Our memory care directory in San Diego County, California includes 116 communities with 1408 reviews from seniors and their loved ones.
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CARING STARS WINNER
7450 Olivetas Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037
4.7
(31 reviews)
"The rooms are terrific, the staff uniquely committed and engaged and the food is excellent. My parents went there from Mass, after 55 yrs of marriage with my father as a burned out caregiver for my mother's parkinson's and their admissions/support ..."
$3,925
CARING STARS WINNER
1351 E Washington Ave, Escondido, CA 92027
4.6
(39 reviews)
"I toured. I liked the facility and the environment was very pleasant. I liked the staff. They are friendly. We met a lady who had lived there for ten years, and it's good to hear from the residents there. We got a really good tour and Shaun was reall..."
$2,900
CARING STARS WINNER
1550 Security Place, San Marcos, CA 92078
4.6
(51 reviews)
"I toured Silvergate San Marcos. It was good, and it was a thorough and nice place. Dave was very light and cool. The rooms were nice and clean, and their dining area was good...."
$3,295
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
CARING STARS WINNER
2700 East 4th Street, National City, CA 91950
4.5
(65 reviews)
"Paradise Village is my first choice. It's the largest of the ones that I visited and in the assisted living facility, the dining room was newly remodeled and looked nice. The rooms are also newly remodeled. I believe they had the biggest one-bedroom ..."
$2,800
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CARING STARS WINNER
183 Third Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910
4.5
(32 reviews)
"Fredericka Manor is lovely, but we absolutely would not be able to afford that and continue running the household here. The person who gave the tour was very, very nice. I even spoke to some of the nursing staff and everything, and it's a nice place...."
$3,550
CARING STARS WINNER
2041 W. Vista Way, Vista, CA 92083
4.4
(47 reviews)
"Great staff. They are attentive and compassionate. Lots of activities. Good food. Cute apartment. My mother loves it here and we are happy she's in Alta Vista's capable hands!..."
$2,900
CARING STARS WINNER
760 E Bobier Dr, Vista, CA 92084
4.4
(48 reviews)
"My mother moved in a few days ago. They've been very accommodating. The staff is really good. If I text them, I get an answer right away. And if there's a problem, they take care of it. Anything we ask for, they take care of it right away. They've be..."
$2,995
710 13th Avenue, Escondido, CA 92025
4.5
(24 reviews)
"I thought Redwood Terrace was amazing. I liked their core values, and I thought it was just great. They had something like cocktails and conversation and it was like they had some snacks, beverages, cocktails, and mocktails and whatnot. The coordinat..."
$3,453
3012 Bear Valley Parkway South, Escondido, CA 92025
4.4
(33 reviews)
"I like that Oakmont of Escondido Hills had wide open spaces. They had a lot of interactive programs going on with large groups. And it's well planned and managed...."
$5,295
2325 Proctor Valley Road, Chula Vista, CA 91914
4.6
(17 reviews)
"My sister moved into Westmont at San Miguel Ranch. The staff members are caring, interesting, and friendly. I like the cleanliness. They're on time when they say they're going to be somewhere. They're very helpful. The dining area is very clean and c..."
$3,895
1290 Santa Rosa Drive, Chula Vista, CA 91913
4.7
(13 reviews)
"I went to Ivy Park at Otay Ranch, and it was a very nice tour. I met with another family while they were there, so that was kind of nice. They're probably a top contender. The only negative I had was I felt like their menu selections were a little li..."
$3,495
CARING STARS WINNER
1863 Devon Pl, Vista, CA 92084
4.8
(11 reviews)
"Vista Gardens Memory Care was great. My husband stayed there just for three weeks. I'm very impressed with the facility in general, and the outdoor facilities for the residents were exceptional. The staff was excellent. They're very welcoming and car..."
$7,000
300 Lantern Crest Way, Santee, CA 92071
4.3
(59 reviews)
"I toured Lantern Crest Senior Living. They seem to know the residents, and they have a lot of different activities. Their fee is inclusive. The staff seemed to be attentive to the residents. It's a beautiful campus, but it's big. It might have been o..."
$4,850
5592 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92008
5.0
(8 reviews)
"My sister moved to La Marea Senior Living. The marketing personnel was extremely knowledgeable in the area of dementia. She's very kind. My sister's only been there for a week. All of my interactions with the staff have been very good. They've only b..."
