Assisted Living Communities in San Clemente, California
Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in San Clemente, CA below include 368 Assisted Living facilities with 1364 reviews. On average in San Clemente, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.9 out of 5 stars.
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"Town & Country looks like it's new and clean. They have a lot of activities for people there. My interaction with some of the nurses was very good. The apartments looked nice. They are semi-private, which is basically two people sharing a bathroom. T..."
"My parents both live at Columns Care Home. They are 95 years old and I'm very comfortable with their care. I happen to be very cautious in giving recommendations about care because I'm a registered nurse, and very picky about how my parents are cared..."
"I toured Carlsbad by the sea and it was my favorite. The food is excellent, itÂ’s just a lovely place, and itÂ’s 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..."
"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..."
"I toured Freedom Village. It was very friendly, very organized, and very patient-client-centered. All the people living there seemed very happy and liked it. They've had the same ownership since the beginning. It was a very top-notch place. It was cl..."
"My husband is in Bayshire Carlsbad. They put him in skilled nursing until about three weeks ago and they moved him into assisted living. They're a good bunch of people. It's clean. The staff seems fine both in the skilled and assisted. I've got no pr..."
"As far as the environment is concerned, the Regents Point is very beautiful and calm. I have a view of the park. The grounds are beautiful. It feels very welcoming, calming, and peaceful. The staff has been very helpful and friendly. There are exerci..."
"My mom has been in White's Love and Care Elderly Home, and they've been really good to her. I like that she's comfortable and happy there. Her room is lovely. I like that it wasn't furnished, so she was able to bring her old furniture. The entire hou..."
"I stayed in John Villa for two months. The place is very clean. It was a very nice place and the food was very good. It's a small group of ladies (around 6 people) in the home so they paid a lot of attention to specials needs such as dietary requirem..."
"The Ashling's Residential Villa was in the same vicinity where we were visiting the area to look at possible places for our aunt to live in.
The facility looked like it was well tended and the grounds were neat. The outside area is ample, with plent..."
"We found Country Gardens for Dad, and he's there now. It's a big house, there are 14 people who live there, and it's nicely landscaped. It's mostly for dementia and Alzheimer's care, so they can't go out. The staff is great, and very nice. The food i..."
"Mainplace Senior Living appeared to be the cleanest, the most kept up, and most pleasant atmosphere. The hallways are wider than a hotel hallway and they are carpeted. The room that my friend moved into in the memory care has fresh carpet and paint. ..."
"I didn't care for Pacific Sun Home Care. It is like six people to a home. I didn't care for it. It just seemed like it was going to be too much of a challenge for my husband. It was a home, and it was nice enough. It was set up with nice furniture an..."
"This nursing facility isn’t fancy. But it is clean. It has WONDERFUL, loving, experienced caregivers. They give everything they have to making progress with patients’ health. My mother was there for 6 weeks and we are so grateful to everyone who help..."
"Hillside Senior Living was fine. It was clean and nice. I was not able to see a room at that time because they didn't have one available. I just met one person, and she was fine. She seemed good. I think she's a nurse...."
"My father has been in Lomita Guest Home for almost two months now. We really like it. The price was good. Ricky, the guy who operates the location, is a really nice man. It's an actual house, so it's not huge. There are people there who need more ass..."
"It was excellent. The staff showed me the nursing hospital next to it, so it was a very good visit. The dining area was big. There were rooms for all the residents. The staff members were nice. They told me what they do. The lady showed me the rooms ..."
"Glorious Homes is a small, six-bed, assisted living facility. My mother in-law is with five other women her age, and they have a small, caring staff of four women. It’s bright, clean, quiet, and more suitable for her. She’s well taken care of, and me..."
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The Cost of Assisted Living in San Clemente, CA and Nearby Cities
Although San Clemente’s average assisted living cost is only $225 more than the statewide average of $5,250, it’s $975 higher than the national average. Compared to nearby cities, it’s higher than Los Angeles, which mirrors the state average, and significantly higher than Riverside by more than $1,400 per month. However, it’s lower than Oxnard’s average of $5,750 by $275 and $675 less than El Centro to the east.
San Clemente
$5,475
California
$5,250
United States
$4,500
Riverside
$4,000
Los Angeles
$5,250
Oxnard
$5,750
El Centro
$6,150
Paying for Assisted Living in San Clemente
The average cost of assisted living in Clemente is $5,475, but this can vary based on numerous factors, including the assisted living community’s amenities, housing options, level of care and pricing structure.Â
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in San Clemente
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
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 San Clemente, CA
When comparing other senior care options in San Clemente, adult day health care is the lowest cost option at $2,058, about 2.5 times less than assisted living. For seniors wanting to age in place at home, in-home care costs $6,387, over $900 more than assisted living, and home health care is slightly higher at $6,473. Semiprivate rooms in nursing homes are the most expensive option, costing $9,384 — $3,900 more than assisted living.
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 San Clemente was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, San Diego, was used instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in San Clemente
San Clemente seniors have several local resources that provide various services and programs. The following free or low-cost again-related resources promote socializing and active lifestyles that help seniors retain their independence in assisted living.
Age Well is a nonprofit organization that offers senior services in southern Orange County, including in San Clemente. Its programs include health and wellness services, low-cost non-emergency medical transportation, senior activities, case management and nutrition programs.
The Dorothy Visser Senior Center in Downtown San Clemente provides a safe place for seniors to socialize while taking advantage of its many programs. The Center offers classes that appeal to older adults, a fitness room for recreational activities, live music on Fridays, support groups, wellness activities and computer training.
Seniors aged 60 or older can request door-to-door transportation from the Senior Mobility Program. Riders must live within San Clemente to receive rides to select grocery stores Mondays through Thursdays and the local senior center Mondays through Fridays. The City contracts with California Yellow Cab to provide roundtrip services.
The LTC Ombudsman Program advocates for residents of nursing homes, assisted living facilities and board-and-care homes in Orange and Riverside Counties. Ombudsmen investigate complaints and seek to resolve problems while advocating for the rights of residents of LTC facilities. Services are free and confidential.
RSVP is a free members-only program for adult volunteers aged 55 or older operated through the Corporation of National Community Service. OneOC hosts RSVP Volunteers throughout Orange and San Bernardino Counties at nonprofit organizations, with personalized matching to ensure they enjoy their placement.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in San Clemente
San Clemente 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 San Clemente Villas by the Sea
We're now at San Clemente Villas by the Sea. My wife and I are perfectly healthy, and we just moved in because we're getting old. The facility is excellent. It's a nice location. The staff is...
I went here . The tour went well. The person was very knowledgeable and caring, and the property shows well. It just doesn't work for my mom. The units that were available show very well. The...
The apartment that was available was very nice. The features were super simplified, but they're beautiful and workable. Everything you would need was in your little apartment. It was perfect. They...