Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in San Diego County, CA below include 159 memory care communities with 1388... To support you in your search, our Family Advisors are standing by to provide you with a free, no-obligation care and budget consultation. reviews. On average in San Diego County, residents and their loved ones rate memory care options 4.4 out of 5 stars.
159 Results
1440 South Melrose Drive, Oceanside, CA 92056
3.9
(17 reviews)
"My husband is in Aegis Living Shadowridge. He has been staying there for about a month, and he is about to get out. I think it's a wonderful place, and he is getting stronger there every day. We are really pleased with the service, and I like the ser..."
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1500 Borden Rd, Escondido, CA 92026
4.2
(7 reviews)
"I have my husband on a waiting list now for Silverado. When I first talked to them, they sent me the book on how the whole Silverado came into being from the two gentlemen who started it with their philosophy on care. It was so impressive. When I did..."
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14740 Via Fiesta, San Diego, CA 92127
5.0
(3 reviews)
"It is a fantastic community. It's beautiful, it's new, bright, and very well-laid out. The person who gave us the tour, Bailey, was very energetic, knowledgeable, and courteous. She did a great job. We got to enjoy lunch there, and it was very nice...."
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350 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..."
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2360 Albatross Street, San Diego, CA 92101
4.1
(7 reviews)
"Harborview Chateau is clean, well-run, very nicely updated, and with big rooms. They take tours, they go to the beach, and more than once a week, high school people come in and give musical concerts. They had their own piano, and the residents were a..."
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335 Saxony Rd, Encinitas, CA 92024
3.8
(13 reviews)
"My husband has been going to The Glenner Memory Care (George G. Glenner Family Center – Encinitas) for over three weeks now. The assisted living facility doesn't blend in with the assisted living people. They have their own people in their own rooms...."
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111 Third Ave., Chula Vista, CA 91910
4.2
(5 reviews)
"My mom didn’t like Frederika Manor too much because it was too confining and didn't feel as open and accommodating to her, but I liked the people, the help, and everything. They served three meals a day and also gave them snacks. The staff was very n..."
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12946 Amaranth St., San Diego, CA 92129
4.6
(3 reviews)
"Our brother had been staying here for 3 months and transitioned to another one of their facilities. During this time, their care, their meals, their cleanliness and safety were all excellent and very good with communication on all levels. So thank yo..."
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1255 Adventure Lane, San Marcos, CA 92069
4.6
(3 reviews)
"It is a little bit larger in board and care. I like the room. It has a private bathroom right inside the room, which I think is good for people with dementia. I found the atmosphere of the staff to be very caring. The owner was very knowledgeable abo..."
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850 Duncan Ranch Road, Chula Vista, CA 91914
4.2
(4 reviews)
"ActivCare is more expensive, but it is a lot better than most other places. Everything is top-notch. Honestly, I could say that I see nothing wrong with the place at all. The staff is good, the food is good, and they really care about their patients ..."
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944 Regal Road, Encinitas, CA 92024
3.6
(9 reviews)
"You have to visit this place! If you are trying to find a hoe for your loved one, look no more! They energy as soon as you walk in is positive and “fun”. They offer many different activities throughout the day, they also have such a great staff! I ha..."
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768 Dorothy Street, El Cajon, CA 92019
3.8
(6 reviews)
"I have my own room in Lo-Har Senior Living. They help me with showers, they provide three meals a day, they help me with medications, they clean the room, and they wash my laundry. They have an activity where they go to the park and they celebrate bi..."
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 ..."
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6255 Nygaard Street, Carlsbad, CA 92009
4.0
(4 reviews)
"My aunt moved into ActivCare at Bressi Ranch, and I liked best that they allowed my aunt her independence. She does have dementia, but she is a very, very social person, she loves to be active, and they provide that for her, which I think is great. T..."
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3423 Channel Way, San Diego, CA 92110
4.5
(2 reviews)
"I was very impressed with the staff there. It was such a happy place. The people were caring. Even though I was only there like for an hour, I got a very good impression of that place in terms of the staff and the care. The residents there seemed to ..."
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1236 D street, Ramona, CA 92065
4.0
(2 reviews)
"My mother will be moving into Ramona Senior Manor. It's 3 minutes from my house, so I can go see her all the time, and she gets her own room. The people are nice. The hospice caregivers that I have for my mom said that they're nice and they run a tig..."
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6140 Crawford St., San Diego, CA 92120
5.0
(1 reviews)
"If you are looking for a new, fresh and very clean facility, Vibrant Living II is for you. It includes a spacious sunroom with a view and a large living room area. From what I've seen rooms are clean and well kept. The staff is friendly and cour..."
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789 Skyview Street, El Cajon, CA 92020
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I am very satisfied with New Dawn, and I have no complaints. They take good care of my husband. It's a board and care home. The food appears to be adequate and nutritious. The staff is very good...."
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15020 Amso Street, Poway, CA 92064
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We moved my grandfather to Golden Ages. They were just very accommodating and very helpful with everything, and their place is really, really good. They've been amazing. It's really nice, the whole house is amazing, very clean, everybody is very help..."
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
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Mary825
5.0
Review of Acorn Oaks Manor II
My father-in-law was at Acorn Oaks Manor II. They were amazing. The process of moving in was very simple. The nursing care was around the clock because they had three different shifts. We had a...
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denali
1.0
Review of Ivy Park at Bonita
My father stayed here for 14 months and the staff misclassified his level of care in order to charge a higher monthly fee in the memory care unit. When we informed them that he was moving the...
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Reviewer#RD1015ee
4.0
Review of Stellar Care
Stellar Care was nice. The facility was nice and well cared for. They looked like they were very caring. Their staff had been there for a long time. There was very little turnover. Everyone seemed...
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