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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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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.
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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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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This is absolutely the best place for mom! Ive never ever met a great group of individuals that really care for and love their residents. They always go out of their way and beyond to make mom and family...
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.
3 Sisters Hacienda offers assisted living, 24/7 residential senior care and respite accommodations including assistance with medications, dressing and daily activities in an upscale gated residential setting. We provide the family home and respite care environment that you and your family member...
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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...
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.
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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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 provide a comfortable and homey feeling environment to our residents 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.Our mission is to render a quality of care and service, with respect, dignity, and compassion. We are licensed for 6-non ambulatory residents. We have 2-single rooms and 4-shared 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.
Situated in an elegant park like setting that is just minutes away from the San Diego Wild Animal Park, luxury and beauty awaits at Park View Villa, an exclusive residential care facility for senior citizens. If you or your elderly loved ones are searching for a 5 star luxury facility, then Park...
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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.
Vista Sunrise Elder Care is a 6 bed residential care home for your loved ones who are at least 60 years young. We have private and semi-private bedrooms. We have an outdoor space where you can sit and relax or walk and enjoy the awesome views of the mountains or listen to the birds chirping away.
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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At Angie's House, You Can Focus on What Matters Most to You and We'll Take Care of Everything Else! You'll feel at home the minute you step through the door Angie's House by Generations Services: At Angie's House by Generations, we've spared no expense to ensure you enjoy every day with us ...
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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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Once mom met the owner, they truly connected. Staff took great care of my mom the years she was in their care and allowed a huge birthday celebration while she was a resident. The view from the home 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.
Canyon Hills HomeCanyon Hills Home is a senior care home that is located in the hilly city of Escondido, CA and in San Diego County. Escondido is just northeast of San Diego, which features the nationwide famous San Diego Zoo. The city is known for its shallow valley ringed by many rocky hills,...
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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.
Bellevue Villa Bellevue Villa is a residential care home located in charming Escondido, California, in San Diego's North County region. Escondido, a Spanish word meaning 'hidden,' is nestled in a valley, surrounded by beautiful rocky hills and is known for being one of the oldest cities in San...
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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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Mission Statement.... Providing 24 hour/7 day, care to elderly adults who deserve quality services, quality care, dignity, and a better quality of life/. Located in Historic old Escondido, where life is quiet and peaceful as it has been for over a century; and is close to all the amenities and...
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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.
At Aunt Clara's Retreat, located in Vista, California on Amelia Court, residents will actually feel like they live with a beloved aunt. While you won't find a real Aunt Clara, you will find caring and trusting people who feel like a part of your family. We pride ourselves on ensuring that all of...
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San Pasqual Villa is a luxurious, private residential care facility for seniors located in the beautiful San Pasqual Valley in Calif. It is a five star residence which features four private suites, each with their own bathroom, and one semi-private master suite which includes a sitting area and a...
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Your loved one will be close to area churches, shopping and public transportation if needed. There is an indoor common area that allows them to enjoy pleasant conversations with those that share common interests and ideas. There is an abundance of onsite activities arranged to keep them...
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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: 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.
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Mom lived with us for 9 years. When she was 94 and we could no longer give her the care she needed we put her in Encinitas Retirement II and we are glad we did. Gloria is wonderful and caring and the staff...
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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.
Encinitas Retirement Gardens II Encinitas Retirement Gardens II is located in Encinitas, CA in San Diego County. This residential care home is set in a location that is truly beautiful. If you love the beach then you will love this area and all that it has to offer. Residents of Encinitas and...
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Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living, 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.
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.
Golden Leaf Manor Care is located in a new community, surrounded by scenic hillsides and is a first class adult neighborhood. Our home has spacious floor plan, complete with four bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large family room and living room with wide screen TV. We provide a very homey environment...

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
$3,614/mo

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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