075 Evening Creek Drive South, San Diego, CA 92128
"Belmont Village Sabre Springs was very nice. The people were very friendly. I liked it. It was beautiful. The staff...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$5,560
Gateway Park Senior Living
12750 Gateway Park Rd, Poway, CA 92064
"I had an excellent tour. The facility was very nice. They're going through a remodel of the lobby area and the shared...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$3,295
Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living
12979 Rancho Peñasquitos Blvd, San Diego, CA 92129
"It was a lot smaller than the others we have looked at, and we liked that. It was cozier, had a very nice staff, and was...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$3,895
Caring Stars Winner
Silvergate Rancho Bernardo
16061 Avenida Venusto, San Diego, CA 92128
"My mom recently moved in and we expected it to be a difficult transition emotionally. Since day one she has never looked...
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Westmont at San Miguel Ranch
2325 Proctor Valley Road, Chula Vista, CA 91914
"We’ve already placed my sister in a community called Westmont at San Miguel Ranch. It’s very good, and my sister is very...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$3,895
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...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,800
Gold Canyon Care Home
6461 Quillan St., San Diego, CA 92111
"We have chosen Gold Canyon Care Home for my friend and we're going in the direction of moving her. She needs assistance...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,000
Rancho Santa Fe Villa
8292 Run Of The Knolls, San Diego, CA 92127
"The Most Exclusive, Upscale, Six-Bedroom Residential Care Estate Home in San Diego County" Rancho Santa Fe Villa is a...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$9,500
Garden Abode
17067 Coyote Bush Dr., San Diego, CA 92127
"House in gated community in beautiful neighborhood. Spacious rooms and lovely backyard. Staff works hard to customize...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$7,500
Bonita Villa Senior Living
3434 Bonita Rd, Chula Vista, CA 91910
"It was very nice. It was a much smaller facility than the other one. They were very friendly. The patients seemed like...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$2,895
Canyon Terrace Assisted Living Center
2644 Canyon Road, Escondido, CA 92025
Canyon Terrace Assisted Living has been designed to become your "Home away from home." Our homes are operated by a...
Assisted Living
$5,000
Westmont of Carmel Valley
5720 Old Carmel Valley Road, San Diego, CA 92130
". I was very impressed with the facility, it has a resort feel. It is very new. The common areas are open and airy...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$6,695
Reviews of Communities Nearby
Assisted Living
Barbara
5.0
Review of Deer Hill Estates
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...
Assisted Living
Kathie851444
3.0
Review of Island Grove Guest Home
When my mother got out of the hospital, she went into Island Grove. It is a converted house with a lot of caregivers, but nobody speaks English. I would go to see her at least three times a week...
Assisted Living
belowskinbeauty
5.0
Review of Deer Hill Estates
This is just what you want in a home for the elderly. There are consistent caregivers, who are kind and knowledgeable. The residents are encouraged to feel that it is their home. There are...
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Lakeside, CA and Nearby Cities
Santee
$5,550
La Mesa
$4,102
US
$4,000
Poway
$3,859
Lemon Grove
$3,565
El Cajon
$3,505
Lakeside
$3,250
Spring Valley
$2,700
Paying for Assisted Living in Lakeside
Assisted Living costs in Lakeside start around $3,250 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 Lakeside 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 Lakeside
Seniors living in an RCF in Lakeside can apply for financial assistance under a 1915(c) Medicaid Assisted Living Waiver, which is intended to help seniors pay for the cost of services provided to them in assisted living.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients in California may apply for an Optional State Supplement to help them pay for the cost of room and board expenses when living in an RCF. These expenses are capped by the state for residents who receive SSI.
Family supplementation is not permitted in California.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on ourAssisted 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 Lakeside
Lakeside 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 Lakeside, please visit our Assisted Living in California page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Lakeside
Lakeside-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.
