LoveJoy Senior Living
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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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-..."
READ MORE8292 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..."
READ MORE1080 Avocado Avenue, Escondido, CA 92026
5.0
(3 reviews)
"My dad has moved into Avocado Creek, and it seems fine. He has a really nice room with a private bath, so that's good. There are other people there that it's small and it's home-like. So, it's a better atmosphere. The staff members were very nice, ve..."
READ MORE247 Presley Place, Vista, CA 92083
5.0
(2 reviews)
"The first impression was how immaculate the place is kept. The rooms are very homey and appointed with all the necessary items. Due to its size it provides a home environment versus a large community attempting to appease the masses. It’s individuali..."
READ MORE6173 Adelaide Avenue, San Diego, CA 92115
5.0
(2 reviews)
"My brother is living at Casa Del Cielo. It's a smaller place with about four residents. It's a private home in a normal neighborhood community. More attention is given to the residents so it's a nicer circumstance. My brother is able to get outside o..."
READ MORE2870 Wanek Road, Escondido, CA 92027
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Thank you for amazing service for my mother who was there for 1 year. Your communication and hands-on service is top of the line and my family and I really appreciate all the loving care you gave my mother and our family! :) ..."
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1747 Craigmore Ave, Escondido, CA 92027
5.0
(1 reviews)
"This place is very clean, beautiful Loving and compassionate staff. Arceli (administrator) is a kindhearted person and provides stellar care to residents as well as the family. I will rate this home five star..."
READ MORE9069 Inverness Road, Santee, CA 92071
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother has moved into Santee Elderly Care. It is excellent. The atmosphere is very clean, healthy, and open, and there are lots of conversation. The staff is very helpful. Her room is comfortable. They have indoor and outdoor activities. They're n..."
READ MORE6140 Crawford St., San Diego, CA 92120
5.0
(1 reviews)
"If you are looking for a new, fresh and very clean facility, Vibrant Living II is for you. It includes a spacious sunroom with a view and a large living room area. From what I've seen rooms are clean and well kept. The staff is friendly and cour..."
READ MORE1889 Almagro Lane, Escondido, CA 92026
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Mary Katherine's Cottage was so warm, friendly, and inviting. We loved the staff and the home. We really wanted my father-in-law to be there. The person who assisted us was so friendly, and we connected right away. The whole house was very tidy, very..."
READ MORE725 Golden Lane, Fallbrook, CA 92028
5.0
(1 reviews)
"They are very home-oriented at the Golden Gardens. It's a very relaxed environment, they cook excellent meals, and he gets very good care. Everything is very clean. They are all private rooms, and he has an end room that goes out into the back patio...."
READ MORE9041 Inverness Road, Santee, CA 92071
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Julie's Elderly Care is a good place. There are only six residents, so they are more hands-on with them. It is a private home, so it's very home-like. There's a bathroom in each room. There's someone who stays 24 hours with them, and they have people..."
READ MORE14740 Via Fiesta, San Diego, CA 92127
5.0
(3 reviews)
"It is a fantastic community. It's beautiful, it's new, bright, and very well-laid out. The person who gave us the tour, Bailey, was very energetic, knowledgeable, and courteous. She did a great job. We got to enjoy lunch there, and it was very nice...."
READ MORE1719 Medinah, San Marcos, CA 92069
5.0
(1 reviews)
"A family member is at Twin Oaks Manor. It is so beautiful and they're so good. The food is absolutely out of this world. The house is immaculate. It is the best care. She just got there right now, but they do games. In the front they have a porch, ..."
READ MORE5164 E Parker St, Oceanside, CA 92057
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mom was moved into Casa Verdugo on the 27th of last month, and it was the 11th when she passed away this month. She stayed in their assisted living. Everything was top-notch and excellent. The staff was very, very caring. What I liked about it i..."
READ MORE2657 Crisie Ln., Escondido, CA 92025
5.0
(1 reviews)
"This is a wonderful private care home, not only a great location but the folks that work there are caring and compassionate, My sister spent some time there before she passed and we couldn’t have gotten thru without Partners, if your loved ones can’t..."
READ MORE2880 Wanek Road, Escondido, CA 92027
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mom moved into Madeleine's Senior Living. It just seemed to fit her needs the best. Everything is great. The care is great. We have no complaints about it. The staff members do a great job. They interact with me continually. They always know who I..."
READ MORE8235 Hydra Lane, San Diego, CA 92126
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother moved into Ambassador Senior Retreat. It's very, very nice and very clean. There's only six residents in the home here, and that's the capacity. They also bring the hospice people here and see my mother as well. The staff is fantastic.They'..."
READ MORE5971 Lake Murray Blvd., La Mesa, CA 91942
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Lake Murray Terrace was very nice, and it's just like a home. This is where I was supposed to take my husband. I highly recommend it to everyone. The lady who runs the place was really sweet to all the people. She has no say whether they watch TV or ..."
READ MORE10111 Lafe Drive, Santee, CA 92071
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother is happy down there at Santee Golden Care. Everything is going good with her. The atmosphere is very good. It's a house and there are only six people there, so it works out great. I haven't tried a meal yet, however all the ladies rave abou..."
READ MOREIn Encinitas, assisted living facilities charge $5,475 per month for housing and services, which is nearly $1,000 higher than the national norm but in line with the California average of $5,250. Some nearby cities offer competitive rates, including Los Angeles, where rates are about 4% lower than in Encinitas, and Riverside, where assisted living residents pay $4,000 per month for care. On the other hand, Encinitas may be a budget-friendly alternative to Oxnard and El Centro. In these cities, monthly care costs come in at $5,750 and $6,150, respectively.
Encinitas
$5,475
California
$5,250
United States
$4,500
El Centro
$6,150
Riverside
$4,000
Los Angeles
$5,250
Oxnard
$5,750
Assisted living residents in Encinitas pay $5,475 per month for care.
Seniors may apply for financial aid for assisted living through the Medi-Cal Assisted Living Waiver Program, which helps seniors transition to assisted living.
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.
In Encinitas, assisted living is moderately priced compared to other senior care alternatives, with residents paying $5,475 per month for services. This is 14% lower than what agencies charge for in-home care and about 15% less than the cost of skilled home health care. It’s also significantly more affordable than nursing home care, which comes in at $9,384 per month for semi-private accommodations, although older adults who live independently and attend adult day health care have more economical monthly care costs of $2,058.
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 Encinitas was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, San Diego, was used instead.
Encinitas and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Encinitas, please visit our Assisted Living in California page.
Encinitas 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
Andy
4.0
Review of Senior Comfort Care
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...
Assisted Living
Linda
5.0
Review of Belmont Village Cardiff by the Sea
We went to Belmont Village Cardiff by the Sea. We were very impressed. We made an appointment for the tour and the gal that took us around was excellent. There are no separate areas. If you go into...
Provider response
Thank you for touring our Cardiff by the Sea community and for taking the time to leave this wonderful review. We're so glad you enjoyed it! If you have any questions, please get in touch with our...
Assisted Living
Ommid
3.0
Review of Pacifica Senior Living Encinitas
When I walked in at Pacifica Senior Living Encinitas, they had music on, which was nice. That was my first time going to a senior assisted living facility in my life. It was nice to sit down and...
Provider response
Thank you for taking the time to tell us insights about your tour. We appreciate the compliments about our building, and you will be happy to know that we hope to have all of the renovations...