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There are 70 Assisted Living Facilities in the Lakeside area, with 8 in Lakeside and 62 nearby.
The average cost of assisted living in Lakeside is $3,250 per month. This is lower than the national median of $3,895. Cheaper rated regions include Spring Valley with an average starting cost of 2,700.
To help you with your search, browse the 147 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Lakeside. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Lakeside 4.4 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Lemon Grove with an average rating of 4.8 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 Lakeside, call (855) 948-3865.
9308 Emerald Grove Ave, Lakeside, CA, 92040
4.6
(8 reviews)
"My father spent the last 16 months of his Alzheimer’s journey at Lakeside Manor, and I could not have been more pleased with the level of care that he received during that time. When evaluating memory care units, I realized I needed to consider b..."
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16916 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 facili..."
READ MORE13653 Cuesta del Sol, Lakeside, CA, 92040
4.0
(2 reviews)
"My mom was in Chaparral Rose for a while. The lady that runs the place is a nurse, and the people that were there were very good. I think they have 6 rooms -- 6 ladies -- and that’s it. It’s very nice. It’s a big house, and they’ve converted the ..."
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11812 LAKESIDE AVENUE, Lakeside, CA, 92040
3.5
(2 reviews)
"We were very impressed from the moment we walked into the facility. It was immaculate and all the house quests seemed to be happy. The style of the facility was furnished in a country theme. So, it made the facility feel like a home not an assiste..."
READ MORE12624 Willow Road, Lakeside, CA, 92040
3.0
(1 reviews)
"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, and she broke out in rashes on her hands three diff..."
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300 Lantern Crest Way, Santee, CA, 92071
4.3
(55 reviews)
"I went to look at Lantern Crest Senior Living. The people were very nice. The facility was very clean. They have a one-bedroom apartment, and I was only able to see the studio. It was in the process of being cleaned because someone had moved out, ..."
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5740 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa, CA, 91942
4.2
(32 reviews)
"We considered the Montera. The only reason we didn't choose it was because when I told them that my husband and I are still independent ( although my husband has been diagnosed with mild dementia), they wanted us to pay an additional $600 for his ..."
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5480 Marengo Ave, La Mesa, CA, 91942
4.4
(10 reviews)
"I will be moving into Grossmont Gardens. It was fabulous. The staff was wonderful. Everything was wonderful. I'm so happy to be moving there. I looked at the dining room, and it looked like a five-star restaurant. I didn't look at the menu, but yo..."
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5723 Bounty St., San Diego, CA, 92120
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Wonderful Board and Care in residential setting. 5 bedrooms and large sunroom back of the house. My Mom is 99 and receives caring attention plus socialization in this home. Owner is committed to quality caregivers and right fit. I can’t recommend ..."
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9000 Murray Dr, La Mesa, CA, 91942
4.3
(7 reviews)
"I visited the Westmont of La Mesa, and it's the one I like the most. I like their rooms the best. The apartments had appliances and they had a full kitchen and cabinets. The person who gave me the tour was great and she did great. They also have b..."
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6125 Cowles Mountain Blvd., La Mesa, CA, 91942
"Established in early 2008, Jean Brooks (UCSD Graduate) and Todd Brooks (Air Force Veteran, US Air Force Academy Graduate) had the desire to ..."
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1412 Groveland Terrace, El Cajon, CA, 92021
"Shaded Arbor is focused on providing high-quality service and customer satisfaction - we will do everything we can to meet your expectations! Our facility caters to varied levels of care for the Community and we specialize in Dementia/Alzheimers' ..."
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793 Wichita Avenue, El Cajon, CA, 92019
"Bosworth Gardens RCFE is focused on providing high-quality service and customer satisfaction - we will do everything we can to meet your expectations! Our facility caters to varied levels of care for the Community and we specialize in Dementia/Alz..."
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11588 Via Rancho San Diego, El Cajon, CA, 92019
4.5
(26 reviews)
"We went to La Vida Real. It was very nice. The salespeople were very kind, and they showed us around. We got some information. They made some follow-up calls. They did not do an assessment to determine whether it was going to be assisted living or..."
READ MORE800 Lantern Crest Way, Santee, CA, 92071
5.0
(5 reviews)
"I visited Lantern Crest Senior Living for my father-in-law, and it was excellent. It was beautiful and clean with lots and lots of activities for seniors. The staff was really nice, and the apartments were just really super well done. They had a..."
READ MORE1515 Jamacha Way, El Cajon, CA, 92019
4.8
(4 reviews)
"Donald was at Good Samaritan for only 3 or 4 days. The facility is very neat, very clean, exceptionally well-organized and thought about, and had very concerned, very caring people. Some of the places we went to had an odor, whether bad or good. L..."
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13106 Gate Drive, Poway, CA, 92064
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Gate Manor Assisted Living is close to shopping and restaurants. The grounds were very large. I was there when they were making meals for people, and the food looked good. The staff members were taking care of people, and the people looked like th..."
READ MORELakeside is a beautiful waterfront area located in San Diego County, California. It's home to several beautiful lakes and parks including Santee Lakes and Lindo Lake County Park. There are approximately 20,000 residents in Lakeside, and 13.9 percent of them are over the age of 65. Eight Residential Care Facilities are located in Lakeside which offer assisted living to the area's senior population. Another 55 RCFs are located in nearby areas such as Santee, El Cajon and San Diego.
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.
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
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 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.
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.
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.
