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642 Tranquility Glen, Escondido, CA 92027
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622 Tranquility Glen, Escondido, CA 92027
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2033 Oro Verde Road, Escondido, CA 92027
San Diego Brain Injury Found.-Howard House is located in Escondido, California, and specializes as a residential care home. This community offers private rooms, catering to individuals who prefer their own personal space. Rooms are designed to provide a comfortable and secure environment for its residents, ensuring they feel at home.The amenities at San Diego Brain Injury Found.-Howard House are tailored to enhance the living experience of its residents. Meals are provided, ensuring that residents enjoy nutritious and delicious food without the hassle of cooking. For recreation, a swimming pool is available, perfect for relaxation or gentle exercise. Additionally, the community organizes various activities and programs, as well as facilitated field trips and outings, which are great for socializing and entertainment.Regarding services, San Diego Brain Injury Found.-Howard House offers general transportation services, making it easy for residents to travel locally without personal vehicles. Medical transportation services are also available, ensuring residents can reach medical appointments safely and on time. These services provide peace of mind for both residents and their families, knowing that practical needs are efficiently handled.To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search
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5105 Bancroft Drive, La Mesa, CA 91941
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543 Guidero Way, Encinitas, CA 92024
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9718 Eucalyptus Court, Santee, CA 92071
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1997 Calle Madrigal, La Jolla, CA 92037
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2350 Warmlands Ave, Vista, CA 92084
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9166 Camino Lago Vista, Spring Valley, CA 91977
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7010 Jackson Drive, San Diego, CA 92119
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4949 Mount Longs, San Diego, CA 92117
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4560 Vinyard Street, Oceanside, CA 92057
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1725 Tobacco Road, Escondido, CA 92026
About Our Home Let your elderly family member or friend enjoy the care of owner Serby of Champine Manor, a reliable assisted living home in Escondido, California. With a small resident-to-caregiver ratio, Serby and her staff can provide top-notch personal assistance. Residents stay in a well-planned assisted living facility with tastefully furnished common areas and quaint outdoor spaces. Trained Staff Being slow to speak and quick to listen, Serby's team of caregivers are specially trained to assist the elderly. Serby and her staff are available 24/7 to attend to your loved one's needs. Champine Manor has awake staff at night, all staff are trained CNA's and one staff member is a trained med-tech. Mission Statement Champine Manor is committed to providing warm, individualized care, and support services for elderly people while enhancing their physical, social, and spiritual capacity of their lives, and more than anything else, provide only the best care and supervision for residents. Trustworthy Care At Champine Manor, Serby maintains the independence and preserves the dignity of the elderly by letting them plan their daily activities while assisting them with daily routines. Your father, mother, or friend can have a fulfilling life in a secure and supportive environment.To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search
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4224 Emet Court, San Diego, CA 92117
Canyon Guest Home offers residents independent living options and daily support services. We offer private and semi private rooms. On-going assessments of the residents needs to include assistance with medication management, showers, dressing and grooming. In–house visits from physicians and nurse visits. Stimulating activities to keep residents engaged. Housekeeping, laundry services and homemade meals to accommodate all dietary needs. Highly trained staff that works hard to meet the needs of each resident.To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search
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3476 Idlewild Way, San Diego, CA 92117
Clairmont Guest Home offers residents independent living options and daily support services. We offer private and semi private rooms. On-going assessments of the residents needs to include assistance with medication management, showers, dressing and grooming. In–house visits from physicians and nurse visits. Stimulating activities to keep residents engaged. Housekeeping, laundry services and homemade meals to accommodate all dietary needs. Highly trained staff that works hard to meet the needs of each resident.To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search
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7867 Lake Andrita Avenue, San Diego, CA 92119
Lake Murray Healthcare Center is a small residential community known today as "Assisted Living". It is designed to provide the ideal solution for seniors who need some help with ADL (Activities of Daily Living), such as bathing, dressing, personal hygiene and medication administration. Our residents enjoy the benefits of personalized assistance and care with our high staff ratio. Lake Murray Healthcare Center offers a personal care that encourages independence and quality of life in a residential environment with increased level of assistance.To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search
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3474 Angwin Dr, San Diego, CA 92123
In a homelike environment, our group activities fill the day with genuinely enjoyable interaction provided by caregivers who are trained to be the best. We are dedicated to the supreme dignity and utmost respect of each individual, whether it's the bright dining room with five-star food from our superb chef or whether it's the round-the-clock help from our trained staff. We pride ourselves in extra touches like flat-panel TVs in each room, gentle help with daily needs like dressing, bathing, and grooming, ongoing medical by the residents attending physician, and wireless emergency call systems. As an internationally recognized senior living facility, we provide service backed up by the highest in professional standards.To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search
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1627 Marl Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91911
Melrose Care Home is located in the affordable city of Chula Vista, CA. Our community offers Assisted Living to aging retirees. Melrose Care Home will allow you to keep some independence while giving you the help you need with common daily activities. Changing needs is the most challenging part of getting older. Assisted Living can be your answer. Living in a community like Melrose Care Home in Chula Vista, CA will take the guesswork and stress off of your loved ones. If your needs change we offer levels of service that may include meals, transportation, therapy, medication management, social activities and more. To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search
$1,500
312 69Th Street, San Diego, CA 92114
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101 State Place Ste. A, Escondido, CA 92029
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San Diego County likely shares the city of San Diego’s average cost of $4,525 per month for assisted living. This is about $225 higher than the United States as a whole, but about $475 more affordable than the statewide average of $5,000.
