San Diego, California

In a 2020 study the average cost of senior care in California was about $6,000 per month. However, the cost for some services can greatly differ by metro area, the type of senior care, and by individual facility or community.

Below are the 2020 senior care prices in San Diego.

In-Home Care: $5,715/mo.
Assisted Living: $4,525/mo.
Skilled Nursing: $10,750-14,500/mo.

*Genworth Study for San Diego, CA

Brookdale Clairemont Review

Brookdale Clairemont California

Brookdale Clairemont sits in the northern area of San Diego, California – it provides a few types of senior care, most notably assisted living.

The facility itself provides resort-style accommodations and amenities – everything from an in-house salon and barbershop, to transportation and daily meal service. Monthly fees help cover daily chores such as cooking, housekeeping, laundry, social activities, and upkeep of common areas.

This Brookdale location is also pet friendly!

As one of the most affordable assisted living facilities in San Diego, Brookdale Clairemont starts at only $2,480/month.

Meridian at Lake San Marcos Review

Meridian at Lake San Marcos California

The Meridian at Lake San Marcos is a beautiful property owned and operated by Pacifica Senior Living.

As a senior facility it boasts an impressive 4.8-star rating on Google, and is in the top 10% of all senior living facilities in located in California!

Residents say it provides a resort-like experience, and encourages seniors to stay active and social. It includes an activities calendar, scheduled retreats, and lots of common areas. There’s even a large swimming pool!

Pacifica offers a range of care plans – from basic assisted living service, to memory or respite care.

Base prices start at $2,995/month for a basic studio apartment.

Vi at La Jolla Village

Vi at La Jolla Village in California

Vi at La Jolla Village is a resort-like senior retirement community.

As a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) Vi at La Jolla Village is designed to help you live for today — with a plan in place for tomorrow.

Current residents love that there’s a licensed nurse on-site 24/7. Licensed staff is also available for regular hands-on care – from short-term rehab or post-op recovery, to long-term skilled nursing. Each resident’s care plan can be personalized to their needs.

There’s also a ton of resort-style amenities: indoor pool, daily fitness classes, apartment balconies, and even a concierge service!