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Residential care homes in Del Mar often appeal to seniors who want to remain in a close-knit, familiar home environment but need personal care services like grooming assistance, medication reminders, and even help with cooking and cleaning. And, they’re typically home to fewer residents, enabling caregivers and residents to build stronger connections. The average cost of care homes in Del Mar is $6,083 per month.

To find the best care home options for your needs and budget, browse 550 care homes in Del Mar and read 1141 reviews of families’ experiences. You may also consider nearby communities such as San Diego, Escondido and Encinitas.

Residential Care Home Facilities near Del Mar, CA

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The gorgeous Palm Crest Gardens senior living community is located in San Marcos, California among beautiful landscapes and city areas. This is a wonderful community specifically designed to allow seniors the ability to retain their privacy without losing their safety if they were to be living on...
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My mother was a resident at Lomas Serenas for over 4 years until she passed. We are extremely greatful for the care that they provided to my mother until her last day. Owner and caregivers were...
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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.
Lomas Serenas Residential is located in Escondido, CA in San Diego County. This residential care home provides you with a great place to live in an area that is filled with things to do and see. Escondido offers much to residents and their guests, including the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, Hungry...
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My father is doing well since his move into this community. We had to bump him up to a higher level of care and they seem to be able to accommodate him well. I would recommend this home to anyone who is...
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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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We are extremely happy with St Andrew's. My dad is well fed, clean and taken care of. And the hone is clean and the staff helpful and plesant.Justin was the best advisor. He was very patient and encouraging...
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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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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
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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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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.
Gate Manor offers resort-like homes in a country setting, with lush green landscapes and scenic mountains. We are located in the heart of Poway, near Scripps Ranch. Gate Manor ensure a comfortable, enjoyable, and affordable home-like environment for our clients. Built for privacy and the...
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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: Residential Care Home
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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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I'm very happy with Sugar Estates. I do wish there was more interaction between residents, but you can't make people come out of their rooms. the caregivers are friendly and helpful, they go out of their way...
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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.
Sugar Estates prides itself on the care it provides its residents. Our highly qualified care givers provide 24 hour assistance that always meets and exceeds expectations. Whether it is help with a daily activity or a simple fluff of a pillow, our staff is more than happy to accommodate.Entering a...
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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.
Villa Paradiso Guest HomeVilla Paradiso Guest Home is a senior residential care home located in the scenic city of Escondido, CA and in San Diego County. Escondido is situated in a shallow valley that is surrounded by rocky hills. It is the best of both worlds, offering a suburb small town feel...
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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.
Your family member is truly our treasure at A Timeless Treasure, where we set the standard for first-rate senior living and care services on the sunny and beautiful West Coast in San Diego where beautiful palm trees and gentle breezes go together. We believe you'll see a different level of...
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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.
Anne's Place III is located in Escondido, CA in San Diego County. This residential care home provides helpful support in a setting that is surrounded by rocky hills and full of natural beauty. Those who spend time in Escondido enjoy spending time at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, Hungry Hawk...
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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.
Summer Hill Rest Home II is listed for 11 residents. We have a full 24 hour staff which is entirely based on love and care. Our residence is filled with home care and relates much to ones own family. The exterior of our home is filled with flowers and large open area. While the interior is fairly...
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Golden Care Facility is senior home care located at Crandall Dr., San Diego city, CA in San Diego County. Adjacent to the Mexico border, San Diego is one of the major cities in California. The city is known for its mild climate that provides a conducive environment for seniors to live around and...
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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.
San Marcos Cottage is a residential care facility located in San Marcos, California on Granite Road. As one of the top senior care facilities in the area, we know that our residents want to feel comfortable every hour of the day. While other centers use only a skeleton crew at night, we have a...
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At Carpel Board and Care Facility, they say everyone there is family. It's a very homey atmosphere. My mom really liked it and had a pleasant experience while there. The caregiver that cared for her was...
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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.
With an apartment style setting, Carpel Board & Care, located in San Diego, California, is a residential care home that stands out from the rest. Owned and operated by a retired nurse, with over 20 years experience in the business, Carpel Board & Care is dedicated to being a leader in...
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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.
Family Resort Rest Home is a senior care home that is located in the coastal city of Escondido, CA and in Los Angeles County. The city is local to large Long Beach and is conveniently located near the airport, for ease of travel. The southern city is directly on the Northern Pacific Ocean...
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I would recommend the community to others. There are several nice things about this community. The staff is accommodating, friendly, nice location, has a lovely backyard and patio area, and everything...
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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.
Serra Mesa Guests Home III is a residential care home for seniors located in the city of San Diego, California which is in San Diego County. San Diego is a vibrant and interesting city full of a wide range of recreational and cultural opportunities. One of the most famous sites in San Diego is...
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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.
Located in Sierra Mesa, California, Mission Homes II offers intermediate care to seniors who need just that bit of extra help to remain independent. We offer a home, not an institution, were you may live in beautiful surroundings and have access to the services of an urban community. Our...
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My mother was a resident at Golden Sunset Villa for 16 months until her death in January 2024 at the age of 99. Sadly, a hospitalization and lengthy skilled nursing facility stay in 2022 had left her in a...
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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We had the pleasure of experiencing the wonderful care and staff at The Rose of Poway. We placed our mother there after we were less than happy at her previous assisted living center. Once she was placed on...
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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.
Our philosophy is very simple. Understand each individual's needs, interests, desires, skills and abilities and work with them to enjoy these at their highest capability. More Than A Care Facility.....A Home A Home is.... Warm and comfortable surroundings Freshly cooked meals served family...

