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3223 Duke Street, San Diego, CA 92110
2.4
(5 reviews)
"Golden Living of Point Loma is very clean. The staff is caring, and they're the people who actually care for my husband. They have a chef there, there's a variety, and the food is quite good, but he is a diabetic so I have to tell them to remove suga..."
READ MORE1530 Hillcrest Ln, Fallbrook, CA 92028
2.0
(1 reviews)
"I don't like the type of facility Sunny Hills is. With all due respect, the Filipino caregivers are very nice people but the fact that I have difficulty understanding what they're saying and they sort of live and eat there and take care of the reside..."
READ MORE14530 Garden Road, Poway, CA 92064
1.0
(1 reviews)
"We toured Solaris Garden, and we were not impressed with it at all. The location was ideal, it would have been perfect. But when we walked in, it was very disorganized, and they didn't seem to provide any activities for the clients. It was hard, peop..."
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655 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
1.0
(2 reviews)
"If you are even considering putting your family member in this facility--RUN the other direction. Residents are sitting in the parking lot, chainsmoking, looking in dumpsters for food and harassing customers and employees of local businesses. Becaus..."
READ MORE8554 Capricorn Way, San Diego, CA 92126
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1146 Sumner Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
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13858 Kerry Lane, San Diego, CA 92130
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READ MORE978 W 2nd Ave, Escondido, CA 92025
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READ MORE8944 Emerald Grove Avenue, Lakeside, CA 92040
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1735 S. Mission Rd, Fallbrook, CA 92028
"From independent living to full-time memory care and short-stay respite care, COGIR of Fallbrook is a safe, warm atmosphere designed specifi..."
READ MORE1159 Saxony Road, Encinitas, CA 92024
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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-goi..."
READ MORE2921 Murat St, San Diego, CA 92117
"Brookside Inn is located in San Diego, CA, near the intersection of State Highway 52 and Interstate 5. Its suburban setting puts seniors con..."
READ MORE7626 Galleon Way, Carlsbad, CA 92009
"La Costa Heights Living Care is a family-operated senior care community in Carlsbad, CA, located less than 10 miles from the beach and withi..."
READ MORE21 Via Alta Vista, Bonsall, CA 92003
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READ MORE5426 Avenida Fiesta, La Jolla, CA 92037
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READ MORE27806 Dogwood Gln, Escondido, CA 92026
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READ MORE535 W. Haverford Road, Ramona, CA 92065
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Joyce
3.0
Review of Brookdale San Marcos
We went to Brookdale San Marcos. They made the living room tiny. They made the two bedrooms huge. They made the closet space bigger than the living room. And where do you spend your time? In the...
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Margie C.
5.0
Review of Silvergate San Marcos
My Mom has been living at Silvergate for over a year now. We have only experienced great things here. Her home is a beautiful 2 room apartment that she has decorated with her own furniture which...
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bhalus
5.0
Review of Silvergate San Marcos
Silvergate has been a great move for my Dad. The staff and other residents are very friendly and caring. He loves the food and activities and it gives such peace of mind to know how well cared for...
Provider response
He IS happy here and is always eager to chat with our staff and help out in activities. We love having him here and he's right - our food is delicious!
The average cost of assisted living in San Marcos is $225 higher than the $5,250 California state average and $975 more than the $4,500 national rate. The local price seniors pay is competitive with many other California locations. The state capital of Sacramento, for example, costs $250 less than San Marcos, and Vallejo is also less expensive at $4,950. San Francisco is costlier, however, with an average cost of $6,319.
San Marcos
$5,475
California
$5,250
United States
$4,500
Sacramento
$5,225
Los Angeles
$5,250
Vallejo
$4,950
San Francisco
$6,319
Assisted living costs an average of $5,475 a month for seniors in San Marcos. Each facility sets its own price based on amenities and location.
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.
Assisted living in San Marcos averages $5,475 a month. Seniors in San Marcos pay much more, $9,384 a month, for a semiprivate room in a skilled nursing home. In-home care in San Marcos costs an average of $6,387 a month, while the average for home health care is $6,473, both costlier than assisted living. The typical cost for adult day health care is cheaper than assisted living, at $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 San Marcos was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, San Diego, was used instead.
San Marcos seniors may need help from time to time from various local agencies and nonprofit organizations. The programs listed in this table offer free and reduced-cost support for older adults. By contacting these agencies directly, seniors can get help applying for benefits, accessing food and other necessities and connecting with others.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| San Marcos Senior Activity Center | (760) 744-5535 | The San Marcos Senior Activity Center on Richmar Avenue welcomes local seniors aged 50 and over for free and low-cost social services and community events. Programs the center supports include congregate meals and bingo nights, complimentary transportation for members and a full calendar of scheduled social events. |
| Aging & Independence Services | (800) 339-4661 | San Diego County's Aging & Independent Services provides several support services for local seniors. The in-home support services program trains and funds in-home care workers. Adult Protective Services investigates claims of abuse and senior neglect, and it operates a 24-hour senior helpline. |
| ElderHelp of San Diego | (619) 284-9281 | ElderHelp of San Diego is a private nonprofit agency helping seniors with multiple free programs. The organization offers referrals for care services and coordination, as well as housing and benefits counseling. It employs caseworkers who can assist seniors with applications for benefits they may be eligible to receive. |
| Weissler’s Law Group | (760) 487-8180 | Weissler's Law Group handles matters relating to the special needs of San Marcos seniors. Free and discounted consultations are available for estate planning, elder rights and quality of life issues, power of attorney and asset protection for seniors moving into residential care settings. |
| George G. Glenner Alzheimer's Family Centers | (619) 543-4700 | The three George G. Glenner family centers in San Diego County operate a day program that serves seniors. In addition to care and respite services, the centers offer volunteer programs, caregiver education and support groups for seniors and families to help deal with the challenges of aging. |
San Marcos 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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