Assisted Living Communities in Oceanside, California
Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Oceanside, CA below include 298 Assisted Living facilities with 1387 reviews. On average in Oceanside, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.2 out of 5 stars.
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"Emerald Care Manor has my wife at 24/7 care because she has dementia. The place is clean and the staff is good. They feed my wife breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The food is flavorful. The value is good...."
"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..."
"Edward James Retirement Home is the perfect match for my mom. It's a very nice facility. Each of the residents has their own room and bathroom and it's just very clean and very homey. They are all excellent caregivers and they treat my mom like she's..."
"Redwood Terrace is a good community, they have independent living, and also memory care. It's upscale. They have individual cottages, and the rooms were adequate. The location is convenient to the city of Escondido. The dining area was very good, the..."
"My sister was here earlier this year as she had taken a bad fall and suffered a minor stroke. She was very alert but it was difficult for her to communicate. The staff was so great in helping her make simple decisions. She was able to help with fo..."
"Gate Manor Assisted Living is close to shopping and restaurants. The grounds were very large. I was there when they were making meals for people, and the food looked good. The staff members were taking care of people, and the people looked like they ..."
"I feel comfortable with Generous Homecare, and I can trust them. It’s accessible, and I can go there anytime and visit mom. The caregiver is very accommodating.
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"Angel's Touch is a Christian organization, and that’s what we were impressed with. The lady who runs it is very caring. Everything looks clean, and there is no smell. It is adequate. It looks like a very comfortable home. It is run by a Filipino fami..."
"We have chosen Copper Canyon Senior Care Inc for my mom. She has been there for two weeks now. The owner is just an amazing person. She's compassionate and she's an occupational therapist, which I think is very helpful to seniors in that shape. The h..."
"Pacifica Living Center is clean. The people who work there are professional and caring. I have no complaints. Hospice is taking care of my husband's medical. He has his own room and he gets three meals a day. They have activities like games, they pla..."
"My mother has moved into Angel's Loving Touch. It is a group home. We liked that it was very clean and very tidy. It did not have a smell. It's just very cute and very well decorated. The residents are very happy and look content. The staff is very n..."
"I liked that there were a lot of people out and about as soon as we walked into Ridgeview Health Center. They had doors that when you walk through it, you turn around. They look like bookcases. So, the residents didn't think they could walk out. They..."
"We moved my grandfather to Golden Ages. They were just very accommodating and very helpful with everything, and their place is really, really good. They've been amazing. It's really nice, the whole house is amazing, very clean, everybody is very help..."
"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...."
"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..."
"We chose Twin Oaks Garden for my mom. It is a family-owned place, and the owner lives in the community. They are a nice family who go the extra mile for the people there. They keep us informed of how things are going.
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"My mother has been at Olivenhain for over 7 months. We have been with her their daily to visit and help her adjust. The staff is far beyond caring and the homelike atmosphere is so much better than the larger institutions that I have visited. The lov..."
"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..."
"La Costa Heights Assisted Living is a very, very clean facility. The staff is very caring. They work hard to have my mom. They are very aware of each individual's diet. They have exercise program in the morning for everyone. They also have karaoke. T..."
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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...