There’s a reason San Diego is considered one of the “best places to retire”. In addition to the good air quality and beautiful weather, San Diego’s large number of senior centers offer residents their pick of activities. At the Ed Brown Center, seniors can participate in social events from theatre to knitting, discussions and the annual health and fitness fair. Seniors who appreciate the gentle practice of yoga can find it at a Silver Age Community yoga class. Free weekly concerts can be found at Balboa Park and other community parks. San Diego is also home to nationally-ranked Scripps La Jolla Hospital and UC San Diego Health-Jacobs Medical Center, giving seniors access to high-quality options in health care.
To help seniors discover the most senior-friendly locations around the country, Caring.com conducted a new study, “The Best and Worst Places for Senior Living.” The Caring Senior Living Report analyzes and ranks 300 cities and 50 states on the quality of senior living in that area. The cities were graded using 46 metrics across five categories: Health Care, Senior Living & Housing, Affordability, Quality of life, and Transportation.
CARING STARS WINNER
8369 Vickers Street, San Diego, CA 92111
4.6
(163 reviews)
"I like that the people answer the phone. It is easy to change the hours. They help with showering, feeding, and medicine...."
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CARING STARS WINNER
9967 Fieldthorn Street, San Diego, CA 92127
4.8
(33 reviews)
"The caregivers toward the end were outstanding. They always tried to work with us, to get someone on the days we wanted. Someone was here with her, and it gave my husband and I some security that somebody was here...."
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CARING STARS WINNER
16061 Avenida Venusto, San Diego, CA 92128
4.8
(20 reviews)
"I toured Silvergate Rancho Bernardo. It was the priciest of them all. They had really pleasant accommodations, and it's very well kept up. The staff was attentive. And from what I could see, they had a good ratio of staff to clients that were using t..."
$7,995
CARING STARS WINNER
13075 Evening Creek Drive South, San Diego, CA 92128
4.6
(32 reviews)
"Everything was fine at Belmont Village Sabre Springs. The esthetics were really good as far as being a pleasant environment for anyone to live in. They had plenty of activities and nice rooms. The staff ratio seemed to be good. There were a lot of di..."
$5,560
4025 Pulitzer Place, San Diego, CA 92122
4.4
(41 reviews)
"I am a resident of Atria La Jolla. My apartment is beautiful. I have a full bedroom with a dressing room and a private bathroom. It has a kitchenette, which I don't use because I go down for the meals, but I could cook anything I want here. I have a ..."
$5,195
1455 Frazee Rd Suite 500, San Diego, CA 92108
4.8
(12 reviews)
"Arcadia provides 24/7 care for my 91 year old aunt. My aunt lives alone and has had some serous health and memory issues, including post-surgical care. I am her primary person for care, advice and medical response issues. Unfortunately we live severa..."
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CARING STARS WINNER
5308 Monroe Avenue, San Diego, CA 92115
4.4
(32 reviews)
"I toured Atria Collwood. I liked all of the programs that they had, the different levels of care that they offered, and the way it was structured. It was like an a la carte menu. They had it in such a way that it was very transparent like that. You c..."
$2,795
CARING STARS WINNER
8515 Costa Verde Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92122
4.3
(28 reviews)
"I chose Vi at La Jolla Village. It's total care to the end and I won't have to move. I want to get one spot and stay there till I die. It's independent living but it goes into assisted living in the same facility, same building, and same room. You do..."
$4,540
2635 Second Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
4.5
(15 reviews)
"I'm moving into St. Paul's Manor, and I like the community. I like the size and I like the location, the fact that it's Bankers Hill, that's walking distance to downtown San Diego, walking distance to the harbor, walking distance to Hillcrest, and wa..."
$2,500
CARING STARS WINNER
2404 Loring St, San Diego, CA 92109
4.3
(21 reviews)
"The Christmas brunch was excellent. The food was delicious and a nice variety of dishes...."
$2,935
3645 Ruffin Rd , San Diego, CA 92123
4.5
(13 reviews)
"Home Instead Is A Great Place You Would Want For Your Loved One Or Yourself 2 B. Caregivers join them, Home Instead Gives QUALITY Care To All..."
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12979 Rancho Peñasquitos Blvd, San Diego, CA 92129
4.3
(19 reviews)
"Words cannot express how grateful we are for everyone at Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living! I mean EVERYONE!! From the executive director, memory care director, finance manager, the wonderful lady at the reception desk, ALL of the caregivers and med..."
$3,495
5219 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92117
4.3
(16 reviews)
"I toured Novellus Clairemont. The rooms were very pleasant and large. They had a lot of activities going on inside a super nice dining room. The menu looked good, too. The staff who gave the tour was very nice and very helpful. It looked like a very ..."
$2,695
955 Grand Avenue, San Diego, CA 92109
4.1
(13 reviews)
"Oakmont of Pacific Beach is outstanding, but it's very expensive. It is outstanding in terms of what it offers. They have a special floor for memory care. They have the state of the art just up to date with Alzheimer's. They work with the Alzheimer's..."
$6,095
301 Spruce Street , San Diego, CA 92103
4.3
(8 reviews)
"My father was recently discharged from the hospital, but before he could be released, we were told he would need 24 hour care. The discharge planner recommended we call Golden Years. Carrie, the care manger, met with us at the hospital and helped us ..."
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12515 Springhurst Dr., San Diego, CA 92128
5.0
(4 reviews)
"Ivy Park at Sabre Springs was wonderful. The apartments were very comparable. It was a lovely building. I think if somebody chooses Ivy Park at Sabre Springs as a place, they're going to be well cared for, and I think people will be very happy there...."
$3,195
3665 Ruffin Rd, Suite 103,, San Diego, CA 92123
4.7
(4 reviews)
"All Valley Home Care San Diego is very nice. I like them. I have caregivers come into my house and help me with my husband. In terms of billing and other things, they're also very good, and I like them...."
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3941 Liggett Dr, San Diego, CA 92106
5.0
(3 reviews)
"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 interaction..."
$7,000
810 Turquoise Street, San Diego, CA 92109
4.4
(5 reviews)
"I toured Ivy Park at La Jolla. It feels like a home when you walk in. The staff is so friendly and attentive. The community is small, so they give attention to everyone. The rooms were remodeled, so they were new with new appliances, fixtures, and ba..."
$3,295
6461 Quillan St., San Diego, CA 92111
4.1
(7 reviews)
"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 this ..."
$3,000
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