173 facilities with pricing in the middle of the pack for LA County. Safety scores are about average for the area.
783 beds · $6,712/mo
Best safety record in San Diego. Large community with more amenities. On the pricier end.
60 beds · $8,650/mo
Very clean inspection history. Large community with more amenities. On the pricier end.
6 beds · $4,300/mo
Very clean inspection history. Small home, more personal attention.
145 beds · $4,000/mo
Very clean inspection history. Large community with more amenities.
4 beds · $4,300/mo
Very clean inspection history. Small home, more personal attention.
17 beds · $6,500/mo
Very clean inspection history. On the pricier end.
6 beds · $4,300/mo
Very clean inspection history. Small home, more personal attention.
76 beds · $3,695/mo
Very clean inspection history. Large community with more amenities. Lower cost than most in 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 $4,918/mo. That's right around the county average of $4,675/mo. Prices range from $2,000 up to $12,000 depending on the facility, room type, and level of care. 127 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 8.9 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.
It's about average for LA County. Expect to pay around $4,918/mo, though prices vary widely depending on the facility size, room type, and how much care is needed.
Vi at La Jolla Village 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, Ivy Park at La Jolla starts at $3,695/mo, and it has a safety score of 9.9. Across all 173 facilities in the area, published prices range from $2,000 to $12,000/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.