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Last Updated: 2/21/25

If you’re looking for assisted living in Lake San Marcos, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Lake San Marcos or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Lake San Marcos.

From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Lake San Marcos for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 114 assisted living facilities in the Lake San Marcos area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.


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Lake San Marcos Assisted Living Facilities | 501 Reviews

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Recent reviews of Assisted Living in Lake San Marcos, CA
Pacifica Senior Living Vista
4.8

I recently visited my Grandmother and it was so sweet! How they hosted events for the residents was so heartwarming. The staff was so nice and welcoming, I really enjoyed how respectful and involved they are in my grandmothers care.

White Sands, a CCRC in La Jolla, CA
5.0

White Sands facility has everything from independent living to skilled nursing. They have a lot of activities to offer, it is in a really beautiful location. We could not be happier with our decision, we know our mother is safe there. The food is excellent with a wide range of choices. The rooms are very nice and adequate, they have many options to choose from. Our loved one has a beautiful view.

La Costa Golf Care in Carlsbad, CA
4.5

There are not a ton of activities at La Costa but my aunt does participate in a few. She has a patio and enjoys going outside. The staff are very nice and helpful. I have not tried the food but my aunt seems to like it and it seems to have a lot of nutrients.

Hillside Garden II

2541 Abedul Street, Carlsbad, CA 92009

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3 reviews

The staff were friendly, kind, accommodating and experienced, they made the move in process easy and the meals seemed homemade and great. I would highly recommend this facility to others.

Provides: Memory Care, Care Homes
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Come be a part of our extended family at one of our five beautiful locations in Carlsbad, California. We provide private rooms, a warm family atmosphere and a caring staff 24 hours a day. Nutritious and balanced home-cooked meals are served daily with accommodation made for residents with special...

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Ocean Hills Senior Living

4500 Cannon Rd, Oceanside, CA 92056

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8.3
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28 reviews

Ocean Hills was amazing. Wonderful, caring staff and residents. Beautiful facility. Great activities. They gave my Mom a wonderful additional year to her life. I would tell others that you should never...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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When you or your loved one is ready to live within a cared-for community dedicated to health, wellness, and an intellectually stimulating future, look no further than Ocean Hills. Your private, beautiful and tranquil home is located on the Southern California coast – a beautiful setting for...

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Belmont Village Cardiff

3535 Manchester Avenue, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA 92007

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8.5
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33 reviews

Staff is very conscious of the residents and are willing to do anything to make them comfortable. You need only to make them aware of your needs.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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The beautifully appointed senior living community of Belmont Village Cardiff by the Sea, California provides an exceptional level of service and support for independent living, assisted living, and Alzheimer's residents. Nestled in the hillside along Manchester Avenue with views of the San Elijo...

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Splendor Valley

930 Rockwell Springs Ct, Escondido, CA 92025

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40 reviews

Everything at Splendor Valley is all top notch. Highly professional and caring owners and staff. The process can be stressful and emotional for families. [name removed] and [name removed] take the time...

Provides: Memory Care, Care Homes
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Splendor Valley - Experience a Place You Can Call HomeSplendor Valley is a six-bed capacity licensed Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) located in the heart of Escondido, just minutes away from healthcare, shopping centers, parks, and restaurants. Our community features a...

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Rancho Santa Fe Villa

8292 Run of the Knolls, San Diego, CA 92127

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9 reviews

The beautiful home at Rancho Santa Fe Villa was always kept spotless and clean. Located in an exclusive residential community, it was a very clean facility at all times. The staff was very caring and...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

If your loved one is diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer's disease, you will discover that our Rancho Santa Fe Villa Assisted Living Facility offers an unprecedented level of personalized attention and care. You will also appreciate the value of knowing that the world around the person you...

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La Marea Senior Living

5592 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92008

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27 reviews

The food and activities were very good. The surrounding environment is semi-industrial and not conducive to outdoor activity. Promises of regular physical therapy we're not kept. Thankfully, [name removed]...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Integral Senior Living Management Group communities

La Marea Senior Living offers unparalleled service, impeccable amenities and thoughtfully designed surroundings that inspire residents to live elevated lives. We always go the extra mile to make our residents feel at home and provide them with exceptional care. La Marea offers Assisted Living and...

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Redwood Terrace, a CCRC

710 W 13th Avenue, Escondido, CA 92025

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26 reviews

They would all be 5. We are very please with the care mom is getting. She's clean. Gets meals in dining hall or room which ever she prefers. Staff is always friendly and communicates if they feel there is...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Redwood Terrace is a proud member of Human Good, a non-profit organization that is dedicated to providing quality living options and support services to Seniors.

