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10 Best Nursing Homes in San Juan Capistrano, CA

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San Juan Capistrano 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 36 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in San Juan Capistrano, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in San Juan Capistrano is about $6,299, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 750 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near San Juan Capistrano, CA

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This is a very nice community for my mom. The staff is really nice and caring. The food is very good and nice variety. They do offer my mom activities. I would highly recommend this community for others for...
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.
For nearly 20 years Silverado has been a leader in memory care, focused on providing every resident the best quality of life possible through care that addresses mind, body and spirit. Our dedication to compassion and clinical excellence has made us a leader in the care of those with Alzheimer's,...
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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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I'm quite impressed with La Vida. It was hard for my mom to make the decision to move out of the family home which she had lived in for 50-years. [Name removed] and the staff were always very...
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.
Welcome to Vintage Mission Viejo! Independent Senior Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care in Mission Viejo, California.Make yourself at home at Vintage Mission Viejo in Mission Viejo, California. It’s a friendly, flexible environment that celebrates your individuality and nurtures your soul....
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i am not just saying this for no reason: my godmother was dreading going to any care facility october 2013, the only person more fearful than my godmother going to a care facility: was myself! needless to...
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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I would tell others that it is a great community for independent living. It is very secure with a private gate. It is an upscale community. Our experience was during the pandemic. The staff are...
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.
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.
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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Cost of nursing homes in San Juan Capistrano, CA

The average cost of senior living in San Juan Capistrano is $6,299 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wildomar, CA with an average of $4,920 per month.

Nursing homes costs in San Juan Capistrano, CA, vs. nearby cities

San Juan Capistrano, CA
$6,299/mo

Nursing homes costs in San Juan Capistrano, CA, vs. state and national averages

San Juan Capistrano, CA
$6,299/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

Nursing homes costs in San Juan Capistrano, CA, vs. other senior living options

$6,328/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,299/mo

Nursing homes costs in San Juan Capistrano, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,847/mo
Studio
$6,294/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,946/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,748/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,795/mo

Senior living costs in San Juan Capistrano 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: San Juan Capistrano, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSan Juan Capistrano, CACaliforniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$6,299/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$4,383/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$6,328/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$5,265/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Nursing Homes
San Juan Capistrano, CA:$6,299/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
San Juan Capistrano, CA:$4,383/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
San Juan Capistrano, CA:$6,328/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
San Juan Capistrano, CA:$5,265/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Nursing homes costs in San Juan Capistrano, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in San Juan Capistrano 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.

San Juan Capistrano, CACA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in San Juan Capistrano, CA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in San Juan Capistrano 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 Juan Capistrano, CA$6,113/mo$5,862/mo+4.3%
California$5,900/mo$5,602/mo+5.3%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
San Juan Capistrano, CA
2024 average cost:$6,113/mo
2023 average cost:$5,862/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
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 San Juan Capistrano

Recent reviews for nursing homes in San Juan Capistrano

Kirkwood Orange

5.0
My loved one received excellent, loving care from the Kirkwood family. I highly recommend this facility. The staff is very responsive to all my concerns. I highly recommend this facility. My loved one was very happy there.

ActivCare Orange

4.7
We chose ActivCare Orange because I really liked the personal connection that we made, the staff were very open in comparison to the others that we looked at. It was like they opened up the entire facility, they were honest and it was full disclosure. It created a wonderful sense that we were ...
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Sea Cliff Assisted Living in Huntington Beach, CA

4.0
It is a nice place for your loved one. There are a lot of residents to interact with. The caregivers are nice and kind to the residents. We are able to bring outside food to my loved one.

San Juan Capistrano nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in San Juan Capistrano nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in San Juan Capistrano, 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 San Juan Capistrano 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 San Juan Capistrano that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
San Juan Capistrano, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
83.9%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
51.6%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.8%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.8%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80.6%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
51.6%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.8%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
64.5%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
83.9%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in San Juan Capistrano 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 San Juan Capistrano Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
San Juan Capistrano, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
67.7%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
51.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
74.2%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
29%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in San Juan Capistrano 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 San Juan Capistrano partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
San Juan Capistrano, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41.9%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
61.3%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
58.1%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
71%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in San Juan Capistrano 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 San Juan Capistrano communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
San Juan Capistrano, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
58.1%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
64.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
54.8%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
41.9%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in San Juan Capistrano 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 San Juan Capistrano offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
San Juan Capistrano, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
71%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
54.8%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
51.6%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
67.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80.6%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.6%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
64.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
67.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
64.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
54.8%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
48.4%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
67.7%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Atria San Juan, Capistrano Senior Living and Serra Sol Memory Care are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near San Juan Capistrano, California. See full list of communities.
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