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Residential care homes in University Heights 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 University Heights is $3,316 per month. To find the best care home options for your needs and budget, browse 224 care homes in University Heights and read 256 reviews of families’ experiences.

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Residential Care Home Facilities near University Heights, 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.
Trust and Care Home for Seniors is located in beautiful El Cajon, CA. We are well known and trusted for providing exceptional assisted living care for our residents. We know first hand that leaving your home can sometimes be difficult and we make the transition easy. Our staff is very well...
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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.
New Dawn Senior Care Home is centrally located in a family friendly residential neighborhood in El Cajon, of San Diego County, CA. With only a 14.4sq mile city, the opportunities for shopping, dining out and entertainment are close and plentiful for the seniors. These opportunities include...
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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.
A Residential Care Facility for the Elderly with spacious, furnished semi-private rooms.  All rooms are designed to be homelike and residents can design their rooms with their own style.  Bathroom facilities are equipped with assistive devices for safety and convenience. Our...
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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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Cost of care homes in University Heights, CA

The average cost of senior living in University Heights is $3,316 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Imperial Beach, CA with an average of $3,087 per month.

Residential care home costs in University Heights, CA, vs. nearby cities

University Heights, CA
$3,316/mo
$3,378/mo

Residential care home costs in University Heights, CA, vs. state and national averages

University Heights, CA
$3,316/mo
U.S. national average
$3,688/mo

Residential care home costs in University Heights, CA, vs. other senior living options

$6,246/mo
Residential Care Home
$3,316/mo

Residential care home costs in University Heights, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,500/mo
Private
$6,267/mo

Senior living costs in University Heights 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: University Heights, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeUniversity Heights, CACaliforniaU.S.
Residential Care Home$3,316/mo$3,719/mo$3,688/mo
Assisted Living$4,754/mo$4,537/mo$4,753/mo
Memory Care$6,246/mo$5,534/mo$5,014/mo
Independent Living$4,915/mo$4,762/mo$4,212/mo
Residential Care Home
University Heights, CA:$3,316/mo
California:$3,719/mo
U.S.:$3,688/mo
Assisted Living
University Heights, CA:$4,754/mo
California:$4,537/mo
U.S.:$4,753/mo
Memory Care
University Heights, CA:$6,246/mo
California:$5,534/mo
U.S.:$5,014/mo
Independent Living
University Heights, CA:$4,915/mo
California:$4,762/mo
U.S.:$4,212/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 University Heights

Recent reviews for residential care home in University Heights

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!

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!

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