Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Carlsbad, CA below include 303 Assisted Living facilities with 1327 reviews. On average in Carlsbad, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.4 out of 5 stars.
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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..."
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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..."
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1088 Laguna Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008
4.5
(12 reviews)
"I can’t commend Laguna Estates enough. They moved in my mom at the peak of Covid (May 2020) and they made her feel so welcome. The entire staff has been so friendly and attentive. My mom passed this last Tuesday and everyone has been incredible. Comp..."
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2560 Faraday Ave., Carlsbad, CA 92010
4.5
(2 reviews)
"I will be moving into Santianna. I had a lovely tour. The guide was great. It's brand new. We had a nice lunch, and the food was very tasty. It's in the middle of the day, so there weren't too many people out. They had some kind of a musical program ..."
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2641 Abedul Street, Carlsbad, CA 92009
4.5
(2 reviews)
"My first impression of the facility was that it was kept in pristine condition. The whole facility was upscale and very clean, I visited around lunch time and a caretaker was preparing a stove cooked lunch. I would recommend taking a look at this fac..."
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2702 La Costa Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92009
4.5
(2 reviews)
"La Costa Golf Care is a lovely place. It's got a nice view of the golf course, the rooms are nice, and the help is very good and caring. It's just a little hard to find on a busy street. My mom has a beautiful room. She's got a nice fireplace and a v..."
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1840 Bienvenida Circle, Carlsbad, CA 92008
4.0
(1 reviews)
"They've been in carlsbad for over 20 years and have a great reputation. A friend recommended I visit and I am so happy that I chose this care facility...."
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2541 Abedul Street, Carlsbad, CA 92009
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Hillside Garden II was very clean, professional, and very safe. The staff was attentive, kind, patient, and very understanding of the situation. They were not pushy. It was a residential board and care home with four bedrooms that were remodeled to a..."
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4380 Highland Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008
"The Gardens is a spacious, light-filled home that sits on a hill above the picturesque village of Carlsbad. The wonderful ocean views and re..."
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3463 Circulo Adorno, Carlsbad, CA 92009
"Tenenbaum Villa is in the beautiful residential community of LaCosta (Carlsbad, San Diego, California). This home is near LaCosta Canyon Hig..."
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1940 Levante St, Carlsbad, CA 92009
4.6
(23 reviews)
"No words can express how fortunate our family has been for my parents to have been able to live...and thrive...through the continuum of care spanning the last 14 years at La Costa Glen (LCG). Not only have both of my parents been able to benefit f..."
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3140 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92008
4.3
(16 reviews)
"My husband is in Bayshire Carlsbad. They put him in skilled nursing until about three weeks ago and they moved him into assisted living. They're a good bunch of people. It's clean. The staff seems fine both in the skilled and assisted. I've got no pr..."
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2855 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA 92008
4.4
(12 reviews)
"I toured Carlsbad by the sea and it was my favorite. The food is excellent, itÂ’s just a lovely place, and itÂ’s right by the ocean. I even signed up for it, but I backed out, because it was very expensive. It had everything. They have an outdoor and i..."
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1950 Calle Barcelona, Carlsbad, CA 92009
4.2
(11 reviews)
"Staff is attentive, professional and caring Food is very nice and tasty Activities are plentiful and varied Comments from several staff members said it was the best facility they have worked at. Very clean. My Mother was there for many weeks. Cannot..."
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3111 Levante Street, Carlsbad, CA 92009
5.0
(1 reviews)
"La Costa Heights Assisted Living is a very, very clean facility. The staff is very caring. They work hard to have my mom. They are very aware of each individual's diet. They have exercise program in the morning for everyone. They also have karaoke. T..."
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3410 Highland Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I visited this home looking for a place for my second mother & was so impressed. The owner Richard was so kind and they go out of their way to provide first class service to everyone there. The home is beautiful and the food is homemade and outstandi..."
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1094 LAGUNA DRIVE, Carlsbad, CA 92008
4.0
(1 reviews)
"We liked Las Villas. My friend’s mom was there for skilled nursing and they were very attentive. The sanitation was very good. The dining room on the second floor was very nice. It’s got nice view, it’s wide open and looks inviting. The residents see..."
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4892 Hillside Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008
3.0
(2 reviews)
"We chose Hillside Garden I for my aunt because of the individual attention and the amount of care she's given there. They've taken her to the doctor eight different times. Anytime she has anything that comes up, they check on it and take care of it i..."
