The Gardens Carlsbad
4380 Highland Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008
"The Gardens is a spacious, light-filled home that sits on a hill above the picturesque village of Carlsbad. The wonderful ocean views and re..."
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4380 Highland Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008
"The Gardens is a spacious, light-filled home that sits on a hill above the picturesque village of Carlsbad. The wonderful ocean views and re..."
READ MORE2644 Canyon Road, Escondido, CA 92025
"Canyon Terrace Assisted Living has been designed to become your "Home away from home." Our homes are operated by a skilled and dedicated gro..."
READ MORE8292 Run Of The Knolls, San Diego, CA 92127
""The Most Exclusive, Upscale, Six-Bedroom Residential Care Estate Home in San Diego County" Rancho Santa Fe Villa is a six-bedroom, 5,500 s..."
READ MORE6211 La Jolla Hermosa Ave., La Jolla, CA 92037
"AvantGarde La Jolla delivers professional care for every stage of dementia including assistance with a decline in daily living activities, m..."
READ MORE6125 Cowles Mountain Blvd., La Mesa, CA 91942
"Established in early 2008, Jean Brooks (UCSD Graduate) and Todd Brooks (Air Force Veteran, US Air Force Academy Graduate) had the desire to ..."
READ MORE1582 Sunrise Dr., Vista, CA 92084
"San Diego Senior Living - Senior Living Never Felt So Good We are a Veteran and family-owned senior living home in San Diego, California. O..."
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17067 Coyote Bush Dr., San Diego, CA 92127
"At Garden Abode, our mission is in giving care with genuine respect and love, and in treating our senior care residents like they are part o..."
READ MORE712 Bozanich Circle, Vista, CA 92084
"My mother was at Lone Oak Villa for five years. In that time she had many people helping her. They were all knowledgeable and caring. They became friends and knew what she needed and liked. The owner of the facility is very accommodating and stri..."
READ MORE3463 Circulo Adorno, Carlsbad, CA 92009
"Tenenbaum Villa is in the beautiful residential community of LaCosta (Carlsbad, San Diego, California). This home is near LaCosta Canyon Hig..."
READ MORE262 Silver Creek Glen, Escondido, CA 92029
"Sapphire Pacific Care Home is a senior care home located in the interesting city of Escondido California and in San Diego County. The city o..."
READ MORE2536 Nye Street, San Diego, CA 92111
"Mission Carehome, offering Assisted Living Facility and Memory Care in San Diego, California, is committed to providing personalized and ded..."
READ MORE1178 Evergreen Lane, Vista, CA 92084
"Our residents are encouraged to continue living life with freedom, purpose, and vitality. Come visit LoveJoy Senior Living us and see first-..."
READ MORE3535 Fenelon Street, San Diego, CA 92106
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Mylda Senior Care Facility is close to my house, and it’s a very nice neighborhood. My mother took this woman to be very low functioning, so the two seniors she had in there were willing not able to do anything, she was feeding, and she was showering..."
READ MORE9290 Murray Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Great caring caregivers who have been there for years. The owner is really involved making sure residents are well cared for. I see the staff and owner engaging in activities with the residents. ..."
READ MORE3111 Levante Street, Carlsbad, CA 92009
5.0
(1 reviews)
"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..."
READ MORE6173 Adelaide Avenue, San Diego, CA 92115
5.0
(2 reviews)
"My brother is living at Casa Del Cielo. It's a smaller place with about four residents. It's a private home in a normal neighborhood community. More attention is given to the residents so it's a nicer circumstance. My brother is able to get outside o..."
READ MORE9825 Glen Center Dr., San Diego, CA 92131
5.0
(1 reviews)
"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..."
READ MORE247 Presley Place, Vista, CA 92083
5.0
(2 reviews)
"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..."
READ MORE9041 Inverness Road, Santee, CA 92071
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Julie's Elderly Care is a good place. There are only six residents, so they are more hands-on with them. It is a private home, so it's very home-like. There's a bathroom in each room. There's someone who stays 24 hours with them, and they have people..."
READ MORE2880 Wanek Road, Escondido, CA 92027
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mom moved into Madeleine's Senior Living. It just seemed to fit her needs the best. Everything is great. The care is great. We have no complaints about it. The staff members do a great job. They interact with me continually. They always know who I..."
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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 |
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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.