167 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 Diego compares statewide.
60 beds · $8,650/mo
Best safety record in San Diego. Large community with more amenities. Offers memory care. On the pricier end.
684 beds · $6,382/mo
Very clean inspection history. Large community with more amenities. Offers memory care.
60 beds · $8,650/mo
Very clean inspection history. Large community with more amenities. Offers memory care. On the pricier end.
6 beds · $6,466/mo
Very clean inspection history. Small home, more personal attention.
6 beds · $7,000/mo
Solid inspection record. Small home, more personal attention. Offers memory care. On the pricier end.
100 beds · $6,050/mo
Solid inspection record. Large community with more amenities.
138 beds · $6,695/mo
Above-average safety. Large community with more amenities. Offers memory care.
125 beds · $4,795/mo
Above-average safety. Large community with more amenities.
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Mostly smaller, home-like settings. San Diego has 167 licensed assisted living facilities. The majority (135) 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 27 larger communities with 50+ beds if you prefer structured activities, on-site dining, and more staff on hand.
Expect to pay around $5,629/mo. That's right around the statewide average of $5,296/mo. Prices range from $2,695 up to $10,707 depending on the facility, room type, and level of care. 146 of 167 facilities publish pricing, which is better transparency than most areas.
Look at the safety scores before you visit. The average score in San Diego is 7.8 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 13% of facilities here accept Medi-Cal through the Assisted Living Waiver program, so your options will be limited. 60 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 167 licensed assisted living facilities in San Diego 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 $5,629/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 162 facilities in San Diego with a FYI Safety Score, 102 land in the Good or Excellent range and 26 fall into the Poor or Severe range. Across the 167 facilities with an inspection record, 63% have zero substantiated complaints. These scores come from California state inspection data, not online reviews, so they reflect what regulators actually documented.
Activcare at 4s Ranch currently has the highest safety score in San Diego at 9.5 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, Bayshire Torrey Pines starts at $4,795/mo, and it has a safety score of 7.0. Across all 167 facilities in the area, published prices range from $2,695 to $10,707/mo. Keep in mind that the actual cost depends on the level of care needed.
13% of facilities in San Diego 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, 60 facilities in San Diego offer specialized memory care for residents with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. Among the top-rated: Activcare at 4s Ranch and The Glen at Scripps Ranch and Activcare at Mission Bay and La Mesa Elder Care and Westmont of Carmel Valley. 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 Diego, ranked by our recommendation. Each links to its full safety record, pricing, and details.