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10 Best Nursing Homes in Los Terrenitos, CA

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Los Terrenitos 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 14 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Los Terrenitos, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Los Terrenitos is about $4,534, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 65 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Los Terrenitos, CA

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Photo of Lantern Crest Senior Living
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42 reviews
5 star
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All 5. My Mom has been very happy at Lantern Crest. My Mom has gotten involved in several activities that she enjoys. Everyone is friendly and they really like the food.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Live A Retirement As Dynamic and Engaging As You Are!How do you envision spending your golden years? Whether you prefer to unwind, connect with others, explore new hobbies, or stay active, we offer the amenities you need to build the retirement of your dreams.And with additional support services...
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The location was ideal since it's midway between me and my family. It the only facility we found to offer an independent living option, as well as assisted living and memory care
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
At La Vida Real, we surround our residents with an engaging blend of comfort, style, fine dining, endless social opportunities, and an impressive array of recreational and wellness programs. Here, you’ll discover a service-enriched retirement lifestyle specially designed to meet your unique needs...
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Lo Har Senior Living has been good so far with their services and staff. My mother has been engaging in a couple of the activities that they offer. The community and her room seem to be getting good...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
We are licensed as an Assisted Living facility for seniors with Alzheimer's or a related dementia. We are Private pay only.
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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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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: Memory Care
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.
Photo of Lakeside Special Care Center
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: 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.
Photo of Sunshine Care Home
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Photo of Casa El Cajon
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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Cost of nursing homes in Los Terrenitos, CA

The average cost of senior living in Los Terrenitos is $4,534 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pine Valley, CA with an average of $2,981 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Los Terrenitos, CA, vs. nearby cities

Los Terrenitos, CA
$4,534/mo
$5,927/mo

Nursing homes costs in Los Terrenitos, CA, vs. state and national averages

Los Terrenitos, CA
$4,534/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

Nursing homes costs in Los Terrenitos, CA, vs. other senior living options

$4,534/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,534/mo

Nursing homes costs in Los Terrenitos, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,600/mo
Studio
$4,948/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,395/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,695/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,695/mo

Senior living costs in Los Terrenitos 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: Los Terrenitos, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLos Terrenitos, CACaliforniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,534/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$3,894/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,534/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$4,354/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Nursing Homes
Los Terrenitos, CA:$4,534/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Los Terrenitos, CA:$3,894/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Los Terrenitos, CA:$4,534/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Los Terrenitos, CA:$4,354/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Los Terrenitos, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Los Terrenitos 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
Los Terrenitos, CA$6,970/mo$5,808/mo+20.0%
California$5,602/mo$5,328/mo+5.1%
National$5,383/mo$5,080/mo+6.0%
Los Terrenitos, CA
2024 average cost:$6,970/mo
2023 average cost:$5,808/mo
Percent change:+20.0%
California
2024 average cost:$5,602/mo
2023 average cost:$5,328/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,383/mo
2023 average cost:$5,080/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
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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 Los Terrenitos

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Los Terrenitos

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.

Lo Har Senior Living in El Cajon, CA

5.0
Terrific home, knowledgeable staff, very clean, beautiful gardens. My mother has lived there for over a year and is very happy and well cared for. Kindness is evident throughout this home. I would definitely recommend this home.

ActivCare at Rolling Hills Ranch in Chula Vista, CA

4.5
The facility was clean and the staff were engaged with residents. It seemed like everyone knew my mom’s name. Good activities and outings. Food could have been better. Loved the 24/7 LVN presence and the facility seemed well-equipped to handle any contingency. Working through the staff on ...
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Los Terrenitos nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Los Terrenitos nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Los Terrenitos, 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 Los Terrenitos 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 Los Terrenitos 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
20%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
60%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
70%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
20%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
60%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
10%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Los Terrenitos 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 Los Terrenitos 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
30%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20%
5.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Los Terrenitos 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 Los Terrenitos 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
20%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Los Terrenitos 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 Los Terrenitos communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Los Terrenitos, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
20%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Los Terrenitos 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 Los Terrenitos offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
20%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
30%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
30%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Lantern Crest Senior Living, La Vida Real and Lo Har Senior Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Los Terrenitos, California. See full list of communities.
There are 14 nursing homes facilities near Los Terrenitos, California. See the full list.
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