Assisted Living Communities in Oceanside, California
Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Oceanside, CA below include 298 Assisted Living facilities with 1386 reviews. On average in Oceanside, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.2 out of 5 stars.
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"We dropped in and Alma was happy to give us a tour. She was very helpful and made us feel calm on a decision that is hard to make. Pacific was beautiful...."
"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..."
"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..."
"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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"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..."
"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..."
"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..."
"My husband is in Aegis Living Shadowridge. He has been staying there for about a month, and he is about to get out. I think it's a wonderful place, and he is getting stronger there every day. We are really pleased with the service, and I like the ser..."
"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..."
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Oceanside, CA and Nearby Cities
In Oceanside, the cost of assisted living is around $225 higher than the state average and almost $1,000 higher than the U.S average. In Los Angeles ($5,250) and Sacramento ($5,225), care prices are slightly lower than in Oceanside. Further north in San Francisco, prices are significantly higher, costing around $6,319 per month on average. Away from the coast in Riverside, costs are considerably lower than in Oceanside, averaging about $4,000 per month.
Oceanside
$5,475
California
$5,250
United States
$4,500
Los Angeles
$5,250
San Francisco
$6,319
Sacramento
$5,225
Riverside
$4,000
Paying for Assisted Living in Oceanside
Assisted living costs about $5,475 per month on average in Oceanside, but costs can vary depending on the types of amenities and services that are available.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Oceanside
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 Orange 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.
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:
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Oceanside, CA
Older adults in Oceanside have other senior care options available, as well as assisted living. In-home care is close to $1,000 more expensive than assisted living at $6,387, and home health care, which includes light medical services, is similarly priced at $6,473. For seniors who only require daytime support, adult day health care is the cheapest option, costing around $2,058 per month on average. Nursing homes provide the highest level of care and a semiprivate room costs around $3,000 more than assisted living care.
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 Oceanside was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, San Diego, was used instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Oceanside
Older adults living in Oceanside can take advantage of a range of resources to help support them. Agencies and programs provide assistance within the community, financial aid and access to counselors and legal advisors.
The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program supports seniors living in long-term care communities, including assisted living facilities. Ombudsmen regularly visit residents and serve as advocates who investigate any issues or claims of abuse or neglect. Residents can talk to them about any problems they have with their care.
El Corazon Senior Center gives Oceanside seniors a place to come together to enjoy activities and socialize with old and new friends. The center has an airy outdoor feel. It has a classroom, meeting room, kitchen, fitness room and courtyard where residents can participate in events and classes.
Aging & Independence Services for San Diego County provides older adults with information, advice and referrals. Services include meal programs, safety assistance, mental health programs, legal advice and financial planning. The department also offers other state and regional programs.
Legal Aid Society of San Diego assists at-risk individuals with a range of legal problems. Some cases that may interest seniors include accessing health benefits, family disputes, poverty law and disability support. The team of legal experts offers free legal advice and representation.
RSVP and SVA offer meaningful volunteer opportunities for older adults. Seniors can take on diverse roles, such as volunteering at churches, museums, garden clubs and charities. AmeriCorps runs the RSVP program, which is open to seniors aged 55 and older. The SVA program is available for seniors aged 50 and older.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Oceanside
Oceanside 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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Review of Brookdale Oceanside
We visited Brookdale Oceanside and looked at their assisted living for my mom. I would say the facility needed to be refreshed but the receptionist, and the other staff we encountered, seemed to be...
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....
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Review of Sunrise of Oceanside
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...