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New World Villas
14125 Tarzana Road, Poway, CA 92064
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Assisted Living Communities in Carlsbad, California
Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Carlsbad, CA below include 303 Assisted Living facilities with 1328 reviews. On average in Carlsbad, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.4 out of 5 stars.
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We’ve spent hundreds of hours compiling helpful information below these listings, ranging from assisted living costs statistics of in Carlsbad, to local laws & regulations in the area, to nearby services and programs that can help older adults in the community thrive, and more.
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Hidden Valley Ranch
535 W. Haverford Road, Ramona, CA 92065
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White Orchid Guest Home
978 W 2nd Ave, Escondido, CA 92025
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Vibrant Living
5723 Bounty St, San Diego, CA 92120
"Welcome to Vibrant Living! Located in the beautiful Del Cerro, just east of Mission Valley between Grantville and San Carlos and very near t..."
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Vista Comfort Care
228 Iron Drive, Vista, CA 92083
"At Comfort Care Elderly Care Facility, our dedicated and highly trained staff take care of all our residents needs -- from getting in and ou..."
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Villa Adriana
1678 Sunset Drive, Vista, CA 92081
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Ocean Breeze Guest Home
5120 Frazee Road, Oceanside, CA 92057
"Ocean Breeze Guest Home is located in the far eastern portion of Oceanside, California, near shops, golf courses and the town of Vista. Resi..."
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Julia'S Cottage
1822 Avocado Rd, Oceanside, CA 92054
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READ MOREDaybreak Retirement Villa #4
11521 Kaywood Lane, Escondido, CA 92026
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3301 Lomas Serenas Drive, Escondido, CA 92029
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5250 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037
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622 Tranquility Glen, Escondido, CA 92027
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Santa Martha Residential IV
6893 Radcliffe Drive, San Diego, CA 92122
"Santa Martha Residential is a modest 6-bed residential care home located in San Diego, California. Santa Martha Residential Care Home is nea..."
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810 Centennial Dr, Vista, CA 92081
"Our Family Care Home is a three-person assisted living facility in Vista, CA. Residents can spend summer days on the beach, a 15-minute driv..."
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1997 Calle Madrigal, La Jolla, CA 92037
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6150 Bob Street, La Mesa, CA 91942
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READ MORESan Diego Brain Injury Found.-Howard House
2033 Oro Verde Road, Escondido, CA 92027
"San Diego Brain Injury Found.-Howard House is located in Escondido, California, and specializes as a residential care home. This community o..."
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7010 Jackson Drive, San Diego, CA 92119
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10864 Worthing Ave, San Diego, CA 92126
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Carlsbad, CA and Nearby Cities
Although 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
Paying for Assisted Living in Carlsbad
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.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Carlsbad
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.
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
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:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Carlsbad, CA
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.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Carlsbad
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. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Carlsbad
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.
Reviews of Communities Nearby
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...
Assisted Living
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...
