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8515 Costa Verde Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92122
"Vi is spectacular, but it’s way out of my league. It’s a true life care, and I would recommend it to anybody who has a...
8060 Frost Street, San Diego, CA 92123
"I had an in-person tour of the Abby Gardens, and it was a good tour. For long-term care, it seemed pretty good. I just...
7675 Family Circle, San Diego, CA 92111
"My Mother has now been at Kearny Mesa for seven months. The loving care she has received is incredible. She has asked...
2828 MEADOWLARK DRIVE, San Diego, CA 92123
"My mother is in LifeHOUSE San Diego Healthcare Center. It seems like it's an acceptable, OK place. It’s a big place with...
4033 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
"Hillcrest Residential Care is awesome. They have two caregivers per six people. They also have a registered nurse that...
4033 SIXTH AVENUE EXT, San Diego, CA 92103
"I put my husband at Mission Hills. The nurses there are very good at taking care of patients. Excellent! The nurses are...
3520 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103
"My mother is in Balboa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. The care has been excellent. They need more staff, but they're...
3680 Reynard Way, San Diego, CA 92103
Mission Hills Post Acute Care is located in San Diego, California, and offers specialized care for seniors. It provides...
3022 45TH STREET, San Diego, CA 92105
"Arroyo Vista is a large and modern nursing facility which offers great service at a stunning price. My grand mother was...
5602 UNIVERSITY AVE, San Diego, CA 92105
"I was very impressed with University Care Center in San Diego. They had a very nice facility with professional...
235 NUTMEG STREET, San Diego, CA 92103
"Everybody in St. Paul's Health Care Center was professional, very kind, and considerate. I hope everyone would have the...
3202 DUKE STREET, San Diego, CA 92110
"The staff are therapists are so kind and amazing and helped my love one recover. The rooms are spacious, the food was...
1201 34th St, San Diego, CA 92102
"My sister was here after she suffered a mild brain injury. She came to this facility on a ventilator and with several...
5696 Lake Murray Boulevard, La Mesa, CA 91942
"My father was at Country Manor La Mesa. The setting was nice. The staff was about average. He had occupational therapy...
3884 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
"I was in rehab for four months at The Springs at Pacific Regent La Jolla. I came there right after surgery. Generally...
7760 PARKWAY DRIVE, La Mesa, CA 91942
"Of all the places we visited in the La Mesa & El Cajon area, Parkway Hills was the best. It is a smaller facility...
7800 PARKWAY DRIVE, La Mesa, CA 91942
"I was a recent guest at Arbor Hills and I feel grateful to the staff and the occupational therapy crew, Palo, Jun...
1350 Euclid Ave, San Diego, CA 92105
"I moved my mom to Brighton Place. I liked their customer service much better, and the people seemed to be more caring...
3780 Massachusetts Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91941
"Everyone in every department, especially the Nursing Staff was very helpful and friendly. I got all the assistance I...
9825 Glen Center Dr., San Diego, CA 92131
"We liked Ridgeview Health Center. Everything looked good. The person who gave the tour was excellent except the price...
Nursing Homes
WWashkowiak
5.0
Review of Ridgeview Health Center
Staff were polite and helpful. If you needed help they were there. I recommend this lovely facility.
Nursing Homes
Sting
5.0
Review of Ridgeview Health Center
I would like to compliment the kitchen for Greta food and menu selection. The staff is helpful, understanding, and kind. I would recommend this place to anyone.
Provider response
Thank you so much for your kind words, Sting! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the great food and menu selection, and that our helpful and kind staff made a positive impact on your experience. We...
Nursing Homes
Gianna
4.0
Review of Kearny Mesa Convalescent and Nursing Home
My dad was previously at Kearny Mesa Convalescent and Nursing Home. There was an issue with the food for a couple of months, but they had to make a change in the catering service. At the tail end...
At an average of $10,722 per month, nursing home rates in San Diego are significantly higher than the national average, $7,756, and the statewide average of $9,247. Costs in nearby cities are notably lower, with rates averaging $7,396 east of San Diego in El Centro. To the north, semiprivate nursing home care costs an average of $8,060 per month in Los Angeles, $8,365 in Oxnard, and $9,962 in Santa Maria.
San Diego
$10,722
California
$9,247
El Centro
$7,396
Los Angeles
$8,060
Santa Maria
$9,962
Average monthly nursing home rates in San Diego run $10,722 for a semiprivate room, and $14,433 for a private room.
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Nursing home care is the costliest type of senior care because it includes 24/7 medical care in a specialized institutional setting. Seniors who are considering nursing home placement may find that less-restrictive long-term care services such as adult day health care, in-home care or assisted living meets their needs. Average monthly rates for adult day programming in San Diego runs $1,733, while in-home care costs an average of $5,716 per month based on 44 hours of care weekly.
Adult day health care
$1,733
Assisted living
$4,525
Home care
$5,716
Home health care
$5,716
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$10,722
Nursing home (private room)
$14,433
Navigating long-term senior care can be challenging for seniors, their family members and caregivers. In San Diego, a number of government and nonprofit organizations offer free and low-cost services designed to help seniors navigate the complex issues around Medicaid coverage, guardianship and estate planning.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Legal Services | (858) 565-1392 | Senior Legal Services offers free legal information and advice to seniors aged 60 and older. SLS attorneys can assist with elder law issues such as financial abuse, guardianship, Medicaid benefits and estate planning. |
| Alzheimer’s Association — San Diego Chapter | (800) 272-3900 | The San Diego chapter of the national Alzheimer’s Association provides free information, resources and support to people living with memory loss. Services include caregiver and patient support groups, assistance with long-term care benefits and help with finding appropriate community-based and residential care services. |
| San Diego County — Adult Protective Services | (800) 339-4661 | Adult Protective Services works to prevent elder abuse among those aged 65 and older, as well as dependent adults. APS workers investigate complaints about elder neglect, abandonment and self-neglect and take steps to connect vulnerable adults with the appropriate support services. |
| Senior Options, Advocacy and Referrals | (800) 339-4661 | SOAR is a county-run care management program for frail seniors aged 60 and older who are at risk of nursing home placement, and who are ineligible for other programs. SOAR case managers work with seniors and their caregivers to develop a care plan, source long-term care resources and coordinate services with community resources. |
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (800) 640-4661 | The Long-Term Care Ombudsman program works to address concerns related to long-term care services. The ombudsman provides free information to seniors and their families on their rights within a long-term care facility and can work to resolve complaints related to these rights. Ombudsmen can also witness advanced care directives in nursing homes. |
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