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Residential care homes in Descanso 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 Descanso is $3,477 per month. To find the best care home options for your needs and budget, browse 121 care homes in Descanso and read 153 reviews of families’ experiences.

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Residential Care Home Facilities near Descanso, CA

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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.
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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My Mother lived here for almost 2 years. The staff are angels. So helpful and caring. Home setting.
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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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.
As we age simple things in life become difficult. Sometimes we can handle them on our own, but sometimes we cannot. At Sunlight Assisted Living, we understand this. It is a fact of life that none of us can avoid, and only some of us have the resources to deal with it on our own. Assisted living...
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They get 5 stars on everything and based on the experience we have had so far with Casa Primavera we would absolutely 100% recommend them to other families.
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.
My facility is a single home with, 4 bedrooms. Two of which are shared and 2 privates. Every room has a bathroom with a shower. There is a nice back yard with a walkway, shaded area to relax during summer and fruit trees. Casa primavera is located very close  to 125 freeway and the San...
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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...
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.
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...
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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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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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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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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.

Cost of care homes in Descanso, CA

The average cost of senior living in Descanso is $3,477 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Riverside, CA with an average of $2,805 per month.

Residential care home costs in Descanso, CA, vs. nearby cities

Descanso, CA
$3,477/mo
$3,285/mo
$3,367/mo

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

Descanso, CA
$3,477/mo
U.S. national average
$3,676/mo

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

$4,585/mo
Residential Care Home
$3,477/mo

Residential care home costs in Descanso, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,500/mo
Private
$6,067/mo
Studio
$6,750/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,500/mo

Senior living costs in Descanso vs. state and national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Descanso, CA
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Residential Care Home$3,477/mo$3,714/mo$3,676/mo
Assisted Living$4,045/mo$4,504/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$4,585/mo$5,459/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living$4,394/mo$4,698/mo$4,160/mo
Residential Care Home
Descanso, CA:$3,477/mo
California:$3,714/mo
U.S.:$3,676/mo
Assisted Living
Descanso, CA:$4,045/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Descanso, CA:$4,585/mo
California:$5,459/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Descanso, CA:$4,394/mo
California:$4,698/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
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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 Descanso

Recent reviews for residential care home in Descanso

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!

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.

Baron's Presidio - Decatur Cottage in San Diego, CA

4.3
They do try and engage them and keep them active. We chose Baron's based on location, price, care, the services they offer seemed approprate. I'm totally thrilled with Esther, the owener's very nice, they just really look out for him. They communicate really well with me and they're just really ...
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Ramona Senior Lodge Assisted Living, Reina's Residential Care #1 and Renown Suites are the top-rated residential care home facilities near Descanso, California. See full list of communities.
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