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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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I am a relative of a current/past resident [name removed] and his team at Golden Retreat in Vista cared for my 94-year old Father. They were kind and attentive to his needs. They provided my Father with the...
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.
Located in the foothills of Vista, Golden Retreat offers its residents a beautiful private home with easy access to the surrounding areas and the Gloria E McClellan Senior Center located in Brengle Terrace Park.  We offer safe grounds with private rooms in the most gorgeous setting of mature...
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We moved my 86 yo mom into Home Sweet Home about 5 months ago. She has advanced Alzheimer's. Mom loved the place right from the start. Staff is very sweet, upbeat, and attentive. Food is homecooked,...
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.
Located in the foothills of Vista, Home Sweet Home offers its residents a beautiful private home with easy access to the surrounding areas and the Gloria E McClellan Senior Center located in Brengle Terrace Park.  We offer safe grounds with private rooms in a quiet residential setting. ...
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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.
Elite Manor II Residential Care Elite Manor II Residential Care is a residential care home in Escondido, California in San Diego County. We are located in a geographical location that is highly accessible by everyone. We can boast of the friendly neighborhood and serene environment brought about...
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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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A time will arrive when adult children will find it necessary to search for some form of assisted living for their elderly parent. Selecting the right senior care facility is often a very difficult task for the family. The staff at Breeze Hill Care understands your concerns. Our assisted living...
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Everything at this community has been great, there are literally no complaints. This community had a very warm feeling at first, it was home like. The food they served was good, it was like home cooked meals...
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.
We are dedicated to quality care or residents, serving all residents with dignity, respect,and compassion.We encourage and support resident independence.Assisting residents to retain the ability to provide self-care is emphasized.We see our residents as whole individuals. In addition to...
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As a home care nurse I feel very secure having my confused and increasingly immobile mom at vista village. I feel good knowing they will safely care for her as needed.
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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.
Vista Village Care Vista Village Care is a residential senior care home that is located in the beautiful city of Vista, CA and in the large county of San Diego. Vista is a medium sized city that is just a few miles from Southern Carlsbad State Beach and the coastline of the northern Pacific...
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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.
Breeze Hill Care IIBreeze Hill Care II is located in Vista, CA, a part of San Diego County. This residential care home provides you with the support that you need in a location that is truly beautiful. Vista has much to offer to residents and their guests, including Alta Vista Gardens, Antique...
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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.
Located in Vista, California, Vista Comfort Care can offer a quality assisted living program for senior citizens. Our highly trained staff can take care of your loved ones' needs in a home style setting. This home has fully furnished rooms but residents are encouraged to bring some of their...
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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.
Placing an elderly loved one can be a difficult situation for anybody. However, the daily obligations of work, school, errands, and chores makes it nearly impossible to tend to the elderly family members' needs. Tending to an elderly person's needs on a daily basis is certainly doable, but they...
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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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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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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Wonderful staff. Everyone is well taken care of. [Removed] is always on top of everything! Food is delicious and the facilities are well taken care of.
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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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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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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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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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.
Located in beautiful Vista, California, Casa de Amador is a six-room senior living home designed to accommodate senior citizens, and their families, who prefer to stay in a smaller community. Vista is a beautiful city, known for its diverse views, fair weather, and small town charm. It is...
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They are very attentive with my Dad and they do very well with them. They are really nice sweet people and we really appreciate them.
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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.
Golden Years Home Care was born out of compassion first. Business was secondary. Golden Years Home Care was established in February 1996. Our staff are highly trained and always ready to help. We are licensed by the State of California and work very closely with the Ombudsman, State...
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Our Mother had a stroke in July last year and has been in 3 care homes since. The family has been with her on a daily basis during this period and we have learned a lot about care homes. Many places say...
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.
Meadowview, Residential Care Facility for the Elderly, is a California licensed senior care community in Escondido, California. Ray and Toni Klapka, Licensees, have owned and operated Meadowview for over twenty years and have earned its reputation for outstanding care and supervision. 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.
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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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.
Hidden Meadows Residential Home Care is a great assistant living facility for senior citizens located in Escondido, CA. We also offer care for those with Alzheimer's. Our staff is trained professionally to help the elderly with daily activities such as dressing, bathing, toileting, eating,...
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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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