READ MORE7626 Galleon Way, Carlsbad, CA 92009
"La Costa Heights Living Care is a family-operated senior care community in Carlsbad, CA, located less than 10 miles from the beach and withi..."
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2579 Arundel Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92009
"At Comfort Care Elderly Care Facility, our dedicated and highly trained staff take care of all our residents needs -- from getting in and ou..."
READ MOREAlthough Carlsbad’s median fee is above the norm for California, the city isn’t the costliest in the region. That position is held by El Centro where the midpoint is $6,150. Los Angeles is a more affordable option at $5,250 although it’s not as affordable as Riverside’s median of $4,000.
Carlsbad
$5,475
California
$5,250
United States
$4,500
El Centro
$6,150
Los Angeles
$5,250
Riverside
$4,000
The median monthly fee for assisted living in Carlsbad is $5,475, which is above the norm for California, where the typical senior pays $5,250. It’s also far above the national median of $4,500 although this shouldn’t be a surprise because California is one of the nation’s five most expensive states.
The state of California’s Medicaid 1915(c) Assisted Living Waiver will pay for the services provided by residential care facilities for eligible seniors who live in certain counties, including San Diego County.Â
California offers seniors an optional supplement to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) that can be used to help pay for room and board in residential care facilities.Â
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in California page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.
Although assisted living’s median fee of $5,475 is above that of adult day care ($2,058), it’s an affordable alternative to in-home care ($6,387). This is due to seniors receiving in-home care not only paying a higher fee but also having to pay existing home maintenance costs. Home health care’s median fee of $6,473 per month covers limited medical care at home. Seniors in need of nursing home levels of care will see their costs rise to approximately $9,384 for a semiprivate room.
In-Home Care
$6,387
Home Health Care
$6,473
Adult Day Health Care
$2,058
Assisted Living Facility
$5,475
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$9,384
Note: Data for Carlsbad was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, San Diego, was used instead.
Carlsbad seniors can access an array of resources free of charge. These programs include help for assisted living residents who are unhappy with the quality of their care, education for those who want to improve their knowledge and support for vets in need of medical and nonmedical care.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Carlsbad Senior Center | (442) 339-2650 | The Carlsbad Senior Center welcomes adults aged 50 and older. Seniors wanting to improve their fitness and wellness can participate in line dancing, Zumba Gold, meditation and chair yoga. More creative members can join classes on ceramics, crafts and writing. |
| Oceanside VA Clinic | (760) 643-2000 | The Oceanside VA Clinic delivers limited medical care to vets and their dependents. In addition to primary care and dentistry, the clinic treats vets dealing with mental health issues and can refer patients to the San Diego Vet Center. It operates a pharmacy and provides services for hearing, speech or balance problems. |
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (800) 640-4661 | The purpose of San Diego County's Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is to enhance residents' quality of care in the region's licensed senior living facilities. Its ombudsmen visit assisted living communities to engage directly with residents. They investigate complaints and pursue resolutions through negotiation. |
| City of Carlsbad Volunteering Opportunities | (442) 339-2534 | The City of Carlsbad helps seniors give back through voluntary work. Some opportunities are one-off, such as helping at special events, while others are ongoing. These include assisting artists and educators at Family Open Studio, offering homework help for students at Carlsbad City Library and delivering meals to homebound seniors. |
| Osher Lifelong Learning Institute | (760) 750-4020 | The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UC San Diego offers a wide range of free online programs for adults aged 50+ who want to improve their knowledge. Course titles include Great Moments in Cinema, Impressionism, The Sense of Humor in Different Countries and The Creation of the Panama Canal. |
Carlsbad Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in California are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in California page for more information about these laws.
Assisted Living
Anonymous
4.0
Review of GlenBrook
We are so thankful to have our elder at Glenbrook. The staff are so friendly, patient and kind. They went above and beyond during the pandemic to keep their residents active. If they could improve...
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Mary J.
5.0
Review of GlenBrook
Everything in Assisted Living has been Awesome, from the accommodations, cleaning services, and assistance to and from dining room is great. We are so grateful for the staff and all of the benefits...
Provider response
Thank you for the five-star review, Mary. We're thrilled to hear that your experience at GlenBrook Health Center has been so positive. Our team works hard to ensure that every aspect of our...
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Lisa13
4.0
Review of Hillside Garden II
Hillside Garden II was very clean, professional, and very safe. The staff was attentive, kind, patient, and very understanding of the situation. They were not pushy. It was a residential board and...
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