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Nursing Home Communities in San Diego, California
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Las Villas Del Norte Health Center
1335 LAS VILLAS WAY, Escondido, CA 92026
"Las Villas del Norte, located in Escondido, CA, offers a variety of care options including Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care,..."
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The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities
At an average of $10,722 per month, nursing home rates in San Diego are significantly higher than the national average, $7,756, and the statewide average of $9,247. Costs in nearby cities are notably lower, with rates averaging $7,396 east of San Diego in El Centro. To the north, semiprivate nursing home care costs an average of $8,060 per month in Los Angeles, $8,365 in Oxnard, and $9,962 in Santa Maria.
San Diego
$10,722
California
$9,247
El Centro
$7,396
Los Angeles
$8,060
Santa Maria
$9,962
Nursing Home Costs in San Diego, CA
Average monthly nursing home rates in San Diego run $10,722 for a semiprivate room, and $14,433 for a private room.
Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in San Diego, CA
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
- Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
- Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
- Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
Nursing home care is the costliest type of senior care because it includes 24/7 medical care in a specialized institutional setting. Seniors who are considering nursing home placement may find that less-restrictive long-term care services such as adult day health care, in-home care or assisted living meets their needs. Average monthly rates for adult day programming in San Diego runs $1,733, while in-home care costs an average of $5,716 per month based on 44 hours of care weekly.
Adult day health care
$1,733
Assisted living
$4,525
Home care
$5,716
Home health care
$5,716
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$10,722
Nursing home (private room)
$14,433
Free Resources for Seniors in San Diego, CA
Navigating long-term senior care can be challenging for seniors, their family members and caregivers. In San Diego, a number of government and nonprofit organizations offer free and low-cost services designed to help seniors navigate the complex issues around Medicaid coverage, guardianship and estate planning.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Legal Services | (858) 565-1392 | Senior Legal Services offers free legal information and advice to seniors aged 60 and older. SLS attorneys can assist with elder law issues such as financial abuse, guardianship, Medicaid benefits and estate planning. |
| Alzheimer’s Association — San Diego Chapter | (800) 272-3900 | The San Diego chapter of the national Alzheimer’s Association provides free information, resources and support to people living with memory loss. Services include caregiver and patient support groups, assistance with long-term care benefits and help with finding appropriate community-based and residential care services. |
| San Diego County — Adult Protective Services | (800) 339-4661 | Adult Protective Services works to prevent elder abuse among those aged 65 and older, as well as dependent adults. APS workers investigate complaints about elder neglect, abandonment and self-neglect and take steps to connect vulnerable adults with the appropriate support services. |
| Senior Options, Advocacy and Referrals | (800) 339-4661 | SOAR is a county-run care management program for frail seniors aged 60 and older who are at risk of nursing home placement, and who are ineligible for other programs. SOAR case managers work with seniors and their caregivers to develop a care plan, source long-term care resources and coordinate services with community resources. |
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (800) 640-4661 | The Long-Term Care Ombudsman program works to address concerns related to long-term care services. The ombudsman provides free information to seniors and their families on their rights within a long-term care facility and can work to resolve complaints related to these rights. Ombudsmen can also witness advanced care directives in nursing homes. |
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Reviews of Communities Nearby
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SCorp
5.0
Review of Ridgeview Health Center
Staff were friendly and food was great as well as rehab dept. Highly recommend facility. Large rooms.
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Eileen B
5.0
Review of Ridgeview Health Center
My aunt was at Ridgeview Skilled nursing to rehab after a fall. She was afraid of falling again but her caregivers and PT/OT staff were very patient, encouraging, and excellent at their jobs. My...
Provider response
Thank you for the five-star review, Eileen. We're so glad your aunt had a positive experience at Ridgeview. It's great to hear that our caregivers, team members and social activities helped her...
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Rbmom
5.0
Review of Ridgeview Health Center
The rooms range from private to shared rooms and are well designed with views of the courtyard or of the environment (trees, plants). The food and dining room is restaurant style where you order...
Provider response
Thank you for the five-star review. We're glad you enjoy the room designs, views, and restaurant-style dining. Our team takes pride in keeping the community clean and ensuring responsive...
