
65 Memory Care Facilities near Encinitas, CA
There are 65 Memory Care Facilities in the Encinitas area, with 3 in Encinitas and 62 nearby.
The average cost of memory care in Encinitas is $6,666 per month. This is higher than the national median of $5,120. Cheaper nearby regions include Carlsbad with an average starting cost of $6,095.
To help you with your search, browse the 140 reviews below for memory care facilities in Encinitas. On average, consumers rate memory care in Encinitas 3.9 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Carlsbad with an average rating of 5.0 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 memory care options and costs in Encinitas, call (855) 863-8283.
Top 10 Memory Care Facilities in Encinitas, CA
Silverado Encinitas
Olivenhain Guest Home for Memory Care!
Somerford Place of Encinitas
Pacifica Senior Living Vista
Pacifica Senior Living Escondido
Alta Vista Senior Living
Silvergate San Marcos
Brookdale Oceanside
White Sands La Jolla
Westmont Town Court
Belmont Village Sabre Springs
Vi at La Jolla Village
Oakmont of Escondido Hills
Sunrise at La Costa
Redwood Terrace
Las Villas Del Norte
Felicita Vida
Torrey Pines Assisted & Senior Living
Vista Gardens Memory Care
Sunrise of Sabre Springs
Pacifica Senior Living Oceanside
Belmont Village Cardiff by the Sea
Sunrise of La Jolla
La Marea Senior Living
Casa Aldea Senior Living
Vista Del Lago
Golden Retreat
Gold Canyon Care Home
Pacifica Senior Living Rancho Peñasqu...
Villa Monticello Assisted Living
Monarch Cottage La Jolla
Oakmont of Pacific Beach
Ocean Hills Senior Living
Gardens at Escondido
Silverado Escondido
Silvergate Rancho Bernardo
Hilltop Country Estate
Sapphire Pacific II
Anne's Place
Splendor Valley
Heritage Hills of Oceanside
Belmont Village La Jolla - Opening Ea...
Ridgeview Health Center
Santianna
Partners In Senior Living - Crisie Ln
Meridian at Lake San Marcos
Merrill Gardens at Oceanside
Bayshire Carlsbad
Aegis at Shadowridge
Eagles Nest Retirement Ranch Inc.
ActivCare at Bressi Ranch
ActivCare at 4S Ranch
Mary Katherine's Cottage
Alta Vista Manor
Golden Ages RCFE
Joy & Jay Home Care
Cadence at Poway Gardens
Country Rose Estate Memory Care
ActivCare at Mission Bay
North La Costa Assisted Living
Baron's Residential Care, Inc.
Mary Katherine's Home
Mary Katherine's Home -
Mary Katherine's Home
What to Consider About Memory Care in Encinitas
Encinitas is a growing beach community of 63,000 people roughly halfway up the coast between San Diego and Carlsbad. Seniors account for 16.9 percent of the population in Encinitas, and those in need of help managing Alzheimer's disease, Huntington's disease, advanced Parkinson's disorder and various forms of dementia will find 21 memory care facilities in the city.
Memory care facilities in California are sometimes known as residential care facilities for the elderly (RCFEs), and they are often located on or near the grounds of assisted living communities in the same network. Memory care facilities in Encinitas are regulated by the California Department of Health and Human Services, which publishes guidelines and conducts periodic site inspections to ensure quality of care.
- Encinitas has a typically warm and dry Southern California climate. The July and August heat is manageable, at an average of 75 degrees, which is good for seniors who are sensitive to high temperatures. Winter lows average 47 degrees, which is fairly easy on seniors with COPD. Encinitas gets just 12 inches of rain a year, keeping down the allergen count, which is a relief for seniors with asthma.
- The cost of living can get high in Encinitas. Overall costs here run to 169 percent of the national average. The high cost of housing in town is the major driver of that, but health care, which is of special concern to seniors in memory care, is still 7 percent more expensive in Encinitas than the average cost nationwide.
- Encinitas is a very safe place for seniors, especially those who are continuously supervised in residential care. Violent crime rates in Encinitas are a third the average for the state of California, while property crime rates are about 40 percent lower than the state average.
- The Encinitas area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care, such as Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas and Tri-City Medical Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
Paying for Memory Care in Encinitas
Average Monthly Costs
Cities in California
Memory Care costs in Encinitas start around $6,666 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,293 per month.
It’s important to note that memory care rates in Encinitas 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 Memory Care in Encinitas
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in California page.
More Ways to Pay for Memory Care
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in California page.
Free Memory Care Resources in Encinitas
Encinitas and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care 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 memory care resources in Encinitas, please visit our Memory Care in California page.
Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Encinitas
Encinitas-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in California are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in California page for more information about these laws.
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Recent Reviews of Memory Care in Encinitas
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Review of Olivenhain Guest Home for Memory Care!
My mother has been at Olivenhain for over 7 months. We have been with her their daily to visit and help her adjust. The staff is far beyond caring and the homelike atmosphere is so much better than... Read more
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Review of Somerford Place of Encinitas
I had a very good impression of Somerford, and the person who gave me the tour was very knowledgeable and welcoming. They gave a very good service. The dining area was pleasant, clean, and well att... Read more
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Review of Silverado Encinitas
Not for early stage dementia residents. Locked facility with very little outdoor and 1:1 stimulation. Only plus is the animals. Gloomy atmosphere, food not tasty and residency is very expensive, ev... Read more
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