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The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in San Marcos, CA for 2024

There are 56 Memory Care Facilities in the San Marcos area, with 4 in San Marcos and 52 nearby.

The average cost of memory care in San Marcos is $4,696 per month. This is lower than the national median of $5,500. Cheaper rated regions include Escondido with an average starting cost of 4,901.

To help you with your search, browse the 277 reviews below for memory care facilities in San Marcos. On average, consumers rate memory care in San Marcos 4.9 out of 5 stars.

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What to Consider About Memory Care in San Marcos

San Marcos, California, is located in southern California and has about 96,000 residents, approximately 12 percent of whom are seniors 65 and older. This age group is the most vulnerable to develop dementia. In California, some 650,000 people have Alzheimer's disease and that number is growing. To provide the necessary services and support to these aging citizens, San Marcos has three memory care facilities, and there are over three dozen more in surrounding cities.

Memory care facilities in San Marcos and all of California are referred to as Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly. Some RCFEs have dedicated properties, and others are co-located with assisted living facilities.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in San Marcos

  • San Marcos's cost of living is 172.8, much higher than the national average of 100. It is driven by housing cost which may impact fees paid by memory care residents and their families.
  • On a crime scale between one and 100, with a high score indicating more crime, San Marcos has a violent crime rate of 22.2 and a property crime rate of 28.4, compared to the U.S. averages of 31.1 and 38.1 respectively. Despite the lower crime rates here, when touring various memory care facilities, caregivers may want to discuss steps taken to ensure the safety of residents.
  • On average, San Marcos gets 265 sunny days per year, much higher than the national average of 205. However, temperatures are moderate throughout the year. Summer highs in July average 84 degrees, while winter lows average 44 degrees. If memory care residents are offered supervised outdoor time, it's worth asking what precautions are taken to ensure they are protected from the sun.
  • California has some of the highest taxes in the country. Income from retirement accounts and pensions are fully taxed, although Social Security retirement benefits are exempt from state income tax. This may be a consideration for family members considering a move to be closer to loved ones in San Marcos memory care facilities.

Paying for Memory Care in San Marcos

Memory Care costs in San Marcos start around $4,696 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.

It’s important to note that memory care rates in San Marcos 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.

Cities in California

Cardiff By The Sea

$8,850

Carlsbad

$6,998

Encinitas

$6,666

US

$5,694

Escondido

$5,388

Oceanside

$4,878

Vista

$4,712

San Marcos

$4,696

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in San Marcos

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 San Marcos

San Marcos 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 San Marcos, please visit our Memory Care in California page.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in San Marcos

San Marcos-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.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Priscilla

I visited this facility

Review of Silvergate San Marcos

My brother will be moving into Silvergate San Marcos. We enjoyed the tour guide. David was very open and told us what was going on. He got us to tour some rooms that people said they were OK with...

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A.N.

I visited this facility

Review of Country Rose Estate Memory Care

It is a little bit larger in board and care. I like the room. It has a private bathroom right inside the room, which I think is good for people with dementia. I found the atmosphere of the staff to...

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Jill

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

Review of Silvergate San Marcos

Very friendly and caring staff who have worked there a long time. Very clean and open facility.

Provider response

Thank you Jill for the complementary review regarding our staff and layout of our Suites Memory Care. Yes some of our staff have been here 10 years, 15 years, and some 20 years and counting!

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Memory Care Facilities near San Marcos, CA

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