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10 Best Nursing Homes in Lemon Grove, CA

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Lemon Grove 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 67 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Lemon Grove, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Lemon Grove is about $6,298, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1275 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Lemon Grove, CA

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Cost of nursing homes in Lemon Grove, CA

The average cost of senior living in Lemon Grove is $6,298 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Imperial Beach, CA with an average of $5,690 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Lemon Grove, CA, vs. nearby cities

Lemon Grove, CA
$6,318/mo
$6,137/mo

Nursing homes costs in Lemon Grove, CA, vs. state and national averages

Lemon Grove, CA
$6,318/mo
U.S. national average
$5,013/mo

Nursing homes costs in Lemon Grove, CA, vs. other senior living options

$6,335/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,318/mo

Nursing homes costs in Lemon Grove, CA, by floor plan type

Senior living costs in Lemon Grove 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: Lemon Grove, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLemon Grove, CACaliforniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$6,318/mo$5,531/mo$5,013/mo
Assisted Living$4,753/mo$4,534/mo$4,743/mo
Memory Care$6,335/mo$5,529/mo$5,006/mo
Independent Living$4,921/mo$4,758/mo$4,204/mo
Nursing Homes
Lemon Grove, CA:$6,318/mo
California:$5,531/mo
U.S.:$5,013/mo
Assisted Living
Lemon Grove, CA:$4,753/mo
California:$4,534/mo
U.S.:$4,743/mo
Memory Care
Lemon Grove, CA:$6,335/mo
California:$5,529/mo
U.S.:$5,006/mo
Independent Living
Lemon Grove, CA:$4,921/mo
California:$4,758/mo
U.S.:$4,204/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Lemon Grove, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Lemon Grove 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 Lemon Grove, CA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Lemon Grove 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
Lemon Grove, CA$5,057/mo$4,691/mo+7.8%
California$5,913/mo$5,598/mo+5.6%
National$5,665/mo$5,378/mo+5.3%
Lemon Grove, CA
2024 average cost:$5,057/mo
2023 average cost:$4,691/mo
Percent change:+7.8%
California
2024 average cost:$5,913/mo
2023 average cost:$5,598/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,665/mo
2023 average cost:$5,378/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Lemon Grove

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Lemon Grove

RanchView Senior Assisted Living in Encinitas, CA

5.0
My mother has been at Olivenhain for over 7 months. We have been with her their daily to visit and help her adjust. The staff is far beyond caring and the homelike atmosphere is so much better than the larger institutions that I have visited. The love shown by the staff for the residents is so ...
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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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Lemon Grove nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lemon Grove nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lemon Grove, 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 Lemon Grove 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 Lemon Grove that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lemon Grove, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
47.1%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
29.4%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
74.5%
23.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
76.5%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
47.1%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.6%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
74.5%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
52.9%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lemon Grove 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 Lemon Grove Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lemon Grove, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
43.1%
3.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
31.4%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
43.1%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.8%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lemon Grove 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 Lemon Grove partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lemon Grove, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.5%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.3%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.2%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Lemon Grove 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 Lemon Grove communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lemon Grove, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.2%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lemon Grove 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 Lemon Grove offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lemon Grove, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
41.2%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.4%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.6%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.1%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.1%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49%
6.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.2%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.5%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
41.2%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.5%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.2%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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