Right Choice Senior Living
6125 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 ..."
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6125 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 MORE793 Wichita Avenue, El Cajon, CA, 92019
"Bosworth Gardens RCFE is focused on providing high-quality service and customer satisfaction - we will do everything we can to meet your exp..."
READ MORE2108 El Camino Real, Oceanside, CA, 92054
"Heritage Hills Memory Care is located in North County surrounded by a quiet, family oriented neighborhood. Heritage Hills will be unlike any..."
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 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..."
READ MORE4845 Mesa Drive, Oceanside, CA, 92057
4.0
(1 reviews)
" Set amid the hills of Oceanside, Sunrise of Oceanside is where superior service and tailored support come together. Our assisted living and..."
READ MORE1177 San Marino Drive, San Marcos, CA, 92078
4.5
(39 reviews)
"We liked Meridian at Lake San Marcos. It was probably the best of the places we looked at. It had a lot of amenities, plus it was a lively and fun place to visit. Some of the places seemed a little somber and darker, so we enjoyed the atmosphere ther..."
READ MORE11588 Via Rancho San Diego, El Cajon, CA, 92019
4.5
(27 reviews)
"The staff at La Vida Real was nice, accommodating, and welcoming. The inside was very clean. There were activities going and somebody was cooking some kind of Danish or something with a few of the residents. I saw two people in their rooms, but every..."
READ MORE13101 Hartfield Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92130
"Brookdale Carmel Valley offers a home-like setting and cheerful smiles from their professional staff who offers assistance while respecting ..."
READ MORE1863 Devon Place, Vista, CA, 92084
4.8
(11 reviews)
"Vista Gardens Memory Care was great. My husband stayed there just for three weeks. I'm very impressed with the facility in general, and the outdoor facilities for the residents were exceptional. The staff was excellent. They're very welcoming and car..."
READ MORE3140 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA, 92008
4.3
(16 reviews)
"We offer a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you every day. Our caring staff offers the assistance..."
READ MORE3549 Hollyberry Drive, Vista, CA, 92084
5.0
(6 reviews)
"Coral Tree Care is Holistic Board and Care (e.g., 4 to 6 beds), family owned and operated. We are a non–medical facility and we provide room..."
READ MORE1440 South Melrose Drive, Oceanside, CA, 92056
3.9
(17 reviews)
"My husband was in Aegis Living Shadowridge in Oceanside for about a month or so. He's there for memory care. The care was horrendous. When someone went to visit, he was wandering around this room with no clothing on. He was pooping on the carpet and ..."
READ MORE2340 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92101
4.2
(13 reviews)
"St. Paul's Villa appears run down, and there were repairs that needed to be made. Some of the staff members were indifferent. We saw a separate room with a shared bath. The dining room was quite nice. They had it setup for a fiesta day with a Mexican..."
READ MORE6333 RANCHO MISSION ROAD, San Diego, CA, 92108
4.4
(10 reviews)
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
READ MORE350 Cole Ranch Road, Encinitas, CA, 92024
5.0
(3 reviews)
"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..."
READ MORE14740 Via Fiesta, San Diego, CA, 92127
5.0
(3 reviews)
"Every day at Casa Aldea Senior Living, we integrate wellness into the “living” part of senior living. Enhance your interests and expand your..."
READ MORE4171 Camino Del Rio South, San Diego, CA, 92108
4.8
(5 reviews)
"I've already found a home for my grandma, and she loves it. She is at Cloisters of the Valley. We haven't found anything that we don't like about the facility. Something that I like the most is that they're very prompt. My grandma had an accident whe..."
READ MORE2100 Zachary Glenn Lane, Escondido, CA, 92027
5.0
(2 reviews)
"My mother transferred to EaglesNest from assisted living after surgery to repair a broken hip. She enjoys personal care 24/7 from 2 dedicated caregivers, nutritious meals, fresh fruit, and sing-alongs in an inviting outdoor patio with gorgeous panor..."
