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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in San Marcos, CA for 2024

San Marcos is close to the white sand expanses of Southern California’s coast, just north of San Diego and not far from the world-famous Carlsbad Caverns. Home to 94,000 people, nearly 15% of San Marcos’ residents are seniors aged 65 and over. The community is close enough to San Diego for easy shopping trips and for getting health care at Palomar Medical Center Escondido.

Several assisted living facilities, which offer daily check-in and caregiver assistance in a homelike setting, are located in the city. Assisted living in San Marcos averages $5,475 a month. Prices in this area are somewhat higher than the $5,250 California average, and they’re significantly higher than the $4,500 average seniors pay nationally. However, costs for care in San Marcos remain competitive with several other California cities.

This guide can help seniors and their loved ones find and prepare for the move into assisted living in San Marcos. It lists some likely costs, along with several free resources available to help seniors before and after their transition into a new community.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in San Marcos

Senior care facilities in San Marcos and throughout California are regulated by the California Senior Care Licensing Program. This program maintains an objective rating system for compliance with state law. It also publishes a regularly updated public database for gauging seniors’ health, safety and quality of care at all licensed facilities.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in San Marcos

  • San Marcos has a relatively low average cost for health care. On a 100-point index, in which higher numbers indicate higher costs, San Marcos achieves an 85.4, relative to the national score of 100. The area has 233 doctors per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national ratio of 210 per 100,000. Environmental factors are positive here too, such as the 75/100 score San Marcos gets for water quality, when the rest of the country gets just 55.
  • The crime rate for San Marcos is significantly lower than the national index for both violent and property crimes. In the category of property crimes, the city gets a 15.8, while violent crimes rate a 22.9. The national figures in these categories are 22.7 and 35.4, respectively.
  • San Marcos has a relatively high cost of living, at 155 on the index of common expense categories, relative to the national index of 100. California generally runs to 149.9, which is only slightly lower than San Marcos. Of particular note for seniors, the cost for health care in town is just 89, which is more than 10% less than the national average. 
  • The San Marcos area of coastal Southern California gets 265 sunny days a year, which is well above the 205 days that are normal for the rest of the country. Only 14 inches of rain a year fall in this Mediterranean climate, as opposed to the 38 inches nationwide. There is no snow total for San Marcos because winters are exceptionally mild.
  • Medical services in San Marcos are provided by a number of facilities, including some highly rated hospitals and medical centers, such as Palomar Medical Center Escondido and Genesis Healthcare Partners. Both of these sites offer 24-hour emergency care, as well as dedicated senior and aging services for older adults.
  • Many seniors in California can access various property tax benefits when moving from their own home into an assisted living facility. This benefit applies to seniors who move into a residential senior care setting and may be used up to three times.

Paying for Assisted Living in San Marcos

Assisted living costs an average of $5,475 a month for seniors in San Marcos. Each facility sets its own price based on amenities and location.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

The average cost of assisted living in San Marcos is $225 higher than the $5,250 California state average and $975 more than the $4,500 national rate. The local price seniors pay is competitive with many other California locations. The state capital of Sacramento, for example, costs $250 less than San Marcos, and Vallejo is also less expensive at $4,950. San Francisco is costlier, however, with an average cost of $6,319.

San Marcos

$5,475

California

$5,250

United States

$4,500

Sacramento

$5,225

Los Angeles

$5,250

Vallejo

$4,950

San Francisco

$6,319

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Assisted living in San Marcos averages $5,475 a month. Seniors in San Marcos pay much more, $9,384 a month, for a semiprivate room in a skilled nursing home. In-home care in San Marcos costs an average of $6,387 a month, while the average for home health care is $6,473, both costlier than assisted living. The typical cost for adult day health care is cheaper than assisted living, at $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 San Marcos was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, San Diego, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in San Marcos

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 San Marcos

San Marcos seniors may need help from time to time from various local agencies and nonprofit organizations. The programs listed in this table offer free and reduced-cost support for older adults. By contacting these agencies directly, seniors can get help applying for benefits, accessing food and other necessities and connecting with others.

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San Marcos Senior Activity Center(760) 744-5535The San Marcos Senior Activity Center on Richmar Avenue welcomes local seniors aged 50 and over for free and low-cost social services and community events. Programs the center supports include congregate meals and bingo nights, complimentary transportation for members and a full calendar of scheduled social events.
Aging & Independence Services(800) 339-4661San Diego County's Aging & Independent Services provides several support services for local seniors. The in-home support services program trains and funds in-home care workers. Adult Protective Services investigates claims of abuse and senior neglect, and it operates a 24-hour senior helpline.
ElderHelp of San Diego(619) 284-9281ElderHelp of San Diego is a private nonprofit agency helping seniors with multiple free programs. The organization offers referrals for care services and coordination, as well as housing and benefits counseling. It employs caseworkers who can assist seniors with applications for benefits they may be eligible to receive.
Weissler’s Law Group(760) 487-8180Weissler's Law Group handles matters relating to the special needs of San Marcos seniors. Free and discounted consultations are available for estate planning, elder rights and quality of life issues, power of attorney and asset protection for seniors moving into residential care settings.
George G. Glenner Alzheimer's Family Centers(619) 543-4700The three George G. Glenner family centers in San Diego County operate a day program that serves seniors. In addition to care and respite services, the centers offer volunteer programs, caregiver education and support groups for seniors and families to help deal with the challenges of aging.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in San Marcos

San Marcos 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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Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Margie C.

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Silvergate San Marcos

My Mom has been living at Silvergate for over a year now. We have only experienced great things here. Her home is a beautiful 2 room apartment that she has decorated with her own furniture which...

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bhalus

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Silvergate San Marcos

Silvergate has been a great move for my Dad. The staff and other residents are very friendly and caring. He loves the food and activities and it gives such peace of mind to know how well cared for...

Provider response

He IS happy here and is always eager to chat with our staff and help out in activities. We love having him here and he's right - our food is delicious!

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Joan and Harold's daughter Donna

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Silvergate San Marcos

My family is so very pleased with SIVERGATE! My parents have a lovely two bedroom apartment, wonderful meals in a beautiful dining room, housekeeping, laundry, fun things going on…and the kindest,...

Provider response

Our residents ARE FAMILY! Thank you for recognizing that. Being locally owned and operated by a family creates this in ways that other larger corporate run communities can ever emulate.

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