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Assisted living costs in San Diego Country Estates average about $4,481 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 95 communities in San Diego Country Estates. Our detailed directory has 1329 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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It's been a pleasure getting to know The Glen at Scripps Ranch and finding a new home for my Uncle while working with amazing people. We've been to the Glen in recent months, with my parents now living in a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.
Rose Garden Guest HomeRose Garden Guest Home is a senior care home located in the beautiful city of San Diego, CA in Los Angeles County. Our loving community overlooks the stunning San Diego skyline. Known for its mild climate, extensive beaches and deep waters, San Diego is easily accessible...
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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.
Trust and Care Home for Seniors is located in beautiful El Cajon, CA. We are well known and trusted for providing exceptional assisted living care for our residents. We know first hand that leaving your home can sometimes be difficult and we make the transition easy. Our staff is very well...
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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.
Jeanne's homes are nestled in the San Carlos area. Each home is custom designed and ready for you to move in. You have a choice of private or semi-private bedroom,we offer furnished or unfurnished rooms to accommodate your individual needs. We also offer a shaded patio and grass yard for outdoor...
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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.
New Dawn Senior Care Home is centrally located in a family friendly residential neighborhood in El Cajon, of San Diego County, CA. With only a 14.4sq mile city, the opportunities for shopping, dining out and entertainment are close and plentiful for the seniors. These opportunities include...
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My father in law has been well cared for. The staff, including the nuns seem very friendly. His room is more than adequate size and is completely furnished.
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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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My husband stayed for one year due to his dementia deteriorated and miracle was happened. He has recovered very good after one year stayed in Rancho San Diego Boarding and care. He is able to walk around and...
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.
Rancho San Diego Board and Care I is a residential care home located in El Cajon, CA, in San Diego County. El Cajon lies in a valley between beautiful mountain ranges, and is located just west of coastal San Diego. San Diego offers a great deal of outdoor recreation and entertainment options,...
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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.
Jeanne's homes are nestled in the San Carlos area. Each home is custom designed and ready for you to move in. You have a choice of private or semi-private bedrooms, we offer furnished or unfurnished rooms to accommodate your individual needs. We also offer a shady patio and grass yard for...
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I am very happy with the care that my mother is receiving from Meadow Creek Villa. The home itself is very well taken care of and clean. The caregivers are great, they take very good care of my mother. I...
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.
Meadow Creek Villa The Meadow Creek Villa is a senior care home located in sunny El Cajon, California in San Diego County. The city of El Cajon is located just 15 miles east of San Diego in the foothills around the San Diego metropolitan area. El Cajon offers many exciting recreational activities...
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It's been just like living at home. They're very family oriented, and constantly in there checking on my loved one. They're always being active with her, and giving her the option if she wants to go...
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.
Silvercreek Home Care is located on Boon Lake Avenue in sunny San Diego California. We are a residential care facility for the elderly and we offer an adult day care center. We are dedicated to creating an active and happy lifestyle for all of our resident's. Our adult day care is typically...
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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.
Rancho San Diego Board and Care II is a residential care home located in El Cajon, California, in San Diego County. We are well positioned in a geographical area that overlooks a stunning mountainside. This creates beautiful scenery and a cool atmosphere that is ideal for you to live in. Besides...

Cost of assisted living in San Diego Country Estates, CA

The average cost of senior living in San Diego Country Estates is $4,481 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Riverside, CA with an average of $3,245 per month.

Assisted living costs in San Diego Country Estates, CA, vs. nearby cities

San Diego Country Estates, CA
$4,481/mo
$4,795/mo
$4,751/mo

Assisted living costs in San Diego Country Estates, CA, vs. state and national averages

San Diego Country Estates, CA
$4,481/mo
U.S. national average
$4,754/mo

Assisted living costs in San Diego Country Estates, CA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,481/mo
$5,685/mo

Assisted living costs in San Diego Country Estates, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,595/mo
Studio
$4,650/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,434/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,756/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$9,995/mo

Senior living costs in San Diego Country Estates 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: San Diego Country Estates, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSan Diego Country Estates, CACaliforniaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,481/mo$4,552/mo$4,754/mo
Memory Care$5,685/mo$5,566/mo$5,017/mo
Independent Living$4,763/mo$4,786/mo$4,212/mo
Assisted Living
San Diego Country Estates, CA:$4,481/mo
California:$4,552/mo
U.S.:$4,754/mo
Memory Care
San Diego Country Estates, CA:$5,685/mo
California:$5,566/mo
U.S.:$5,017/mo
Independent Living
San Diego Country Estates, CA:$4,763/mo
California:$4,786/mo
U.S.:$4,212/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in San Diego Country Estates, 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 San Diego Country Estates.

What families are saying about assisted living in San Diego Country Estates

Recent reviews for assisted living in San Diego Country Estates

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!

Crest View Manor, Inc. in Escondido, CA

5.0
My mom really liked Crest View Manor. It has a great staff and is very clean. I would definitely recommend Crest View Manor to anyone. They were great. Unfortunately my mom was there during Covid, so there wasn't too much activities taking place. But it was a great 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.

San Diego Country Estates review score based on 206 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 206 reviews of 86 San Diego Country Estates assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The San Diego Country Estates 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

San Diego Country Estates review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
San Diego Country Estates, CA86 facilities
7.7
Poway, CA68 facilities
8.4
Santee, CA95 facilities

Review subcategories for San Diego Country Estates 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 206 reviews of 86 San Diego Country Estates assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare San Diego Country Estates 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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3.8
Friendliness
3.8
3.9
Care services
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3.5
Staff
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3.7
Meals & dining
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Activities
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3.5
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San Diego Country Estates assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in San Diego Country Estates assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in San Diego Country Estates, 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 San Diego Country Estates 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 San Diego Country Estates 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
50%
52.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
51.2%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80.2%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.3%
57%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.3%
30.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.3%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in San Diego Country Estates 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 San Diego Country Estates Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
San Diego Country Estates, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
62.8%
51.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.7%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
64%
41.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in San Diego Country Estates 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 San Diego Country Estates partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.3%
27.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.2%
41.4%
No sugar
No sugar
31.4%
37.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
36.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.6%
18.3%
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Availability of select dining options in San Diego Country Estates 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 San Diego Country Estates communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
19.8%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.3%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
25.6%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in San Diego Country Estates 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 San Diego Country Estates offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
24.4%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.4%
31.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14%
30.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.5%
49.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.7%
49.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.8%
52.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.6%
41.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.4%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.9%
38.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.1%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
32.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
22.1%
30.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.1%
24.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.2%
46.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in San Diego Country Estates

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 San Diego Country Estates protect seniors.
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The best assisted living facilities near you in San Diego Country Estates, California are Cypress Court, Westmont of Escondido and Atria Collwood. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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