20 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 San Clemente compares statewide.
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Mostly smaller, home-like settings. San Clemente has 20 licensed assisted living facilities. The majority (17) 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 3 larger communities with 50+ beds if you prefer structured activities, on-site dining, and more staff on hand.
Expect to pay around $5,531/mo. That's right around the statewide average of $5,291/mo. Prices range from $4,350 up to $8,437 depending on the facility, room type, and level of care. 17 of 20 facilities publish pricing, which is better transparency than most areas.
Look at the safety scores before you visit. The average score in San Clemente is 7.3 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. None of the facilities here currently accept Medi-Cal, so you'll need to look at neighboring cities if that's a factor. 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 20 licensed assisted living facilities in San Clemente 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 $5,531/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 20 facilities in San Clemente with a FYI Safety Score, 12 land in the Good or Excellent range and 5 fall into the Poor or Severe range. Across the 20 facilities with an inspection record, 70% have zero substantiated complaints. These scores come from California state inspection data, not online reviews, so they reflect what regulators actually documented.
Unfortunately, none of the facilities we track in San Clemente currently participate in the ALW program. That can change, so it's worth calling facilities directly. You might also look at neighboring cities where Medi-Cal acceptance is more common.
Yes, 7 facilities in San Clemente offer specialized memory care for residents with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. 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 San Clemente, ranked by our recommendation. Each links to its full safety record, pricing, and details.