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Residential care homes in South San Diego 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 South San Diego is $3,094 per month. To find the best care home options for your needs and budget, browse 109 care homes in South San Diego and read 68 reviews of families’ experiences.

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Residential Care Home Facilities near South San Diego, 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.
Erachel Board and Care offers a grand tour and break down of everything your loved one will receive if chosen to transition to our facility. We believe that choosing a senior care facility should be based on trust, reliability and a great trained staff. Putting the life of your loved one in 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.
Photo of St. Claire Family Care, LLC
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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We are pretty happy with them so far. It's neat and clean, and the staff are very attentive. I like that it's small with only about a half a dozen residents total, and I like the location as well, it makes...
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.
The Carecenter at Home for Elderly is an assisted living home for those suffering from Alzheimer's Disease. This professional facility in San Diego, CA offers residents a safe home setting which can make them more at ease than in a hospital or traditional nursing home. Carecenter strives to make...
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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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I know that my mom is happy there. she has made friends and the staff is friendly and welcoming. They seem to be genuine in their greetings and their intentions. It is a clean place with a nice, peaceful...
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.
Serra Mesa Guest Home II is a wonderful, residential care home located in San Diego, CA, in San Diego County. San Diego has a lot of great attractions including area parks, the San Diego Zoo, museums, top sporting events and cultural activities. Family members who visit will be able to enjoy a...
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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.
Archangel's Residential Care is a residential care home located in beautiful San Diego, California, in San Diego County. Our charming community is located a short drive from the stunning San Diego Bay, local parks, shopping, and more. Our residents and their guests are never short on options of...
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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 living at home is no longer what it used to be, let us help. We dedicate our efforts in bringing your home closer by understanding your special needs and preferences. Our goal is to assist our clients with their daily needs while maintaining their independence in a homelike environment....
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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 relative is doing great and we are happy and lucky to have found this place, I would definitely recommend it. The staff are fantastic, the owner is wonderful. The are always aware of new changes, on top...
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.
Casa de Castro I, located in beautiful San Diego, San Diego County, California is a senior care home set in a beautiful landscape. This residential setting offers residents close proximity to everything they need including easy access to shopping, doctor's offices, medical facilities and...
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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.
Photo of Paris Board and Care
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.
Photo of Sunlight Assisted Living
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...

Cost of care homes in South San Diego, CA

The average cost of senior living in South San Diego is $3,094 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Imperial Beach, CA with an average of $3,089 per month.

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

South San Diego, CA
$3,094/mo

Residential care home costs in South San Diego, CA, vs. state and national averages

South San Diego, CA
$3,094/mo
U.S. national average
$3,675/mo

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

$5,503/mo
Residential Care Home
$3,094/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,500/mo
Private
$5,750/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,000/mo

Senior living costs in South San Diego 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: South San Diego, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth San Diego, CACaliforniaU.S.
Residential Care Home$3,094/mo$3,712/mo$3,675/mo
Assisted Living$4,324/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$5,503/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$4,116/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Residential Care Home
South San Diego, CA:$3,094/mo
California:$3,712/mo
U.S.:$3,675/mo
Assisted Living
South San Diego, CA:$4,324/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
South San Diego, CA:$5,503/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
South San Diego, CA:$4,116/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 South San Diego

Recent reviews for residential care home in South San Diego

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!

Joster Villa in San Diego, CA

5.0
We were blessed to have Kathleen locate a wonderful place for my husband's mom in only a few days! We were very pleased with her care and the home and would highly recommend Kathleen, A Place For Mom, and the Joster homes to others!

Sarasona Home Care in Bonita, CA

5.0
That are wonderful. They are currently not receiving visitors but they send us pictures of her and communicate well with us. When we found this place we immediately thought this is where we would want to be. It is a homelike atmosphere, its cozy, and friendly. The food is the good and ...
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Vintage Home and Residential Care, Jubilee Court and Sarasona Home Care are the top-rated residential care home facilities near South San Diego, California. See full list of communities.
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