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Senior Care in San Diego, California

Find senior living options in the San Diego, CA area. Coverage is growing and does not include every licensed community. CMS ratings apply to nursing homes; assisted-living records use state licensing and other labeled sources. Confirm current services, openings and itemized prices directly with each community.

240
Directory records
25
Cities covered
35
5-star CMS nursing homes
4★
CMS average · 81 rated nursing homes

Browse by type of care

Independent LivingAssisted Living(157)Memory CareSkilled Nursing(83)Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)(19)Residential Care Home(40)

What you can compare in San Diego, CA

Start with the details that help your family decide which communities to visit. Here is what is available across these 240 listings.

226Photo listingsExplore these listings →
224Outside review ratingsExplore these listings →
83Inspection informationExplore these listings →
1Floor plans & visit resourcesExplore these listings →

Compare published prices before you call

Up to eight communities, alphabetically. These are published prices, not live quotes or a ranking. Room rent may exclude personal care, medication support and one-time fees. Confirm the total and availability with each community.

Cedars @ Paradise Village

National City, CA

  • Assisted Living: $3,500/month

    Starting monthly price

    Check date not supplied

Montera, the

La Mesa, CA

  • Assisted Living: $4,100/month

    Starting room rent

    Checked Sep 14, 2026 · Published source

  • Memory Care: $5,470/month

    Starting room rent

    Checked Sep 14, 2026 · Published source

These are apartment starting rents. Confirm which personal care services, medication support, utilities and one-time fees are included in your written quote. For shared rooms, ask whether the rate is per resident. The rate effective date and current openings are not established.

A clearer starting point for costs

3 of these listings have published monthly prices or starting room rents. Open a community’s pricing details to see the care type, source, and available dates. Starting rents may exclude care and other charges. Planning estimates are separate from published prices. Confirm the total cost for your loved one’s needs.

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Listings with published prices, alphabetically:

Counts describe information in Haven’s files, not community quality or all licensed communities. Photos may change; reviews reflect individual experiences. Inspection information includes federal findings and state report links, which cover different types of care. Missing information does not mean there were no concerns. How we use public records

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Showing 60 of 240 directory records in San Diego

Records with available Scout Scores appear first. These scores use nursing-home data and are not an assisted-living quality ranking. Browse by care type or city to explore more records.

Redwood Terrace Health Center in Escondidofacility website

Redwood Terrace Health Center

Scout 94

Escondido, CA · 59 beds

5.0CMS rating

4.5/5 Google · 65 reviews · retrieved 2026-08-03

4.5/5 Their website · 53 reviews · retrieved 2026-08-17

17 federal inspection citations on file · view findings & dates →
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)96% reported occupancy

One of Escondido's top-rated skilled nursing communities.

Skilled Nursing pricingCurrent community price not reported · ask the community
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Veterans Home of California - Chula Vista

Scout 93

Chula Vista, CA · 180 beds

5.0CMS rating

4.6/5 Google · 104 reviews · retrieved 2026-08-03

35 federal inspection citations on file · view findings & dates →
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)61% reported occupancy

One of Chula Vista's top-rated skilled nursing communities.

Skilled Nursing pricingCurrent community price not reported · ask the community
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Cost of senior care in San Diego

Local San Diego-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for San Diego prices. Ask communities for itemized quotes to compare with your budget.

Assisted Living
$7,430/mo median
typical range $5,940–$9,290
Memory Care
$6,920/mo median
typical range $5,540–$8,650
Skilled Nursing
$13,580/mo median
typical range $11,230–$16,870
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$7,430/mo median
typical range $3,190–$7,610
Residential Care Home
$6,690/mo median
typical range $5,350–$8,360

2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to San Diego using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology

Prepare a care shortlist in San Diego

Compare care fit, costs and admission requirements before a move. Timelines and openings vary by community.

  • Ask which assessments and documents are required before admission.
  • Confirm current openings, waitlist procedures and whether touring reserves anything.
  • Request an itemized written quote and review deposit and cancellation terms.
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Frequently asked questions

How much does senior living cost in San Diego, CA?

Planning estimates shown for San Diego, CA are $5,940–$9,290/month (modeled range) for assisted living, $5,540–$8,650/month (modeled range) for memory care and $11,230–$16,870/month (modeled range) for skilled nursing. These are reference estimates, not community quotes. Ask each community for rent, care fees, medication charges and move-in costs in writing.

How are the 240 communities on this page rated?

CMS ratings and Haven Scout Scores use available nursing-home data. State-licensed assisted living has no federal CMS star rating. A missing rating is not a judgment about quality. Check the source and license details on each profile, then ask the community and state regulator about current information.

Can I compare communities without paying or sharing contact details?

Directory browsing, guides, comparison and the tour-and-quote planner are free without a contact gate. Participating communities may pay Haven a placement fee when a referred resident moves in, under a separate agreement. Listings do not imply a referral agreement, and the directory does not include every licensed community.

What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?

Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.