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Villa Coronado D/P SNF
Scout 100Coronado, CA · 122 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Coronado's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in San Diego, California
Every licensed senior community in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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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. Your advisor will find options that match 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
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in San Diego.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
Top 60 of 82 communities in San Diego, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. Narrow by type of care above to see every community.
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Bradley Court
Scout 100El Cajon, CA · 56 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of El Cajon's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →3
Parkside Health and Wellness Center
Scout 100El Cajon, CA · 52 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of El Cajon's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →4
VI at La Jolla Village
Scout 100San Diego, CA · 60 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
One of San Diego's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →5
Lakeside Special Care Center
Scout 100Lakeside, CA · 94 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Lakeside's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →6
Grossmont Hospital D/P SNF
Scout 97La Mesa, CA · 30 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of La Mesa's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →7
Escondido, CA · 19 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
One of Escondido's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →8
Encinitas, CA · 58 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Encinitas's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →9
Glenbrook
Scout 96Carlsbad, CA · 94 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings
One of Carlsbad's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →10
Carlsbad By the Sea
Scout 95Carlsbad, CA · 33 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
One of Carlsbad's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →11
Helen Bernardy Center D/P SNF
Scout 94San Diego, CA · 43 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of San Diego's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →12
Chula Vista, CA · 180 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings
One of Chula Vista's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →13
South Bay Post Acute Care
Scout 92Chula Vista, CA · 99 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Chula Vista's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →14
Grossmont Post Acute Care
Scout 91La Mesa, CA · 90 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of La Mesa's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →15
Redwood Terrace Health Center
Scout 91Escondido, CA · 59 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
One of Escondido's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →16
Santee, CA · 105 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Santee's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →17
Vista, CA · 119 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Vista's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →18
The Cove at La Jolla
Scout 91La Jolla, CA · 59 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of La Jolla's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →19
Victoria Post Acute Care
Scout 91El Cajon, CA · 120 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of El Cajon's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →20
San Diego, CA · 98 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of San Diego's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →21
La Paloma Healthcare Center
Scout 90Oceanside, CA · 93 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Oceanside's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →22
National City, CA · 104 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of National City's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →23
San Diego, CA · 45 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
One of San Diego's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →24
The Villas at Poway
Scout 87Poway, CA · 129 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Poway's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →25
University Care Center
Scout 86San Diego, CA · 87 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of San Diego's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →26
Escondido Post Acute
Scout 86Escondido, CA · 180 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Escondido's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →27
Paradise Valley Health Care
Scout 86National City, CA · 86 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
One of National City's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →28
Poway Healthcare Center
Scout 86Poway, CA · 99 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Poway's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →29
National City, CA · 99 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of National City's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →30
Arbor Hills Nursing Center
Scout 81La Mesa, CA · 100 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of La Mesa's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →31
La Mesa Healthcare Center
Scout 81La Mesa, CA · 94 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of La Mesa's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →32
Jacob Healthcare Center
Scout 81San Diego, CA · 128 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of San Diego's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →
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Hillcrest Manor Sanitarium
Scout 81National City, CA · 98 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of National City's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →34
Ocean View Post Acute
Scout 81Escondido, CA · 120 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Escondido's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →35
Bayshire Torrey Pines Post-Acute
Scout 81San Diego, CA · 45 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
One of San Diego's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →36
La Mesa, CA · 99 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in La Mesa.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →37
Mount Miguel Covenant Village
Scout 80Spring Valley, CA · 90 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Spring Valley.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →38
San Diego, CA · 299 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in San Diego.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →39
The Springs at Pacific Regent
Scout 80San Diego, CA · 59 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of San Diego's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled Nursing
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Village Square Healthcare Center
Scout 80San Marcos, CA · 118 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in San Marcos.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →41
Boulder Creek Post Acute
Scout 79Poway, CA · 149 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Poway.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →42
Fallbrook Skilled Nursing
Scout 75Fallbrook, CA · 93 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Fallbrook.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →43
Encinitas Post-Acute
Scout 75Encinitas, CA · 99 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Encinitas.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →44
Sharp Chula Vista Med Ctr SNF
Scout 75Chula Vista, CA · 100 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Chula Vista.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →45
Bayshire Carlsbad
Scout 75Carlsbad, CA · 45 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Carlsbad.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →46
Bella Vista Health Center
Scout 75Lemon Grove, CA · 99 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Lemon Grove.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →47
La Jolla Post-Acute
Scout 72La Jolla, CA · 161 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in La Jolla.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →48
Community Care Center
Scout 70La Mesa, CA · 119 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in La Mesa.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →49
Mission Hills Post Acute Care
Scout 69San Diego, CA · 75 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in San Diego.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →50
Edgemoor Hospital
Scout 68Santee, CA · 192 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Santee.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →51
Valley Vista Post Acute
Scout 68Escondido, CA · 59 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Escondido.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →52
Arroyo Vista Nursing Center
Scout 68San Diego, CA · 53 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in San Diego.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →53
Amaya Springs Health Care Center
Scout 68Spring Valley, CA · 50 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Spring Valley.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →54
Casa De Las Campanas
Scout 68San Diego, CA · 99 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in San Diego.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →55
San Diego, CA · 96 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in San Diego.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →56
Lemon Grove, CA · 158 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Lemon Grove.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →57
Palomar Heights Post Acute
Scout 67Escondido, CA · 98 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Escondido.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →58
The Shores Post-Acute
Scout 63San Diego, CA · 305 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in San Diego.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →59
Somerset Subacute and Care
Scout 63El Cajon, CA · 65 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in El Cajon.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →60
National City Post Acute
Scout 62National City, CA · 98 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in National City.
Est. $11,230–$16,870/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in San Diego, CA?
In the San Diego, CA area, assisted living typically runs $5,940–$9,290/month (median $7,430), memory care $5,540–$8,650/month (median $6,920), and skilled nursing $11,230–$16,870/month (median $13,580) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
What are the best senior living communities in San Diego, CA?
Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in San Diego, CA right now are Villa Coronado D/P SNF, Bradley Court, Parkside Health and Wellness Center. The full ranked list of 82 communities is on this page.
How are the 82 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
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Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
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.