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10 Best Independent Living Communities in San Diego Country Estates, CA

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The cost of independent living in San Diego Country Estates is about $4,674 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 40 options. Read 1184 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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After I retired, my daughter felt it was important for her to live nearby in case my wife and I might need some assistance. That was nice of her, but I was disappointed to find out later that she had turned...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Heritage Park Escondido Apartment Community, for independent seniors aged 55 or better, offers pet-friendly apartments north of San Diego, near great recreation, shopping and dining. Our apartment homes feature vaulted ceilings, bright kitchen windows, ample closet space and private patios and...
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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It's been a pleasure getting to know The Glen at Scripps Ranch and finding a new home for my Uncle while working with amazing people. We've been to the Glen in recent months, with my parents now living in a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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My father in law has been well cared for. The staff, including the nuns seem very friendly. His room is more than adequate size and is completely furnished.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
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Photo of Windsor Gardens
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in San Diego Country Estates, CA

The average cost of senior living in San Diego Country Estates is $4,674 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Riverside, CA with an average of $3,026 per month.

Independent living costs in San Diego Country Estates, CA, vs. nearby cities

San Diego Country Estates, CA
$4,674/mo
$4,719/mo
$4,585/mo

Independent living costs in San Diego Country Estates, CA, vs. state and national averages

San Diego Country Estates, CA
$4,674/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in San Diego Country Estates, CA, vs. other senior living options

$5,600/mo
Independent Living
$4,674/mo

Independent living costs in San Diego Country Estates, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,056/mo
Studio
$4,946/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,456/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,902/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$8,695/mo

Senior living costs in San Diego Country Estates vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: San Diego Country Estates, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSan Diego Country Estates, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,674/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,443/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$5,600/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
San Diego Country Estates, CA:$4,674/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
San Diego Country Estates, CA:$4,443/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
San Diego Country Estates, CA:$5,600/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in San Diego Country Estates, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in San Diego Country Estates 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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Independent living cost trends in San Diego Country Estates, CA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in San Diego Country Estates 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 median 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
San Diego Country Estates, CA$3,259/mo$3,299/mo-1.2%
California$3,692/mo$3,631/mo+1.7%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
San Diego Country Estates, CA
2024 average cost:$3,259/mo
2023 average cost:$3,299/mo
Percent change:-1.2%
California
2024 average cost:$3,692/mo
2023 average cost:$3,631/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in San Diego Country Estates

Recent reviews for independent living in San Diego Country Estates

Crest View Manor, Inc. in Escondido, CA

5.0
My mom really liked Crest View Manor. It has a great staff and is very clean. I would definitely recommend Crest View Manor to anyone. They were great. Unfortunately my mom was there during Covid, so there wasn't too much activities taking place. But it was a great facility.

Belmont Village Sabre Springs in San Diego, CA

4.7
They are short staffed at this time so sometimes her meals are cold and she has to send them back. Also it does not seem like they are cleaning deep enough due to the lack of workers. They do make sure that my loved ones room is clean however the common areas are not so up kept. The staff have ...
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Ivy Park at Escondido

4.8
Beautiful facility that's well kept, very friendly staff, with great communication to families. No nickel and diming over "point system" for care, instead everyone pays a bit more for rent and less for variable care levels. I like that it's right next door to my father's church so he can go ...
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San Diego Country Estates independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in San Diego Country Estates independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in San Diego Country Estates, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in San Diego Country Estates independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of San Diego Country Estates partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
San Diego Country Estates, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.9%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
45.9%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
24.3%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in San Diego Country Estates independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of San Diego Country Estates communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
San Diego Country Estates, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
43.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
48.6%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
37.8%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in San Diego Country Estates independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in San Diego Country Estates offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
51.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.8%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.8%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
59.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.5%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.1%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
54.1%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.9%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.1%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
59.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
43.2%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.8%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.8%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Cypress Court, Solstice at El Cajon and Westmont of Escondido are the top-rated independent living facilities near San Diego Country Estates, California. See full list of communities.
There are 40 independent living facilities near San Diego Country Estates, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in San Diego Country Estates, California are Solstice at El Cajon and Westmont of Escondido. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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