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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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Lily Of The Valley Residential Care
11419 Westonhill Dr, San Diego, CA 92126
"Lily of the Valley Residential Care is located north of San Diego, CA, in the neighborhood of Mira Mesa. Filled with residential streets and..."
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Lake Murray Healthcare Center
7867 Lake Andrita Avenue, San Diego, CA 92119
"Lake Murray Healthcare Center is a small residential community known today as "Assisted Living". It is designed to provide the ideal solutio..."
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Care Rite Services
1109 Belair Dr, Fallbrook, CA 92028
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
READ MORECalle De Vida Too
4745 Calle de Vida, San Diego, CA 92124
"Located next door to Mission Trails Regional Park and convenient to I-15, Calle De Vida Too is easy to get to. Nearby is a major shopping ce..."
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El Norte Home Care
1897 E El Norte Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92027
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Heaven'S Hands Elder Care, Llc
1324 Greenway Rise, Escondido, CA 92027
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
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Quality Guest Home
632 N. Grape Street, Escondido, CA 92025
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
READ MOREEmmaus Care I
8738 Covina Street, San Diego, CA 92126
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
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1159 Saxony Road, Encinitas, CA 92024
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Crossroads Home Care
2512 Heather Place, Escondido, CA 92027
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READ MORENew Dawn Eldercare
2350 Warmlands Ave, Vista, CA 92084
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Santa Martha Residential VI
7108 Werner Street, 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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Mary Katherine's Home
1540 Darling Dr, Escondido, CA 92026
"Owned and operated by a Register Nurse with nurses in all locations, Mary Katherine’s Homes operates a total of 4 locations in San Diego Cou..."
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Mary Katherine's Home
2115 Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos, CA 92069
"Owned and operated by a Register Nurse with nurses in all locations, Mary Katherine’s Homes operates a total of 4 locations in San Diego Cou..."
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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..."
READ MORETwin Oaks Garden III
1950 Edwin Ln, San Marcos, CA 92069
"At Twin Oaks Garden III, our goal is to provide our residents with the best in senior living. Our high quality care and dedicated staff ensu..."
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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...
Assisted Living
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...