Cost of care homes in Del Mar, CA

The average cost of senior living in Del Mar is $6,083 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Temecula, CA with an average of $4,907 per month.

Residential care home costs in Del Mar, CA, vs. state and national averages

Del Mar, CA
$6,083/mo
U.S. national average
$5,079/mo

Residential care home costs in Del Mar, CA, vs. other senior living options

$6,579/mo
Residential Care Home
$6,083/mo

Residential care home costs in Del Mar, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,829/mo
Private
$6,068/mo

Senior living costs in Del Mar vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Del Mar, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDel Mar, CACaliforniaU.S.
Residential Care Home$6,083/mo$5,350/mo$5,079/mo
Assisted Living$5,179/mo$6,206/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,579/mo$7,329/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$4,303/mo$4,174/mo$3,520/mo
Residential Care Home
Del Mar, CA:$6,083/mo
California:$5,350/mo
U.S.:$5,079/mo
Assisted Living
Del Mar, CA:$5,179/mo
California:$6,206/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Del Mar, CA:$6,579/mo
California:$7,329/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Del Mar, CA:$4,303/mo
California:$4,174/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Residential care home costs in Del Mar, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly residential care home costs have shifted over the past five years in Del Mar 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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Residential care home cost trends in Del Mar, CA

The table below shows how monthly residential care home costs in Del Mar 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 average 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
Del Mar, CA$4,826/mo$4,656/mo+3.6%
California$4,766/mo$4,613/mo+3.3%
National$4,802/mo$4,687/mo+2.5%
Del Mar, CA
2024 average cost:$4,826/mo
2023 average cost:$4,656/mo
Percent change:+3.6%
California
2024 average cost:$4,766/mo
2023 average cost:$4,613/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
National
2024 average cost:$4,802/mo
2023 average cost:$4,687/mo
Percent change:+2.5%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about residential care home in Del Mar

Recent reviews for residential care home in Del Mar

Oak Ranch House in Escondido, CA

4.8
Great place. Friendly, caring staff. We have been there a little over a month and love it. We have seen my mom improve a little bit.

Chateau Francesca in San Juan Capistrano, CA

5.0
My Dad has been at Chateau Francesca for the past few years and we are all SO grateful for the loving care that he is receiving from Ronnie, Tracy, Mariza and the many other loving helpers. We couldn't ask for anything better. They love to invite me in for dinner, and boy, can they cook! We ...
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La Costa Golf Care in Carlsbad, CA

4.5
There are not a ton of activities at La Costa but my aunt does participate in a few. She has a patio and enjoys going outside. The staff are very nice and helpful. I have not tried the food but my aunt seems to like it and it seems to have a lot of nutrients.
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