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Silvergate San Marcos Retirement Residence

1550/1560 Security Place

San Marcos, CA 92078

160 beds • Est. 1994 (31 years)


FYI Safety Score

9.5 Excellent

A strong track record. 4 older citations are on file but nothing in the last 2 years and no substantiated complaints. Last inspected in April 2025.


Why we like it

Silvergate San Marcos is a 160-bed assisted living community that has been serving North County San Diego seniors with award-winning care for more than 35 years. This boutique-sized, family-owned community offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care, allowing residents to age in place.

The campus features apartments ranging from studios to two-bedroom suites, along with amenities including a central courtyard, Bombay Lounge, salon services, and onsite health services.

  • Full continuum of care

    Offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care — residents can age in place as needs change without moving to a different community.

  • 35+ years serving San Marcos

    A family-owned community with over three decades of operation, with many staff members who have been there 5 to 10 years.

  • Boutique community feel

    Described as boutique-sized, offering the amenities of a larger retirement community while maintaining the intimacy needed to form real friendships.

  • Memory care with specialized features

    Secure memory care neighborhood includes arts and crafts studio, music therapy room, family dining room, and outdoor veranda.

  • Premium pricing for memory care

    While independent and assisted living apartments start at accessible price points, memory care suites carry higher rates reflecting the specialized care and secure environment.


Pricing

Assisted Living

Studio$3,995/mo
1 Bedroom$5,195/mo
2 Bedroom$6,195/mo

Independent Living

Studio$3,995/mo
1 Bedroom$5,195/mo
2 Bedroom$6,195/mo

Memory Care

Shared Room$7,995/mo
Private Room$9,495/mo
1 Bedroom$9,995/mo

Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.

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Where you'll live

1550/1560 Security Place, San Marcos, CA 92078

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Amenities & Services

24-Hour Staff
Memory Care Program
Physical Therapy
Dining
Housekeeping
Laundry
Transportation
Concierge
Activities Program
Fitness Center
Beauty Salon
Library
Courtyard
Wi-Fi
Cable TV

Frequently asked questions

How safe is Silvergate San Marcos Retirement Residence?
Silvergate San Marcos Retirement Residence has a FYI Safety Score of 9.5 out of 9.9, our proprietary score based on California state inspection records. 4 state citations and 0 verified complaints have been documented since 2021 across 13 inspections.
How much does Silvergate San Marcos Retirement Residence cost?
Silvergate San Marcos Retirement Residence starts at $3,995 per month. Contact the facility directly for current pricing, room availability, and care-level costs.
Does Silvergate San Marcos Retirement Residence offer memory care?
Silvergate San Marcos Retirement Residence does not currently list Memory Care. Care types available include: Assisted Living.
Does Silvergate San Marcos Retirement Residence accept Medi-Cal?
Silvergate San Marcos Retirement Residence is not currently listed as a participant in the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) program for Medi-Cal.
When was Silvergate San Marcos Retirement Residence last inspected?
The most recent state inspection visit to Silvergate San Marcos Retirement Residence was on 2025-04-09. The facility has received 13 total inspection visits on record.
How many violations does Silvergate San Marcos Retirement Residence have?
Silvergate San Marcos Retirement Residence has 4 state citations and 0 verified complaints since 2021 across 13 inspections. Our FYI Safety Score for this facility is 9.5 out of 9.9, which accounts for the severity and recency of these findings.
How long has Silvergate San Marcos Retirement Residence been in operation?
Silvergate San Marcos Retirement Residence has been licensed for 31 years in San Marcos, California, with a licensed capacity of 160 beds.

Facility Details

Facility Type
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE)
License Number
374600026
Size
160 beds (Large Community (50+ beds))
Licensed Since
May 26, 1994 (31 years)
Licensee
Americare Health & Retirement, Inc. a Calif. Corp.
Administrator
Joan Rink-Carroll
Phone
(760) 744-4484
Address
1550/1560 Security Place, San Marcos, CA 92078

License data from the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. View full state record


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