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Residential care homes in San Marcos 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 San Marcos is $3,645 per month. To find the best care home options for your needs and budget, browse 181 care homes in San Marcos and read 384 reviews of families’ experiences.

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Residential Care Home Facilities near San Marcos, CA

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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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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.
Are you searching for a Home Care facility in Inman KS. Pleasant View home, Inc can be your answer! We provide old fashioned personal service accompanied by the latest in modern health care, in a Christian atmosphere. We have been providing dedicated and caring service since 1947. We pride...
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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.
If you are looking for quality care for an elderly loved one who suffers from AlzheimerÆs or other memory problems, you know that just any old senior housing will not do. Your loved one needs and deserves specialized care from certified professionals who understand the difficulties of memory...
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I placed my father at Anthony Heights Villa a couple of months ago and I love the care he gets, the location and the beautiful grounds. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone else. It is truly 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.
Anthony Heights Villa RCFE1519 Anthony Heights Drive - Escondido, CA 92026 - (760) 747-2610 or (760) 715-7736ANTHONY HEIGHTS VILLA RCFE has excellent record in seniors care:•Administrators and owners have over TWENTYFIVE years experience as caregivers.•Customized care for only 6 ambulatory...
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My dad is settling in very well at Rose Garden. There are plenty of activities for the residents however he does not choose to participate in them. I have not had the opportunity to try the food but 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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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.
Restful Homes has been providing outstanding care for the seniors in Vista, CA and beyond since 1994. Our mission is bi-fold: to care with compassion for a senior in need, but also to alleviate the burden on the family members involved. We are proud in building a team spirit with the relatives...
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It is a great place. Loving care in a home style environment. The food is great, home made. They have nice outdoor space. It is a small intimate community with only about 5-6 residents. It has been a great...
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Buena Creek Residential Care is a senior care home located in the city of Vista, California within San Diego County. The city of Vista, California has numerous recreational and cultural opportunities for all of the residents of the town to enjoy. There are several different parks to enjoy 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.
Licensed for 6 clients, 5 bedrooms,3 baths, spacious backyard with gazebo, caregivers will help you feel right at 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.
La Costa Golden Care is located in Carlsbad, CA in San Diego County. This residential care home provides a great place to live in an area that is rich in natural beauty and in attractions. Carlsbad provides residents and guests with the opportunity to visit Carlsbad State Beach and to spend time...
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My mother-in-law had an extended stay at Avocado Creek - she thrived at this first-class facility for 14 months.. She was incredibly well cared for by the owner ([name removed]) and her staff during her...
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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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Our mom with severe dementia spent 2+ years at White Orchid, a licensed dementia and hospice care home for San Diego County. They offer an impeccably clean and calm environment in a residential home with...
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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.
White Orchid Guest House is a residential care home in Escondido, CA in San Diego County, just northeast of downtown San Diego. One of the oldest cities in the county, Escondido occupies a shallow valley ringed by rocky hills. Our residents find plenty of entertainment in the community, including...
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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.
Comfort Care offers two lovely facilities in Carlsbad, California and a third lovely facility in Vista, California. Elderly Comfort Care understands that residents want privacy but may need access to round the clock care. This is why Comfort Care locations offer several private resident rooms,...
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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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Carlsbad Comfort Care has been a perfect choice for my mom. It is a beautiful home and the landscaping is appealing. The home environment is very warm and friendly and they treat her like family. They...
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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.
Carlsbad Comfort Care is an elite residential care home located in the beautiful coastal community of Carlsbad, CA in San Diego County. Our peaceful, sleepy community is located 30 minutes from San Diego and overlooks the Pacific Ocean. Carlsbad is a quiet, small town with a quaint cultural...
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The home is located in a friendly residential neighborhood. It is a country style home situated at the top of a hill on an acre and a half lot. The front lot, which is separated from the home by a stone stair way, is a grassy hill full of 15-18 orange and lemon trees . The stair way of about 8...
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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 safe haven...specializing in Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia care. recommended by family members, including Col. Michael J. Piatnitza (USAF.Ret): 'charming surroundings, a wild bird sanctuary, flower, vegetable and walking gardens...Serenity Harbor provided my family with secure,...
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We visited a couple of bigger facilities and we chose La Costa Heights because of the degree of care they were able to provide to my mother. We gained a sense that these private homes were better for more...
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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.
La Costa Heights Living Care is a full service senior citizen living center. We have been providing assisted living service in the Carlsbad area and specialize in helping the elderly. Our staff offers high-quality, reliable care that can count on. You and your loved ones will always receive...
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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.
Elite Manor Residential Care is a 24-hour assisted living facility located in a new, beautiful residence that was built in 2006. In fact, we're recognized as one of Southern California's most beautiful 6-bed residential care facilities, as we are elegantly decorated and furnished. We pride...
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Great place i put my dad here on hospice care Hospice give him 2 weeks Its been 8 months and out from hospis now They realy care Thank you north la costa
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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 over 15 years of experience in health care, North La Costa Assisted Living offers a personalized experience for your loved ones. Our family board and care home is a ranch-style, five-bedroom dwelling with a special bedroom suite including its own bathroom. The living room is spacious with...
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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.
Serenity Harbor II is a senior care home located in exceptionally desirable Carlsbad, California, located in San Diego County. Our residential care home is located in a friendly neighborhood and beautiful natural scenery from the ocean. The community is surrounded by peaceful environment and a...
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Provides: Independent Living, Residential Care Home
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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.
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 San Marcos, CA

The average cost of senior living in San Marcos is $3,645 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Riverside, CA with an average of $2,805 per month.

Residential care home costs in San Marcos, CA, vs. nearby cities

San Marcos, CA
$3,645/mo
$3,559/mo
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Residential care home costs in San Marcos, CA, vs. state and national averages

San Marcos, CA
$3,645/mo
U.S. national average
$3,675/mo

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

$6,446/mo
Residential Care Home
$3,645/mo

Residential care home costs in San Marcos, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,772/mo
Private
$6,093/mo
Studio
$8,500/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,855/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$12,000/mo

Senior living costs in San Marcos 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: San Marcos, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSan Marcos, CACaliforniaU.S.
Residential Care Home$3,645/mo$3,712/mo$3,675/mo
Assisted Living$4,961/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$6,446/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$5,268/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Residential Care Home
San Marcos, CA:$3,645/mo
California:$3,712/mo
U.S.:$3,675/mo
Assisted Living
San Marcos, CA:$4,961/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
San Marcos, CA:$6,446/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
San Marcos, CA:$5,268/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/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 San Marcos

Recent reviews for residential care home in San Marcos

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.

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.

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!

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La Costa Elder Care, Hillside Garden II and Tenenbaum Villa are the top-rated residential care home facilities near San Marcos, California. See full list of communities.
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