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San Luis Rey Heights 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 San Luis Rey Heights, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in San Luis Rey Heights is about $6,130, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 435 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near San Luis Rey Heights, CA

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i visited Silvergate in Fallbrook a few times before i made the reccomendation to my mother . The facility , grounds , food , and mostly notably the caring staff is absolutely impressive. The staff...
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.
For more than 20 years, Silvergate Retirement Residence has been providing premier independent, assisted living, and Alzheimer's and Dementia accommodations and services to North San Diego County. Located in the quaint village of Fallbrook, our community is conveniently close to shopping and...
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9.6
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Even before becoming a resident I have thought of Regency as a possible residence and now it is my residence. Rooms are neat, cleaned once a week comfortable. Medical assistance 24/7.
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.
Regency Fallbrook's assisted living options offer personalized assistance, supportive services and compassionate care in a professionally managed, carefully designed, retirement community setting. It's the perfect alternative for seniors who can no longer live on their own at home, yet don't need...
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66 Floor plans available
9.8
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50 reviews
9.8
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50 reviews
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We really like this place for mom. We have referred other family members and they like it too. They like the food, the service, the care, and compared to some places, the cost. The building is really old and...
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.
Cypress Court embraces the wonderful climate North County San Diego has to offer. Nestled in Escondido, California, we are centrally located near shopping, entertainment, theaters, and all the conveniences of a thriving town. As you walk through our doors, you will feel an immediate sense of...
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66 Floor plans available
8.7
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8.7
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The memory care staff [name removed] is great with making sure everything's taken care of and will actually come in on our day off if needed
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 Rancho Vista Senior Living, located in Vista, California, offering multilevel retirement that provides independent living, assisted living, Alzheimer's and dementia care, and health and rehabilitation all on one convenient campus.Rancho Vista Senior Living is a multilevel retirement...
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55 Floor plans available
8.5
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133 reviews
8.5
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133 reviews
5 star
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The facility was very nice with lots of things to do. The staff was friendly and caring. I would highly recommend Oceanside senior living. My father loved the food and the activities.
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 Oceanside, a full service senior living community half an hour north of San Diego, close to the historic Oceanside Pier. Our seaside luxury senior living retirement community in the midst of an unparalleled climate & rich in comfort, convenience, services and amenities allowing...
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8.5
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8.5
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Good place to live for me. Wonderful staff and many activities. Food is generally ok. I have no significant complaints, except food service is very slow. Also a bit lax meeting my food allergy concerns.
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.
Fairwinds — Ivey Ranch offers luxurious apartment homes in a fun and active retirement community. We are very proud to be managed by Leisure Care, who leads the industry in the development and management of elegant retirement communities that are all about Five-Star Fun. At Fairwinds — Ivey Ranch...
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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.
Your New Lifestyle AwaitsNo chores, housework, or upkeep—only bright, rich days in a coastal paradise. Sound too good to be true? Welcome to The Hacienda Mission San Luis Rey, where you can finally have your day in the sun.Explore Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Short-Term...
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55 Floor plans available
7.2
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32 reviews
7.2
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32 reviews
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I’m a Vista Gardens resident and I have been living here for four years. I love this community. It’s so friendly and helpful. The amenities are housekeeping, laundry service and the Dining Room meals. They...
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.
Vista Gardens is a family owned and operated Memory Care Community located in the serene country-side of Vista, California. We have designed a Memory Care facility that provides for the well-being of your loved one in an innovative, safe and secure environment. Our care services are personalized...
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7.5
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7.5
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My sister in law moved over to the [name removed] because she wanted a pool, and larger gym. Also the food menu was more pleasing to her
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.
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Wanted to "Thank" [Name Removed] & staff for their loving care of both my parents: [Name Removed] until their passing respectively [Dates Removed] . I was my parents primary care giver for 3 years until...
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.
Ascot Home Care is a residential care home in charming Vista, California, in northwest San Diego County. Vista is home to many fun family attractions, such as the Wave Water Park, the Antique Gas and Steam Engine Museum, Alta Vista Gardens and numerous beautiful city parks. With it's many...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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
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.
ItÆs hard, after a lifetime of helping others and achieving the goals weÆve set, to admit that we need assistance in order to maintain an independent lifestyle. Country Gardens is there for that time when a senior and their family have to recognize that they need a hand in order to give a family...
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.

Cost of nursing homes in San Luis Rey Heights, CA

The average cost of senior living in San Luis Rey Heights is $6,130 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Riverside, CA with an average of $4,055 per month.

Nursing homes costs in San Luis Rey Heights, CA, vs. nearby cities

San Luis Rey Heights, CA
$6,130/mo
$6,319/mo

Nursing homes costs in San Luis Rey Heights, CA, vs. state and national averages

San Luis Rey Heights, CA
$6,130/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

Nursing homes costs in San Luis Rey Heights, CA, vs. other senior living options

$6,163/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,130/mo

Nursing homes costs in San Luis Rey Heights, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,288/mo
Studio
$4,822/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,628/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,488/mo

Senior living costs in San Luis Rey Heights 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 Luis Rey Heights, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSan Luis Rey Heights, CACaliforniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$6,130/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$4,529/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$6,163/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$4,961/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Nursing Homes
San Luis Rey Heights, CA:$6,130/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
San Luis Rey Heights, CA:$4,529/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
San Luis Rey Heights, CA:$6,163/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
San Luis Rey Heights, CA:$4,961/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Nursing homes costs in San Luis Rey Heights, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in San Luis Rey Heights 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 San Luis Rey Heights, CA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in San Luis Rey Heights 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 Luis Rey Heights, CA$5,101/mo$5,032/mo+1.4%
California$5,900/mo$5,602/mo+5.3%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
San Luis Rey Heights, CA
2024 average cost:$5,101/mo
2023 average cost:$5,032/mo
Percent change:+1.4%
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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What families are saying about nursing homes in San Luis Rey Heights

Recent reviews for nursing homes in San Luis Rey Heights

Bayshire Carlsbad

5.0
they are very interactive with the residence, responsive, and also very friendly and kind The rooms sizes feel a little small, My dad is happy with the food and it looks good. I would recommend this facility to others.

Santianna in Carlsbad, CA

4.4
Overall, my parents are loving living in Santianna. The staff is fantastic. Everyone in the community appears to be friendly and nice. The food has been an ongoing issue. While everything else about living at Santianna has been positive, the meals have been an ongoing negative. While there ...
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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.

San Luis Rey Heights nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in San Luis Rey Heights nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in San Luis Rey Heights, 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 Luis Rey Heights 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 Luis Rey Heights that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
San Luis Rey Heights, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.7%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.3%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
91.7%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.3%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.3%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
58.3%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in San Luis Rey Heights 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 Luis Rey Heights Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
San Luis Rey Heights, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
58.3%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
41.7%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in San Luis Rey Heights 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 Luis Rey Heights partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
San Luis Rey Heights, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41.7%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
58.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
75%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in San Luis Rey Heights 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 Luis Rey Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
San Luis Rey Heights, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
66.7%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
66.7%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
41.7%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in San Luis Rey Heights 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 Luis Rey Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
58.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.3%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
66.7%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
58.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
41.7%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Silvergate Retirement Residence - Fallbrook, Regency Fallbrook and Cypress Court are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near San Luis Rey Heights, California. See full list of communities.
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