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Assisted living costs in National City average about $4,508 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 81 communities in National City. Our detailed directory has 1267 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Photo of Plaza Village Senior Living
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Fredericka Manor is an excellent residence for seniors. My mother has lived here since 2006. However, they just announced that they are closing their Care Center (June 2023). This means that residence...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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We are pretty happy with them so far. It's neat and clean, and the staff are very attentive. I like that it's small with only about a half a dozen residents total, and I like the location as well, it makes...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
The Carecenter at Home for Elderly is an assisted living home for those suffering from Alzheimer's Disease. This professional facility in San Diego, CA offers residents a safe home setting which can make them more at ease than in a hospital or traditional nursing home. Carecenter strives to make...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Archangel's Residential Care is a residential care home located in beautiful San Diego, California, in San Diego County. Our charming community is located a short drive from the stunning San Diego Bay, local parks, shopping, and more. Our residents and their guests are never short on options of...
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I am SO HAPPY with my mother's stay at this facility! The staff and facility are just terrific! The food always smells delicious and my mother loves to participate in activities. I enjoy watching the videos...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Newly remodeled home tailored in the need of Residents in their daily activities. Equipped with many safety features. We operate almost or better than bigger facilities at lesser price. We only hire experienced and caring Staff. Our Administrator is Licensed Vocational Nurse and Certified...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Berland Home Care Inc is located at 512 Berland Way, Chula Vista, California 91910. Our service has been described as warm and comforting. The services we offer are assisted living and dementia care. We provide care for those 60 years and older. The facility caters to both non-ambulatory and...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Coronado Royale is located across from Tidelands Park and the Colorado Bridge. The facility offers beautiful views of both the San Diego Bay and the lights of downtown San Diego. The Coronado Royale is also located right next door to the Coronado Hospital and Medical Centers. The Coronado...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Loving Care Home For the Elderly is a three-bed board and care facility that provides assisted living to your senior loved ones in a small and personalized setting. Our trained staff will ensure that our residents receive excellent care in a homelike , safe and wholesome environment.Our...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
When living at home is no longer what it used to be, let us help. We dedicate our efforts in bringing your home closer by understanding your special needs and preferences. Our goal is to assist our clients with their daily needs while maintaining their independence in a homelike environment....
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Photo of Ohana Home Care
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Harmony By The Sea
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
By the Sea Residential Elderly Care Facility in Imperial Beach, California is dedicated to ensuring that our residents’ golden years remain that way: Golden. We offer first-rate care in our fully licensed, six-bed assisted living facility, located 9 blocks from the beautiful Pacific Ocean in...
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I love this place and my Mom does too! My sister who lives in Oregon has visited and likes it too. I never worry about my mom anymore. They don't call constantlly like the other place my mom was in. The...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Harbor View Chateau offers personalized and supportive services with health care designed to meet the needs of those needing help with the activities of daily living; including specialized programs for residents suffering from all forms and levels of memory loss.The European architecture, as well...
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My loved one was only there at Mount Vernon Eldercare for about two weeks so our experience is very limited, but based on the limited experience that we had there it seemed to be a very nice place. It is a...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Mount Vernon Eldercare is a residential care facility for senior citizens in Lemon Grove, California dedicated to the care and comfort of all of their residents. We provide an environment conducive to helping seniors maintain a better level of independence while offering them the assistance to...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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This is a great community for families that are looking into finding a place for their love ones, the staff & owner are very pleasant warm people who care & love their job. I had my love one living at Casa...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
It is a peaceful and safe community for elderly. We specialize in providing loving care, lots of understanding for alzheimer's and dementia clients. Services include three meals, medication assistance, incontinence care, assistance with personal hygiene, daily housekeeping, laundry service.
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The place is beautiful and well cared for. Everyone is extremely friendly and ready to help. They maintain a high level of care for the people there and attend to their personal needs. I feel very...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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This is truly a wonderful community. Everybody here is very friendly and welcoming. I know she is getting the best care here. The community looks great, everything is very well maintained. The staff is very...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Aacorn Oaks is an assisted living facility located in a quiet neighborhood in San Diego, CA. Assisted living is for those that are unable to live in independent living but don't need as much medical assistance as those in a nursing home. Our staff still provides 3 cooked meals a day, light...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
When it comes to the golden years and making plans for senior living, there can be a few challenges to deal with. We may not always have access to the resources we need to provide the best for our loved ones. As we look at the choices available to us, we need to be certain that our parents have...
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This is a nice looking, smaller community. We had no complaints about this place in general, it was clean, and everyone was friendly. However, the area it is located in wasn't very good for my Uncle. He...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Things have been going very well here! Things were a little rocky to start, but the staff have all been very friendly and accommodating when helping my loved one get settled in. The staff are very personable...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Noble living is a residential care home located in the peaceful neighborhoods of San Diego CA in San Diego County. The tranquil nature of our location coupled with a stunning landscape offers our residents a wonderful place they can call home and an awesome place to visit for their family and...
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.

