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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 $6,083 per month.

To find the best care home options for your needs and budget, browse 393 care homes in South San Diego and read 810 reviews of families’ experiences. You may also consider nearby communities such as San Diego, El Cajon and Mira Mesa.

Residential Care Home Facilities near South San Diego, CA

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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.
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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 heart of the beautiful San Diego, California, University City Guest Home 1 is the leading facility for assisted senior living. Our kind staff provides the kind of care that your loved one needs to lead a fulfilling life, even in an assisted living environment. If you are looking...
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My Dad stayed there for over five years. The staff was wonderful and caring. The food was homemade, tasty and healthy. The level of personal care was exceptional. During the his last year he had to be...
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.
Baron's Presidio - University City Baron's Presidio - University City is a residential care home located in San Diego, CA in San Diego County. This is a wonderful city with lots of great shopping plazas, malls, restaurants and outdoor activities. Residents who enjoy getting their daily exercise...
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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.
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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.
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Lilac Chateau has provided outstanding care to my 89 year old father for the past year. We thank our lucky stars that we found this senior care residence. The executive director, [name removed] and her...
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.
Lilac Chateau is assisted living for Seniors. Owned and operated by Kimberly Withers, RN, BSN,. Kimberly has an extensive background in Geriatric-Psych Nursing and Specializes in caring for residents with Dementia. She has a wonderful, caring and loving staffs. We're able to Accept: Ambulatory...
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My mother has been in 4 different facilities over the years, she was unhappy in some and kicked out of others. At a couple of places we had to hire a person to look after her on top of paying for her...
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.
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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.
...And thank you for considering Lakeside Manor for your senior care needs. Let us assist in providing you with comfortable home where you can be assured of helping hand when you need it. We want to emphasize your abilities and independence, and be there to help with the things that just aren't...
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.
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.
Aerie Meadows Care Home is a senior assisted living location situated in beautiful El Cajon, California. With amazing, serene views of Dehesa Valley, there are not many better places in California to settle down yourself or a loved one. We are proud to offer some of the best amenities and perks...
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Photo of Chaparral Rose II
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.
Kibler Home CareKibler Home Care is a residential care home located in the beautiful city of San Diego, California in the San Diego County. The city is known for its mild year round climate. It is always warm in San Diego which therefore makes the winters very bearable. The location is located in...
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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.
Better Life is a private Residential Care Facility for the Elderly, located in San Diego, CA. We provide 24 hour care for residents 65 years and older. Our beautiful 6-bed facility offers a warm and welcoming family-like environment. Please take a look! We are conveniently located within a one...
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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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Maria is a very caring individual and I highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for care for a loved one.
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.
Emmaus Care II is located in San Diego, CA, a part of San Diego County. This residential care home is located in an area that is filled with opportunities for excitement and adventure. Residents of San Diego and their guests enjoy checking out the San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, Belmont Park, and USS...
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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.
Provides: Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Villa De Las Palmas is a senior care Facility in a family setting with only five residents. We are located on magnificent hill, 21 miles East of San Diego in the residential community of Lakeside,CA , where you can explore the views 20 miles toward East and West. From our hill to the East stands...
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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Joster Villa was really a great place. The staff were very caring and took great care of my dad. They communicated very well with me. I was very pleased with the level of care that my dad received. Joster...
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.
Joster Villa Home Care is a residential care home situated in Worthing Avenue, CA in San Diego County. As the name speaks for itself, the community's location makes it a small haven for the seniors. The villa is situated in a secure and quiet neighbourhood making it a community of its kind. The...
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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.
Westmore Care Home is an assisted living and rehabilitation center for the elderly. We provide meals and assist with any of their needs such as bathing, grooming, cleaning etc. We also have a variety of activities to keep them happy and healthy not to mention social. We have a 6 person capacity...
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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.
Mirasol Homecare is located in the heart of Mira Mesa where it is situated in a quiet cul-de-sac. The facility is a newly remodeled 7 bedroom 4 bathroom facility. All the rooms are fully furnished and wheelchair accessible for easy mobility. There is a brand new centralized heating and cooling...
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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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Everything is going well for my sister here at this community. It is a nice and well maintained facility, and they do a good job with the cleanliness. The staff is good here. They are helpful and...
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.
Easy Living RCFE Easy Living RCFE is a residential care home located in the magnificent city of San Diego, California in San Diego County. We specialize in creating a good living place for senior citizens through the provision of a serene environment. Our residence is situated in a convenient...

Cost of care homes in South San Diego, CA

The average cost of senior living in South San Diego is $6,083 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Riverside, CA with an average of $5,347 per month.

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

South San Diego, CA
$6,083/mo
U.S. national average
$5,079/mo

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

$6,579/mo
Residential Care Home
$6,083/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,829/mo
Private
$6,068/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$6,083/mo$5,350/mo$5,079/mo
Assisted Living$5,179/mo$6,206/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,579/mo$7,329/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$4,303/mo$4,174/mo$3,520/mo
Residential Care Home
South San Diego, CA:$6,083/mo
California:$5,350/mo
U.S.:$5,079/mo
Assisted Living
South San Diego, CA:$5,179/mo
California:$6,206/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
South San Diego, CA:$6,579/mo
California:$7,329/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
South San Diego, CA:$4,303/mo
California:$4,174/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Residential care home costs in South San Diego, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly residential care home costs have shifted over the past five years in South San Diego and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Residential care home cost trends in South San Diego, CA

The table below shows how monthly residential care home costs in South San Diego have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
South San Diego, CA$4,826/mo$4,656/mo+3.6%
California$4,766/mo$4,613/mo+3.3%
National$4,802/mo$4,687/mo+2.5%
South San Diego, CA
2024 average cost:$4,826/mo
2023 average cost:$4,656/mo
Percent change:+3.6%
California
2024 average cost:$4,766/mo
2023 average cost:$4,613/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
National
2024 average cost:$4,802/mo
2023 average cost:$4,687/mo
Percent change:+2.5%
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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

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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