26 facilities with pricing in the middle of the pack for California. Safety scores are about average for the area.
These scores are part of the FYI Safety Scorecard, California's independent safety rating for assisted living. See how Chula Vista compares statewide.
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Mostly smaller, home-like settings. Chula Vista has 26 licensed assisted living facilities. The majority (19) are residential care homes with 6 beds or fewer, so if you're looking for something intimate where your parent isn't one of dozens of residents, you'll have options. There are also 7 larger communities with 50+ beds if you prefer structured activities, on-site dining, and more staff on hand.
Expect to pay around $5,028/mo. That's right around the statewide average of $5,291/mo. Prices range from $2,895 up to $6,426 depending on the facility, room type, and level of care. 20 of 26 facilities publish pricing, which is better transparency than most areas.
Look at the safety scores before you visit. The average score in Chula Vista is 7.7 out of 10. That's about average for California. Some facilities here have excellent records and others don't, so check individual scores before you visit. Our scores come from real California state inspection data, not self-reported reviews.
A few things that might narrow your search. Only 4% of facilities here accept Medi-Cal through the Assisted Living Waiver program, so your options will be limited. 7 facilities offer specialized memory care if that's what you need.
Start by comparing facilities on what actually matters: safety record, pricing, care types, and size. We list all 26 licensed assisted living facilities in Chula Vista with their FYI Safety Scores, drawn from California state inspection data, plus any verified pricing, so you can narrow the list before you ever pick up the phone. Many placement services are paid referral agents who only show you facilities that pay them. Here you can compare every licensed option directly.
It's about average for California. Expect to pay around $5,028/mo, though prices vary widely depending on facility size, room type, and how much care is needed.
Safety varies a lot by facility. Of the 26 facilities in Chula Vista with a FYI Safety Score, 13 land in the Good or Excellent range and 5 fall into the Poor or Severe range. Across the 26 facilities with an inspection record, 69% have zero substantiated complaints. These scores come from California state inspection data, not online reviews, so they reflect what regulators actually documented.
Activcare at Rolling Hills Ranch currently has the highest safety score in Chula Vista at 7.2 out of 10. These scores are based on real state inspection data, not online reviews. We'd recommend checking individual scores for any facility you're considering, since they can vary a lot even within the same city.
Among our top-rated facilities, Activcare at Rolling Hills Ranch starts at $5,650/mo, and it has a safety score of 7.2. Across all 26 facilities in the area, published prices range from $2,895 to $6,426/mo. Keep in mind that the actual cost depends on the level of care needed.
4% of facilities in Chula Vista participate in the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) program, which is California's way of covering assisted living costs through Medi-Cal. Eligibility requirements can be strict, so it's worth calling ahead to ask about availability and waitlists.
Yes, 7 facilities in Chula Vista offer specialized memory care for residents with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. Among the top-rated: Activcare at Rolling Hills Ranch. Memory care units typically have additional security measures and staff trained in dementia care, so expect higher pricing than standard assisted living.
Every licensed facility we track in Chula Vista, ranked by our recommendation. Each links to its full safety record, pricing, and details.