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10 Best Nursing Homes in Calavo Gardens, CA

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Calavo Gardens is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 55 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Calavo Gardens, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Calavo Gardens is about $6,110, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1177 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Calavo Gardens, CA

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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
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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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This is a nice looking, smaller community. We had no complaints about this place in general, it was clean, and everyone was friendly. However, the area it is located in wasn't very good for my Uncle. He...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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Two relatives have lived there for a length of time (at different times). They were both happy there. One played the piano for residents. The main building is an older home, kept up well. Residents can feel...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Our speciality is providing quality care at resonable rates. Villa La Mesa offers modest, homelike accommodations nestled in a very quiet residential area of 'Old' La Mesa. With a total licensed capacity of twenty-nine (29) residents, Villa La Mesa is small enough to offers a warm, homelike...
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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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My son stayed there while recovering from surgery. The care was excellent and personal and caring. The staff was very professional, helpful, and loving. When he needed the care again, he requested Friendship...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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
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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.
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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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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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.
The team at Grossmont Post Acute Care is dedicated to the art of caring and anticipating your every need. We employ comprehensive and hands-on therapeutic approaches, custom tailoring treatment plans to meet your unique needs.Our full-time in-house therapy team works with you to ensure you return...
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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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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: 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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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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, Memory Care
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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.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
SunBridge Care Center for San Diego focuses on the physical, emotional and social needs of residents in a warm, friendly environment. Our professional staff works closely with each patient's physician and family to create a personalized care plan for optimum recovery. Our facility's attractive...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Calavo Gardens, CA

The average cost of senior living in Calavo Gardens is $6,110 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Imperial Beach, CA with an average of $5,558 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Calavo Gardens, CA, vs. nearby cities

Calavo Gardens, CA
$6,110/mo
$5,927/mo

Nursing homes costs in Calavo Gardens, CA, vs. state and national averages

Calavo Gardens, CA
$6,110/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

Nursing homes costs in Calavo Gardens, CA, vs. other senior living options

$6,121/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,110/mo

Nursing homes costs in Calavo Gardens, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,484/mo
Studio
$4,960/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,150/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,515/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,945/mo

Senior living costs in Calavo Gardens 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: Calavo Gardens, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCalavo Gardens, CACaliforniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$6,110/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$4,697/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$6,121/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$4,849/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Nursing Homes
Calavo Gardens, CA:$6,110/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Calavo Gardens, CA:$4,697/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Calavo Gardens, CA:$6,121/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Calavo Gardens, CA:$4,849/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Calavo Gardens, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Calavo Gardens 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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Nursing homes cost trends in Calavo Gardens, CA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Calavo Gardens 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
Calavo Gardens, CA$5,057/mo$4,691/mo+7.8%
California$5,900/mo$5,602/mo+5.3%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Calavo Gardens, CA
2024 average cost:$5,057/mo
2023 average cost:$4,691/mo
Percent change:+7.8%
California
2024 average cost:$5,900/mo
2023 average cost:$5,602/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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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 nursing homes in Calavo Gardens

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Calavo Gardens

Westmont of La Mesa

4.5
The Westmont of La Mesa is a beautiful community that is kept clean and has friendly staff working there. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families who may need a place for their loved ones.

HarborView Senior Assisted Living in San Diego, CA

3.9
Most residents suffer from dementia, so efforts to socialize--and the staff tries very hard--have limited success. Grand old house is built on several levels, so ramps and elevators are needed for walkers and wheelchairs. Heidi, the chef is wonderful--both in the quality of her cooking and in ...
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Vista del Lago in Escondido, CA

5.0
My sister has been at the Vista Del Lago for a few years now and I continue to be impressed with the quality of her care! I am relieved to know she is so well cared for. And I am so appreciative of the kindness of all the workers there, the respect afforded residents, the warmth of the care ...
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Calavo Gardens nursing homes services and amenities

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

Availability of select care services in Calavo Gardens nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Calavo Gardens that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
48.8%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
31.7%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80.5%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80.5%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
48.8%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24.4%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80.5%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
36.6%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
53.7%
17.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Calavo Gardens nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Calavo Gardens Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
46.3%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
34.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
43.9%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.6%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Calavo Gardens nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Calavo Gardens partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.8%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
34.1%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.5%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Calavo Gardens nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Calavo Gardens communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Calavo Gardens, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
34.1%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.4%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Calavo Gardens nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Calavo Gardens offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
43.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.2%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.7%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.9%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.8%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
43.9%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
36.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.4%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.5%
0.4%
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