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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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READ MORESenior 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.
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 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
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.
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.
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.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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San Marcos Senior Activity Center | (760) 744-5535 | The 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) 339-4661 | San 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) 284-9281 | ElderHelp 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) 487-8180 | Weissler'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) 543-4700 | The 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. |
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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Margie C.
5
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
5
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
5
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.