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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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4500 Cannon Rd., Oceanside, CA 92056
4.1
(16 reviews)
"A dear friend of mine is now a resident at Ocean Hills Senior Living in Oceanside, California. this independent living facility is beautiful. They have a gym, pool, and daily activities which keep all the residents engaged and happy. Their restaur..."
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3500 Lake Blvd, Oceanside, CA 92056
4.1
(11 reviews)
"I was impressed with the quality of the staff, the overall condition, and the location. Their schedule for meals is very different from any other facility, and they have an activities schedule. ..."
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3524 Lake Blvd., Oceanside, CA 92056
4.1
(45 reviews)
"We toured Brookdale Oceanside. It was clean and well-managed. They gave us a great tour, so we felt like we got to see what we needed to see. The staff was very friendly, very welcoming, and open. They were up to date and had the things we were looki..."
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955 Grand Avenue, San Diego, CA 92109
4.1
(13 reviews)
"Oakmont of Pacific Beach is outstanding, but it's very expensive. It is outstanding in terms of what it offers. They have a special floor for memory care. They have the state of the art just up to date with Alzheimer's. They work with the Alzheimer's..."
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6461 Quillan St., San Diego, CA 92111
4.1
(7 reviews)
"Gold Canyon Care Home was nice. It looked like more of a home than a big assisted living. It looked like a family-run business that you would fit in. The atmosphere's nice. They would let my mom's dog come and they even came out to visit my mom this ..."
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1590 W. San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92078
4.1
(40 reviews)
"My parents are moving into Brookdale San Marcos. One reason we chose it is that they offer respite care, which is kind of like a temporary situation. The other factor is the staff there is just amazing, super nice, and very accommodating. Everyone we..."
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196 Pacific View Lane, Encinitas, CA 92024
4.0
(1 reviews)
"My brother moved to Senior Comfort Care. He got a hospital bed, a TV, a couple of dressers, and a closet. The staff was fairly young. They always take care of his things. I tried their food and it's okay. They could have done a better job other than ..."
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113 Polk Street, Oceanside, CA 92057
4.0
(1 reviews)
"I wasn't happy with the room at Heaven's Grace Care Home. It was very tiny and it had an outdoor door that I wasn't happy with. The owner didn't introduce me to any caregivers. It was like no one was around. I wasn't happy with that specific house, b..."
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4845 Mesa Drive, Oceanside, CA 92057
4.0
(1 reviews)
"My parents are residents of Sunrise of Oceanside. When you walk in the entry of the place it looks like a boutique hotel. They have a receptionist at the front desk. Their dining room, lounge areas, and their TV room have recliner chairs. They have g..."
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1325 Las Villas Way, Escondido, CA 92026
3.8
(35 reviews)
"I toured Las Villas Del Norte. It's a wonderful place. They don't have any carpeting or anything like that to absorb some of the sound, for my ears I couldn't handle it, but they had just a wonderful time. It is high quality. Everything about it, the..."
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2354 Watson Way, Vista, CA 92061
3.0
(5 reviews)
"My initial tour of Shadowridge Senior Living was fine, but it was rushed because we called at the last minute and they said the person who was giving the tour was busy. So, a nurse took us. She was super nice and showed us everything. The place seeme..."
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1582 Sunrise Dr., Vista, CA 92084
"San Diego Senior Living - Senior Living Never Felt So Good We are a Veteran and family-owned senior living home in San Diego, California. O..."
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5720 Old Carmel Valley Road, San Diego, CA 92130
"Westmont of Carmel Valley is designed to foster a sense of belonging, independence, and overall well-being. With a range of tailored ameniti..."
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8292 Run Of The Knolls, San Diego, CA 92127
""The Most Exclusive, Upscale, Six-Bedroom Residential Care Estate Home in San Diego County" Rancho Santa Fe Villa is a six-bedroom, 5,500 s..."
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1178 Evergreen Lane, Vista, CA 92084
"Our residents are encouraged to continue living life with freedom, purpose, and vitality. Come visit LoveJoy Senior Living us and see first-..."
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17067 Coyote Bush Dr., San Diego, CA 92127
"At Garden Abode, our mission is in giving care with genuine respect and love, and in treating our senior care residents like they are part o..."
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712 Bozanich Circle, Vista, CA 92084
"My mother was at Lone Oak Villa for five years. In that time she had many people helping her. They were all knowledgeable and caring. They became friends and knew what she needed and liked. The owner of the facility is very accommodating and stri..."
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6125 Cowles Mountain Blvd., La Mesa, CA 91942
"Established in early 2008, Jean Brooks (UCSD Graduate) and Todd Brooks (Air Force Veteran, US Air Force Academy Graduate) had the desire to ..."
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2536 Nye Street, San Diego, CA 92111
"Mission Carehome, offering Assisted Living Facility and Memory Care in San Diego, California, is committed to providing personalized and ded..."
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262 Silver Creek Glen, Escondido, CA 92029
"Sapphire Pacific Care Home is a senior care home located in the interesting city of Escondido California and in San Diego County. The city o..."
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.
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.
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...
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...
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