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ActivCare at 4S Ranch

10603 Rancho Bernardo Road, San Diego, CA 92127

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5 reviews

My husband who has Alzheimer's, has been a resident at ActivCare at 4S Ranch for [time frame removed]. Before I placed my husband in their care, I researched and visited at least 15 facilities in my area. ...

Provides: Memory Care
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ActivCare 4S Ranch is a full-service memory care community that provides specialized assisted living for those with Alzheimer's or related dementias.As pioneers in memory care, ActivCare has been enhancing life for those with memory loss for more than 30 years. It's our sole focus.Purpose-built...

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Felicita Vida Senior Living

930 Monticello Dr, Escondido, CA 92029

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7.8
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33 reviews

Beautiful facility that's well kept, very friendly staff, with great communication to families. No nickel and diming over "point system" for care, instead everyone pays a bit more for rent and less for...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Felicita Vida is an assisted living community providing memory care nestled in mountainous Escondido, San Diego County, California. This city is the heart of San Diego North and is the perfect location for those who want an outdoor oasis. Lakes, parks, horse ranches, and nature preserves has made...

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Vista Gardens

1863 Devon Pl, Vista, CA 92084

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30 reviews

They have shuttle service on Tuesdays and Thursdays to doctor appointments within a 12 mile radius. The staff is very attentive. Facility/maintenance requests are handled quickly. The housekeeping is good....

Provides: Memory Care

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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Meridian at Lake San Marcos

1177 San Marino Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078

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93 reviews

We live in the independent living of Meridian. We have a beautiful 3bed 2.5 bath apartment. We really enjoy the lifestyle they offer us. We chose this place because of their amazing dining room. We don't...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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The Meridian at Lake San Marcos is located in San Marcos, California. It is unlike other assisted living facilities in that it is a luxury senior living community. Our homes are beautifully designed and furnished for independent living, assisted living, and care for those with dementia and...

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Blue Skies of San Marcos

1119 Via Vera Cruz, San Marcos, CA 92078

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12 reviews

This is a wonderful caring facility. It is very clean and the staff is very kind and always attentive to the residents and their needs. The care here is a night and day difference from the previous facility...

Provides: Memory Care, Care Homes

Blue Skies of San Marcos is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly, providing personal care services in the peaceful and secure Stone Canyon gated community. We have been licensed since 2006 to provide care for just six seniors, which promotes a more personal level of assistance than is...

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Shadowridge (Renovation Fall 2019)

2354 Watson Way, Vista, CA 92081

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25 reviews

The Manse is a lovely facility with a real feeling of "home" for its residents. The atmosphere is family-like and is evident in the relationship the staff develops with each resident. Most importantly,...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Located in the beautiful northern part of San Diego county, The Manse exists as a beautiful, two-story colonial styled home for the elderly. With services ranging from assisted living, respite care, to Dementia care, The Manse is committed to providing for all the needs of your loved one during...

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La Costa Golf Care

2702 La Costa Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92009

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3 reviews

It's a very friendly community. Some of the staff have been there for a very long time, and I think that speaks volumes. They're very friendly but very busy. I think they could probably use another person...

Provides: Memory Care, Care Homes
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Come be a part of our extended family at one of our five beautiful locations in Carlsbad, California. We provide private rooms, a warm family atmosphere and a caring staff 24 hours a day. Nutritious and balanced home-cooked meals are served daily with accommodation made for residents with special...

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Tenenbaum Villa

3463 Circulo Adorno, Carlsbad, CA 92009

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8 reviews

The owner was very nice and helpful. I was in an extremely stressful situation. He was very kind and patient, helped me immensely. The live in caregivers were very kind and helpful. The house is lovely with...

Provides: Memory Care, Care Homes

Serving North County San Diego for over seventeen years. The Tenenbaum Villa specializes in Alzheimer's and Dementia Care for ambulatory and non-ambulatory, and hospice. We are located in the beautiful residential community of La Costa (Carlsbad, San Diego, California). This home is near La...

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Avocado Gardens

1159 Saxony Road, Encinitas, CA 92024

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1 review

the supervising physician is excellent. the manager is very efficient and friendly.

Provides: Memory Care, Care Homes

Avocado Gardens, our Senior Living Community, is located in Encinitas, CA and has a beautiful view of the Pacific Ocean. It also has a spectacular garden in the back which creates a relaxed and peaceful environment. Being a smaller, more intimate community, we can provide more personalized care...

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Hawkins Suite

1723 Casero Place, Escondido, CA 92029

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7 reviews

They were very helpful, and have always been quick to respond to our needs. The staff there is very well qualified and extremely friendly. I am 100% satisfied with Hawkins Suite. The only thing I can...

