173 facilities with pricing in the middle of the pack for LA County. Safety scores are about average for the area.
Mostly smaller, home-like settings. San Diego has 173 licensed assisted living facilities. The majority (140) 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 $5,651/mo. That's right around the county average of $5,311/mo. Prices range from $2,695 up to $8,707 depending on the facility, room type, and level of care. 152 of 173 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 8.7 out of 9.9. That's about average for LA County. 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. 36 facilities offer specialized memory care if that's what you need.
It's about average for LA County. Expect to pay around $5,651/mo, though prices vary widely depending on the facility size, room type, and how much care is needed.
The Glen at Scripps Ranch currently has the highest safety score in San Diego at 9.9 out of 9.9. 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, The Glen at Scripps Ranch starts at $6,382/mo, and it has a safety score of 9.9. Across all 173 facilities in the area, published prices range from $2,695 to $8,707/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, 36 facilities in San Diego offer specialized memory care for residents with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. Among the top-rated: The Glen at Scripps Ranch. Memory care units typically have additional security measures and staff trained in dementia care, so expect higher pricing than standard assisted living.