Cost of assisted living in National City, CA

The average cost of senior living in National City is $4,508 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Harbor Side, CA with an average of $4,320 per month.

Assisted living costs in National City, CA, vs. nearby cities

National City, CA
$4,508/mo
$4,509/mo

Assisted living costs in National City, CA, vs. state and national averages

National City, CA
$4,508/mo
U.S. national average
$4,740/mo

Assisted living costs in National City, CA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,508/mo
$5,789/mo

Assisted living costs in National City, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,938/mo
Private
$6,300/mo
Studio
$5,216/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,535/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,700/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$8,195/mo

Senior living costs in National City vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: National City, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNational City, CACaliforniaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,508/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$5,789/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$4,364/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
National City, CA:$4,508/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
National City, CA:$5,789/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
National City, CA:$4,364/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Assisted living costs in National City, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in National City and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in National City, CA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in National City have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
National City, CA$4,743/mo$4,356/mo+8.9%
California$5,659/mo$5,368/mo+5.4%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
National City, CA
2024 average cost:$4,743/mo
2023 average cost:$4,356/mo
Percent change:+8.9%
California
2024 average cost:$5,659/mo
2023 average cost:$5,368/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in National City, CA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in National City.

What families are saying about assisted living in National City

Recent reviews for assisted living in National City

Lilac Chateau I in Santee, CA

5.0
It was the best! I was treated with love ans respect, great food, if I ever run away from home this is where I will come! Thank for taking great care of me!

Ivy Park at Sabre Springs in San Diego, CA

4.4
It was great until they raised the cost [removed] %. Staff is very friendly, my Mother likes them and feels comfortable with them. The facility is well kept and very clean. I have no complaints about the staff or the facility.

Meadow Creek Villa in El Cajon, CA

4.2
She's only been there a week. it's going very well. She seems to be happy there. I haven't tasted it but Jean said the food is good. They're very nice. They have activities but I'm not sure what they've done so far. They have some games and they do exercises. it's very clean.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Affordable and flexible living arrangements. Many reviews mention the reasonable pricing and various housing options available at different communities. At Bonita Villa Senior Living, residents appreciate the choice between studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. At Grossmont Gardens, the community offers both assisted living ...
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Caring and attentive staff. Several residents express gratitude for the dedication and kindness of the staff members. At Ivy Park at Bonita, staff are described as 'wonderful people' who 'make the residents feel like family'. At Westmont at San Miguel Ranch, the staff's responsiveness and attentiveness to individual ne ...
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Engaging activities and social opportunities. Activities and social opportunities are a highlight for many community members. At The Montera, residents enjoy various games, exercise classes, and happy hours. At Paradise Village, the friendly atmosphere and welcoming residents help create a strong sense of community.
High-quality and nutritious meals. Throughout the reviews, residents frequently comment on the delicious and well-prepared meals. For instance, at Grossmont Gardens, the chef takes care of individual dietary restrictions and preferences. At Westmont of La Mesa, the dining room offers a family style setting that encourages soc ...
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Accessible and convenient amenities. Communities provide essential amenities within easy reach for residents. For example, at Westmont at San Miguel Ranch, the location is close to the expressway and offers a dedicated bus with driver for transportation. At Monte Vista Village, residents appreciate the on-site laundry facilitie ...
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Comfortable and clean living spaces. Residents often mention the cleanliness and comfort of their living spaces. At Grossmont Gardens, rooms are spacious and well-maintained, allowing residents to accommodate their personal belongings. At Coronado Retirement Village, the scenic Coronado Island location provides breathtaking vie ...
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National City review score based on 198 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 198 reviews of 68 National City assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The National City review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

National City review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
National City, CA68 facilities
8.6
Coronado, CA57 facilities
8.9
Chula Vista, CA54 facilities

Review subcategories for National City assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 198 reviews of 68 National City assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare National City resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
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Friendliness
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Care services
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Staff
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Meals & dining
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Activities
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National City assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in National City assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in National City, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in National City assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in National City that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
51.5%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
39.7%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
76.5%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
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*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60.3%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.7%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.2%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
48.5%
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Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in National City assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of National City Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
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Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.5%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
67.6%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in National City assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of National City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
National City, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.6%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.9%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
57.4%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.4%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in National City assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of National City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
National City, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19.1%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.5%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
23.5%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.7%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in National City assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in National City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
National City, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
30.9%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.6%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.7%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.7%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.9%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.9%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.6%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.5%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.9%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
27.9%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
20.6%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.7%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.9%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in National City

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about California assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in National City protect seniors.
Learn about California assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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