Provides: Memory Care, Care Homes
See all Rolling Meadows Care Homes, Inc communities

Hawkins Suite is proudly operated by Rolling Meadows Care Homes, Inc. and is an Award Winning home with an A+ rating by the BBB. With an RN living onsite, we are able to offer a higher level of care in a beautiful home with lots of love and laughter. At Hawkins Suite we are dedicated to the...

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Champine Manor

1725 Tobacco Rd., Escondido, CA 92026

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18 reviews

We have had a great experience at Champine Manor. My dad was on hospice when he went into the facility, they were able to give him medical attention and he was able to get off of hospice and has been...

Provides: Memory Care, Care Homes

The Staff at Champine Manor has been chosen with one main objective-the happiness and care of our residents with a number of memory issues Dementia, Alzheimer's and long-term care, medication management. I'm Serby Zivku, the owner, Administrator, and licensee. I've been trained in...

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Vista del Lago

1817 Avenida del Diablo, Escondido, CA 92029

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24 reviews

My Uncle has no family in the area and I live in Canada, so it's great to know that he is well taken care of at Vista del Lago. Wonderful caring staff and fun activities. Being kept informed with pictures...

Provides: Memory Care
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Vista del Lago is a memory care community located in a quiet residential community in the historic city of Escondido, San Diego County, California. Our staff provides a nurturing, caring environment for all of our residents, encouraging those with Alzheimer's or dementia to stay active. Numerous...

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Silverado Encinitas

335 Saxony Road, Encinitas, CA 92024

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21 reviews

My loved one has recently made the move into this community and even though he had a rough start the staff have done a great job at getting him adjusted. [Removed] has been amazing, she has worked closely...

Provides: Memory Care
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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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Silverado Senior Living - Escondido

1500 Borden Road, Escondido, CA 92026

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18 reviews

Wonderful place with outstanding loving care. While Silverado Is not one of the newer places in town, it proved to be the best place for my Mom. My Mom just passed away this spring and was at Silverado for...

Provides: Memory Care
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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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Carlsbad Elder Care

1840 Bienvenida Circle, Carlsbad, CA 92008

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The staff is very friendly. The premises are really clean. I feel that my loved one is being well taken care of. It would be nice if they had a menu to show what the meals were going to be for that day or...

Provides: Memory Care, Care Homes
See all Twilight Inc communities

We have 5 beautiful facilities across Carlsbad and La Costa in sunny southern California where we offer individual care and diet plans, a 1 to 3 staff-resident ratio, dementia care, hospice care, and respite care services. We schedule regular visits from mobile doctors, nurses, physical...

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Villa Monticello Assisted Living

25695 N Center City Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92026

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Villa Monticello Assisted Living is great. I really was very satisfied with the services they provided. The staff there are very caring. The facility is really clean. It was just an all around good...

Provides: Memory Care

About Villa MonticelloVilla Monticello Assisted Living is a 29-bed Escondido Assisted Living facility. We provide care for ambulatory or non-ambulatory residents who have mild to moderate dementia and frail elderly who may have physical and/or medical challenges that require full care and...

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Villa Bernardo

2960 Bernardo Ave, Escondido, CA 92029

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My family visited numerous retirement communities in the San Diego area, and Villa Bernardo, along with [removed], was by far the best choice. My relative has been here for two months and is quite happy. ...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Our mission at Villa Bernardo is serving seniors in such a manner that preserves their dignity and promotes their independence while enhancing their quality of life. We have well-trained staff to take care of your loved ones like our own mom or dad.

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Bayshire Carlsbad

3140 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92008

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It's a great community, and it's all about your family's situation. We have two loved ones who have been at Brookdale Carlsbad. One of them has been there almost a decade and has lots of friends. The...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Age well and live well with the care you need, when you need it.At our continuing care retirement community, or CCRC, you’ll have the care you need when you need it with assisted living, Alzheimer’s and dementia care and skilled nursing all on one campus. Plus, you’ll have the lifestyle you want...

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Cost of assisted living in Lake San Marcos, CA

The average cost of senior living in Lake San Marcos is 4,771 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Riverside, CA with an average of 3,133 per month.

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What is assisted living?

Assisted living is long-term care for seniors who are generally active and independent, but who require increased supervision and help with some daily tasks. Staff can assist residents with activities of daily living like dressing, bathing, and medication management. Assisted living is also a good option for seniors seeking more socialization. Services and amenities in assisted living facilities often include:

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Silvergate Retirement Residence - Fallbrook, Wildomar Senior Assisted Living and Monte Vista Village are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Lake San Marcos, California. See full list of communities.

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