READ MORE10603 Rancho Bernardo Road, San Diego, CA, 92127
5.0
(2 reviews)
"My sister-in-law has moved into ActivCare at 4S Ranch. We've been very impressed with that. We looked at the other facilities, and they just didn't seem to be the right fit for her. We like the fact that they have full-time good staff, and they have ..."
READ MOREThe California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) and Continuing Care Contracts Bureau monitors long-term care communities, including memory care facilities, to make sure they are in compliance with state rules and regulations.
Memory care is typically provided in establishments licensed as assisted living facilities. The costs of memory care usually average around 20% – 30% higher than standard assisted living. Because no authoritative data exists for the costs of memory care, we estimated them by adding 25% to the costs of assisted living in the Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey.
Memory care costs in San Diego County average $6,844 per month, which is $321 higher than the California average of $6,563 and $1,219 higher than the national average of $5,625. Within the state of California, the lowest memory care costs are found in Visalia at $4,313, while the highest are found in Santa Rosa at $8,810. Costs are slightly lower in Sacramento, at $6,531 but rise to $7,899 in San Francisco.
San Diego County
$6,844
California
$6,563
The United States
$5,625
Visalia
$4,313
Santa Rosa
$8,810
Sacramento
$6,531
San Francisco
$7,899
Memory care is more expensive in San Diego than all other types of care with the exception of nursing homes, where the monthly average is $9,384. In-home care averages $6,387, and home health care averages $6,473. Assisted living costs are slightly lower at $5,475. Adult day health care is the least expensive option at $2,058.
Memory Care
$6,844
In-Home Care
$6,387
Home Health Care
$6,473
Adult Day Health Care
$2,058
Assisted Living
$5,475
Nursing Home (semiprivate room)
$9,384
In San Diego County, there are options for seniors who need financial assistance paying for Memory Care. For more information about other options, who qualifies, and how to apply, Memory Care in California page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in California page.
The following resources are designed to help those in the early stages of memory loss and their families access the help they need to have the best possible quality of life. There are programs that provide caregiver training, help family members find the right care facility for their loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia and provide information for those dealing with an early diagnosis of either of these conditions.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Alzheimer's Association San Diego/Imperial Chapter | (800) 272-3900 | The Alzheimer's Association San Diego/Imperial Chapter provides San Diego and Imperial County residents with educational programs and support services for those with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. The organization maintains a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week Helpline that's available in over 200 languages, provides caregiver training and support, publishes a number of relevant fact sheets and brochures and provides information and care options. All programs and services are free of charge. Encinitas, CA |
Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (800) 640-4661 | The Long-Term Care Ombudsman investigates complaints of neglect, abuse and exploitation in long-term care facilities made by residents or concerned parties. All services are free and confidential. Those seeking information on available long-term care options and how to pay for them can also get assistance from this service. San Diego, CA |
Alzheimer's San Diego | (858) 492-4400 | Alzheimer's San Diego provides a variety of direct services for those with Alzheimer's or dementia, their families and their caregivers. Seniors can participate in group outings and enjoy music, art and physical exercise with their peers, receive weekly telephone calls and attend a five-week program designed to help those who have recently been diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer's and/or their partners prepare for the road ahead. San Diego, CA |
San Diego County Memory Care Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Memory Care Facilities in California are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in California page for more information about these laws.
Memory Care
Lynda
4.0
Review of Pacifica Senior Living Rancho Peñasquitos
I toured Pacifica Senior Living Rancho Penasquitos Memory Care. It was very nice. It was clean and bright. What I like about it is that it's small. Right now, memory care only has 17 people in it....
Memory Care
Cindy
5.0
Review of Ridgeview Health Center
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,...
Memory Care
John5
5.0
Review of Ivy Park at La Jolla
I toured Ivy Park at La Jolla. It was a nice community. The staff was good. We just had some cookies and stuff and it was delicious. The facilities were all nice.
Provider response
Hi John, we are so pleased you enjoyed your visit to Ivy Park at La Jolla! We sincerely thank you for the positive review and hope to see you again soon!