$6,245
CARING STARS WINNER
7020 Manzanita Street, Carlsbad, CA 92008
4.4
(25 reviews)
"I visited both memory care and assisted living of Sunrise at La Costa. Overall, it was beautiful. They had a lot of people on staff that perform different jobs. In their memory care area, they had an outdoor garden area. They also had like a really n..."
$6,657
5508 Avenida Pacifica Wy, Oceanside, CA 92057
4.6
(14 reviews)
"My room is a palace. Love the staff they are respectful great price for location. I have a cat who our staff is good to. I like the fact I'm on the first floor. Food is pretty good sometimes better than others. Fresh fruit is a must. Bingo is my b..."
$3,700
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
740 7th Street, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
4.6
(13 reviews)
"I toured Sun and Sea Manor. They were super nice. The place looked good and nice. The people were nice. The room was nice. The staff member who toured me around was great. They're very helpful, friendly, and down to earth. The tour was very quick bec..."
$4,600
The California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) and Continuing Care Contracts Bureau monitors long-term care communities, including memory care facilities, to make sure they are in compliance with state rules and regulations.
Memory care is typically provided in establishments licensed as assisted living facilities. The costs of memory care usually average around 20% – 30% higher than standard assisted living. Because no authoritative data exists for the costs of memory care, we estimated them by adding 25% to the costs of assisted living in the Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey.
Memory care costs in San Diego County average $6,844 per month, which is $321 higher than the California average of $6,563 and $1,219 higher than the national average of $5,625. Within the state of California, the lowest memory care costs are found in Visalia at $4,313, while the highest are found in Santa Rosa at $8,810. Costs are slightly lower in Sacramento, at $6,531 but rise to $7,899 in San Francisco.
San Diego County
$6,844
California
$6,563
The United States
$5,625
Visalia
$4,313
Santa Rosa
$8,810
Sacramento
$6,531
San Francisco
$7,899
Memory care is more expensive in San Diego than all other types of care with the exception of nursing homes, where the monthly average is $9,384. In-home care averages $6,387, and home health care averages $6,473. Assisted living costs are slightly lower at $5,475. Adult day health care is the least expensive option at $2,058.
Memory Care
$6,844
In-Home Care
$6,387
Home Health Care
$6,473
Adult Day Health Care
$2,058
Assisted Living
$5,475
Nursing Home (semiprivate room)
$9,384
In San Diego County, there are options for seniors who need financial assistance paying for Memory Care. For more information about other options, who qualifies, and how to apply, Memory Care in California page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in California page.
The following resources are designed to help those in the early stages of memory loss and their families access the help they need to have the best possible quality of life. There are programs that provide caregiver training, help family members find the right care facility for their loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia and provide information for those dealing with an early diagnosis of either of these conditions.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Association San Diego/Imperial Chapter | (800) 272-3900 | The Alzheimer's Association San Diego/Imperial Chapter provides San Diego and Imperial County residents with educational programs and support services for those with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. The organization maintains a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week Helpline that's available in over 200 languages, provides caregiver training and support, publishes a number of relevant fact sheets and brochures and provides information and care options. All programs and services are free of charge. Encinitas, CA |
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (800) 640-4661 | The Long-Term Care Ombudsman investigates complaints of neglect, abuse and exploitation in long-term care facilities made by residents or concerned parties. All services are free and confidential. Those seeking information on available long-term care options and how to pay for them can also get assistance from this service. San Diego, CA |
| Alzheimer's San Diego | (858) 492-4400 | Alzheimer's San Diego provides a variety of direct services for those with Alzheimer's or dementia, their families and their caregivers. Seniors can participate in group outings and enjoy music, art and physical exercise with their peers, receive weekly telephone calls and attend a five-week program designed to help those who have recently been diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer's and/or their partners prepare for the road ahead. San Diego, CA |
San Diego County Memory Care Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Memory Care Facilities in California are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in California page for more information about these laws.
Memory Care
Susan Nagle
5.0
Review of Alpine View Lodge
AVL is amazing. My mom has lived here for 6 years with progressing Alzheimer’s and physical deterioration. They are able to handle all levels of care skillfully and with care. I would not want my...
Memory Care
Russell
5.0
Review of Silvergate San Marcos
I toured Silvergate San Marcos. It was good, and it was a thorough and nice place. Dave was very light and cool. The rooms were nice and clean, and their dining area was good.
Memory Care
Russell
5.0
Review of Sunrise of Oceanside
The tour at Sunrise of Oceanside was quick, but the people were professional, and it was a very beautiful place. The rooms were big. I only interacted with the salesperson, and she was professional...
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