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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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4033 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
3.0
(2 reviews)
"Hillcrest Residential Care is awesome. They have two caregivers per six people. They also have a registered nurse that helps with the administration of the medication. It's very nice and very clean. My mother is bedridden, so they get her up and out ..."
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5468 Pacifica Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037
3.0
(2 reviews)
"I liked Casa Pacifica because it’s small. There are only six residents and three full-time caregivers. I liked the intimacy of the place. The staff was very nice and great. ..."
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421 E Mission Ave, Escondido, CA 92025
3.0
(6 reviews)
"I was able to visit Juehm Residential Care, and this facility is very nice and clean also. They offer care for bathing, dressing, and med management as well. The staff were very nice and accommodating, so it was a very good experience. I saw a shared..."
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8702 Tommy Drive, San Diego, CA 92119
3.0
(1 reviews)
"Renown Care is just a regular home with five or six clients. The facility is good. My wife has a completely quiet environment that she likes. The dining room is like a home. They can handle the clients like a small family. ..."
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799 Marsopa Drive, Vista, CA 92081
3.0
(2 reviews)
"I visited a friend at Breeze Hill Care. The place has a very nice ground. It’s a 3-story building. It's very nice and very clean. They have carpets on the floor and they kept them vacuumed and clean. It didn’t have a smell of urine. They have a lot o..."
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15632 Pomerado Road, Poway, CA 92064
2.5
(2 reviews)
"My wife was at Poway Healthcare Center. The place was OK, although we had some issues with it. The rooms were adequate, and they have activities like bingo, guitar night, and all kinds of things both local and within the community. They provide three..."
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3223 Duke Street, San Diego, CA 92110
2.4
(5 reviews)
"Golden Living of Point Loma is very clean. The staff is caring, and they're the people who actually care for my husband. They have a chef there, there's a variety, and the food is quite good, but he is a diabetic so I have to tell them to remove suga..."
READ MORE1530 Hillcrest Ln, Fallbrook, CA 92028
2.0
(1 reviews)
"I don't like the type of facility Sunny Hills is. With all due respect, the Filipino caregivers are very nice people but the fact that I have difficulty understanding what they're saying and they sort of live and eat there and take care of the reside..."
READ MORE14530 Garden Road, Poway, CA 92064
1.0
(1 reviews)
"We toured Solaris Garden, and we were not impressed with it at all. The location was ideal, it would have been perfect. But when we walked in, it was very disorganized, and they didn't seem to provide any activities for the clients. It was hard, peop..."
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978 W 2nd Ave, Escondido, CA 92025
"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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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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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..."
READ MORE3271 Innuit Ave, San Diego, CA 92117
"Avalon Palms is located in the city of San Diego, California, that's home to over 1.4 million people and known for its beautiful beaches and..."
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3476 Idlewild Way, San Diego, CA 92117
"Clairmont Guest Home offers residents independent living options and daily support services. We offer private and semi private rooms. On-goi..."
READ MORE3008 Buena Creek Rd, Vista, CA 92084
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
READ MORE322 Keyport Street, Oceanside, CA 92057
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
READ MORE101 State Place Ste. A, Escondido, CA 92029
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 MORE420 Boudinot Ct, Escondido, CA 92027
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READ MORE8540 Via Mallorca, Los Angeles, CA 92037
"La Jolla Villa is located in Los Angeles, CA. With public transportation options close by, the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center to the east and a..."
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...
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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