Assisted living costs in California are typically considerably higher than the national average, but San Diego County is among the most affordable locations in the state. About 120 miles to the north, Los Angeles residents can expect to pay about $5,000 per month, which is on par with the California average but $475 more than in San Diego. In El Centro, to the east of San Diego, seniors pay about $5,825 per month, which is $1,300 above the local average rate. Costs keep increasing farther north; those in San Jose and San Francisco pay $5,875 and $6,100 per month, which are $1,350 and $1,575 higher, respectively. Seniors living in the state capital of Sacramento pay an average of $5,395 or $870 more per month. Salinas, situated between San Francisco and Los Angeles, has the highest assisted living costs in the state. Residents here can expect to pay $7,100 per month for this level of care, which is $2,575 more than their peers in San Diego County.
San Diego County/San Diego
$4,525
California
$5,000
The United States
$4,300
Los Angeles
$5,000
Sacramento
$5,395
El Centro
$5,825
San Jose
$5,875
San Francisco
$6,100
Salinas
$7,100
California’s Medicaid program, Medi-Cal, offers financial assistance to help impoverished seniors cover the cost of assisted living. Those who are eligible may be able to take part in the state’s Assisted Living Waiver Program (ALWP).
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.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| California Assisted Living Waiver | (888) 452-8609 | Offered through the Department of Health Care Services, California’s Assisted Living Waiver program may help cover the cost of care at select assisted living communities. To qualify, seniors must be eligible for Medi-Cal and need a nursing home level of care but prefer to live in a less restrictive setting. Applicants may be placed on a waitlist to receive coverage through the program based on availability. |
| San Diego County Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (800) 640-4661 | The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program advocates for those living in assisted living facilities throughout San Diego County. Volunteers investigate and resolve complaints related to the quality of care, physical abuse, neglect, financial issues, transfers and discharges. The ombudsman informs seniors about their rights as residents, and older adults may also receive assistance to locate a facility that suits their specific needs. |
| San Diego Veterans Affairs Benefits | (800) 827-1000 | Staff at the San Diego Regional Office of the Veterans Affairs Department can help those who served in the military apply for the benefits they’ve earned. Pensions are available for veterans with limited or no income, and seniors may be eligible for monthly compensation if they have a service-connected disability. Aid and Attendance pension top-up benefits may also help eligible senior veterans pay for assisted living services. |
| San Diego Area Paratransit Service | (619) 557-4555 | The Metropolitan Transit System’s paratransit service provides affordable transportation alternatives for individuals who are unable to use standard, fixed-route buses. All vehicles are fully equipped to accommodate wheelchairs and other mobility devices. Trips must be reserved at least two days in advance, and personal care attendants ride for free. Participants must be covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act, and their application must be processed before being eligible to schedule a ride. |
| Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program | (858) 565-1392 | The Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program has trained counselors available to help seniors make informed choices about their health care coverage. Staff provides free, unbiased advice on Medicare and Medi-Cal, long-term care insurance, financial assistance to pay for drugs or medical costs and helps with appeals and grievances. Seniors can also receive personalized counseling on how to avoid Medicare fraud, abuse and errors. |
| Mira Mesa Senior Center | (858) 860-5355 | The Mira Mesa Senior Center offers programs and services to promote an active lifestyle for older adults and help them stay engaged in the community. Classes are provided on subjects such as painting, guitar, piano, ukulele and technology coaching. Seniors can receive a free lunch on weekdays, but a small donation is encouraged. Free legal advice is available on aging-related issues including basic estate planning. |
San Diego County-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in California are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in California page for more information about these laws.
Assisted Living
Jan013
4.0
Review of Brookdale San Marcos
I visited Brookdale San Marcos. I really liked the activities that you could get involved in, and we did sample the food there, and it was excellent. They had a menu, so you could choose what you...
Assisted Living
Nancy
5.0
Review of Pacifica Senior Living Rancho Peñasquitos
Pacifica Senior Living Rancho Peñasquitos was a lot smaller than the others we have looked at, and we liked that. It was cozier, had a very nice staff, and was very clean. At the time, we thought...
Assisted Living
Estrella
4.0
Review of Gardens at Escondido
We visited Gardens at Escondido. They were very nice as well. I met a staff member, and he seemed knowledgeable and very interactive with the residents. If my mother needed assisted living, that's...
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