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2575 E. EIGHTH STREET, National City, CA 91950
4.8
(10 reviews)
The staff here are awesome. Quick to help, always have positive outlook. Activity department has lots of activities, a couple of times we participated, and I wasn’t disappointed. If you miss an activity, you can ask them and they’ll come at your R...
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2337 Camino Del Rio South, San Diego, CA 92108
4.7
(4 reviews)
Mission Villa East gives you an at-home feeling. My mom moved in there and it's very clean, well-kept, and comfortable. The staff is very knowledgeable and they were able to answer all of our questions. Their activities depend on the person's level o...
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1255 N Broadway, Escondido, CA 92026
4.6
(13 reviews)
Cypress Court is at the top of its game. Nicest staff, great food, and all residents are happy. The facility offers many amenities. My Mom is always saying how happy she is there. I would recommend it to anyone....
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12946 Amaranth St., San Diego, CA 92129
4.6
(3 reviews)
Our brother had been staying here for 3 months and transitioned to another one of their facilities. During this time, their care, their meals, their cleanliness and safety were all excellent and very good with communication on all levels. So thank yo...
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1255 Adventure Lane, San Marcos, CA 92069
4.6
(3 reviews)
It is a little bit larger in board and care. I like the room. It has a private bathroom right inside the room, which I think is good for people with dementia. I found the atmosphere of the staff to be very caring. The owner was very knowledgeable abo...
$5,000
221 West 6th Avenue,, Escondido, CA 92025
4.6
(3 reviews)
My husband's Mother, Jean lived at The Cottage for nearly two years. She just passed away Aug. 2020. They took excellent care of her. We were never worried one second about her, especially during these "covid" times. We are grateful for Edna, Sondra ...
$2,800
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9308 Emerald Grove Ave, Lakeside, CA 92040
4.6
(8 reviews)
My father spent the last 16 months of his Alzheimer’s journey at Lakeside Manor, and I could not have been more pleased with the level of care that he received during that time. When evaluating memory care units, I realized I needed to consider both...
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1940 Levante St, Carlsbad, CA 92009
4.6
(23 reviews)
No words can express how fortunate our family has been for my parents to have been able to live...and thrive...through the continuum of care spanning the last 14 years at La Costa Glen (LCG). Not only have both of my parents been able to benefit f...
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1177 San Marino Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078
4.5
(39 reviews)
We liked Meridian at Lake San Marcos. It was probably the best of the places we looked at. It had a lot of amenities, plus it was a lively and fun place to visit. Some of the places seemed a little somber and darker, so we enjoyed the atmosphere ther...
$2,500
12631 Casa Avenida, Poway, CA 92064
4.5
(2 reviews)
My mother moved into Casa Mahal before Thanksgiving. It's OK, it's a home, and she has more one-on-one care there. The caretakers are very, very nice, and very helpful. At first, she wanted to go back to the other place we visited. She wanted to have...
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2567 Second Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103
4.5
(22 reviews)
The most important factor to me in finding a place for my elderly friend was the staff. I don’t care how beautiful a place is or how great a view the apartments have if the staff are not caring and attentive too all the needs of the residents it’s w...
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16031 Pomerado Road, Poway, CA 92064
4.5
(2 reviews)
Pomerado Manor was wonderful. I particularly liked the gentleman managing it. He's very professional. It's very clean, very open, and expansive. There were several chairs in the lounge area. My first impression was excellent. The food looked deliciou...
$3,500
4282 BALBOA AVENUE, San Diego, CA 92117
4.5
(4 reviews)
My parents found Canyon Villas several years ago. I think the people there are exemplary. Everybody is pleasant and seems to be doing their jobs and if there is an emergency they take care of it quickly. My mother likes the food and they did very goo...
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14755 BUDWIN LANE, Poway, CA 92064
4.5
(4 reviews)
We chose Huntington Manor for my friend because they have very good caregivers that have been there from 5 to 20 years. It's highly recommended, as I checked out with several other people who are living there, and it's a good fit. My friend has been ...
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9800 Glen Center Drive, San Diego, CA 92131
4.5
(2 reviews)
We like The Glen at Scripps Ranch very much. It has all levels of care, so we're happy with that. It's beautifully appointed. The apartments are newer and lovely. Clean facility. There are many amenities that would be enjoyable. There is some flexibi...
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2702 La Costa Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92009
4.5
(2 reviews)
La Costa Golf Care is a lovely place. It's got a nice view of the golf course, the rooms are nice, and the help is very good and caring. It's just a little hard to find on a busy street. My mom has a beautiful room. She's got a nice fireplace and a v...
$6,500
1581 Sycamore Drive, Fallbrook, CA 92028
4.5
(2 reviews)
Excellent residential facility ...
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2855 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA 92008
4.4
(12 reviews)
I toured Carlsbad by the sea and it was my favorite. The food is excellent, its just a lovely place, and its right by the ocean. I even signed up for it, but I backed out, because it was very expensive. It had everything. They have an outdoor and i...
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6333 RANCHO MISSION ROAD, San Diego, CA 92108
4.4
(10 reviews)
Nazareth House was very nice, but it didn't have the accommodations that we needed because my husband wanted a place where we could both be together in one apartment. They were mostly studio apartments, and it would not work for us. They had activiti...
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4490 Mesa Drive, Oceanside, CA 92056
4.3
(31 reviews)
I chose Fairwinds - Ivey Ranch. It's fantastic. I went up there and I visited and they invited me to lunch and I signed a check that day. I had a full tour, I had lunch, and I met the general manager, the activities director, and the medical director...
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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 Encinitas Senior Living
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...
In 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.
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