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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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The home is very spacious and clean. The caregivers are kind, very helpful, and eager to make the residents happy and comfortable. The house has a lovely patio with an ocean view, and the neighborhood 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.
Pacific View Care is an exceptional residential care home located in the beach community of Encinitas in the county of San Diego, California. Located less than a mile from the sandy white beaches of the beautiful Pacific Ocean, seniors at Pacific View Care enjoy unfettered year round access to...
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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 are a personalized assisted living facility located in Oceanside, California. We know how personal and emotional it is for all members in the family to take this big step, so we do our best to help guide you through and make it a positive and easy transition for all.Our goal is to understand...
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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're located in beautiful Rancho Del Oro, Northview subdivision of Oceanside. Hospital and other medical facility close, easy access to the freeways and we're minutes away for parks, the beach ,downtown Oceanside, entertainment, malls and other shopping areas.
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I had my mother at McIntosh Manor. It is the best. The house is beautifully set up. The house is clean. The food very very good. Could not ask for a better place and reasonably priced.
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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.
McIntosh Manor is a licensed RCFE Assisted Living Facility for up to twelve elderly residents. Our friendly and caring staff brings more than 20 years of senior care experience and is available to assist our residents 24 hours a day. In addition our facility Administrator, Cindi Jacobs, has...
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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.
RJ Homes of La JollaRJ Homes of La Jolla is located in Encinitas, CA and serves San Diego County. This smaller town has grand beach views and enjoys warm temperatures all year long. The beach beckons family members and friends and ensures frequent visits. The peaceful city is a great place to...
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I am very happy with how things are going for my mother so far at this community. The thing that stands out most to me at this facility is how amazing all of the caregivers are. They provide great quality of...
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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My 82 year old father was living with me, my husband, and our son, for 3 years before I found Roxie's... My Dad was using a walker, but not well, and his dementia, depression and incontinence were becoming...
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Dove Canyon Guest Home is a senior care home located in the heart of a residential district in the city of San Diego, California, in the county of San Diego. This district of San Diego is filled with gorgeous single family homes, a crystal blue lake and nearby park that are excellent for walking,...
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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.
We at The Tropical Villa are caring for your loved ones as we would our own. We help relieve the burdens and stress of the family in caring for their elderly loved one(s) by providing the elderly with a home away from home. The residents can relax and enjoy the beautiful garden with lots of...
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We highly recommend Angel's Home Care Oceanside. [name removed] works hard to make every one feel like family. She goes all out for holidays and birthdays. She keeps everything very clean and tidy.
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Villa Florenza is the best home care facility I have seen, and I have a good amount of experience visiting similar places. Villa Florenza provides 24-7 care from truly loving and well-trained caregivers. ...
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Villa Florenza Home CareVilla Florenza is a residential care home located near the southern coast in Oceanside, California. The beautiful city is the third largest in San Diego County. The scenic area is known for the beach community. Oceanside is a wonderful place to live with numerous...
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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.
Blueberry Hill Manor Blueberry Hill Manor is a spacious senior care home located in the picturesque town of Valley Center, California. A quaint hamlet nestled in rolling hills of avocado orchards, live oak and sycamore trees. Valley Center boasts a stunning panoramic view which includes Rodriguez...

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

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Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: San Marcos, CA
Column state: California
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Residential Care Home$3,645/mo$3,712/mo$3,675/mo
Assisted Living$4,961/mo$4,503/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$6,446/mo$5,456/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$5,268/mo$4,696/mo$4,153/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.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
San Marcos, CA:$6,446/mo
California:$5,456/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
San Marcos, CA:$5,268/mo
California:$4,696/mo
U.S.:$4,153/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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